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ON THE CUSP OF FAST GROWTH Sector stakeholders of India’s metal forming industry see the year 2020 ushering in the next phase of fast growth for the industry

IMTEX FORMING 2020: CURTAIN RAISER Glimpses of some offerings to be showcased at IMTEX FORMING 2020, the flagship event of the Indian metal forming industry

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Message | EDITOR’S NOTE

The Joy of Eternal Optimism

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f there is one thing that makes our manufacturing industry stand apart from our global counterparts, it is our eternal optimism. Despite the subdued growth of the recent years, despite the well-meaning but arguably hastily-implemented reforms, despite China’s cornering of a large part of the global manufacturing pie meant for emerging economies, and despite the countless other structural issues that beset the growth of our industrial units, we soldier on. And even more, we make every effort possible to provide ever-improving quality, affordability and world-class solutions that keep increasing the tribe of our local and global customers.

Over the past one year, I’ve had the opportunity to visit three large industry exhibitions, namely IMTEX 2019, LWOP India, and ENGIMACH. The infectious energy and enthusiasm that I saw and experienced at these shows made me wonder if the industry was really in the midst of one of the most challenging times we have seen since the economic recession of 2008-09. The truth is that the stakeholders of our manufacturing industry have – instead of ruminating about the crisis – doubled down on improving the fundamentals of their businesses. We discovered this fact also through our stories that we did in the past 12 months.

Every industry spokesperson that we interviewed on the subject of the apparent downturn more or less said the same thing – that “this is the right time to consolidate our resources, and focus on ensuring that we deliver the best technologies to the customers at the most affordable price because of a simple reason: Our survival and success depends on the survival and success of the customer.

Industry leaders of the metal forming sector who we spoke to for this issue shared a similar note of optimism. It also helps that the year 2020 began on a hopeful note for the global economy – in the second week of January, the U.S. and China signed a ‘phase one’ deal after more than two years of continued trade conflict. The event sparked hope that we could finally see an end to the era of uncertainty that has kept the global economic growth down.

Back home, the countdown for Union Budget 2020 has begun.

From all accounts, it appears that the economic measures to be announced in the Budget would be able to help revive consumer demand.

In keeping with our sense of eternal optimism, we are hopeful that the manufacturing industry will see a period of resurgent growth starting this year.

Here’s wishing you a super successful IMTEX 2020 participation and an equally successful financial year.

Stay tuned.

ANAND PANDEY Editor DMI Write to me at editorial@meshmixmedia.com

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Curtain Raiser IMTEX FORMING 2020 Industry News Mastercam SCHULER SOFTING INDUSTRIAL

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Message | PUBLISHER’S NOTE

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e, at Meshmix, take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous 2020. With the Jan-Feb 2020 issue, Meshmix Media has successfully began its fourth year of publishing. This is also the year when we launched our new industry website www.sheetmetalindustry.online.

Do please remember to register with ORDERFOX.com, the largest search engine for the 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. Our team will be happy to help you out with registration and other functions.

Our previous issue covered eminent thought leaders from organizations operating at the cutting-edge of technology such as Sandvik Coromant and Dassault Systemes. The current issue focuses on the fast-growing metal forming Industry. The following pages feature many useful insights from industry thought leaders, as well as case studies and industry news covering the metal forming sector.

Our Mission 2020 is to focus on innovative activities such as custom publishing, industry handbooks, technology whitepapers, and on providing comprehensive services such as content management, event management, customized marketing management to the industry, show-dailies, Industry Handbooks, Industry Awards, etc.

I thank you, dear readers, for your valuable suggestions, encouragement, 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 of IMTEX 2020 a productive and successful show.

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 Check out our website www.machineinsider.com for the e-copy of our magazine as well as the latest industry updates. Also we are available on issuu.com refer QR-Code given below.

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

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Message | NOTES FROM THE FIELD

Bon Voyage!

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ast year the government launched various incentive schemes to bring investment into the electronic manufacturing sector – one such initiative was the Modifies Special Incentive Package Scheme (M- SIPS). The government is now looking beyond smartphone manufacturing and has been seeking inputs from the industry in areas like the best way to implement MSIP, capital subsidy and some relief measures on central taxes and duties. The priority accorded to electronics hardware manufacturing is a positive indicator and a catalyst for both “Make in India” and “Digital India” initiatives.

Union Budget 2020-21 is around the corner – the industry hopes for a budget that will help the manufacturing Industry gain momentum in the coming years. If India has to achieve the magical goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy, the manufacturing sector will have to contribute in a big way.

At DMI, we have several exciting projects and initiatives lined up for this year – one of which is the Editor’s Choice Award where we will highlight the case studies and the work of industry leaders that could help inspire innovation and growth. We have also launched our second news portal www.sheetmetalindustry.online focused on the metal forming sector .

IMTEX FORMING 2020, the flagship event of the Indian metal forming industry, will be held from 23rd of Jan to 28th of Jan at BIEC Bangalore. Our current issue of Dynamic Manufacturing India has a segment dedicated to the show. In addition, we have featured many interesting case studies and insights on the metal forming sector.

I take this opportunity to wish all the exhibitors and visitors of IMTEX 2020 a successful show.

Happy Reading!

Sincerely,

DINESH MISHRA Senior VP – Strategy Meshmix Media M: +91 7899537357 Write to me at dinesh.mishra@meshmixmedia.com

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ON THE CUSP OF FAST GROWTH Sector stakeholders of India’s metal forming industry see the year 2020 ushering in the next phase of fast growth for the industry

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s per industry statistics, India’s metal forming machinery sector constitutes around 15-20 percent of the USD 1.37 billion (Rs Rs 8,208 crore) domestic machine tools industry, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 12 per cent over the next 3-5 years. Manufacturing sectors such as automobile, auto components, aerospace and defence, consumer durables, electrical and electronics, and construction are the main demand drivers for the metal forming industry. In recent years, innovations in the metal forming technologies such as industry 4.0 comprising robotics, automation and IoT, additive manufacturing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, laser processing, three-point bending and folding and others have contributed to the growth momentum of the sector.

Dynamic Manufacturing India brings to you important insights from decision makers on the key attributes that will decide the course of the Indian metal forming industry hereon, such as top demand drivers, technologies that matter and growth strategies.

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Cover Feature | STAMP’IT ROBOTAI & SOLUTIONS

Indian Manufacturing Must Come Out of Pre-2020 Growth Era Kaushik Kale, Managing Director, STAMP’IT Robotai & Solutions shares important learnings and insights on the metal forming industry

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TAMP ‘IT Robotai & Solutions is the first Indian manufacturer of pin marking machines. It specializes in giving all types of CNC marking solutions for permanent direct part marking on metal and nonmetal components and tags. Its machines and solutions mainly cater to the traceability requirements of the automotive and auto-ancillary, engineering and aeronautical industry. Kaushik Kale, MD, STAMP’IT Robotai & Solutions shares his perspective.

Top demand drivers Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, and General Fabrication industries are the main drivers for our company. These are the same sectors which are also driving the Indian metal forming industry.

Vision 2020 We intend to make MarknStamp the preferred marking machine supplier for each and every tiny, small and big company in India. We are already poised to export our products globally especially to the Americas and European continent and expect to create a significant impact in those continents as well in the year 2020. www.stampitcnc.com

Top tech growth drivers Laser Cutting and CNC forming are the main processes that form the core of the forming industry. However, in order to have a much more organized working of all the machines, Industrial IOT, machine linking over Wi-Fi and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to have the real-time data of machine working and tool and cutter lives will play a pivotal role beyond the year 2020.

