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METAL CUTTING MACHINE TOOLS SPECIAL 2019

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Opportunities for Growth India’s USD 1.37-B metal-cutting machine tools (MCMT) sector is thriving at 10 percent CAGR, but there is a lot of scope for growth considering India imports about half of its overall machine-tool requirement. Leading sector companies share the big trends and opportunities to help sector players improve their performance and market share.

“We envision strong growth in sales as well as market share”

PRADEEP PATIL Managing Director TRUMPF India

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CONTENTS

SPECTRUM Coordinate Measuring Machine

Regular Editor’s Letter Publisher’s Letterr Imprint / Ad & Company Index

Industry News ExxonMobil

Power Centre JUNKER GROUP

Product Showcase CARL ZEISS

Product News Marposs

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Interview TRUMPF India STRATASYS

MCMT Special 2019 Bharat Fritz Werner Blaser Swisslube India CHIRON India Machine Tools GROB Machine Tools India Jyoti CNC Automation Mastercam APAC Marposs India SMK Turnkey Solutions Rishabh Power Components Hurco India

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IMTEX 2019 Preview Phillips Machine Tools India

Primer Thomson Industries

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Digital Industry ORDERFOX.COM

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Power Centre Product View 68

Arrow Machine Tools

SIL FL-3015

Fiber Laser Metal Cutting Machine

• Ability to work with wide array of materials Ferrous/Non-Ferrous. • Expandable laser power upto 10kW. • Exceptionally good positioning speed upto 180 meter/min. • Cutting speeds upto 40 meter/min.

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Fiber Laser Marking Machine

• Fiber laser has the highest wall plug efficiency, small footprint and virtually no maintenance. • Laser power from 10-100 Watt in pulsed mode, Air cooled. • High beam quality of 1.2 M 2 • For marking, micro machining and bar coding.

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Message | EDITOR’S LETTER

All about the value I

n May this year (2019), I will complete two years of working with Dynamic Manufacturing India (DMI) magazine. Admittedly, I did not know much about manufacturing at the time I joined DMI. I had covered the supply chain industry for over a decade (still do), and had written for mainstream newspapers and magazines about all sorts of subjects. But whenever I’d write about manufacturing, I would merely skim the surface: it would be about best management practices, latest technologies, macroeconomic trends or at best, the process of discrete manufacturing i.e. the making of finished goods. DMI, on the other hand, requires one to do a lot more than that – it needs you to deep dive into the world of manufacturing to cover each of its aspects, right from the time metal is cast, forged, cut and shaped to make machine tools down to every single step of the various processes involved in the making of products. Working with DMI opened up a whole new world for me, where I’ve often felt like a kid at a science fair – sometimes out of my depths, most of the times fascinated, and on many occasions, amazed: I’m not ashamed to admit that, in all these years of earning a living as a journalist, it was only recently that I got to see the process of injection moulding for the first time, and I was blown away by the simplicity and ingenuity of an idea that creates almost every massproduced plastic item we use every day. So I’ve been trying to do what a fresher does during the first semester of college: make friends with the seniors, spend as much time as you could with them and hope some of their knowledge and wisdom rub off on you. Therefore you must have noticed that I make it a point to have elaborate conversations with industry leaders for every edition that we publish. It has proved to be an immensely useful exercise in learning the insights that help not only me but also the readers understand the industry better. One such conversation that I had for this issue was with Mr Ravi Raghavan, Managing Director, Bharat Fritz Werner. Among the many insights that he shared, the biggest takeaway for me personally was his explanation of how to achieve true competitiveness. I asked, “Should one offer cheaper prices on machines?” “No,” he said, “Manufacturers prefer value much more than the price. Eventually, a manufacturer wants to lower his per piece cost [of output]. You must give him features to help improve his productivity.” Personally, that was one of my main takeaways from the talk. Let me know the insights that you found most useful for your work and business. Write to me at editorial@meshmixmedia.com.

ANAND PANDEY Editor DMI and Ambassador (India) for USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management Write to me at editorial@meshmixmedia.com

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Message | PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Two Years. Going Strong I

take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous 2019. This month is momentous to us at Mexhmix Media in many ways. With the Jan-Feb 2019 issue, Meshmix Media has successfully completed two year of publishing. We have achieved numerous milestones in these last two years. Among the foremost has been our collaborations with Indian and International media houses. The year 2019 began on a great note as Meshmix Media partnered with ORDERFOX.com, the largest search engine for CNC industry. ORDERFOX.com connects CNC manufacturers and buyers globally using intelligent filter functions. It provides a global platform where manufacturers can search for CNC orders, both local and global, and buyers can place orders and expand their partner and supplier networks. It is also a knowledge platform that regularly publishes updates on innovations, technologies and trends in the industry. We thank Mr. Bernd Schuler, Managing Director, ORDERFOX AG for the collaboration and insights that he shared about the company in the current issue. In the previous issue, we covered an uncharted territory for an Indian manufacturing B2B magazine when we wrote a detailed feature on the India medical devices industry and its rising prospects here and overseas. The current issue is as engaging, if not more: it focuses on India’s fast-growing Metal Cutting Machine Tools Industry. Here we have looked at growth opportunities for the sector and explored ways in which sector companies can grow faster and bigger. Industry leaders have shared with us the big trends and opportunities to help companies improve their performance and market-share. In perhaps one of the most engaging conversations that that we have had so far, Mr. Ravi Raghavan, Managing Director, Bharat Fritz Werner shared many unmissable insights on growth across industries and the factors behind BFW’s robust growth. We are fortunate to have also received industry perspectives of other big players, such as CHIRON India Machine Tools, Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd, GROB Machine Tools India, Marposs India, Blaser SwissLube and Mastercam. Our Mission 2019 is to focus on innovative activities such as custom publishing, industry handbooks, technology whitepapers, and providing comprehensive services such as content management, event management, and customized marketing management to the industry. Once again, I thank you, esteemed reader, for your valuable suggestions, success stories and unbiased feedback and look forward to your views on this issue. We thank our advertisers for their continued support and faith in us.

Wishing all the participants and visitors a very productive show at the biggest event in the manufacturing Industry “IMTEX 2019” scheduled in January 2019 in Bangalore, India. Check out our website www.machineinsider.com for the e-copy of our magazine as well as the latest industry updates. Do please write to me at preeti.m@meshmixmedia.com

PREETI MISHRA Publisher Meshmix Media Do please write to me at preeti.m@meshmixmedia.com

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Industry News | EXXONMOBIL

ExxonMobil’s Global Lubricant Operations Receives Zero Waste to Landfill Silver Validation ExxonMobil is the first petroleum products company to receive validation to UL 2799a

Key Highlight:

Achieving UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill at the silver level is an accomplishment toward our goal to ‘Protect Tomorrow. Today.’ and further demonstrates our commitment to bring all consumers high quality solutions to meet their business objectives.

xxonMobil’s global network of lubricants blending and packaging plants, which manufacture all Mobilbranded products, has received the Zero Waste to Landfill Silver validation from UL, making it the first petroleum products company to secure this validation. The company’s lubricant operations is successfully diverting over 90 percent of the waste produced in its global plant network from local landfills. More than 50,000 tons of waste produced per year are being redeployed into new, productive uses that will bring greater value to the environment and the economy. This achievement demonstrates the company’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts and enables commercial and retail consumers more sustainable choices through Mobil-branded lubricants. “Reducing environmental impact is an important focus for ExxonMobil and a core part of our commitment to operating responsibly everywhere we do business,” said Terry Neal, global lubricant operations manager at ExxonMobil. “Achieving UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill at the silver level is an accomplishment toward our goal to ‘Protect Tomorrow. Today.’ and further demonstrates our commitment to bring all consumers high quality solutions to meet their business objectives.” To achieve the validation, ExxonMobil implemented a range of waste diversion techniques and strategies across its lubricant production network. Specifically, the company identified 14 types of waste produced at these facilities that could be avoided entirely or reused or recycled. “Customers and consumers can feel confident they are making Mobil lubricant purchasing decisions that help fulfill their personal and business goals, including choosing partners that

share in a commitment to reducing environmental impacts,” said Bennett Hansen, global lubricants marketing director at ExxonMobil. ExxonMobil began developing this waste management program in 2012 and by 2015, it had implemented it across the globe. Examples of these programs include implementing a device to safely drain aerosol cans in an environmentally conscious manner, allowing the metal and liquid to be recycled in Port Allen, Louisiana and, in Serviburnu, Turkey, implementing a simple distillation process to recover laboratory solvent. "For a company like ExxonMobil, which has operations facilities across the globe, achieving UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill Silver validation is no easy feat,” said Alberto Uggetti, vice president and general manager at UL.“ The program’s rigorous validation process is designed to recognize companies that handle waste in environmentally responsible and innovative ways, and ExxonMobil has implemented a comprehensive, far-reaching program that meets this rigor and reflects its commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible way.” UL’s waste diversion validation program monitors and measures material flows in and out of facilities. It provides an objective basis for quantifying waste diversion rates so that consumers can more accurately assess claims and make meaningful comparisons between waste diversion rates among competing organizations. To achieve these results, ExxonMobil engaged UL in a rigorous, multi-year process, which included readiness assessments, pilot programs, and extensive examination of documentation and on-site practices for final validation. From operations, research and engineering to marketing and sales, each team played an integral role in helping to achieve the validation. www.mobil.com/industrial

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Renishaw’s smart manufacturing technologies enable our automotive customers to benefit from the factory of the future, today • Partnership: We support the automotive and mobility sectors in developing their visions for future vehicle manufacturing by supplying advanced metrology systems and sensors that enable smart factory concepts to be implemented with existing technology. • Innovation: By applying Renishaw’s innovative approach to process control, our customers are producing performance parts with high levels of design, manufactured to tighter tolerances and with minimal human intervention. • Automation: As manufacturers ourselves, we’re well-placed to help you apply smart factory automation to your production processes for optimum quality, efficiency and resource utilisation on the shop floor.

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Power Centre | JUNKER GROUP

JUNKER Group is at IMTEX 2019 The JUNKER Group, which consists of JUNKER, LTA, and ZEMA, will be making an appearance at the IMTEX in Bangalore.

he JUNKER Group is a global market leader in the manufacture of CBN grinding machines and filtration solutions, with 1,500 employees across 14 locations.

Picture: Junker

Maximum precision and absolute passion for what we do to make Junker a pioneering company with a mission to set ever-new standards and so justify the trust placed in us by discerning customers from wide-ranging sectors of industry. The JUNKER Group is the ultimate partner worldwide in all questions of grinding and air filtration technology. Not only unparalleled innovative capacity but also a continuously expanding sales and service network makes the JUNKER Group the leader in its field. Greater customer proximity makes for greater planning reliability: JUNKER Premium Service acts swiftly and with outstanding expertise wherever its customers are around the globe. Available round the clock, this service finds a solution for every problem. However, service means more than just quick assistance should the worst happen. Individual consultation when making a new purchase or modernizing an existing system ensures an ideally coordinated product package, while intensive training courses guarantee efficient operation at all times. Get to know the JUNKER Group. Come and visit us at the IMTEX in Bangalore between January 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30, 2019. Our professional trade-fair team will be pleased to welcome you and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there. www.junker-group.com

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Precision at the highest level GROB 5-axis universal machining centers stand out due to their absolute precision and reliability in the automotive, medical and mechanical engineering industries, in tool and mold making as well as in the aviation industry. The proven 5-axis simultaneous technology with horizontal spindle position enables you to machine parts of various sizes and materials in a flexible and failure-free way while offering maximum stability of the machine. Fast chip-to-chip times and the innovative further development of our spindle technology guarantee a high economic efficiency and productivity.

G-SERIES Contact: G-SERIES GROB MACHINE TOOLS INDIA Pvt. Ltd. I Hyderabad, INDIA Precision at the highest level

GROB 5-axis universal machining centers stand out due to their absolute precision and reliability in the automotive, medical and mechanical engineering industries, in tool and mold making as well as in the aviation industry. The proven 5-axis simultaneous technology with horizontal spindle position enables you to machine parts of various sizes and materials in a flexible and failure-free way while offering maximum stability of the machine. GROB 5-axis universal machining centers stand out due to their absolute precision and Fast chip-to-chip times and the innovative further development of our spindle technology reliability in the automotive, medical and mechanical engineering industries, in tool and mold guarantee a high economic efficiency and productivity. making as well as in the aviation industry. The proven 5-axis simultaneous technology with horizontal spindle position enables you to machine parts of various sizes and materials in a flexible and failure-free way while offering maximum stability of the machine. Fast chip-to-chip times and the innovative further development of our spindle technology Contact: guarantee a highTOOLS economic ciency productivity. GROB MACHINE INDIAeffi Pvt. Ltd. and I Hyderabad, INDIA

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Product Showcase | CARL ZEISS

Automated Solutions for Metrology

Picture: Carl Zeiss

erformance enhancement through automation had been the talk of yesteryears in the developed countries by and large in the production environment, though the concept gained momentum in the inspection area as well over the last decade. The scenario in India is also slowly changing with the automation reaching maturity levels in the production environment and making beginning in the inspection or metrology areas. The reason is that inspection equipment being a part of QA department was hitherto treated as supporting function with no tangible outputs. However, with the high volumes of production, the inspection loads have drastically increased which requires 24 x 7 operation of CMMs and associated instruments. This calls for higher demands for manpower deployment, decrease in loading/unloading times & inspection cycle times, and trouble free operations of inspection equipment round the clock. In this context, of late, the Indian industry is realizing the importance of automated inspection and showing positive trends for embracing automated inspection technologies in the coming years. Automated inspection concepts range from simple solutions in the metrology rooms to the complex in-line inspections in the high volume production line. Semi-automatic and fully automatic loading systems are used in both metrology and in-line inspection environment with or without robots. Auto part identification through bar code / QR code or a camera based vision sensor is a feature that is required to instruct the robot or loader to place the part at an appropriate location and select the inspection programs automatically. Segregation (OK / NG) after inspection happens to see that the NG part does not get passed to the next process. Car body inspection solutions involves robots with high resolution vision systems and high speed computers and evaluation software are used for quick inspection of car bodies like inspection of doors and fenders. Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions Division has various answers for automated inspection requirements, some of which are showcased in the forthcoming IMTEX 2019 exhibition.

SPECTRUM Coordinate Measuring Machine

The solutions include: - Semi-automatic loading with pallets - Automated changeover of parts to/from CMM - Integration of CMM in automated production line - Automated identification, selection of parts and start of programs - Automated statistics, reports and storing in PiWeb Get to know the JUNKER Group. Come and visit us at the IMTEX in Bangalore between January 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30, 2019. Our professional trade-fair team will be pleased to welcome you and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there. Kindly visit us at stall no. A-102, Hall 2B (German Pavilion) to witness live demo and further details. https://www.zeiss.co.in

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Product News | MARPOSS

Fast Detection Marpossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new TBD HS is a high-speed tool-breakage detection system, particularly for applications that use high-speed spindles

ndustrial realities, where productivity represents the priority to achieve, aim to implement tool measurement solutions, which prove to be quick, accurate and reliable. Aware of such need and willing to develop an application that could avoid affecting production efficiency, Marposs presented TBD, the Tool Breakage Detector, a time-saving laserbased solution for broken tool detection on machine.

TBD on milling machines and machining centres permits to keep under control the process, thanks to a very short tool checking cycle. Fast and reliable detection achievable by the TBD allows to reduce production time and to avoid expensive work-pieces scrap due to wrong cutting process by damaged or broken tools. All functionality is contained within the TBD unit compact housing, which can be mounted outside the machine area, saving space on the table. Picture: Marposs

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It is possible to choose among different working modes, which endow TBD with a great flexibility. Switching the power to the maximum gives TBD the chance to recognize a tool placed at a longer distance (up to 2 meters), with a standard capability to check the breakage. If a smaller tolerance is required, the reduced power can be set obtaining a smaller beam. Furthermore, an user can choose the filtering level of the signal. In fact, during the checking cycle, some coolant drops could interrupt the beam or coolant stuck on the tool could create variation in the signal received. Setting “Hi Filter” makes the software of the TBD more restrictive in order to give the more reliable response. On the other hand, choosing “Low Filter” TBD responds in a faster way, as the filter is less severe. Lastly, it is possible to choose the appropriate range of spindle speed, up to 5000 rpm. The new TBD HS Marposs S.p.A. has recently introduced the new TBD HS, High Speed, as part of its wide range of products for tool checking on milling machines and machining centers. The new TBD HS is a programmable system for non-contact checking hi-speed tools, particularly committed to those applications where there is the need for hi-speed spindles, up to 80.000 rpm. Thanks to its rotary switch selector, the TBD HS is able to recognize the tool in two different ways, depending on the actual rotational speed, thus minimizing cycle times, generally crucial in this kind of process. Selecting “Quick Recognition”, the tool checking is performed for

10.000 rpm spindle speed and its multiples; on the other hand, it is possible to choose “Hybrid Recognition” if the speed is 1.000 rpm and its multiples or 10.000 rpm and its multiples. With a reflective, clean tool an impressive 150 msec checking time is achieved, approximately half the time compared to the standard TBD. High spindle speeds and small tool dimensions lead to the need for a fine adjustment for positioning the TBD HS in a very precise way: that is the reason why an effective system has been designed to make accurate and easy the searching procedure of the tool verification position. Once TBD installed and tool approximately pointed, now is even more quick and simple to optimize the laser beam and to find the checking position. The tool breakage detection performed by the TBD HS is improved by the presence (upon request) of a blower for cleaning the receiver glass: taking advantage of the usual standard inlet, both in terms of air flow and pressure, it has been developed a solution able to protect the glass from swarf and scraps without increasing the air consumption. Moreover, when the conditions are particularly harsh because of the aggressive presence of shavings, there is the chance to substitute the standard protection glass with one in sapphire crystal: being 9 out of 10 its hardness degree on the Mohs scale, this kind of protection lets the receiver performance always at its maximum, no more damaged by the extreme machine conditions. www.marposs.com

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Key Highlight:

Setting “Hi Filter” makes the software of the TBD more restrictive in order to give the more reliable response. On the other hand, choosing “Low Filter” TBD responds in a faster way, as the filter is less severe.

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Interview | TRUMPF INDIA

We envision strong growth in sales as well as market share: Pradeep Patil, MD, TRUMPF India TRUMPF was founded in 1923, and has since then developed into a market and technology leader in machine tools and lasers for industrial manufacturing. TRUMPF Group’s innovations play an important role in virtually every sector across industries globally, from software that paves the way for smart factories to solutions for high-tech processes in industrial electronics. With around 70 subsidiaries, the TRUMPF Group is represented in almost every country in Europe, as well as in North and South America and Asia. The group employs 13,400 people worldwide and has generated sales of €3,566 million in the fiscal year 2017-18. To know more about TRUMPF India's offerings and strategy, Dinesh Mishra, Sr. VP - Strategy, DMI interacted with Pradeep Patil, Managing Director, TRUMPF India at the company's Pune facility. Mr. Patil, a Mechanical Engineer by training, is an accomplished industry professional with more than 24 years of experience in Metal Cutting and Sheet Metal Machine Tool Industry, having worked in senior capacities with leading companies. Edited excerpts of the interview. Can you share with us the timeline of your presence in India, and how you have grown over the years in the types of offerings and market spread? TRUMPF India started its operations in the year 2006. We have consistently recorded growth since then; the last two years in particular have been really good for us, we saw a phenomenal growth rate of 30 percent year-on-year between 2016 to 2018. We expect the double-digit growth to continue going forward.

Pradeep Patil Managing Director TRUMPF India Picture Source: DMI Team

RUMPF India, headquartered in Pune, started operations in 2006 and has grown in market share and sales every year since. On January 10, TRUMPF India inaugurated a new “Experience Center” in Pune.

Globally, TRUMPF serves aerospace, defence, automotive, general engineering and other industries. What are the different industries that you serve in India and the types of products or services you provide to these industries? TRUMPF India is catering to infrastructure and construction sectors among others. There is a huge expansion happening in the Railway sector. Laser applications in automotive industry is also one of the fast-growing and promising

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TRUMPF India's New Experience Centre at Pune opens for the industry Picture Source: TRUMPF India

An auspicious start Picture Source: TRUMPF India

We provide continuous health monitoring of the machines and suggest right solutions to ensure that the machine uptime is maintained. We are proud of our highly experienced team stationed in-house available 6 days a week for telephonic support. The in-house support is a great concept where a Customer can call us and have his machine connected to our center in Pune or Germany for instant service and support. This is how we are able to increase the machine availability substantially. The strike rate for solving problems through inhouse-support has been more than 65% which greatly supports our customers to increase uptime without even our service engineers travelling to repair the machine.

sector for us. Aerospace and Heavy Industries are emerging as a potential market and we see a good potential of laser applications in these sectors too. However, right now our focus is directed towards the infrastructure sector as this is the fastest growing segment in India currently. Where in India do you have production, sales or distribution facilities and what are the expansion plans? We have a World class “Experience Center” and our Head Office in Pune. TRUMPF India “Experience Center” is a place where our customers can see the TRUMPF machines in action and we also impart training to our customers in this facility. Apart from Pune, we have a branch office and warehouse for spare parts in Bengaluru to be close to customers in South India for instant support and training. We plan to start a similar branch office and warehouse for spare parts in Delhi region by June 2019 where we shall provide regional training and parts support to our customers in the North. These additions to our infrastructure will surely instil confidence and trust among our customers as a long term technology partner. Can you share some details of your TruServices range of solutions and their applications? TruServices is the mainstay of our organisation. We have four main offerings within TruServices: Technical Services, Applications, Customer Care, and Genuine Parts. In addition, we provide consultation as part of TruServices through which we help and support our customers to increase their machines’ productivity and uptime.

Key Highlight: We have started educating the customers on the digitalization, so they can realize the true value of industry 4.0 and they are keen in stepping into these advanced techniques.

Can you elaborate on your Industry 4.0 solutions designed for digitally connected production processes? Are you offering these solutions in India? If yes, can you share with us the customer response? Industry 4.0 is implemented when all manufacturing processes are interlinked, machines talk to each other, thereby improving transparency and speed. We have seen that these solutions could achieve a productivity increase of 20 percent and more. We have started educating the customers on the digitalization, so they can realize the true value of industry 4.0 and they are keen in stepping into these advanced techniques. Industry 4.0 is the future of manufacturing industry so we are investing in educating our customers and taking lead to make this concept come true.

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Interview | TRUMPF INDIA

Key Highlights: TRUMPF India has launched an Experience Center in Pune in January 2019. An Experience Center is where the visiting customers can experience the technology, receive training for their present and future needs and educational support for adoption of latest technologies.

We have a SMART factory established at TRUMPF Chicago which serves as model center to demonstrate Industry 4.0, and see the complete concept working in action. How do you envision your growth in India going forward in terms of industry offerings and sales growth? Looking forward, we will have both horizontal and vertical growth. By the year 2021, we envision a phenomenal growth in sales as well as market share and foresee doubling of market share and sales turnover as compared to fiscal year 17/18. What have been your learnings as a professional and team leader, through your experiences of working with TRUMPF’s global team and the customers in India? It has been a great journey with TRUMPF. I have received excellent support from the headquarters as well as internally with our team and customers – it has helped us follow a customer-centric approach. TRUMPF’s internal processes and policies have been our strength and have had a cascading effect on our focus towards customer satisfaction. TRUMPF India has launched an Experience Center in Pune in January 2019. Can you tell us what all will be included in this new facility and what benefit will your customer get from visiting this new facility? An Experience Center is where the visiting customers can experience the technology, receive training for their present and future needs and educational support for adoption

The excitement among the visitors was palpable Picture Source: TRUMPF India

of the latest technologies. It will also act as a platform for knowledge sharing done through product seminars. It will help us to understand expectations from our customers better so that we can offer them the appropriate products and solutions. We plan to have open house once every quarter at our Pune facility and invite our customers for mutual exchange of ideas and also share our technology know-how. What are your top three predictions of trends and developments that will have the greatest impact on the manufacturing Industry over the next 5 years? Let me give you four: Automation, Hot Forming, Digitalization, and the proliferation of Electric Vehicles. Major changes in technology, safety and emission norms would drive the growth of Electric Vehicles. Which product and solutions will you be showcasing at IMTEX 2019? At IMTEX 2019, our focus will be on Additive Manufacturing, and our two technologies – Laser Metal Deposition (LMD), a generative manufacturing method for metals, and Laser Metal Fusion (LMF), also referred to as metal 3D printing. Globally, we are taking big strides in Additive Manufacturing. Our core strength in lasers is helping us increase our market share. At our IMTEX booth, customers can discuss their requirements with our experts and peruse our solutions on display. Customers are most welcome to meet us at IMTEX 2019 at: Stall No. D 103, Hall No. 6. www.trumpf.com

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MCMT Special 2019

METAL CUTTING MACHINE TOOLS SPECIAL 2019

Opportunities for Growth Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s USD 1.37-B metal-cutting machine tools (MCMT) sector is thriving at 10 percent CAGR, but there is a lot of scope for growth considering India imports about half of its overall machine-tool requirement. Leading sector companies share the big trends and opportunities to help sector players improve their performance and market share.

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MCMT Special 2019 | BHARAT FRITZ WERNER

BFW’s Major Growth Drivers are Innovation and Digitization: Ravi Raghavan, Managing Director, Bharat Fritz Werner Ravi Raghavan, Managing Director, Bharat Fritz Werner shares many unmissable insights on growth across industries and the factors behind BFW’s robust growth.

harat Fritz Werner Limited, popularly known as BFW, is India’s largest machine tool builder. Founded in 1962, it is one of the rare private sector machine tool companies in India to have completed 50 years of operation. BFW builds machine tools vital for manufacturing operations across industries, from plastics to infrastructure to automotive and aerospace. BFW was recognized as one among the Top 25 Most Innovative Companies in India at the prestigious CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2018 held recently. DMI’s Editor Aanand Pandey interacted with Ravi Raghavan, Managing Director, BFW on a number of topics relevant to the industry. Mr Raghavan shared with us many unmissable insights on how different industrial sectors are faring, BFW’s growth drivers, the top attributes that customers of machine tools expect, and how homegrown machine-tool builders can compete with global brands.