How India’s manufacturing industry will fare in the face of a subdued growth India's manufacturing sector needs to come out of the pre-2020 era of industrial growth in India. Industries have to recognize and accept the need for digital payments and move out of the black money economy. However, we hope that 2020 will bring back the momentum of growth.

Focus areas for 2020 Our portfolio of products and solutions is very well suited for the forming industry. Having unique and permanent marking on large and small parts for traceability is a dire necessity for many sectors including that of Automotive and Aerospace. MarknStamp has excellent innovative products for portable marking as well as table top marking. The MNSB-53 and MNSB-155 cordless battery operated handheld markers are ideal for use of large and small part marking directly on site or warehouses or on cutting and forming machines. These along with the world's most economical and latest innovation in marking, the Simple Marker, from MarknStamp is posed to the only choice of marking tool for any sort of permanent marking in India and the Globe. MarknStamp will be focusing on these solutions.

KAUSHIK KALE MD, STAMP’IT Robotai & Solutions

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Cover Feature | RADCAM TECHNOLOGIES

Growth will Pick Up This Year Siddhu Jolad, MD Radcam Technologies shares his perspective on the industry and his company’s vision

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adCAM Technologies, is one of India's leading machinery, software service provider and consulting companies. Radcam is a Prime Partner of Euromac, Italy which is a well known worldwide supplier of machines for sheet metal working, such as CNC punching, bending and notching machines. Siddhu Jolad, MD Radcam Technologies shares his perspective.

Top demand drivers for the company and the Indian metal forming industry Automotive ancillary, electrical and electronics, power generation and construction industry can be largely identified as the most relevant industries which are huge users of formed sheet metal products. This consumption can vary from as small as an electrical DP box to as big as airport interiors.

machine in the best possible way. We also support this with best-in-class press brakes and laser wending machines.

Vision 2020 We have maintained a sharp focus on providing the best ways to cut and form components on a machine. Now the next step is to cut costs on peripheral things to meet market expectations, hence the focus on coil processing and finishing machines. www.radcamtechnologies.com

Top tech growth drivers As I always say, laser has emerged as the technology of the future and has been adopted widely, but there are many things which cannot be done on laser alone. When you say ‘metal forming’, [you must know that] laser could do only cutting – metal forming has always been done on the conventional presses or CNC punching machines and bending machines and it will always be that way. Future technologies can be IOT driven towards industry 4.0 or even 5.0 where you will be working with further advanced machineries and robots.

How India’s manufacturing industry will fare in the face of a subdued growth The growth has been subdued, as you said, but it has to – and it will – pick up early this year. The government will be forced to take some steps towards strengthening of market sentiments and also to start the projects which have been put on hold in between for some reason. A number of infrastructure projects that should come up in the next few years, from new airports to new metro [rapid transit] in tier-2 cities. This will happen eventually.

Focus areas for 2020 We will be serving the forming industry right from the point of material procurement till the loading of the assembled products. We have a range of products including coil processing machineries which reduce the cost of material being consumed and process those sheets on a laser or punching

SIDDHU JOLAD MD, Radcam Technologies

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Cover Feature | LVD GROUP

Bringing Technology Within Reach Niranjan R Manjrekar, General Manager - Indian Operations, LVD Strippit India talks about the main demand drivers of the metal forming industry, the likely growth scenario and his company’s vision for this year

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VD Strippit India is part of LVD Group which offers worldwide a full range of integrated products for sheet metal working. Its offerings include laser-cutting systems, punch presses, press brakes, shearing machines and CAD/CAM software. Niranjan R Manjrekar, General Manager - Indian Operations, LVD Strippit India shares his perspective on the subject.

Top demand drivers for the company and the Indian metal forming industry Overall the metal forming sector has been doing well with an average growth rate of 15 to 17 percent. We have been successful in broader application sectors. Among them, we see Aerospace, Furniture and Defence as the main demand drivers.

There has been a major shift in the demand from the end users of the metal forming industry to one requiring higher accuracy and productivity for the high-tensile steel which demands a better technological solution and this is where we are gaining ground.

Top tech growth drivers Metal forming solutions has evolved at a very fast pace. At LVD we have seen Industry 4.0 as becoming the basic requirement to be fulfilled – we have a complete solution under this umbrella. What is exciting is that along with high-end technological and productive machines, you need an equally smart and fast material-handling solution. We are confident that smart and affordable automation is key to making market and industries more competitive and consistent.

with Robot are gaining much attention due to their unmatched results. Our efforts will be geared towards providing affordable technologies by means of Laser cutting solutions like Lynx with a variety of possibilities and an optimum ownership cost. We want to bring the best of bending solutions from our versatile product portfolio like PPED which is a real workhorse in terms of its high-end controller and offline programming capabilities. We see this as a great solution package for any sheet metal shop floor.

Vision 2020 Our vision is to continue to be a leading solution provider for sheet metal industry with affordable cost of ownership. We will do this by providing great technology at an affordable price. Our strategy will be to partner with our prospective customers by helping them to choose a better technology and help them bring it to realisation with our strong domain knowledge and after-sales support.. www.lvdgroup.com

How India’s manufacturing industry will fare in the face of a subdued growth I am very optimistic about the growth of the domestic metal forming industry in 2020. With the increasing investment in infrastructure by the Indian government, the demand for the better automation solutions is going to increase. Overall, I can see an increased growth momentum for high-end technology. Customers have realised the need for cost-effective high-tech solutions that provide an edge in terms of productivity, feasibility and adaptability.

Focus areas for 2020 We at LVD are focussing on the advanced sheet metal solutions – check them out at IMTEX 2020. Our Adaptive Bending solution and Bending Cell

NIRANJAN R MANJREKAR General Manager - Indian Operations, LVD Strippit India

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Advancing with Forming V. Anbu, Director General & CEO, IMTMA highlights the importance of Forming technologies in the Indian manufacturingsector

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sia’s leading exhibition on metal forming and manufacturing technologies is being organized by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, from 23rd to 28th January 2020. This will be the largest IMTEX FORMING exhibition held so far.

The 6th edition of the exhibition will span over 33,000 square meters with more than 500 exhibitors from over 22 countries including India.

IMTEX FORMING 2020 and Tooltech 2020 will once again bring diverse groups and stakeholders on a common platform for knowledge sharing and transacting business. Technologies in metal forming such as high-speed laser cutting machine, sheet metal working, welding and joining, presses, metrology, and CAD/CAM essential for Indian manufacturing will be exhibited ‘live’ enabling business visitors to take informed decisions.

Expressing his thoughts on the upcoming show, Indradev Babu, who took over as IMTMA President from September 2019 onwards said, “Technology enthusiasts will have a lot to unearth especially in additive manufacturing which is being showcased at IMTEX FORMING besides Industry 4.0 which is highly relevant for the manufacturing industry.”

Sharing his views on IMTEX FORMING, V. Anbu, Director General & CEO, IMTMA, said, “It is incredibly inspiring to see the growth of a brand. IMTEX FORMING 2020, now counted as Asia’s leading exhibition, is highly relevant given the prevailing tough market conditions. The exhibition creates a welcoming environment for visitors. Industrialists feel privileged to conduct transactions at the show. IMTEX FORMING is an expression of showing the world the capabilities of India’s manufacturing industries.”