Ravi Raghavan Managing Director Bharat Fritz Werner

Congratulations for receiving the prestigious CII Industrial Innovation Award for ‘The Top 25 Innovative Company’. Can you share with us your perspective of how the machine tools industry is faring in the current scenario? What are the significant trends, which industrial sectors are doing particularly well, and the overall growth outlook as you see them? Thanks! Overall, we are witnessing a continued growth in manufacturing. We have seen our customers grow, particularly so during the last two years. Almost all of our customers have given us repeat orders. Our customer base has increased with the addition of newer customers. In fact, 40 percent of our recent business has come from newer customers. I see it as a positive sign that the industry is growing and so is the demand for machining solutions. The automotive and auto component sector – notably the heavy commercial vehicles (HCV) segment, is the most important customer for the machine tools industry, and it is doing very well. One of the current growth drivers for the automotive industry is the imminent change of the emission norm to Bharat Stage VI norms, two stages up from the presently followed Bharat Stage IV norms. [The Indian government has announced April 1, 2020 as the official deadline for the adoption of Bharat Stage VI emission norms. These standards are based on similar norms followed in Europe called Euro 4 and Euro 6. The new emission standard requires significant vehicle tech upgrades for automakers. – Editor.] The change in the emission norms has led to a rise in the business activity in the industry, since automakers need to change as well as upgrade machines and tools, including those of the major car components such as the engine. The second industry that is doing very well is the infrastructure and construction machinery and equipment industry. It has seen an extremely robust growth at an impressive pace of 25-30 percent in last two years. And if the government initiatives supporting the development of infrastructure continue, and I am sure that they will, this sector will continue to grow. It’s a big consumer of machine tools and therefore a positive growth catalyst for the industry.

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MCMT Special 2019 | BHARAT FRITZ WERNER Furthermore, the aerospace industry has started showing positive signals for local consumption – the demand was a bit muted till a few years ago, but now the sector appears to be warming up to buying machine tools locally. The other sector that has shown a lot of potential is Railways. The other significant trend that I see is, not only the big companies but even the small ones are growing, many of which have one or two machines. Therefore, I see that the growth is more widespread this time. Curiously, in the last two-three months, some of the smaller companies are finding it difficult to arrange for the finances – there could be some sort of a delay in terms of investment in the smaller and mid segment. That said, overall, machine tools have seen a great two-year run of domestic growth. How about the electronics manufacturing industry? The electronics industry has a great potential. Clearly, India is a big market for electronics but the manufacturing side of the industry is not a big consumer of machine tools in India. Either the parts are imported, or the manufacturing is done overseas. Lately, it has started to show some potential. Certainly, it has the potential to be among the largest sectors for machine tools. Remember, the growth of China’s machine-tool industry was driven by the electronics industry. We are seeing some green shoots in the medical devices industry, which seems to shown some momentum of late, thanks to recent government initiatives. Do you see the sector as a big consumer of machine tools? Yes, that movement was already there and it has picked up some pace. The reason that it doesn't get noticed is that it’s a comparatively small industry. That said, the consumption has started in that segment. How do you see it in terms of its potential? Its potential in terms of growth is huge, even if no so much in terms of absolute value because the industry requires smaller machines. From a macro perspective, what are the factors that are favoring the manufacturing industry at present? Do you see the healthy global economic growth to be a having a positive impact on the domestic consumption of machine tools? If you set aside the last 5-6 months, globally, most economies, including the major ones – the US, China, Europe – have grown at a healthy rate

during the last couple of years, perhaps for the first time in recent history. At the same time, most major industries have grown – auto, electronics, infrastructure and others. That has also put heavy pressure on the supply chains during the last 24 months – supply chains everywhere have not been able to fulfill, meet or grow at the expected rate because for some components, growth has been in the vicinity of 50-60 percent and more. That has happened to supply chains in India as well. Earlier, when the world was growing, India was not able to keep pace and vice versa. This time India has kept up. Of course, I am speaking from the perspective of the manufacturing and the machine tools industry. We see an enormous, visible pressure on the supply chain. Many supply-chain organizations have doubled their capacity, but are unable to meet the demand. For example, the domestic requirement has been so huge that we have not been able to focus so much on the overseas market. For us, the YTD (Year to Date) order input growth has been more than 60 percent over last year [The interaction was done on December 31, 2018. – Editor], our sales growth in the first half was about 55 percent and we are now at about 42 percent on sales growth over last year. These are high numbers for a capital goods business – it puts a lot of pressure on the supply chain and that is true for all the organizations. Speaking of the types of machine tool technologies and solutions the BFW provides, where do you see the most demand? Fifty percent of our business has come from solutions. We have seen an excellent demand for all our solutions across the board including horizontal machining centers, special purpose machines (SPM), the big VMCs (Vertical Machining Centre), big turning machines and others. Many of these machines compete with global brands and are used as import substitutes. If you see, the average price of our machines has gone up by 20 percent over last year, which means that the supply of bigger machines in our case has increased more than the smaller machines. For example, we have sold machines with average tickets size of Rs 5 Crore. Our turning machine business has been extremely robust – turning machines in some product lines have gone over 300 percent over last year. In SPM, we have been growing at 200 percent this year over last year. We have done extremely well across the board including our smallest conventional machine where we have grown 100 percent plus year on year.

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The part about import substitution is particularly interesting to me as a journalist – I have seen a recent trend, a bit inconspicuous now, that global companies, including the Indian MNCs have begun to show more confidence in Made In India products, and BFW’s machine tools solutions would be a significant example to me. What are the factors that you attribute to the excellent performance of BFW’s solutions? Machine tool companies can do well by focusing on innovation and technology and working on delivering value, not by selling smaller or cheaper machines. Manufacturers prefer value much more than the price. Eventually, a manufacturer wants to lower his per piece cost [of output]. You must give him features to help improve his productivity. A company needs to spend a lot of resources on innovation and technology, because that's where the future is. Today, in India, 50 percent of the machine tools are imported; if, at all, the Indian machine tool builders have to expand locally, they have two choices: either they cannibalize each other’s market share, or they compete with the global brands. For one to take the share of imported products, one’s technology should be equivalent or superior to that of the latter, otherwise why should an Indian customer buy your products? All the homegrown machinetool companies may not be able to attain that level overnight, but that's the only way to go. Can you share some examples where BFW’s solutions have been used for import substitution? Sure. One such solution is the ORION series of Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC), which has seen great market response, because all the specifications, from performance to precision and reliability, are comparable with the best of imported machines. It helped us win new customers as well, who were only buying imported machines earlier. The new customers started with one machine, and saw that it performed as well and even better than the imported ones. At many of our customers’ shop-floor, our machines sit next to the imported machines, and one can see that both have the same parameters, the same cycle time, with the same cost, with some of parts that are even interchangeable, and that raises the confidence of our customers in our machines. So this was a great year for us with these machines because people were able to substitute their import requirements with our solutions.

Another case in point is BFW’s Front Axle Beam Machine, which is a fully automated solution for complete machining of metal fabrication, from raw forging to finishing in single set up. It has proven to be an excellent substitute for imported machines. Most of the capacity additions done by our customers’ for fabrication, done earlier with imported machines, have been done in the last two years with BFW machines. Then we have the Mach 32 VMC (Vertical Machining Centre), which is the smallest (smaller than one meter in width) and the fastest machine of its kind available in the country. We compete with global brands in that category, and it has found a big customer base here. Then for turning we have the hardened Guide way Turning Machines which were only imported till now and today our machines are competing with them. Any big spurt in demand also brings with it many insights as well. What were the insights that you have had during the ongoing period of robust growth? The first insight is that it pays to be closer to the customer, as we have been, not only for the purpose of service but from the very beginning of the customer relationship, so that we are there when he needs to interact with us, for example when he is quoting to his customer. The second insight is that high growth increases the expectation of the customer for better performance and better technology. Therefore, you not only have to deliver a great quality of service, you must also have the robustness and value built into the machine to meet those expectations. The third insight is that you need to have your supply chain with you particularly during the period of high growth. We have been able to do act on these insights, including positioning our cross-functional teams with the customer where we have co-develop many of the products. Such a level of collaboration helps us in mutually work on growth and transparency. And all this has to happen in tandem with digitization. For us, innovation and digitization have been the two major growth catalysts for 2018 and they continue to be so. They continue to be the major qualifiers for all of our initiatives. What solutions and technologies will you be showcasing at IMTEX 2019? We have an exciting new line-up of products across categories, with advanced and unique features for IMTEX 2019. We welcome IMTEX 2019’s visitors to BFW’s stall at: Stall A 103, Hall 1 A. www.bfwindia.com

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MCMT Special 2019 | BLASER SWISSLUBE

Competitiveness, Digitisation, Sustainability Blaser SwissLube India’s industry experts share their perspective of the Indian metal cutting industry, how industry’s top customer, the company’s strategy focus and its plans for IMTEX 2019.

laser Swisslube develops, produces and sells high-quality metalworking fluids. Working with Blaser, customers all over the world successfully produce a range of parts – tiny parts for the watch-making industry, demanding parts in the medical industry, huge structural elements for the aircraft industry and mass produced critical automotive parts. The independent and family-owned Swiss company was founded in 1936 and has since grown from a small business into a global player leading in technology. Since the foundation of the company, the requirements of the market and the products' best possible compatibility with people and the environment have always driven Blaser Swisslube. Blaser SwissLube has subsidiaries and general agencies in more than 60 countries. Indian Metal cutting Industry: Our Perspective

Punit Gupta Managing Director Blaser Swisslube India

Transparency and Holistic view on Total Productivity will be key! Competitiveness will challenge the manufacturers more due to complexity emerging in global world due to both the emerging trend protectionism and newer technologies, which are disruptive or innovative. A lot would be available to choose from in the market for enhancing productivity. People at companies must look at: • Competent partners with high reliability • Make every element in manufacturing more value adding • Invest in future technologies Due to new technologies and new dimensions in thoughts, it would be extremely important & interesting to drive the competitiveness and productivity with holistic approach. People will have to constantly learn & educate themselves more in future. How is the Indian automotive industry shaping up with advent of new production technologies? Change management has become a key task due to faster changes coming in technologies from multiple directions and dimensions. Simple digitisation to complex digitalisation are trends that are creating huge impacts in manufacturing. Industry is learning to be more agile. Manufacturing companies are unique in themselves and every manufacturer will have to look into its setup and take these technology pieces and put them together as per individual needs and create a symphony. Environmental sustainability: Awareness is high with people all across about the ill effects brought in by many factors of industrialisation so far. People are conscious and have started thinking and contributing towards better environment and health of people. New Technologies are enabling the efforts. Human Resource management needs a fresh perspective. People need to be educated on progressive views with clearer fundamentals. Blaser Swisslube: Strategy focus The Liquid Tool - It is fascinating to see the positive impact, which can be brought by investments in

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the area of metalworking fluids. Blaser Swisslube has been able to demonstrate this dimension very well over the years. Liquid Tool gives us a chance to grow with customers who have a holistic approach to production & manufacturing process and recognise the true value of cutting fluid. We want our customers to be more successful with our Liquid Tool. Our company has been fully committed to provide customers with comprehensive solutions rather than merely products. Hundreds of cases studies have been conducted in India to witness these improvements at customers’ places wherein investment by customers in our Liquid Tool generated substantial returns on their investments. Many customers have witnessed 8 percent to 15 percent range in cut time reduction and 20 percent to 40 percent improvement in tool life. However, it all depends upon the individual machine setup. Each one is unique. Providing added-value through our Liquid Tool has become our way of life! Showcasing at IMTEX The clear choice – Synergy 735 At IMTEX 2019 in Bangalore, the company will be presenting their newest coolant, Synergy 735. The crystal-clear, water-miscible and oil-free metalworking fluid ensures spotless surfaces that are easy to clean thanks to its neutral pH and outstanding rinse behavior. Synergy 735 has a neutral odor, excellent skin compatibility and offers a clear view of the machining process. It performs in a variety of materials such as titanium and aluminum alloys as well as steel and stainless steel, copper alloys and composites. Titan Gilroy, former prizewinning boxer, the owner of Rocklin, California, US-based CNC machine shop

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and a reality TV star, has switched all his machines to Synergy 735: “It’s so clear – it looks just like water. The best coolant I’ve ever used. My guys love it.” Punit Gupta, Managing Director of Blaser Swisslube India, says: “Productivity, economic efficiency and machining quality are factors that critically depend on the choice and the quality of the metalworking fluid. With our profound know-how and experience, customized services and excellent products, we help you fully capitalize on the potential of your machines and tools and turn your metalworking fluid into a key success factor – into a Liquid Tool.” At the booth of Blaser Swisslube (hall 3A at stall A118), IMTEX visitors will be able to discuss Synergy 735 with Blaser specialists. The coolant experts are looking forward to seeing you and supporting you in optimizing your machining processes. www.blaser.com

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MCMT Special 2019 | CHIRON INDIA MACHINE TOOLS

Industry 4.0, IOT, Data Analysis and Sensor technology Rajesh T. Ghashi, Managing Director, CHIRON India Machine Tools shares his perspective of the Indian metal cutting industry, industries and technologies that offer best growth avenues and a glimpse of CHIRON India’s IMTEX 2019 showcase.

he CHIRON Group, headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany is a global company specializing in CNC vertical milling and turning machining centers, as well as turnkey manufacturing solutions. The Group has a global presence, with production and development sites, sales and service subsidiaries, and sales agencies worldwide. With a workforce of 2100 employees, the Group generated €466 million in revenue in 2017. Key customer sectors are the automotive, mechanical engineering, medicine and precision engineering, and aerospace industries.