Companies will showcase technologies to suit user industry sectors such as aerospace, defense, railways, power, medical equipment, white and brown goods, oil and gas equipment, shipbuilding, and many more. Trade delegations from leading industries, public sector undertakings, national and international associations will be visiting the show.

Coinciding with IMTEX FORMING 2020 & Tooltech 2020, IMTMA will also organize an

INDRADEV BABU IMTMA President

V. ANBU Director General & CEO, IMTMA

International Seminar on Forming Technology (for discussing the trends in metal forming) on 22nd January 2020.

Highlights of the Show • 500+ exhibitors • Exhibitors from 22+ countries • 500+ live demos • Focus on additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0 • Over 33,000 square meters of exhibition space • International Seminar on Forming Technology • i2 Academia Pavilion (an event for academia and industry to interact and explore possibilities for tie-ups) • Connect (an awareness programme on machine tool industry) • Reverse International Buyer-Seller Meet (an interaction platform for machine tool manufacturers and international buyers) • 40,000 + business visitor footfall expected For more information about the event, log on to https://www.imtex.in/ IMTMA is the apex body and single point of contact for machine tool industry in India.

IMTMA plays a crucial role in the growth and development of metalworking industry in the country. IMTMA’s initiatives range from policy advocacy, export promotion, trade fairs, mega events, training, seminars, technology missions, publications, etc. IMTMA formed in 1946 has a membership of over 450 members and represents 90% of the organized machine tool and allied equipment manufacturers in the country. https://www.imtex.in/

Key Highlight: IMTMA formed in 1946 has a membership of over 450 members and represents 90% of the organized machine tool and allied equipment manufacturers in the country.

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Shaping the Future in Manufacturing IMTMA’s seminar on forming technology to unveil latest trends

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&D, innovations, trends and best practices in manufacturing will be discussed at the ‘International Seminar of Forming Technology 2020’ (ISFT), to be organized by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) on 22nd January 2020 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, coinciding with IMTEX FORMING 2020 & Tooltech 2020.

The theme of the seminar is “Shaping the Future of Manufacturing”.

Over 300 delegates from various segments of the manufacturing industry such as automotive, aerospace, defense, railway establishments, consumer durables, general engineering, and so on, are expected to participate in the seminar to explore the rapid technology transitions in the forming industry.

Experts from Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, India, and other countries will facilitate sessions at this International Seminar. Spread over 3 concurrent sessions and 6 technology tracks focusing on forming processes, cutting and bending processes, equipment, innovative solutions, software, and emerging trends in forming technology, this seminar will cover key technology areas and their application related to metal forming.

Speaking about the objective of the seminar, Mr. Indradev Babu, President, IMTMA said, “The international seminar has been structured and designed to bring emerging needs in forming

technology to users and manufacturers through a range of value-added solutions in manufacturing.”

Concurring with Mr. Babu’s views, Mr. V. Anbu, Director General & CEO, IMTMA, opined, “ISFT 2020 will bring together the fraternity of forming technology users and manufacturers on a common platform to discuss related issues.

By addressing the significant developments in forming technology and processes, the seminar will throw new light on the challenges and opportunities in store for the industry.

Participants can explore more on how to tackle them and move on to excel in manufacturing.” https://www.imtma.in/

Key Highlight: International Seminar of Forming Technology 2020’ (ISFT), to be organized

by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA).

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Curtain Raiser | IMTEX FORMING 2020

Showcase Gallery A quick summary of some of the exhibitor’s products and solutions they will showcase at IMTEX FORMING 2020, their past experiences of the show and expectations from this year’s event

Exhibitor: NUMALLIANCE Group Location: Hall 4, Booth B122 About the Exhibitor: Founded in 1986, NUMALLIANCE Group is one of the leading providers of turnkey productivity solutions for cold forming metal wire, tube and flat-stock.

Today, the company has developed its knowhow that goes far beyond bending. Numalliance solutions can also integrate secondary operations such as notching, cutting, punching, chamfering, welding, threading, embossing, robotization, thermal stabilization, 3D control and autocorrection of resulting programs. Numalliance prizes itself in delivering value-added solutions for stand-alone or integrated work cells to cold form metal wire, tube and flat-stock.

Top three offerings to be showcased at IMTEX 2020: • Wire/Flat stock/Tube Benders A complete range of CNC bending machines that responds to many specificities from 0.8 to 16mm in diameter (.032 to .625") rated at 600N/mm² (87 Ksi) and handle different types of materials (mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, etc.)

• Cold end-forming of the wire/tube Discover the company’s single or multi hits all electric end-forming including the new electric Numaform, available in RAM power of 5/8/12 and 30 T for material ranging from 3mm to 250mm (.12"to 10"). Some models are still available in Hydraulic.

• Customized automated production cells Numalliance designs and manufactures turnkey productivity solutions: machines from our standard range, machines specially designed and developed according to specific needs or even turnkey automated production cells.

These production cells are fully automated that integrate one or more machines, units for

M. KESHAV MALHOTRA Regional Sales Manager, NUMALLIANCE Group

secondary operations, robots, etc.

IMTEX Experience: IMTEX has given us tremendous exposure so far. IMTEX is a landmark exhibition for the entire region of South East Asia showcasing leading and innovative manufacturing solution from world over. This is the 5th time we are participating in IMTEX. To celebrate our 5th participation anniversary, we are giving special offers on some of our top-selling select models.

Expectations from IMTEX FORMING 2020: We come with big expectations for IMTEX FORMING 2020. 2019 was a challenging year for the Indian economy as a whole. But now we see new shoots and a marked increase in industrial activity. In line with these indicators, we expect a good visitor turnout and hope to secure good business during the show.

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Exhibitor: FEIN Power Tools India Location: HALL 3A, STALL J106 About the Exhibitor: FEIN Power Tools India is the Indian arm of German power tool maker Fein. The company has a legacy of more than 140 years – it invented the world’s first power tool, an electric hand drill.

Fien is a leader in terms of new developments and patents in the field of application solutions for the metal, interior work and automotive sectors.

Top three offerings to be showcased at IMTEX 2020: • Magnetic Core Drilling Machines Core drilling , Tapping , Reaming , Counter sinking & Twist Drilling applications • Stationary Belt Grinders Centerless Grinding, Notching and Deburring of Pipes • Battery operated Drill/Drivers Drilling, Tapping, Fastening, Nut runners, Core Drilling and Precise drilling in hard-to-reach places.

IMTEX Experience: Good. We have been participating since 2009.

Expectations from IMTEX FORMING 2020: Expecting visits from existing customers and new prospects with their respective decisionmaking teams.

S.M. MOHAMED YUNUS Director – Sales, FEIN Power Tools India

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Exhibitor: RadCAM Technologies Location: Hall 4, Booth C116 About the Exhibitor: RadCAM Technologies, is one of India's leading machinery, software service provider and consulting companies. Radcam is a Prime Partner of Euromac, Italy which is a well known worldwide supplier of machines for sheet metal working, such as CNC punching, bending and notching machines utilizing the most recent technologies and constantly refined to meet the most demanding market requirements for flexibility.

Top offerings to be showcased at IMTEX 2020: The company will be showcasing its flagship product MBX6 turret punching machine and Bus bar bending application machine. It will also be showing capabilities of its machines integrated with Metalix software.

IMTEX Experience: We have a fantastic association with IMTMA and IMTEX. We get to meet qualified prospects during this show from all over India.

Expectations from IMTEX FORMING 2020: The visitors during this exhibition are very aware of what they looking for. At IMTEX, we are very sure of a good quality crowd turning out for the event, even in the current situation when there is a lot of discussion about a financial downturn.

SIDDHU JOLAD MD, RadCAM Technologies

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Exhibitor: Fluid Logic Systems Pvt. Ltd., A VOITH Group Company Location: Hall 3A, Booth B123 About the Exhibitor: Fluid Logic Systems is in the business of designing and manufacturing hydraulic systems for oil hydraulic applications since 1983.

Top three offerings to be showcased at IMTEX 2020: • Servopump concept for press application for energy efficiency & for reducing the losses of hydraulic systems.

• Electrohydraulic drive for punching, riveting, bending, assembly & product testing. This is an innovative solution without any active valves for motion of hydraulic actuator with high positioning & force control accuracy.

• Compact riveting / klinthing system driven through servo concept without any active valve & tank/piping which can be mounted on ROBO for programmable operations.

IMTEX Experience: The footfall is good. The awareness and demand of our productive, energy efficient and reliable product offerings is increasing as customers want solutions that offer better acquisition and lifecycle costs.

Expectations from IMTEX FORMING 2020: We expect to win customers who are looking for productivity, energy efficiency and reliability.

P. C. LAKHANI CEO, Fluid Logic Systems Pvt. Ltd

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Exhibitor: Hypertherm Location: Hall C, Booth C102

Key Highlight: The company’s reputation for cutting innovation dates back 50 years to 1968, with Hypertherm’s invention of water injection plasma cutting.

About the Exhibitor: Hypertherm designs and manufactures industrial cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software, robotic software and consumables. Hypertherm systems are trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. The company’s reputation for cutting innovation dates back 50 years to 1968, with Hypertherm’s invention of water injection plasma cutting. The 100 percent associate owned company has more than 1,400 associates along with operations and partner representation worldwide.

Top three offerings to be showcased at IMTEX 2020: • X-Definition® plasma technology Visitors will be able to see the unmatched performance of X-Definition plasma technology during live cutting demonstrations with the XPR170 at Hypertherm’s stand in Hall C, Booth C102. Hypertherm’s X-Definition plasma is the newest form of plasma technology, building on high definition plasma and setting new standards for cut quality on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The result is squarer cut edges, markedly less angularity, and excellent surface finish on non-ferrous metals like aluminum and stainless steel.

• Powermax45® XP plasma system The exceptional versatility of the Powermax45 XP plasma system will get demonstrated. The Powermax45 XP delivers 6.5 kilowatts of output power, allowing it to cleanly cut metal up to 16 mm, and sever material nearly twice that thick. It’s the most powerful and versatile tool in its class to cut, gouge and mark. Applications

shown in the stand include fine feature cutting, extended reach cutting, flush cutting, gouging and marking.

• CAM nesting software line Hypertherm will also feature its CAM nesting software line, automation products as well as torch and consumable technologies.

IMTEX Experience: Since 2012 we are exhibiting at IMTEX and our experience so far has been very positive.

It is one of the premier industrial shows in India, increasing its importance outside India as well. Customers we meet are mainly coming from the Indian sub-continent and several Gulf countries and most are active in the fabrication and forming industries which are key segments for us. At IMTEX 2018 many visitors came to the show with concrete investment plans. By showing the latest technology offerings and advising customers which solution would be best for their specific application, we supported many customers in their final decision process.

Expectations from IMTEX FORMING 2020: Over the years IMTEX has grown tremendously and it is now the largest metal forming exhibition in South and South East Asia. India is a very important market for us. Therefore, IMTEX is the ideal stage for us to present our latest solutions to this market, and to meet and interact with our customers and prospects. We expect to meet an increased number of visitors as customers prefer to see the latest trends in the metalworking industry which are being showcased at IMTEX. We are looking forward to engaging with new prospects to show them what’s possible with today’s plasma technology and support them in finding the optimum cutting solution to meet their business needs.

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Curtain Raiser | IMTEX FORMING 2020

Empowering A Million SMEs with 3D Printing Swapnil Sansare, Founder CEO, Divide By Zero Technologies writes about new advancements in 3D Printing and the offerings that his company will showcase at IMTEX FORMING 2020. Find Divide By Zero Technologies at Hall 2A, Booth E104 at the show.

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oday, as we accelerate our progress with technology, there's one achievement that has marked the dawn of a new industrial revolution. This new industrial revolution is almost similar to the one that lasted over a century, from 1760 to 1840.

Today's world isn't just a pre-programmed machine running at codes set by universities and society. The world is now smart, creative and efficient in every possible, imaginable way. So, as an entrepreneur, do you find your business and ideas adapting to this ever increasing competitive market? Not sure of the answer, right? You're in good company, as the answer can never be yes.

With that quick introduction, let's explore more of this new-age technology a.k.a Additive Manufacturing, also popularly known as 3D Printing, a technology that took root in the 1980s.

Additive manufacturing’s engineering and cutting-edge technological advancements in niche applications have attracted eyeballs the world over. Additive manufacturing or 3D Printing has leaped miles ahead of the conventional subtractive manufacturing industry – the latter being an industry where almost all SMEs succumb to a huge consumption of resources, mainly in terms of manpower and cash flow.

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This year at IMTEX 2020, we're bringing in the transformative applications of our patented printers that will supercharge your business by saving millions.

Divide By Zero is elated to announce groundbreaking applications of additive manufacturing in following four major areas: • Press Brake Tooling • Jigs & Fixtures • Vacuum Forming • Casting

SWAPNIL SANSARE Founder CEO, Divide By Zero Technologies

Key Highlight: Divide By Zero is elated to announce groundbreaking applications of additive manufacturing in following four major areas: • Press Brake Tooling • Jigs & Fixtures • Vacuum Forming • Casting

3d Printing: A brief overview 3D printing is a technology based on an additive manufacturing process which transforms digital information into a physical reality. The additive manufacturing industry works on the basic principle of creating physical objects by depositing successive layers of materials in accordance with pre-designed 3D models. The manufactured product comprises layers, wherein each could be considered as a thinlysliced horizontal cross-section of the final object.

Divide By Zero's Vision 2030 We are a small and nimble team of highly energetic folks working towards enabling a solutiondriven society. Our aim is to identify challenges and address them in an efficient and timely manner.

We at Divide By Zero Technologies believe in empowering a million SMEs with application-driven technology and become their enablers for happiness and prosperity.

The Ideation Last year at IMTEX 2019, South Asia's biggest metal forming exhibition, Divide By Zero Technologies introduced and launched an advanced and high-performance industrial 3D printer, called AION500MK3. Things changed with the launch of Divide By Zero’s patented Advanced Fusion Plastic Modeling (AFPM) technology. AFPM leverages our deep expertise in 3D printing, material engineering and software development to deliver a technology that resolves all concerns in terms of strength, form, fit, and functionality.

How our patented 3D printers will help you in business o Let’s say your sales team just received a new RFQ for a large number of customized small quantity orders. The client sends you the design and you are left with non-standard tooling. What will you do? Metal tooling for a contract you might not receive? Let the order pass by and wait for large quantity orders? Obviously, it's a big loss, right?