Rajesh T. Ghashi, Managing Director, Chiron India Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd, shared his perspective on the growth outlook for India’s metal cutting machine tools industry and similar important subjects, including what his company will display at IMTEX 2019.Blaser SwissLube has subsidiaries and general agencies in more than 60 countries.

India’s MCMT Industry: Growth Outlook The Indian Machine Tools Industry will continue to grow at a fast pace. In fact, Indian machine tool manufacturers are now providing more value-addition to the machines, such as providing complete turnkey solutions with commitment to quantity and quality that are on par with their European and Japanese counterparts, making them competitive. Top Metal-Cutting Solutions for Growth The major application for parts manufacturing is either round parts or cubical parts. Round parts majorly require turning before further processing and so is the case with cubical parts where you’d require machining centre before further processing. These machines are normally the first machines where basic metal cutting or removal would take place. Then, depending on further processes, grinding, gear cutting, laser welding, drilling or milling could be a combined process with turning or machining centres. Hence, turning machines and machining centres would always top the list. Top Industries for Growth The more the government pushes to improve the infrastructure of the country, the higher the demand for machine tools. I suppose the government sector and the public sector will have the biggest demand in coming years. There will also be more demand coming in from the automotive industry as we adopt to BS VI emission norms that require more precision in the machined parts and adaption to newer turbocharger technologies.

Rajesh T. Ghashi Managing Director CHIRON India Machine Tools

Top Metal-Cutting Technologies for Growth Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, Data Analysis and Sensor technology for monitoring are all becoming imperative in today’s manufacturing environment. These technologies will be surely the biggest growth drivers as long as companies are offer economical value additions with respect to Industry 4.0. Additive manufacturing is getting more attention but a lot more needs to be done in terms of the de-

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velopment of the technology itself. Many companies are working in this field already, which is a great trend for the industry. Growth Strategy We are into manufacturing of high precision high productive metal cutting machines. For us every customer is our partner. We work closely with our customers to provide the best manufacturing solutions with better cost per part and cost of ownership. This is the most important part that we need to keep our eyes on. Providing the best manufacturing solutions incorporating the latest trends and technologies available is what we always do.

Presenting at IMTEX 2019 At the upcoming IMTEX 2019, we will be showcasing our high-precision, highly productive Twin Spindle Vertical Machining Centre with workpiece changer - the DZ 12 W model of machine with spindle distance of 250mm, 15000 rpm spindle, 45 Nm Troque, rapids of 75m/min in all axis with acceleration of 1g in X and 1.5g in Y &Z axis. The machine is equipped with 2x32 HSK A50 Automatic Tool changer and Fanuc 31iB5 CNC system. Visit CHIRON India Machine Tools at IMTEX 2019 at: Hall 4, Stall No. A108 www.chiron-group.com

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MCMT Special 2019 | GROB MACHINE TOOLS INDIA

India needs to step up to match China’s MCMT consumption L.J. Naidu, Managing Director, GROB Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd. shares industry outlook, opportunity areas, top trends and solution on display at IMTEX 2019.

eadquartered in Mindelheim, Germany, GROB is a leading global developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools. Established in Munich in 1926, the company today employs 6,600 people worldwide and has production facilities in Germany, Brazil, China, USA and Italy. In India, the GROB brand has been successfully positioned with supplies and services to the major areas of the Indian mechanical engineering landscape, such as automotive, aerospace and mould-making industries. L.J. Naidu, Managing Director, GROB Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd shares with DMI his views on the growth outlook, opportunity areas, top trends and solution on display at IMTEX 2019.

India’s MCMT Industry: Growth Outlook As per IMTMA’s latest indicative statistics for 201617, the consumption of metal cutting machine tools in India is about Rs 9,165 crore or $1.41 billion. Oxford Economics has projected a consumption of about $1.83 billion for 2018. If we compare with their global consumption figure of $83.55 billion, we in India are at just about 2.2 percent of global metal cutting machine tools (MCMT) consumption even though India is the 12th largest consumer, as per reports. Oxford Economics says that China projected consumption for 2018 is $32.1 billion, which is 38.4 percent of global consumption. That means China’s consumption would be 15 times more than India’s. The essential corollary is that there is a huge space for expansion. IMTMA figures indicate that we are now importing 45 percent of our MCMT consumption. If we have to really be a producer for the world, we need to go a long way in ramping up consumption especially in high-value-adding machine tools for sophisticated production needs. Top Metal-Cutting Solutions for Growth GROB is a company that resisted the temptation of entering the General Machining Centre market, which appeared very lucrative in the 1990s. GROB stayed fully committed to Horizontal Machining Centres (HMC) that could perform either as standalone units or as key elements in highly engineered production systems that became popular with almost all the big automakers of the world. Demand in India has always been higher for basic technologies of turning, vertical milling and grinding machines. The MCMT industry needs to fulfil the sophisticated machining needs of the fast-evolving Automotive, Aerospace, Die Mould and Medical industries. We feel there will be a higher growth for the Horizontal Machining Centres segment, seeing that it presents so many advantages to the user.

L. J. Naidu Managing Director GROB Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd.

Top Industries for Growth We are looking at Aerospace, Die Mould and Medical Implant and Devices as drivers of demand

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for high-quality machining systems. Automotive manufacturing will continue to be a big user of all types of machine tools. Today, India has a small share of global Aerospace manufacturing and there is a scope for substantial growth. About 90 percent of global production is concentrated in the USA, Europe, Canada and Japan. China and Brazil contribute another 5 percent. Therefore, India’s MCMT industry has enough space to expand. With an increasing number of international automotive companies making their mark in India, customer expectations are at an all time high, which presents an enormous scope for MCMT players to make highend component machining with a focus on quality and productivity. Top Metal-Cutting Technologies for Growth Emerging technologies like Additive manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and others are sure to provide a fillip to the India’s MCMT industry to varying degrees. Combining technologies with a focus on practical solutions has always been the strength of GROB. For example, our highly successful Complete Manufacturing Line for cylinder blocks combines the benefits of thermal spraying technology for bettering the performance of the machined bores of the cylinder block. The fourth industrial revolution is poised to make some changes to the way India manufactures, designs and services its products by making better use of data, computing power, artificial intelligence and analytics. GROB is playing an active role in the VDW project for developing an interface standard for connectivity. Since many years, GROB has already had a package GROBNET4INDUSTRY, for digitizing the production process for better productivity. Growth Strategy At GROB India, we were very clear from the beginning that the main strategy that will always work, will be: excellent customer support. We follow this mantra globally, with providing the benefits of innovative design and manufacturing to customers.

That is the reason why we have a much larger service and application team when compared to sales. That’s why we have invested in putting up state-ofthe-art remote diagnostic systems at our India HQ in Hyderabad, which can access any machine remotely in minutes and offer instant support. Presenting at IMTEX 2019 When it comes to our Machine Tool offerings, we are a heavily focussed company and make only Horizontal Spindle Universal 5 axes Machines and everything else that make its performance stand out. At IMTEX 2019, we will be showcasing our highly successful 5-axis universal Machining centre GA-550 with Horizontal spindle, with a swivel range of 240 degrees in A axis and 360 Degrees in B axis with a 12000-rpm spindle and 2.5-micron repeatability. We will use this representative model for conversations with our customers, covering GROB’s module production solutions, automation ideas, transport and tool storage solutions, thermal spraying equipment, initiatives in Industry 4.0, Electromobility solutions for electric vehicle production, customer-specific assembly lines and our unique service capabilities that we provide in India. Visit GROB Machine Tools India at IMTEX 2019 at: Hall 4, Stall No. A108 www.grobgroup.com

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MCMT Special 2019 | JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION

Digitization is a Necessity in the New Era of Metal Cutting Vikas Taneja, Vice President – Marketing, Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd shares MCMT industry’s growth outlook, top trends, and solutions on display at IMTEX 2019.

yoti CNC Automation Ltd is among the leading one-stop solution providers for computerized machine cutting tools. Jyoti CNC provides a wide range of CNC Turning Centers, CNC Machining Centers (34-5 Axes), CNC Horizontal Machining Centers, Vertical Line CNC Machines, VTLs, etc. Vikas Taneja, Vice President – Marketing, Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd shared his perspective with us on India’s MCMT industry and its growth drivers. India’s MCMT Industry: Grow Outlook The Indian machine tool industry is ascending higher in global ranking in production and in consumption as well. The machine tool market registered nearly 23 the growth in the recent past and we are expecting the momentum to continue for a few more years. For the next couple of years, the Indian market is very bullish as far as the Metal Cutting Machine Tool industry is concerned.

Vikas Taneja Vice President – Marketing Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd

Top Metal-Cutting Solutions for Growth The present era is of High Speed Machining (HSM), the machines which confirms the speed, accuracy & exceptional surface finish. Most innovation in metal-cutting field aims to reduce non-productive time. There will be a huge demand of 5-Axis machining centers with greater demand in defence and aerospace sectors. To sustain the growth of electronics and telecom industry, Fast Drill Tap centres will be much in demand to meet the productivity demand. Automation with machine tools is yet another big quest as to match the footsteps with Digitization and Smart Manufacturing. However, there will be consistent increase in need of customised Turning Canters, VMC and HMC to sustain the manufacturing sector demand. There will be lot of new technologies like AM (Additive Manufacturing), Laser cutting and other allied concepts to grow in coming years. Top Industries for Growth At present, one can see consistent growth in the manufacturing sector to meet the global demand. Automobile will continue to be a leading consumer of machine tools. Aerospace will be another segment where machine tools are getting good opportunity since many global giants have established their component manufacturing facility in India. This sector will boost the demand of highly sophisticated and advance technological machines. Double column, large size machines will be in demand as we see huge development in Railways and Energy sector. Health care and medical engineering is silently entering into the big world of manufacturing which will also generate immense demand and growth in the coming years. Top Technologies for Growth Digitization is not only a buzzword today; it has rather become a necessity in the New Era of Metal Cutting. Being a technology-driven company our core focus is on the application of IOT, Industry 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence in metal cutting, Real time simulation, monitoring and controlling of various manufacturing activities and so on. Industry 4.0 would be an essential feature of machine tools

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industry in the near future. Additive Manufacturing will be another area of growth. Clearly, the next two years would see the deployment of IOT and AI to improve productivity in the machine tool industry. Growth Strategy Innovation and integration of new technology in our product to serve our customer is our business motto. We have introduced many innovative technologies to the Indian machine tools Industry. We embraced a technology-savvy attitude and brought it to reality through a continuous R&D and innovation of our products. We are well acknowledged for our customized solutions to meet our customers’ need to accelerate their growth cycle. Jyoti is also serving the nation by providing best custom-built solutions for many government agencies and research laboratories. Customer support is our foremost priority to ensure the highest customer satisfaction, which is a mantra for Jyoti. We keep educating our customers with updates on the best utilization of machine, technology and bring awareness for best-in-market resources that would benefit their operations. Presenting at IMTEX 2019 This IMTEX, we will exhibit another cluster of metal cutting machines which is perfect blend of technology and innovation for dedicated application. At Jyoti pavilion one can catch nearly 28 advanced and upgraded machines from our product basket & of course new launching machines too. The displayed machines are to connect every leading sectors ranging from automobile to aerospace. We are launching a new variant in Turning Center series with Next Gen design loaded with best technological features to cater various mass production requirement. There will be an another new launch in

our popular VMC master blaster carved in new avatar which consort with small sized VMC component. We are introducing one of our VMC variant with facelift under ‘nvu’ series. The ‘nvu’ design series has changed the perspective of Indian Machine Tool Industry. Jyoti has always sensed the need of metal cutting industries to leap ahead, keeping in mind that we continue to promote and accommodate automation in the machine tools sector. This season we are launching another variant of automation with turning series. This is going to be economical & productivity-boosting option from Jyoti to the metal cutting industry. We are going to launch a dedicated variant in vertical shaft turning application with suitable automation. There will be an outstanding cluster of fast drill tap centres called “Tachyon”. We are showcasing few of finest yielding applications made possible with the Tachyon family machines. This will truly reveal the capacity of Tachyon against other competitive models across the globe. In 5-axis cluster we are exhibiting finest Die-Mould machinesand lots of elements on demonstrating the tools and utilities as a part and parcel of Industry 4.0. We’ll be endeavouring to introduce the AI (Artificial Intelligence) for the first time in Indian Machine Tool Industry. Multitasking is still a big driving force as Jyoti is again the first one to build a multitasking machine in India! We will represent MTX machine with its distinctive applications. We are also displaying NX and HMC series machines under the large machine section. Apart from the highlights, you will have many surprising and thrilling elements to witness at Jyoti Pavilion, Hall No-5 at IMTEX 2019!! www.jyoti.co.in

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MCMT Special 2019 | MASTERCAM

Innovation and Frugal Manufacturing are Key to Sustainability and Profitability Vineet Seth, Managing Director – South Asia & Middle East, Mastercam APAC shares his outlook of the Indian metal cutting industry, top trends, growth opportunities and what will be on display at Mastercam’s IMTEX 2019 booth.

astercam delivers CAD/CAM software tools for all types of programming, from the most basic to the extremely complex 2-axis machining, multiaxis milling and turning, wire EDM, router applications, free-form artistic modeling and cutting, 3D design, drafting, surface and solid modeling. Mastercam products are sold through its worldwide network of certified value-added resellers. Presenting, industry insights that Vineet Seth, Managing Director – South Asia & Middle East, Mastercam APAC shared with us.