Simple answer - opt for in-house 3D printing. It will save you millions apart from saving time and manpower resources. o How about printing custom tools that perfectly match your clients requirements instead of investing in manufacturing custom metal tooling that is obviously temporary and might mangle a perfectly working tool and strip it of its full potential? o You're running a food container business. One of your clients asked for immediate functional prototype to test and evaluate. What will you do? Outsource the deal keeping a commission, build a tooling for days or just let the order pass by? In-house Vacuum Forming is all you need to close these deals. o Let go of hindrances that you face in conventional metal casting industries such as Gas Porosity, Shrinkages, Run-Out, Swelling and Warping. 3D printed casts is your solution. Come and watch the magic unfolding. o Get your prototype parts printed in mere hours and save you millions even in low-volume orders.

We at Divide By Zero Technologies keep pace with advancements in science and technology.

To illustrate, we are introducing a brand new AFS (Active Filadry System) that solves 3D printing filament issues such as moisture absorption and active air ventilation. AFS helps increase the lifespan of 3D printers.

We're excited to launch innovative 3D printing applications in Casting Patterns, Jigs & Fixtures, Press Brake Tooling and Vacuum Forming at South Asia's Biggest Metal Forming Exhibition, IMTEX 2020.

Come and experience the magic unfold at BIEC, Hall 2A, Booth E104.

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Industry News | MASTERCAM

2020 Masters of CAM Wildest Parts Competition Now Accepting Entries Mastercam sponsored competition encourages innovative design and manufacturing

J Key Highlight: Last year we received a lot of amazing and creative parts from students and professionals around the world.

anuary7, 2020 – Mastercam, CAD/CAM software developed by CNC Software, Inc., is proud to sponsor a competition to inspire students and professionals in the manufacturing arena. The 2020 Masters of CAM Wildest Parts Competition is now accepting entries.

The challenge is simple. Create a bold, original item using Mastercam. The competition challenges students and professionals to create something that shows off imaginative design and exciting machining.

Participating in the Wildest Parts Competition is a great opportunity for instructors and students to get inspired in the classroom and motivated to expand their CAD/CAM abilities by the spirit of competition.

Entrants are expected to create high quality parts that either haven’t been done before or add a new twist to an existing concept.

Now until June 30, 2020, entries will be accepted in four divisions: Secondary (1st, 2nd, 3rd) – open to individual students at high school level of education.

Postsecondary (1st, 2nd, 3rd) – open to individual students at college/university level of education.

Mastercam Wildest Parts 2020

Teams (1st, 2nd, 3rd) – open to groups of students at any level of education.

Professional (1st, 2nd, 3rd) – open to anyone with professional manufacturing experience.

“Last year we received a lot of amazing and creative parts from students and professionals around the world,” said Peter Mancini, Education Product Manager at CNC Software. “For example, Riley Traver from Van Buren Tech in Lawrence, MI, was the winner in our Secondary division with a Sprinting Spike Base Plate, and Colin May from Erie Community College in Williamsville, NY made an Engine Block for our Postsecondary division. The parts that they submitted blew our minds, and we look forward to seeing what entries are submitted this coming year!”

All entrants receive a Mastercam t-shirt for participating. Winning entries receive cash, $3,000 for first place; $1,500 for second place; and $500 for third place, in addition to certificates of achievement and more. Anyone interested in a manufacturing and design challenge to break the mold, think outside the box, cut outside the lines, and share their creativity is encouraged to enter. https://www.mastercam.com/

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Product News | PEPPERL+FUCHS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

Automate. Apply. Optimize Innovative system solutions for process automation

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inding solutions to complex problems requires considerable expertise, particularly where hazardous areas are concerned. Whether using sensor technology from industrial applications or highly flexible enclosures for explosion protection— only those with the requisite knowledge of the relevant subject area can offer the ideal customer solution. Pepperl+Fuchs's many years of experience in factory automation and process automation enable the company to adapt to customer requirements and bring the right products on the market.

Using sensors for factory automation in hazardous areas The rising level of automation in the process industry is increasing demand for solutions that use sensor technology—and hazardous areas are no exception. Pepperl+Fuchs is now offering its customers more and more customized solutions for Zones 1 and 21 that feature sensor technology from factory automation and can be used in a huge range of applications. From monitoring warehouses

New GR Series GRP Enclosures

and rooms to use in areas focusing on personal and environmental protection, huge developments are being made in the automation of explosion protection. Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are housed in pressure-resistant enclosures, allowing processes to be further automated even under harsh conditions.

For example, the latest pilot project involves using the R2000 photoelectric scanner in Zone 1 to safely fill up tankers with chemical substances.

Key Highlight: Our main objective is combining state-of-theart technologies and comprehensive services to optimize our customers´ processes and applications.

Highly flexible GRP Enclosure Series The GR series of GRP enclosures caters perfectly to the needs of electrical installation in process plants.

The products in this series are designed to offer maximum flexibility for a wide range of applications.

Many small details make it easier to plan for specific customer demands. The sophisticated mounting grid makes the additional mounting base obsolete, while also enabling terminals and switching elements to be planned and installed quickly and easily. It also means that any DIN mounting rails can be mounted using self-tapping screws. An innovative spacer system allows components to be installed at different levels within the enclosure. Different enclosure sizes and depths ensure that the enclosure series with IP66 expanded silicone seal offers unlimited flexibility. The series of enclosures can be used in environments up to -60 °C in Zones 1/21 and Zones 2/22.

The legacy A willingness to take entrepreneurial risks, a pioneering spirit, and a firm belief in their own inventive powers - these were the assets that Walter Pepperl and Ludwig Fuchs started out with when they opened their Mannheim radio repair shop in 1945.

Their invention of the proximity switch a few years later proved their strength. It was also the starting point in a successful history defined by close customer relationships as well as innovative automation technologies and procedures. Then as now, our focus is directed squarely on the individual requirements of each customer. Whether as a pioneer in electrical explosion protection, or as a leading innovator of highly efficient sensors - the close communication with our customers is what allowed us to become the leader in automation technology. Our main objective is combining state-of-the-art technologies and comprehensive services to optimize our customers´ processes and applications. www.pepperl-fuchs.com

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Success Story | RENISHAW

C’mon Tiger!

Automated workpiece set-up boosts forestry equipment manufacture Overview To meet the rising demand for its marketleading range of forestry equipment, Tigercat Industries Inc. aimed to boost production efficiency and output at its manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

By automating workpiece set-up using Renishaw machine tool probing systems and software, the company achieved 75% reduction in set-up times and a 40% increase in available time.

Background A manufacturer of premium quality forestry equipment, Tigercat prides itself on providing the lowest cost per tonne timber harvesting solutions.

From its base in Ontario, Canada, the company exports its products to busy logging operations throughout the world.

With a strong engineering culture, Tigercat thrives on the design and continuous improvement of all kinds of forestry machinery.

Its broad product range features both treeRenishaw RMP60M machine tool probe

length and cut-to-length machines and includes feller bunchers, skidders, loaders, harvesters and fellers. They are big, strong, robust machines, typically weighing in at 25 tonnes.

Since logging crews often need to rely for example on a single drive-to-tree feller buncher for continuous operation, machine reliability is always a paramount concern. Just one machine down can cause a whole felling operation to stop. For Tigercat this means that robust construction, high uptime and a long useful lifespan are key product design requirements.

At its Southern Ontario, Cambridge site, Tigercat manufactures the larger steel components for its wheel-based forestry equipment, most notably its feller bunchers, a gold standard in the logging sector since 1992. Busy production line operations include laser cutting, machining, manual and robotic welding and assembly.

Challenge In the face of increasing global demand,

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Tigercat set itself the task of increasing production efficiency and throughput through greater use of automation. A wide-ranging review of existing production processes identified workpiece set-up as a particular area for improvement.

Plant-wide standardisation on a new automated workpiece probing solution would need to accommodate the very large scale and diversity of Tigercat’s thick gauge steel high-tolerance parts, as well as the range of different production line operations.

Probes would need to be capable of accurately inspecting critical, hard-to-reach features and be robust enough to operate in close proximity to new automated welding cells.

At the same time, the company also wanted to utilise the MazaCheck health check diagnostic capabilities of its Mazak Versatech V100N, a production-critical 5-axis double-column machining centre for very large parts.

Solution A review of a wide range of machine tool probe technologies led to the selection of Renishaw’s high-accuracy touch probes with radio transmission and, PC-based probing software.

David Hodder, Machine Shop Supervisor, Tigercat said, “We were actually looking at several different companies for the provision of the machine probing systems we needed. We settled with just one company that we felt comfortable Tigercat® Industries Inc - Cambridge, ON

with and that fits perfectly with our engineering culture. That company was Renishaw. They provide good technical support, their on-site technicians are very knowledgeable, and I’d describe their equipment as top-notch.”

Designed to aid workpiece set-up and inspection on multi-tasking machines and machining centres, the flexible RMP60M spindlemounted radio transmission probe was deployed

by Tigercat throughout its Cambridge production line. Drawing on Renishaw’s wide range of compatible ceramic stem and ruby ball styli, the company was able to develop automated set-up solutions, customised to meet the specific demands of Tigercat’s many large and varied workpieces.

The RMP60M’s proven kinematic resistive probe mechanism, combined with its unique frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio transmission provided Tigercat with a robust solution capable of tolerating any signal interference effects from welding processes and overcoming any line-ofsight challenges.

Operating in the 2.4GHz waveband, the RMP60M machine probe is compliant with radio regulations in all major industrial markets. It offers a variety of activation options, an adjustable trigger force and measurement repeatability of ±1 µm 2σ.

Renishaw RMI-Q combined radio transceiver and machine interfaces were employed throughout the plant, converting signals from the RMP spindle probes into voltage-free solid state relay outputs for

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Success Story | RENISHAW

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1075 FORWARDER - Provided by Tigercat®

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the machine controllers.

For Tigercat’s Mazak Versatech V100N 5-axis machine, an RMP600 probe was specified. A compact, high accuracy touch probe equipped with the same FHSS radio communication capability as the RMP60M, it provided Tigercat with all the benefits of automated workpiece set-up along with the ability to measure complex 3D part geometries to unrivalled sub-micron levels.

The probe uses Renishaw’s RENGAGE™ technology (a combination of proven silicon strain gauges and ultra-compact electronics) and delivers high-accuracy measurement even when using long and custom styli – ideal for Tigercat’s applications which often require measurement of features in hard-to-reach locations.

Finally, Renishaw’s simple-to-use Productivity+™, PC-based software was used to seamlessly program and integrate inspection routines within the V100N machining cycles.

Results The integration of Renishaw’s high-accuracy radio transmission probes into Tigercat’s production processes has seen workpiece set-up times reduce by 75%. Manual set-ups that once took an hour have been replaced by automated set-ups that take 10-15 minutes.

The new machine probing systems log and

record every part they touch. If a part cannot be aligned correctly or does not conform to specification, the operator is immediately notified.

Data can be collected to track machine and process performance over time.

Since Tigercat partnered with Renishaw on automated machine probing the company has achieved a 40% increase in weekly production figures, and expects further improvements to be made going forward.

There is also now a greater consistency in dayto-day part production and a new-found freedom to be able to move machine operators across machining centres when production demands dictate. The risk of human error has been virtually eradicated and operator safety has been improved by eliminating manual operator interventions.

Over time, Tigercat has evolved its use of probing from basic part set-up (pre-machining) to fully integrated, in-process control and part verification, all before the part leaves the machine bed.

It has led to improvements across the board, in terms of machine cycle times, part quality and operator safety. It is also being used for machine health checks, giving Tigercat even greater confidence that all of its production processes are perfectly up to specification. www.renishaw.com

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Industry News | SCHULER

Schuler presses form parts for Volkswagen ID.3 A-pillar and sill of the new electric car are being produced on a hot stamping line at the supplier Snop in Klášterec, Czech Republic

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any parts for Volkswagen’s new electric car ID.3have their origins in Schuler presses. The supplier Snop produces A-pillars and sills on the hot stamping line at its location in Klášterec (Czech Republic) in the south of Zwickau (Germany), where the ID.3 rolls off the line. Outer body parts for the ID.3 are also being produced on Schuler machines – like on a press line which Schuler will install at the Volkswagen site in Zwickau this spring.

The commissioning of the hot stamping line took place in the summer of last year.The 1,200 metric tons press hardening system comes with blank loader, oven to heat the blanks to 930 degrees Celsius, three-axis twin feeders for their rapid transport, and dies to form and cool the parts. As a general contractor, Schuler offers turnkey systems including all necessary components.Schuler's PCH ("Pressure Controlled Hardening") technology enables optimum distribution of contact pressure, resulting in a short cycle time of up to eight seconds and lightweight as well as high-strength components.

The ID.3 is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) developed by Volkswagen. © Volkswagen

Schuler's hot stamping lines with PCH technology produce light yet high-strength components. © Schuler

The ID.3 is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) developed by Volkswagen. The special model ID.3 1STwith a power of 107 kW and a top speed of 160 kilometers per hourhas a range of up to 420 kilometers and will be delivered in summer of 2020. In addition, there will each be a model with 330 and 550 kilometers range.

Schuler offers customer-specific cutting-edge technology in all areas of forming technology – from networked presses to press shop planning.

In addition to presses, the product portfolio also includes automation and software solutions, dies, process know-how and service for the entire metalworking industry. Its customers include automobile manufacturers and automotive suppliers, as well as companies from the forging, household appliance and electronics industries.

Presses from the Schuler Group mint coins for more than 180 countries. In the 2018 fiscal year, Schuler generated sales of € 1.212 billion. Schuler AG, founded in 1839 at its headquarters in Göppingen (Germany), has approx. 6 000 employees at production sites in Europe, China and America as well as service companies in over 40 countries.

The company is majority-owned by the Austrian ANDRITZ Group. www.schulergroup.com

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Product News | SOCIONEXT

Computing platforms for smart applications Socionext collaborates with Foxconn and Network Optix to deliver Edge-AI solutions for retail and manufacturing markets

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ocionext Inc., a world leading system-on-chip (SoC) solutions provider, has introduced new, intelligent, scalable edge-AI solutions developed in partnership with Foxconn Technology Group and Network Optix Inc. Socionext has partnered closely with Foxconn, a frontrunner in smart manufacturing together with Network Optix, a creator of innovative video management software (VMS) on the highperformance edge system. The newly launched solutions are powered by a scalable, 24-core Arm Cortex-A53 SoC offering exceptional CPU performance, which provides excellent processing speed and power-savings. The new system is designed to support the most demanding edge computing, smart energy, Internet of Things (IoT), and real-time data processing applications.