India’s MCMT Industry: Growth Outlook I believe the Indian MCMT Industry is a little over the Rs 7,000 crore mark, annually. In particular, the past few years seem to have been very positive for

this industry, in terms of sales, as well as favorable policies to provide the much-needed impetus to increase domestic manufacturing in the country. Manufacturing growth is expected to increase significantly in the immediate future and as a result overall machine tool consumption is also expected to go up. This is likely to impact the MCMT industry positively. Top Metal-Cutting Solutions for Growth In my view, HMCs, VMCs and Turning Centers are the three metal-cutting machine-tool technologies that will see the largest demand and production volume. Having said so, I also want to emphasize on the fact that probably in terms of growth factor, multi-tasking CNC machines such as Mill-Turns are likely to see a higher growth rate. Many organisations are looking at reducing their machine footprint and are therefore either looking at compact machining centres or multi-tasking machines. This will help them increase their production without incurring a higher cost of production – due to relocation or expansion. Top Industries for Growth While I feel that the automotive business will continue to be a growth driver, I expect to see an increase in the demand from the aerospace manufacturing sector. There has been a steady rise in the number of suppliers to the aerospace industry in the past 15 years or so. I believe that the industry is in a position to expand to a larger geography, than it is currently spread across the country. In terms of demand, the largest job creators are the Automotive and Consumer Goods industries. With a focus on smart cities in the country, infrastructure development and growth will fuel a spike in demand from this sector.

Vineet Seth Managing Director – South Asia & Middle East Mastercam APAC

Top Technologies for Growth Undoubtedly, Industry 4.0 and its adoption across MCMT will be the biggest growth drivers for the In-

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dian MCMT industry. The installation of sensors and self-diagnostic equipment is likely to increase – both among machine tools as well as end-user equipment. Obviously, this will generate a lot of data that will need to be saved, processed and analyzed, therefore complementing technologies will also grow alongside of Industry 4.0 initiatives. Growth Strategy From an industry perspective, continual innovation and frugal manufacturing are key to sustainability as well as profitability. Presenting at IMTEX 2019 We will be showcasing our most recent release of Mastercam – version 2019 along with our support for diverse Metrology hardware through the Verisurf product range. We will have experts from both India and USA demonstrating strengths and benefits of our technologies and through this, we hope to initiate productivity dialogues with our prospects and customers. Mastercam 2019 was developed to streamline the manufacturing process from job setup to job completion. Not only does it increase machining productivity, it also reduces overall production costs with new 2D through multiaxis milling automation features, CAD and model preparation improvements, expanded 3D tooling, Accelerated Finishing™, and powerful turning and Mill-Turn enhancements. Re-engineered chamfering and holemaking strategies, plus the new Multiaxis deburring provide new levels of time-saving automation and simplicity. New milling toolpath strategies, like the high speed Equal Scallop toolpath, offer both machining performance and surface finish improvements. The new release includes additional support for the Sandvik

Coromant PrimeTurning™ method, enhanced grooving, bar feed, and other features for turning and millturn applications, plus new lathe and Swiss-style machine support. Mastercam 2019 also includes enhanced CAD functionality and 3D model import support, improved part preparation and fixture setup tools, additional PowerSurface capabilities, and expanded support for Model-Based Definition (MBD). Mastercam 2019’s expanded digital tool library capability delivers accurate, 3D tool assembly models, with access to the latest cutting tool technology and updates for Sandvik Coromant CoroPlus® and MachiningCloud™ platforms. Mastercam 2019 also expands Accelerated Finishing with support for taper and lens style tools aimed at 75% cycle time improvement for finishing operations with superior surface finish quality. With improvements to toolpath and machine simulation, toolpath graphics, and other verification and analysis tools, Mastercam 2019 provides greater programming assurance and allows for better, more informed decisions before a job is run. These improvements include support for block drilling multiple holes simultaneously and better axis control in simulation, allowing you to easily check machine limits or collision checking. Mastercam 2019 also improves job documentation and management, while helping to address quality and certification initiatives. New toolpath visualization capabilities and section view tools, improvements to view and setup sheets, and a wide array of system level enhancements improve efficiency in managing job workflow, as well as providing better tools for process documentation.

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MCMT Special 2019 | MARPOSS INDIA

Customer Support, Innovation and Integration of New Tech Define Our Strategy Surender Sood, Managing Director, Marposs India Pvt. Ltd shares with us his perspective of the Indian MCMT industry, the big growth avenues, top industry trends and what visitors can expect at Marposs’ booth at IMTEX 2019.

arposs Group is a leading global supplier of precision metrology equipment for shopfloor inspection, measurement and process control systems and solutions. Marposs India Managing Director Mr Surender Sood shared his perspective of India’s MCMT industry with us. Edited excerpts.

Top Metal-Cutting Solutions for Growth In the present scenario HMCs, VMCs and Turning Centers are the three metal-cutting technologies which we see as the biggest drivers of demand and growth in the coming years. Nowadays, most of the shops’ machining centres are HMCs. The high level of productivity that one can achieve with an HMC, can deliver a larger and faster return on the investment. To sustain the manufacturing sector demand, there will be a consistent growth in the investment into these technologies.

India’s MCMT Industry: Growth Outlook The Indian machine tools industry has shown an impressive growth rate in past few years and we are expecting a similar growth in future as well. Various initiatives have been taken by the Indian Government under the ‘Make in India’ campaign to boost the manufacturing industry. With the index of industrial production touching new highs and an emphasis on capital investment by the government, the machine tool industry is all set to witness unprecedented growth in the near future.

Top Industries for Growth The government aims to develop India into a global manufacturing centre. The fast-growing automotive and auto parts industry is witnessing an increased demand for more precision-engineered parts. These industries are expanding to cater to national and global demand and are adopting latest technologies to meet with the required pollution norms. Similarly, the defence and aerospace sector are going to see some big investments and therefore an increased demand for machine tools. Top Metal-Cutting Technologies for Growth IOT, Industry 4.0, and Sensor Technology for monitoring and performance are the biggest growth drivers for the Indian metal-cutting machine tools industry. Manufacturing companies are becoming more focused on monitoring and controlling of machining activities to improve accuracies as well as make optimum utilization of machines with cutting tools, which will result in better productivity, quality and flexibility. Growth Strategy In our view, the increased focused on customer support and awareness along with the focus on innovation and integration of new technologies define the main growth strategy of our business. Adopting newer technologies, we could support and satisfy our customers’ requirements and make them competitive in international market.

Surender Sood Managing Director Marposs India Pvt Ltd

Presenting at IMTEX 2019 IMTEX 2019 will be the best occasion for us to show our new product lines suitable for various manufacturing segments. The new product lines are starting from simple inspection equipments to the products suitable for industry 4.0. More and more emphasis is being put on an increase in the flexibility of manufacturing process, adopting our various products. Meet the Marposs team at IMTEX 2019 at Hall 3A, Stand B-111 and Hall 6, Stand B-109 www.marposs.com

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MCMT Special 2019 | SMK TURNKEY SOLUTIONS

Industry Must Focus on Innovation and Newer Tech Sandip Raut, Managing Director, SMK Turnkey Solutions shares his perspective of the Indian MCMT industry, trends and technologies that offer top opportunities for growth. Also, what the company will showcase at IMTEX 2019.

MK Turnkey Solutions Private Limited was founded in 2010 and is engaged in manufacturing, exporting, importing, supplying, trading, wholesaling, retailing, distributing and providing services a comprehensive range of Industrial Machines. Presenting, the industry outlook as shared by Sandip Raut, Managing Director, SMK Turnkey Solutions. India’s MCMT Industry: Growth Outlook Indian MCMT segment will be in the top ten league in world market as a manufacturer and consumer, as existing and new consumers are looking forward to new and upgraded technologies such as multitasking machine to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by eliminating process to minimal.

Top Metal-Cutting Solutions for Growth Due to shorter product life and frequent changes in design of end products, consumers prefer to have multitasking capabilities at their machine shops. MTM are well equipped to deliver multi-axis machines in short time to such consumer. Take the example of Apple, Samsung as well automobile companies; every year there is a new launch or an upgrade in product or design to increase the sales. Multitasking machines are a solution for such a rapidly changing product and consumer choice today and will be so in the near future. Top Industries for Growth Obviously automobile rules the segment, however Govt and PSU are now more liberal towards privatization and having private channel partners which will improve the speed of production and supplies – I see a massive growth in these segment soon. Top Technologies for Growth Additive manufacturing has made a dent and holds great potential. Growth Strategy Indian MTM needs an increased focus on innovation and newer technologies, which I am sure they will have. Presenting at IMTEX 2019 We at SMK Turnkey Solutions Pvt. Ltd are focused on offering innovative turnkey solutions to the end user by offering them the right work-holding systems, tool holding systems and all peripherals required to optimize metal-cutting processes. We are among first to launch a COMBI-CHILLER at IMTEX which will replace coolant, oil, spindle & ball screw chiller by one unit also it can replace air cooled panel AC with water cooled compressor less cooling.

Sandip Raut Managing Director SMK Turnkey Solutions

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MCMT Special 2019 | RISHABH POWER COMPONENTS

The industry is seeing a period of healthy growth Rishabh Power Components is a leading supplier of quality components, including CNC spare parts of all the top brands of CNC machines tools and systems such as FANUC, Siemens, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi and many others. With a combined experience of more than 20 years, the company has optimised its procurement procedure and deals directly with the manufacturers or their authorised distributors across the globe. Presenting, edited excerpts of an interview with Vinod Bafna and Vikas Bafna, Directors, Rishabh Power Components. Can you share your quick perspective of India’s MCMT (metal-cutting machine tools) industry status in terms of current size and future growth outlook? Our work with our customers is growing; therefore, as I see it, the industry is seeing a period of healthy growth. To give you an example, we recently attended an AISA (Aurangabad Industrial Suppliers Association) expo. We met more than 100 people during the expo and got a great

response that far exceeded our expectations. I see a lot of demand for quality sourcing that manufacturing companies seek locally. We come with the competitive advantages of ready stock – we are able to deliver parts faster than other companies – and our customer service. In addition, I think, our extensive outreach to potential customers, particularly, in the industrial hubs works to our advantage.

Vikas Bafna Director Rishabh Power Components

Vinod Bafna Director Rishabh Power Components

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Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Metal Cutting Machine Tools (MCMT) companies face a number of challenges such as dependence on the cyclical growth of industries such as auto and construction, intense competition, complex distribution network, etc. Can you share with us your marketing and growth strategy, which help you address the above challenges, as well take advantage of the emerging opportunities? Of course, there are many challenges that suppliers face, but we have been able to hold firm and grow steadily because we do not work on credit, unlike many other suppliers. To add, we believe in reaching a large number of reliable customers. In terms of marketing, we put special emphasis on participating in the top industry exhibitions such as ACMEE, INTEC, IMTEX and others. We are present at all of those top expos, including those that held in Tier-1 cities, for example, we are participating in MachAuto Expo 2019 to be held at Ludhiana, Punjab. Because of the aforesaid strategies, we are able to weather economic conditions or market fluctuations. What are the top industries where you see the biggest demand for machine tools now and in the near-term? Automotive and auto parts industries is a big sector for us. Leading companies like Bajaj and Maruti support a multitude of ancillary enterprises that create demand. CNC manufacturing is a big sector for us. We see that industrial automation is on the rise across sectors and that gen-

erates a lot of demand for CNC spare parts for Machine Tools that we fulfil. We used to cater to electrical and electronics manufacturing until a few years ago but we have reduced our presence in that sector, because of factors like competitive pricing among the local players and of course, the abundance of Chinese products, which has also given rise to the issues of counterfeits and poor-quality products. Do you also provide CNC parts for retrofitting of conventional machines into automatic or semi-automatic control machines? Absolutely. We provide electronic CNC parts for retrofitting of conventional lathe machines for automation. We provide electronics CNC parts such as IGBT, LCD, Sensor, CT, Fuse, Battery, Fiber Optical Cable, Drive Feedback Fan, Encoder Feedback Connector, FANUC Amplifier, Encoder, Honda connector, Power connector, I/O Cables, SoftKey, Servo Motor, Transistors, IC, Fanuc Motherboard, Control Card, Siemens PLC, and many more. Can you share with us a preview of your offerings that you will showcase at IMTEX 2019? We will display all the relevant information about our entire portfolio of more than 250 machine parts that we supply. We provide CNC spare parts for machining systems of all the leading brands, including FANUC, Siemens, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Fuji, Panasonic, Infineon, Sharp, NEC, SEMIKRON, NMB, Daito, Sanyo-Denki, IXYS, , HTK , EUPAC, , Honeywell, Tamura, ST, NXP, and many more.