Enhancing operational efficiency Socionext and Foxconn have collaborated on the development of Foxconn’s BOXiedge, a highdensity, fan-less, and highly efficient edge server that measures a compact 200mm x 200mm (1U) and typically consumes only 30W of power.

The BOXiedge is ideal for industrial internet AI applications as it provides over 20TOPS in total with AI accelerating card that offers excellent performance in object classification.

BOXiedge Fan-less server

It also supports the mainstream Caffe and TensorFlow AI development frameworks, so no additional learning time is required. In order to support additional computational off-loading of real-time applications, Foxconn will be preinstalling the Network Optix’s Witness VMS to the BOXiedge server for better optimization.

Additionally, it provides immediate support for a broad range of IP cameras on the market.

“Socionext has been a reliable and trusted technology partner in ASSP for many years and share the same vision with us at Foxconn of innovating the next-generation AI solutions” said Gene Liu, VP of Foxconn Technology Group.

“We are pleased to partner with Socionext again to integrate the “Nx Witness VMS” into Foxconn’s BOXiedge in order to deliver even greater value to HW-SW integrated ARM solutions, bringing a more powerful and cost-effective solution to the retail and manufacturing industry” added Liu. BOXiedge Plus Nx Witness VMS: The new edge computing system developed with Network Optix combines the ultra-fast processing capabilities of Arm-based CPU with Network Optix’s Nx Witness VMS that integrates seamlessly with other products ‘Powered-by-Nx’ built on the Nx Meta Video Development Platform for analyzing and enriching video data. It enables multiple video input processing in real-time and provides a powerful and intuitive user interface to view and manage multiple incoming IP video streams. The lightweight VMS can run on most hardware and leading server platforms.

This compact and efficient Edge AI server is ideal for real-time edge inference applications such as being able to recognize and filter video input using metadata to identify objects, people, commodities, human faces and even pathways.

Potential applications include smart retail, smart manufacturing, surveillance, medical AI, and more.

"Socionext is taking a unique approach to solving the challenges of creating lightweight but powerful AI-enabled hardware with their

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Diagram of the Intelligent Video System Architecture for Edge AI Server with VMS

advanced SoC solutions. The collaboration between Nx, Socionext, and Foxconn strengthens the ability of all companies involved to bring to market exceptional intelligent video hardware that can be used for a variety of applications - from cloud-based IoT solutions to on-premise edge processing" said Tony Luce, Director of Marketing & Business Development, Network Optix.

“Socionext, as a provider of SoC-based solutions, looks to create a solid synergy by working with leading high-tech companies such as Foxconn and Network Optix,” said Kotaro Goto, Vice Head of the Automotive & Industrial Business Group at Socionext. “Moving business processes to the edge with simple and scalable hardware solutions offer service providers the ability to streamline workflow and support a wide range of business needs, resulting in faster response times and data transfer speed” added Goto.

Socionext aims to continually expand its current ecosystem of partners and introduce solutions to help in the growing mobile, edge and cloud computing markets.

Established in 1974, Foxconn Technology Group (“Foxconn”) is a leading technological solution provider that has leveraged its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies.

By capitalizing on its expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, IoT, Big Data, AI, Smart Networks and Robotics/Automation, the Group has expanded capabilities in four key technologies – Data Tech, Analytics Tech,

Platform Tech, and Operations Tech. The company has research centers and testing laboratories internationally and has received more than 83,500 patents worldwide.

In 2018, Foxconn achieved US$175 billion in revenue, and has received an array of international accolades and recognition. The company was ranked 23rd in the Fortune Global 500 rankings in 2018 and 215th in the Forbes ranking of the World’s Best Employers that year. In 2019, the company was ranked 21st for Sales and was ranked 123rd overall in Forbes Global 2000.

Network Optix (Nx) is a software company focused on IP video. Since the first product was sold in 2013 Network Optix has enabled the management of millions of IP video cameras in 130 countries and 6 continents.

Socionext is a global, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-onChip solutions to customers worldwide. The company is focused on technologies that drive today's leading-edge applications in consumer, automotive and industrial markets. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience, and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience for customers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, the United States, and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities.

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Industry News | SOFTING INDUSTRIAL

Mobile solutions for the process industry Connecting disparate automation components to ensure a reliable data flow

E The combination of Softing's mobiLink interface with the Field Xpert SMT70 or SMT77 Tablet PC from Endress+Hauser offers users a simple and safe system solution for configuring and parameterizing field devices.

ndress+Hauser is now offering its Field Xpert together with Softing's mobiLink interface as a practical bundle for parameterizing and commissioning field devices.

The combination of Softing's mobiLink interface with the Field Xpert SMT70 or SMT77 Tablet PC from Endress+Hauser offers users a simple and safe system solution for configuring and parameterizing field devices for the most important process automation protocols - HART, PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus. The bundle includes a Field Xpert SMT70 or SMT77 tablet with pre-installed CommDTMs (HART, PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus), a mobiLink interface that establishes the connection to the tablet via Bluetooth, and optionally a license to use mobiLink for the configuration of FOUNDATION Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA field devices. mobiLink is now available from Endress+Hauser under the name FieldPort SFP50.

Dr. Rolf Birkhofer, CEO of Endress+Hauser Digital Solutions said, “mobiLink is seamlessly integrated

into our Field Xpert, which can be used as a powerful Tablet PC for device configuration in Zone 2, Zone 1 or in non-explosive areas. It provides easy access to all field instruments and is a simple, touchable tool that allows field instruments to be managed throughout their lifecycle.”

Peter Juengling, Key Account Manager at Softing Industrial says,”We are proud to be able to look back on a long-standing partnership with Endress+Hauser.

We already offer a range of interface products that connect to the Field Xpert SMT70 or SMT77 tablet for device configuration and to Endress+Hauser's FieldCare SFE500 Plant Asset Management Software.

With mobiLink we simplify mobile access to field devices for plant operators, system integrators, device developers and other users in the process industry. Together with the Ex-certified tablets from Endress+Hauser, we now have a cost-effective and easy-to-use all-in-one solution.” industrial.softing.com

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Product News | ATLAS COPCO

Made in India – Made for India!

Atlas Copco unveils next-gen air compressors at Excon 2019

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ith continued focus to power the future with innovative technology, Atlas Copco launched four compressors and extended light tower range in the portable air compressor segment at Excon 2019 held during the second week of December 2019 in Bengaluru.

Key application segments The XRH 1100 PLUS is tailor-made for specialized applications like water well drilling, foundation drilling, coal mining and blast-hole drilling.

Key features include: • Low cost of ownership with a highly efficient screw element design resulting in 11% better fuel efficiency.

• The exhaust is tucked away in a smart, sleek design to ensure ease of movement during transportation from one drilling site to another.

The PACE technology The XAWS 550 PACE enables the customers to pick the pressure with the PACE technology. PACE or Pressure Adjusted through Cognitive Electronics is the first of its kind technology in the portable air compressor segment where pressure can be set with the XC2003 digital controller in 3 simple steps.

Key features include: • One compressor with wider pressure range from 6 to15 bar.

• Highly efficient screw element and PACE technology gives 8% better fuel efficiency.

• Easy to maintain with new separator design and single side service.

Higher efficiency The XAV216 PLUS portable air compressor with four variants in its class is the new technology driver in the 450 – 600 cfm range of compressors to cover a wide range of applications.

Key features: • Higher productivity is achieved with 5% better fuel efficiency. With an advanced screw element design engineered to the highest standards in the industry.