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MCMT Special 2019 | HURCO INDIA

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re In the Middle of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Hurco India shares industry outlook, opportunity areas, top trends and solution to be on display at IMTEX 2019.

urco Companies, Inc. is an international, industrial technology company that sells its three brands of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools to the worldwide metal cutting and metal forming industry. he Company has sales, application engineering support and service subsidiaries in China, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, the U.S., and Taiwan. Team Hurco India shared with us its perspective of India's MCMT industry and growth strategy. Top MCMT Solutions for Growth In my view, the latest metal-cutting machine-tools solutions which are most in demand are Vertical Machining Centre (VMC), Horizontal Machining Centre (HMC) and Laser Cutting. As the product and component designs are getting complicated day by day, the VMC comes in the picture, with most of the work earlier done on manual machines is getting shifted to VMC. The level of productivity, which can be achieved on a VMC or HMC, cannot be achieved on a regular conventional machine. Hurco offers a great CNC controller to achieve the same results. An intelligent controller WINMAX helps you in reducing the machining lead time, thus addressing what is a big challenge for the present industry. We offer a wide range of machines from small VMC to a Giant-size Horizontal boring mill. Laser technology is also one the most adopted technology by the fabrication sector, as it helps with complicated-profile machining. Top Industries for Growth India is a growing country and I see our 1.2 billion people as our strength, because it also makes us one of the biggest economies in the world. In my view, the biggest demand can be seen in the automotive, construction sector and consumer goods sectors. As the emission norms getting strict by the day, with the approaching implementation of Bharat VI, and the rise of more eco-friendly cars, the automotive sector is going through a phase of transition. So we can expect the demand in the automotive sector to grow very fast.

As per the new policies of the Government of India, new cities are being planned, lots of new highways, expressways and railways projects are coming. All these projects need construction equipment and that is a good sign for the construction equipment manufacturers. Their monthly production outputs are going up and they are coming up with more manufacturing facilities. I see this trend to continue for the next 20 years. Top Technologies for Growth I believe industry 4.0 is going to be the biggest growth driver for the metal cutting machine tool industry. We are in the middle of the fourth industrial revolution. The first industrial revolution occurred in the late 1700s (factories), the second during the early 20th century (automobiles) and the third after World War II (computers). As a result of these revolutions, products can be manufactured faster and with higher consistency, and the products we are able to develop are increasingly complex and deliver have a greater value to the consumers. The industrial revolution weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re experiencing now, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, is powered by advancements that include smart manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IOT). Growth Strategy As rightly mentioned by you, our machine tool Industry faces a few challenges such as cyclical growth of major sectors, fluctuating exchange rates and local policies. However, we see competition as an advantage not a challenge. Buyers are getting opportunity to explore more options rather than depending on one or two sources. In my view, we as an industry have to be more focussed on innovation and the integration of new technology. Market is accepting this strategy, moreover, it is the need of the hour. CNC applications will not necessarily create new objects but rather automate processes that once had been done by hand. CNC paint sprayers, or etching devices, for example, can be moved with more precision that any human can achieve. Many indus-

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tries have taken birth around these applications. Implementing automation has proved to be highly successful in precision CNC machine tooling. It has reduced lead-time for manufacturing. For Example, earlier after machining you had to take out your part for inspection as no online inspection system were in place. Nowadays, with an online inspection system, one can inspect any part and do the corrections immediately. Table-top equipment can already make a part quickly, but high precision and repeatability are hard to achieve in manufacturing. Engineers face issues like the fact that some shops are willing to make parts fast or in low volumes, but cannot guarantee precision. By using automation we are able to achieve precision and margins in low volume production also. Presenting at IMTEX 2019 Hurco is a company with a global footprint – we keenly participate in all prestigious Machine Tool Exhibitions such as IMTEX 2019, the biggest machine tool exhibition in India which attracts from across the globe. This year, we welcome you to our booth located at Hall 4, Stall Number C113. This time, Hurco is showcasing solutions that are going to be the future of advanced manufacturing. We are displaying our Hurco BX40i machine, which is meant for high-end die & mould manufacturing industry. This machine comes in a double column structure and a bigger Y-axis stroke. A bigger Y-axis stroke is always an advantage in the machining of multi-cavity moulds and square moulds, which is the trend. It is helping the industry to overcome the bottleneck of smaller-Y axis stroke. It has also got a High RPM Spindle with 119Nm of torque. It gives you a free hand to machine a job from roughing to finishing in one setup, which makes this machine unique in its segment. The second machine is our top-of-the-line 5 axis simultaneous machine model VMX42SRTi. This

machine is a most versatile machine as compare to other 5 axis machines available in market. It comes with a Tilting and submerged rotary table of Dia. 600 mm and total bed size of 1270 mm x 610mm. It can serve various industries like die & mould, aerospace and general engineering. It can be used for machining of parts where you require a 90-degree positioning. On top of that, the biggest advantage is the 5-sided programming on Hurco control. It gives you an ease to operate a machine like you would a video game. Hurco 5-axis machine also comes with all the required safety and programming featured to make your machining process more productive and efficient. This machine is one of the most demanded 5-axis machine models. This IMTEX we are launching our new machine, HM1700Ri. It’s a machine with unique concept – it’s an HMC with bigger work envelope and a massive Dia. 800 mm in built rotary table. This machine has a work envelope of 1700mm x 1200mm x 900 mm. The Hurco HM1700Ri horizontal mill increases shop productivity with a rotary torque table added to the smart design of the HM1700i. The 8,000 rpm dual winding spindle is equipped for both high and low end torque operations. The large, front and side access doors provide maximum operator efficiency. With fast rapids, large work cube, a smart frame design and UltiMotion technology, complex production parts can be machined efficiently and accurately The new product announced by Hurco is designed to meet the requirements of the advanced manufacturing sector in India; from the need to produce parts with increasing complexity and tighter tolerances, to reduce costs, to increase the speed of operation and improve the ease-of-use for new technology. Hurco invites all to come & join us for the grand launch of HM1700Ri at IMTEX 2019. www.hurco.com

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Interview | STRATASYS

Make in India is a great idea but Design in India could be greater: Rajiv Bajaj, MD, India & SEA, Stratasys Stratasys India, a subsidiary of Stratasys, organized the 2nd edition of Stratasys India User Forum 2018 in Bangalore on December 18, 2018.

he forum strives to provide a platform for key industry players and end-users to exchange insights on the latest 3D printing trends, applications, and best practices. On this occasion, Stratasys announced a collaboration with NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation) to launch India’s first additive manufacturing certification course. This training program is designed to help students to learn new technologies in 3D printing and make them future industry ready. Attended by over 500 attendees comprising of industry speakers from leading companies, the gathering included prominent personalities like Reguraj N, Managing Director –Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF), who shared insights on the Government’s skill development initiatives like PMKVY and DDU-GKY, and use of 3D Printing to revolutionize the education system in India. Dr Harider Singh Bedi, a medical stalwart from Shalby Hospital, Mohali, Punjab, shared a surgical miracle made possible with 3D printing. Ravi Shankar, Managing Director, Accreate Additive Labs, shined light on the evolution from 3D printing to 4D printing in the field of life sciences. And, Sanjay Anikhindi, Associate Vice President, JCB India Ltd., spoke on the topic ‘Driving Innovation in Earth Moving’. On the occasion, Stratasys displayed their latest range of F370 printers that are adaptable to all engineering environments. Stratasys also showcased its latest FDM elastomer solution from its F123 Series. The event also presented an opportunity to DMI to interact with Rajiv Bajaj, MD, India & SEA, Stratasys and get his views on the a range of topics including the idea behind the collaboration with NTTF and how Stratasys has been enabling an increased adoption of its additive manufacturing technologies among manufacturers and educators in India. Edited excerpts.

Rajiv Bajaj MD, India & SEA Stratasys Picture Source: Stratasys

Please share with us the purpose behind the association with NTTF. The association was the need of the hour for the industry. The industry looks at the educators when they need skilled manpower, trained on the latest and the best technologies, but the realization sets in that the curricula have not evolved in the past many years – some of the technologies that the students are learning have become obsolete already. The traditional methods of manufacturing – the formative, subtractive methods have been going on for more than a century. On the other hand, additive manufacturing technologies, which constitute the leading edge of manufacturing process, have been making steady inroads into the process of manufacturing. With that in mind, we wanted to give it a structured curriculum, put credit points in the course, and offer the globally-recognized Stratasys Additive Manufacturing Certification. This was the intent behind launching this program with NTTF across their eight centres,

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Guy Yair, Executive Vice President, EMEA & APJ, Stratasys Picture Source: Stratasys

Reguraj N, Managing Director – Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) Picture Source: Stratasys

to be conducted with 13 machines at present. These centres also include a Centre of Excellence where the NTTF students will collaborate with the industry and solve their business challenges.

Other than that, we have four key partners in India, with a combined team strength of 200, who cater to our customer base in locations like Trivandrum, Jadavpur, Ludhiana, and Chandigarh.

This year, Stratasys achieved a big landmark of completing 30 years globally. Can you take us through the journey of Stratasys? Scott Crump co-founded Stratasys in 1988. He invented the FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) technology that is among the bestselling technologies that have helped shaped the evolution of the 3D printing industry. Mr Crump, presently on the Stratasys Board of Directors, guides and advises the company on our innovations and product launches. Along the journey, many mergers and acquisitions have happened such as the merger with Object, a manufacturer of 3D printers in 2012, the acquisition of MakerBot Industries, a well-known consumer and education 3D printer brand, in 2013 and other acquisitions. We have integrated the acquired technologies and brands into our portfolio that includes a whole range of offerings. In India, we have been present for the last 20 years as a liaison office. Four years ago, we launched our direct operations here with the setting up of an India entity – that is when I had joined. Today, we have two offices, one in Bengaluru and the other one in Delhi. We have Experience Centres at both the offices, which means we have made significant investments into getting the machinery there, as well as the components that have been prototyped and made with our technology. We have plans to open an office in Pune in the next 3-6 months.

Mr Guy Yair, EVP, EMEA and APJ, Stratasys, during his presentation, said, “Additive manufacturing’s long-term growth lies in overcoming newer challenges.” What are the major challenges that additive manufacturing is facing? More than a challenge, it is the lack of awareness on part of the industry for the longterm adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) into their mainstream processes. Manufacturing is a $13-trillion market globally, and even a one percentage of that using AM will make a huge impact. I reckon AM itself is about $7 billion globally. Industries, of course, are using it more and more – for example, aerospace has been an active adopter of AM that it is using to make parts for aircraft interiors. We will have the automotive industry that is another big area for additive manufacturing. Globally and in India, what are the major industries you are catering to? We cater to automotive, aerospace, education and healthcare industries among others. In India, the medical devices [and implants] sector is opening up for its adoption, for example in the areas of surgical modelling, and use in medical colleges for education, etc. Which are the fastest growing customer segments for AM in India? We are quite well-aligned with the automotive

Key Highlight: We have two offices, one in Bengaluru and the other one in Delhi. We have Experience Centres at both the offices, which means we have made significant investments into getting the machinery there, as well as the components that have been prototyped and made with our technology.

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Interview | STRATASYS

Zehavit Reisin, Vice President, EMEA and APJ Head of Materials Business, Stratasys Picture Source: Stratasys

Omer Krieger, EVP Products, Product Marketing & Corp. Products, Stratasys Picture Source: Stratasys

industry – from adoption to prototyping to manufacturing to jigs and fixtures, it has been growing very steadily over the past few years. Major OEMs such as Mahindra and Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, Hero Motocorp, TVS and many of their tier-one suppliers are using Stratasys’ AM technologies. India imports more than 60 percent of medical and surgical equipment. Do you see it as an opportunity for Stratasys’ AM technologies where it could be used to give a substantive push to Make in India? It is a exciting market for us both from the perspective of global companies using the technology in India as well as local Indian medical device manufacturers, which also operate globally. Our technology has found use even in small cities like Agra. In Faridabad, for example, one of the leading medical suppliers has installed our machine. You can also find our printers at medical device innovation start-up to not only enable students to learn, but also to incubate further startups in the regions. I recently participated at a conference where a group of students were given a project to develop a medical device over two days with access to a 3D printer from Stratasys. The students achieved some phenomenal results.

Key Highlight: IMTEX 2019 has an additive manufacturing segment this year. We look forward to your presence and new announcements.

How you see the education sector in India as an adopter of 3D printing and of Stratasys technologies in particular? In India, now a lot of emphasis is being put on outcome-based learning. For that purpose, we need to give students access to the latest tools and technologies – that could be a game changer. Make in India is a great idea but Design in India could be

Dr Harinder Singh Bedi Picture Source: Stratasys

greater. If you should design in India, then we have the tools available for them. Building an ecosystem that deploys 3D printing for developing products would be a transformative step. How do you see the adoption of AM in the metal-cutting machine tools industries across the board? Sure, it will happen when smart enterprises will use a mix and match of additive and subtractive to grow their business. What is the growth rate of Stratasys in India as present and how do you foresee it for the next five years? I cannot reveal the exact numbers, but I can tell you that this year has been a very healthy growth period for us; we have grown in high double digits, much more than many other parts of the world including Asia. As the level of adoption of additive manufacturing is lower in India at present, we see that as an opportunity and expect similar results next year. We are expanding our operations, adding manpower, to be able to reach out to more people and solve their problems. IMTEX 2019 has an additive manufacturing segment this year. We look forward to your presence and new announcements. Of course, at IMTEX 2019, we will showcase our latest and the greatest products and technologies. We welcome everyone to visit our New Technology Centre in Bengaluru During IMTEX 2019. Write to us at nidhi.mehta@stratasys.com / Call us at 080674 62600 www.stratasys.com

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IMTEX 2019 Preview | PHILLIPS MACHINE TOOLS INDIA

Augmented Reality: The future of field service A look at how Phillips Machine Tools India is using AR (Augmented Reality) for training improvement By David Harris & Billy Hackett

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hillips Machine Tools India is now utilizing the potential of augmented reality technology to improve training to its worldwide team of field service engineers, including initial training of new engineers and supporting seasoned engineers, while also directly supporting customers working on their own equipment. The current challenge of training and supporting field service engineers is a perfect storm of increasing equipment complexities and a younger, less experienced workforce. Phillips Corporation was founded by Albert Phillips in 1961 and was one of the original distributors for Haas Automation. Phillips now has more than 400 employees covering the territory from southern New Jersey south to the Florida border and west to Oklahoma, as well as the entire country of India. Phillips employs more than 100 field service engineers servicing equipment on site at customers’ locations across these locations. More recently, Phillips has established two training facilities for field service engineers, one in Knoxville, Tenn., and another in Pune, India. Phillips has plans to meet the challenge of providing an ever-increasing competency development platform for all of their field service engineers.

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visualization, and design. SimInsights transforms training, sales, service, production, and design by leveraging virtual and augmented reality, simulation, sensing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning across the totality of employee, customer, and product life cycles. One of the innovative functionalities in Phillips Vision by SimInsights is the ability to define scripted procedures with text and images that can be downloaded into devices and wearables, such as smart glasses, and used offline when there is no phone signal or WiFi connectivity. The concept was introduced and field tested at the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2018, where the idea was proven effective by utilizing a Haas simulator with students downloading a program, editing that program, setting the work coordinates and tool length offsets and verifying the program in graphics mode. With operations at opposite ends of the earth, Phillips Corporation is excited to continue to explore the possibilities of what augmented and virtual reality technology has to offer in educating field service technicians, providing real-time, on-site service applications that create a positive ROI. Phillips Corporation will display this new technology at IMTEX in Bangalore, India, in January 2019.

The challenge: Provide the most effective service in the least amount of time Phillips’ training and support centers are hubs of knowledge faced with a constant challenge of seeing what is happening in the field today, with a variety of machines and customers, and then properly advising engineers and customers in real time as to how a machine can be serviced. Phillips understood that augmented reality technology had the potential to reduce machine downtime by reducing the need for onsite service visits and making the necessary visits more effective. AR can allow Phillips to directly see a machine in need of service and allow Phillips’ technicians to instantly provide live guidance (through text and visual aids), resolving issues in far less time, even with less experienced engineers or customers. Augmented reality as a key part of the solution Having studied all the AR options available in the market, it was clear to Phillips that no existing AR/VR program had all the functionality Phillips required until we were introduced to SimInsights, an award-winning software and services company based in Lake Forest, Calif. SimInsights develops education and business software by leveraging unique skills in software, math, simulation,

David Harris is the Vice President, Service of Phillips Corporation and Billy Hackett is the Vice President, Business Development at SimInsights INC.

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Powering Industry 4.0 with Electricity Technology and design advances drive trend towards electromechanical actuation. Niklas Sjöström from mechanical motion control manufacturer Thomson Industries explains how

Thomson PC Series electric actuators are designed to deliver superior performance while saving you time and money with easy product sizing and selection, quick and reliable installation, and reduced maintenance. Picture Source: Thomson Industries

ver recent years, there has been an increase in demand from end users to increase the use of electric rod style actuators, and reduce the use of pneumatic actuation in factory automation equipment. Numerous factors are driving the conversion but most significant is improved machine performance, flexibility, reduced maintenance and total cost of ownership.

Once the decision to replace pneumatic actuators with electromechanical actuators has been made, the next step is to select the right electromechanical actuator from among the many brands. While fundamental thrust specifications may be similar, there are significant differences in the areas of lifecycle performance, maintainability and environmental resistance.

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Fig. 1 shows the contact areas in thrust and side load conditions. Picture Source: Thomson Industries

Lifecycle performance Generally speaking, the larger the diameter of the ball screw, the greater the thrust potential, but achieving this requires proper mating of the thrust bearing and all fixation points, including extension tube, the inner ball nut system, bearing housing and wiper housing. Otherwise, any increase in thrust would come at the expense of system life. A component that is too weak to handle its load will wear out much faster or even become damaged. Given two actuators, each fitted with a 16 mm ball screw and providing 750 Newtons of thrust, for example, one may have travel life of 2000 kilometers, while another could provide 8000 kilometers of travel. Moreover, due to larger ball screw diameters correlating also with cost and footprint, properly mating the ball screw and other components can reduce both. To meet an application requirement of 3200 Newtons of force, one vendor might utilize a ball screw with 20 mm diameter, while another vendor with properly mated components, might achieve the same thrust with a screwof only 12 mm diameter, thus being able to downsize without sacrificing performance. Further, a larger carrier body, (Fig. 1) can support larger external radial loads, by maximising surface contact area in a side load situation. The ability toside load electric actuators would raise performance, precision and compactness to a level that is not attainable with pneumatic actuation.

Likewise, increased contact area in a pure thrust situation reduces play, providing support for lateral loads on the extension tube (2). While maximising surface areas impacts radial and lateral load capacity; it does not necessarily impact stability. This is often addressed by interlocking elevated legs into grooved channels (3). These support legs also help reduce vibration, which can add noise and contribute to wear. Most designs use one or two such ridges, which remove some play but can generate clicking sounds as the system begins to wear over time. Using four legs instead of two, however, reduces wear and noise, providing more effective and more durable anti-rotational protection. The additional legs will also help ensure cling-free return motion, further reducing the amount of play in the system due to wear. Additionally, curving these carrier legs outwards creates radial preload, which centers the carrier body and ball nut, eliminating the need to shim the carrier to the extrusion and compensating for wear over the life of the device. While close tolerances are critical forwear and noise reduction, if there is no air gap at all, pressure can build when the actuator is running at high speed. This can cause overheating, contributing to lubrication problems and other durability issues. Thomson addressed this by making two of the male key features on the carrier legs lower than the remaining two. This provided just enough of gap to prevent pressure build-up.As seen in fig 1 two of the male key features on the carrier legs that is orthogonally situated are lower than the remaining two. This is what prevents the pressure build-up. Maintainability Ease of maintenance certainly affects lifecycle performance and contributes to immediate productivity benefits. Electromechanical actuators differ in their lubrication and motor handling. Most systems retract to expose parts for lubrication only partially, maybe 60 or 70 percent. Technicians remove the caps, locate the parts that need lubrication, add grease, and may need to repeat the process. A better approach, however, is to extend or retract the tube completely, revealing all components for maximum coverage. Another key factor is installation time that is consumed in mating up the motor with the mechanical actuator. Traditionally mounting the motor in a parallel configuration can take 20-25 minutes. Once the motor is being mounted, a technician must use a variety of tools to adjust it for proper belt tension and aligning.. But if the actuator design comes with a pre-assembled

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Primer | THOMSON INDUSTRIES A key indicator of resistance to solids and liquids in the environment is the Ingress Protection (IP) Code of the National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA). Achieving an IP rating of 65, for example, means that the system is completely dustproof and protected against low pressure water jets from any direction, as might be found in a food and beverage industry wash down operation. Only a few electric actuators available today meet this, but in corrosive environments it is critical. An IP rating of 54provides some degree of dust protection and protection against splashed water, making it acceptable for some wash down applications but not if pressure is involved. An IP rating of 40, which is quite common among linear actuators, implies that there is no dust or liquid protection. A higher IP rating is mainly related to a higher sealing strategy. In this case, every compartment is sealed, including motor mounts. All gaskets should also be sealed and extend all the way back to the motor, instead of stopping at the mounting plate.

Fig. 2: Actuator design with a pre-assembled parallel solution. Picture Source: Thomson Industries

parallel solution, the belt can be pre-tensioned during assembly, eliminating the need for the multistep tension adjustments, and enabling the motor to be bolted down and usable in only three steps. Additionally, the use of a straddlemount bearing strategy eliminates the risk of misalignment. Besides, it protects the motor shaft from impact by radial loads, which also reduces noise and further extends system life. Environmental resistance A very important point in which electromechanical actuators differ from each other is their ability to resist against harsh or environmental conditions and withstand frequent high pressure wash downs. This is basically a matter of the exterior profile design, material choice and sealing strategy. Compared with grooved surfaces, an exterior profile with a smooth surface is cleaner, because it avoids accumulation of dust and fluids in grooves. This makes it more appropriate for harsh environments when frequent wash down is required. Environmental resistance also depends on the material composition of the extension tube. Most systems use chrome steel, but stainless steel is a much better choice for harsh environments.

Gearing up for the next generation of motion control As the market drives demand for high productivity solutions, shorter changeover times, increasing reliability and greater energy savings, even greater benefits can be obtained with careful comparison among different brands of electric actuators. Always interpret ‘load carrying capability’ in the context of claimed system life and space requirements. There are very real trade-offs in these areas. Carrier design impacts precision, lateral and rotary load bearing capabilities, so pay close attention to the overall design used to secure the carrier in the channel, as well as to the shape and size of any guidance mechanisms used. Improved mechanisms and parts such as support legs and leg designs, which are curved for better gripping, will have a large positive impact to accuracy and wear. Considering the appropriate exterior profile, material choice and sealing strategy are important key factors for environmental resistance. Smoother profiles, stainless steel materials and higher IP ratings tend to offer the greatest protection.

Niklas Sjöström is Product Line Manager, Systems Group, Thomson Industries, Inc. He can be reached at thomson@thomsonlinear.com. Website: www.thomsonlinear.com

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CNC Industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital marketplace sees India as an important force ORDERFOX.com, the CNC Marketplace, is fast becoming a true global network

uggell, Liechtenstein-based ORDERFOX. com is the largest digital marketplace for the global CNC industry. It connects CNC manufacturers, buyers, supplier and all the other industry stakeholders globally, helping them tap into global business opportunities, reduce transaction costs, increase capacity utilisation and productivity. In other words, at ORDERFOX.com, manufacturers can search for CNC orders, both local and global, and buyers can create Requests for Proposals (RFQs) and expand their partner and supplier networks. With features like Global Trade Show and Event Calendar, Knowledge & Trends and the recently integrated Autodesk ForgeTM Viewer into the platform, the site provides a number of functionalities and value-adds to the members. Launched in 2017, ORDERFOX.com has begun to see participation from Indian manufacturers, buyers and suppliers. Recently, DMI interacted with Bernd Schuler, Managing Director, ORDERFOX.com to get his perspective on what the site offers, the major trends of the global manufacturing industry, and the significance and position of the Indian manufacturing industry. Edited excerpts.

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Can you share with us a timeline or history of ORDERFOX.com, and how you have grown over the years in types of offerings and the market spread? The world is facing a digital transformation. Eventually, companies that want to remain competitive will have to join the fray. At ORDERFOX.com, we offer a tool to facilitate the entry of manufacturers into the digital world.

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We focus on the global network of CNC manufacturers and buyers. “Capacity Management” is our core strength – all other functions and features are built around it. With the help of intelligent filters and functions, especially developed for the industry, our users search for orders, and create CNC RFQs on ORDERFOX. com. The interface is simple and intuitive. Each site member has a digital company profile that features details like company name, range of services, references and much more that make the business a part of the world´s largest CNC community. A digital company profile increases the chances of the member tapping into new business opportunities. CNC manufacturers can also underline their strengths and competencies even better and thus leave a strong digital footprint. Many years of developmental work and decades of industry knowhow have gone into building the platform, both on the manufacturing and the procurement side. ORDERFOX.com was developed especially for the CNC industry and its needs, with an aim to make it an everyday tool for manufacturers and buyers, and support them with automated processes. ORDERFOX.com is a very young and emerging platform. We launched ORDERFOX.com for the metalworking industry in German-speaking countries on June 1st, 2017. We have had a very intense and exciting journey since. In only about three months, in September 2017, the platform was already available in several languages. At EMO Hannover 2017, we took the plunge and presented ourselves to an international audience. During the six days of the exhibition, we were able to interact with more than 1,450 companies from 63 countries. We knew right away that we had something special – the feedback from the market was extremely positive and valuable. In 2018, we implemented many additional steps of our wish-list such as the expansion of the platform to include the wood and plastics processing industry and the Machinery Exchange feature. ORDERFOX.com follows a global usability strategy. Today, it is available in 25 languages, so each user can work within their local language, as well as other localised, country-specific characteristics, for example the measurement system used in the USA (Imperial) versus that of Europe (Metric). The additional features of the platform include a global Trade Show and Event Calendar, the Knowledge & Trends section, the Machinery Exchange for New and Used Machines as well as a Career Centre.

EXECUTIVE PROFILE Bernd Schuler is an expert in B2B communication and marketing. He has the reputation for being a creative explorer, always on the lookout for new "interactive" tools for efficient customer dialogue. He recognised the new opportunities of the Internet and the discipline of online marketing at an early stage in his career. He is convinced of the digitalised future of the industry and the potential of the platform economy. Bernd Schuler, Managing Director, ORDERFOX AG

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Digital Industry | ORDERFOX.COM Can you give us and idea of the response that ORDERFOX.com has received from the global CNC industry in terms of active users, regions or countries, and order generated or fulfilled? ORDERFOX.com is the largest search engine for the CNC industry. In 2018, orders for around 20,000,000 parts in total were placed on ORDERFOX.com. More than 4,300 registered companies from 72 countries use our platform with new ones signing up and joining the platform daily. The majority of our members are currently located in Europe, as we launched the platform here in Europe first, before we did in Asia and the USA, which, by the way, have started to prove to be very strong markets. We are on our path to becoming a true global network. We envision ORDERFOX.com as truly a borderless platform designed to connect manufacturing companies and the procurement industry partners around the world. On ORDERFOX.com, buyers find simple and efficient procurement processes without commission costs. They can continuously update and optimise their supplier network. Our platform offers fast access to free capacities of CNC manufacturers. Manufacturers, on their part, can use ORDERFOX.com to optimise their machine capacity. They find readily-available CNC orders and can outsource work when they lack in-house capacity, or when a machine is down. Manufacturers can also subscribe to individual searches for free machine capacities. Instant email notifications as well as daily email updates inform the users about suitable CNC orders. This saves, and earns, them a lot of time and money.

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On ORDERFOX.com, we work on “all-inone” solutions. At our Machinery Exchange, for example, you can place and sell your own machines as well as search for new or used machines. Once you have found a machine, you can conveniently request a transport estimate via a partner. In the future, financing partners and insurance companies will also expand our range. You see, we have no shortage of ideas when it comes to creating added value for our community.

ORDERFOX.com is also a knowledge platform that provides technical knowledge and industry updates to the visitors. Can you share with us the vision and purpose behind it? We put a lot of focus on providing added value to the global CNC community. With our platform’s features, we want to ease the everyday life of our users and optimise processes, making them faster, automated and more efficient. ORDERFOX.com offers a highly efficient all-round package for networking globally and generating new orders, revenue and employees. This is why we have also created the Knowledge & Trends section. Here we provide our members with the most important industry news, research results and professional articles. Our community can thus obtain comprehensive information on topics such as technological change, digitisation, market developments, innovations and much

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more. We currently have 22 content partners from 7 countries. Magazines, research institutes and universities worldwide are invited to participate at Knowledge & Trends and to republish their articles. Our partners also benefit from the international focus of our platform and have the unique chance to present their company, publishing-house or magazine directly at their target group.

Key Highlight: ORDERFOX.com is the world´s largest CNC-related database providing CNC manufacturers, buyers and their related industries with potential new business opportunities.

What are the benefits that a visitor or someone who wants to register with ORDERFOX.com can get from using this platform? Our users benefit in several ways. ORDERFOX. com is the world´s largest CNC-related database providing CNC manufacturers, buyers and their related industries with potential new business opportunities, while using intelligent filter functions to search for just the right buyers and CNC manufacturers that fit within their specified requirements. Companies present themselves with a company profile in the world's largest CNC database. Through the digital company profile on ORDERFOX.com and the use of our additional platform features, companies strengthen their digital footprint. ORDERFOX.com is intuitive and easy to use. As the platform grows and we integrate new features, ORDERFOX.com provides even more benefits to help the users in daily business operations and planning for the future. Due to industry 4.0 and the advancing

digitalisation, all companies are finding it imperative to have a relook at their processes, redesign procedures and in many cases, reinvent themselves. Trends such as digital purchasing, automated purchasing processes, big data and the availability of real-time information will fundamentally change the role of the buyer. Whether it is procurement itself, supplier management or strategic-procurement management decisions, digital networking will make the exchange of information more intense. ORDERFOX.com offers buyers a simple, efficient and accurate tool to take the full advantage of digital tendering processes and find the right production partner. With just a few clicks, RFQs (Request For Quotation) are created with the help of intelligent filter functions. Specifications of manufacturing partners such as company size, the language of quotation, certifications or terms of delivery can be predefined for the tendering process. In addition, users can use exclusive partners or company blacklists to optimise the accuracy of their tendering process. CNC manufacturers, on the other hand, get a tool to optimally utilise their machines. At ORDERFOX.com they can search for suitable CNC orders or outsource work when faced with overflowing order books. They get the tools that allow them to create individual searches for suitable CNC RFQs for their free machines or underutilised capacity, and can specify their search criteria by selecting areas for materials, work-piece size, technology, certification requirements, location and even the type of delivery. By subscribing to the search results, manufacturers are informed immediately or daily via e-mail notification about new, suitable CNC orders and RFQs. This saves time and effort. ORDERFOX.com is the "Internet of the CNC Industry" for a reason. What we offer to the CNC Industrial sector hasn’t been done before, we make searching for specific information, partners and resources easy and efficient, without the unnecessary hurdles as seen with basic and general web searches. With the addition of resources like the Global Trade Show and Event Calendar, members have the ability to include in-house events into the platform and publicise their events for free. Similarly, at the Machinery Exchange, users can not only search but also list and place their own machines. We bundle offers not only from our community but also from our partners worldwide. In order to provide a more detailed “all-in-package” we negotiate with financial partners, insurance companies and other transport companies.

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Digital Industry | ORDERFOX.COM ORDERFOX In the beginning of 2019, we will launch a Career Centre in order to make it easier for our users to find skilled and qualified employees. Registered members will then be able to post, publish and manage open jobs. Pre-defined selection fields and filters are available for posting jobs, which can be easily and quickly created in multiple languages. Our members will soon be using the world's largest CNC database to find qualified employees for their company and fill vacancies. They can search not only for specialists in the traditional CNC areas, but also for other departments, from administration to sales. Recently Mazak Germany has partnered with ORDERFOX.COM for the German market. What is the significance of the partnership for your growth strategy? Are you looking to form more such partnerships in 2019? Mazak Germany is the first new machine partner for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg at the ORDERFOX. com’s Machinery Exchange. The year 2019 will see more such partnerships with machine manufacturers such as Citizen, Mikron and INDEX TRAUB when these companies will begin to offer their machines at our Machinery Exchange. We are proud of the fact that ORDERFOX.com was able to partner with international companies in 2018 for shaping the digital future of the CNC industry. The leading global player of software solutions, Autodesk® has recognised the endless possibilities that emerge from our association. This brings vast benefits to customers and users of both companies. With the integration of the Autodesk Forge Viewer into the platform, our members can upload 2D or 3D design data when creating an RFQ and convert it into a 2D or 3D-view model free of charge. This is then visible along with the respective order. Special ORDERFOX.com plugins have been developed for the Autodesk software programs AutoCAD, Fusion 360 and Inventor. With these software plug-ins, users can place CNC orders directly on ORDERFOX.com, all of which makes the path from the design to the finished work-piece very short and efficient. On the occasion of the product launch of the new VoluMill NEXION Essentials™ Software, we were also able to negotiate a very attractive offer with Celeritive Technologies, the developer of VoluMill™ and VoluTurn™. VoluMill NEXION Essentials™ is a platform-agnostic software meant for optimising toolpaths for rough milling and is compatible with any CAD or CAM system. If companies register via the Volumill website www.

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volumill.orderfox.com/celeritive with the promo code VOLUMILL01 on ORDERFOX.com, they will receive a free 12-month VoluMill NEXION Essentials™ license from Celeritive Technologies. Negotiations with many other players in the CNC industry are going on as we speak. We invite all industry participants to mark their presence at ORDERFOX.com and help shape the digital world. How do you see the Indian market and the Make in India campaign? What are your plans for Indian market? As one of the largest economies in the world, India has the potential to develop into a serious competitor to the industrial nations. With the "Make in India" campaign, the Indian government is doing everything to strengthen the manufacturing industry and promote foreign investments. With the associated reforms having a lasting impact, India will soon be able to fully realise its potential. Today, many international corporations and European SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) already operate branch offices, technology and software development centres

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Digital Industry | ORDERFOX.COM in India. And not to forget, India has already proven to be an important force for the European economy. The latest VDMA figures on machinery exports from Germany to India underscore this point. For European buyers, the Indian automotive suppliers and mechanical engineering companies in particular are important trading partners who provide supplies that are often cheaper and of better quality than those of Chinese suppliers. Most Indian exports go to Europe, ahead of the USA and China. As a matter of fact, the Indian market is very important for the global manufacturing industry. We invite all industry participants in India to register and participate at ORDERFOX.com. We can help them take advantage of the international business opportunities, achieve new contacts – locally or globally – and to optimise workflows. What are your top three predictions of trends and developments that will have the greatest impact on the global manufacturing Industry over the next 5 years? It is difficult to say. That said, digitisation and the associated global networking, digital procurement [sourcing through digital platforms and networks], optimisation of production processes as well as advancements in capacity utilisation certainly count among the biggest trends, with inherent challenges, that we will see in the next 5 years. Digitisation, Digital Transformation or Industry 4.0 – no matter what you will call it, is a combination of new technologies – from big data analytics to 3D printing – is revolutionising the operational and administrative processes of companies and is creating innovative digital products and services. With that in view, more and more manufacturers are switching to tools that will help them optimise their workflows, so they can make faster, more focused and

informed decisions. In terms of procurement, procurement officers need to rethink the value added by digital procurement, or ‘Procurement 4.0’ as it termed by some observers. With the new opportunities provided by digitisation and big data, traditional organisational boundaries between research and development (R&D), manufacturing, procurement, and, in some cases, the entire supply chain, will become increasingly blurred. We all need to become more flexible and adaptable in a future where professions could change and processes could disrupt and regenerate. By networking globally and reaching out to a larger number of potential suppliers, buyers can save more and grow faster. Purchasers not only have better opportunities for comparison, they can also fine-tune their procurement processes. The quality of the products will be improved due to the availability and access to valuable supplier data. As a result, procurement processes will become more efficient and save both time and money. When analysing the future of manufacturing, most strategies tend to steer towards the use of technology that provides access and a pathway to opportunity, production utilisation and ultimately, stability. ORDERFOX.com delivers that industry access; it fulfils the need to find the right production partners, it provides manufacturers additional opportunities to keep their machines running, which is key to success, growth, and sustainability. Our members and partners have already recognised the opportunities ORDERFOX.com offers. We welcome all industry participants – buyers, CNC manufacturers, suppliers, associations, magazines, and others – who bring value to our members and strengthen their relationship with ORDERFOX.com.

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spindle and can be fixed with Collet Chuck up or 3 Jaw chuck or Id clamping, In the middle there is Tool Post Slide where we can fix the Stationery tool holders for Turning, Facing, Threading, Drilling, Boring, Grooving, etc. Five to six tools can be accommodated for both Spindles S1 and S2. Both spindles work simultaneously to save

the cycle time. This machine can be used with manual Loading at only Spindle 1; Spindle 1 to Spindle 2 will be automatically transferred. Arrow can also make fully-automated loading system using Vibratory feeders, chute and conveyor, and the finished job will be collected outside the machine. This machine is equipped with a highpressure coolant system. A flush coolant system for easy chip cleaning can also be provided. The machine is equipped with two screw-type conveyors for easy chip disposal outside the machine. High Precision heavy-duty Linear Roller Guideways are used, and also high precision Ballscrew with double-nut assembly with support bearings are used. Machine can be fixed with Fanuc/Syntech from Taiwan. This machine is very useful for all type of Forged/Secondary-operation Jobs like Bushes, Hydraulic Fittings, Adaptors, Valve Guide, and Autoparts. We are in the development of Adding Live tool and Turret for this machine to accommodate more tooling and finish all operations with single loading. This machine is a cost-effective machine with minimum footprint, less power, more efficiency and less human handling, thus increasing output and maintaining good accuracy and repeatability within 0.01/0.02. Small High-Precision CNC Lathe CNC 25 with Auto Barfeeder and Live tool This CNC 25 is a well-known machine from Arrow. It can be used for any Bar type parts from 3mm to 25mm. This machine has High speed spindle max 6000 rpm and with pneumatic

clamping system like any Swiss type CNC lathe. This machine has a slide with ball-screw and linear guideways fitted for X and Z axis with High Rapid 25m/min. The machine is well suitable for any autoparts with accuracy and high volume. It can be used for Bar parts or also for secondary parts by manual or autoloading system. The machine size will be very much compact and these machines can be placed even on 1st/2nd floor, and it consumes less power â&#x20AC;&#x201C; due to this advantage the parts can be produced from this can be cost effective compared with any other CNC lathe. As we provide Long Parts Guide support system which works with Guidebush like Swiss machine, this machine can easily replace any high-priced sliding-head CNC lathes. We can also equip the Live tooling with Drive and motor and C-axis function for any Small Milling or drilling function, either sideways or on the front by changing easy brackets. With the C axis functions many Indexing drillings can be done. The customer can get the finished job from the bar. This machine can be connected with Automatic Barloader 25mm dia up to 3mtrs length as additional attachment and also part conveyor can be fitted so that all finished parts can be collected outside. This machine also can be connected with Autoloading for small and high volume forged parts. More than 150 machines are working in India at many places for automobile parts manufactures. This small compact machine saves cost and labour is therefore highly cost-efficient.

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The machine size will be very much compact and these machines can be placed even on 1st/2nd floor, and it consumes less power â&#x20AC;&#x201C; due to this advantage the parts can be produced from this can be cost effective compared with any other CNC lathe.

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Carl Zeiss

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Chiron India

30-31

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Grob Machine

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Hurco India

44-45

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34-35 18-19, 38

Mastercam 36-37 Orderfox AG

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Philips Machine Tools

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Rishabh Power

42-43

SMK Turnkey

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