• A more efficient cooling system, makes this compressor best in class for higher output in mining applications.

• Further, it’s new sleek canopy and separator design, single side service and common drainage points ensures ease of service and higher machine running hours.

One compressor, many applications The XA187PLUS portable air compressor is an upgraded version of the current XA187 model.

Key features: • A new highly efficient screw element which results in improved fuel consumption by 4%.

• Efficient filtration is managed with a separate air filter for both engine & compressor and a new simple canopy design makes servicing easy.

• Time spent on maintenance is further reduced due to the radiator & cooler placed side by side for efficient cooling.

Atlas Copco’s HiLight LED light towers With the launch of the HiLight V4+ LED light tower, the light range now extends from 250 W to 350 W. While the HiLight V5+ can illuminate an area of approximately 5,000 sqm, the HiLight V4+ covers an area of 4000 sqm with an average brightness of 20 lux.

Key features: • 1st CPCB II compliance for the entire light tower in India.

• Hardhat® canopy ensures robustness, no rusting and higher resale value.

• Fuel savings of up to 50% compared to metal halide.

• LED lamps are made as per IK08 and IP67 standards.

Tony Van Herbruggen, General Manager, Power Equipment, Atlas Copco India Ltd said, “Four new products launched in this new series of Excon is a testimony of our expertise in compressor technology and our continuedfocus on innovation.

Further, the new extended range of light towers is another important addition to a technologically advanced product portfolio. These latest compressors are MADE IN INDIA, at our state of the art Chakan facility in Pune supported withstrong aftermarket service standards that help customers to enhance productivity, increase machine uptime, andachieve optimal fuel economy.”

Atlas Copco Portable Air divisionwas recently awarded the “Best seller” award in the mobilecompressorscategory at the 7th Annual Equipment India Awards for the fifth consecutive year. This validates Atlas Copco’s product leadership in the mobile air compressor segment.

The company offers a wide range of diesel and electricportable air compressors, light towers and pumps for waterwell, mining, construction and infrastructure applications.

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Product News | ATHENTA TECHNOLOGIES

TRANSDAQ Monitoring & Control System for Metro Rails The system promises improved passenger safety by complete situational awareness

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thenta Technologies, an intelligent platform provider specializes in Integrated Infrastructure Management business, has released its Next-Generation TRANSDAQ Monitoring & Control System that can perform deep dive integration into the Urban Transport systems and subsystems from a unified console.

TRANSDAQ is a Manager of Managers (MOM) - a system that can integrate with the Transport & Metro Rail systems, and one can save the cost of all EMSs and NMSs for all the subsystems for any Rail project; and helps in building unified and security envelop over all the physically accessible locations in a rail project.

TRANSDAQ maximizes the efficiency in operations and maintenance, to optimize costs and delivering high up-time for metro systems and customer service.

The system is highly robust and scalable with the capability of working in a distributed environment where a cluster of Athenta Appliances will work in a multilayered architecture, assuring Availability, Reliability, Sustainability & Efficiency for Metro Rail Infrastructure Management.

Athenta’s Management Appliances enables metro administration to integrate its complete infrastructure to deliver tangible business outcomes. This system facilitates effective communication between the disparate subsystems and devices for proactively alerting the operations staff on any performance degradations or changes in operational status. This, in turn, helps in instantly making aware of the cause of the deterioration, so that the equipment or systems could be changed or repaired or put in maintenance.

Gopal Joshi, Director Sales, Athenta Technologies said, “Athenta TRANSDAQ solution is designed to meet the changing demands of the Metro Rails,

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and enabling the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of critical data in an actionable format with life-cycle information on assets and resources.

TRANSDAQ is an application-based product that performs the Infrastructure Management for the Metro Rail and it has now become the preferred telecom-SCADA Platform for Metro Rails in India.”

Features: • Single management console to manage the entire infrastructure and making sure it’s coupled with top of the class security • Inventory management for all electrical and mechanical equipment • Impact analysis of one equipment on another • Quick identification of the faulty equipment and bottleneck to reduce ‘mean time to recovery’ (MTTR) • Integrated helpdesk and trouble ticketing system with the problem and resolution management • Efficient technology management to ensure optimum productivity of resources – cutting edge man and machine interface • Intuitive dashboard andvisual details on metro rail infrastructure health Athenta TRANSDAQ manages the facility equipment’s such as Radio System, Network backbone, PIDS, PAS, HVAC, Surveillance, Access Control, Fire Safety and Security equipment’s, Pumps, etc.

Athenta deals in the infrastructure management space that supports the community at large by analyzing the operational effectiveness of various infrastructure subsystems in the market. www.athenta.com

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Post-Show Special | ENGIMACH 2019

The 14th ENGIMACH Scores Greater Milestones Visitors from the country and abroad flocked to the 14th edition of the renowned trade show

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congregation of industry luminaries inaugurated ENGIMACH 2019 with a lamp lighting ceremony and opened ENGIMACH to visitors and exhibitors participating in the show from all parts of India and the world. The 14th edition of ENGIMACH was held from 4 – 8 December at The Exhibition Center, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Day one opened with a much greater number of footfalls than expected. Right through the five days of the show, the venue remained abuzz with the excitement of visitors and exhibitors exchanging information and forging business relationships.

One of the main attractions was a 5-day exclusive buyer-seller meet organized in Hall number 13, where international delegations of buyers earmarked specific hours to meet exhibitors.

The buyer-seller meet was organised in association with Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Key focus sector areas for this edition were Innovation and Automation in Machine Tools Industry, Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, Factory Automation, Process Automation, Metrology, Welding & Cutting, Pneumatics, Hydraulics,

Precision Tools, Surface Finishing, and Fasteners.

According to the organizers, the 14th ENGIMACH saw more than 25 percent increase in the number of exhibitors – this year a total of over 550 exhibitors participated from over 25 countries like Japan, Germany, USA, UK, Austria, Italy, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Poland, Ukraine & Czech Republic, who showcased an extensive range of more than 1,500 industrial products.

In addition to a networking dinner and award ceremony, seminars on latest industry topics were held in association with Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) and Capital Goods Skill Council (CGSC) on pertinent subjects such as 3D Printing and Industry 4.0 and other latest trends and technologies of the Machine Tools Industry.

Over the years, ENGIMACH has been one of the prime contributors to the development of the machine tools industry. K And D Communication Limited (KDCL), the organizers of ENGIMACH, rank among India’s leading exhibition organizers with category-leading shows such as IMTOS, ENGIMACH, India Plastics, ITMACH, etc..

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Making Africa a Partner in Progress The 14th ENGIMACH’s buyer-seller meet proved to be a great experience for buyers visiting from Africa as well as for the local suppliers

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n international buyer-seller meet was organised at ENGIMACH 2019, in association with Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where exhibitors discussed trade with international buyers. DMI spoke to some of the buyers at the meet about their expectations and experience. Pemphero James Makutu, Manager, C2C Engineering Foundry and Machinery Industry, Malawi said that the buyer-seller meet established a forum for open conversations with Indian suppliers who produce the tools and machines that Malawi doesn’t have presently. “I had the opportunity to see all the different kinds of machine tools at the show. I came here to look for CNC machines – they are everywhere. I am sure Iwill find a good pick for my company,” he said.

Another buyer, Hamidou Boulama, CMO, Coyo Wellness (Cameroon) was happy with the overall experience and was confident that he

will find his suppliers of choice for machinesthat specialize in metallurgy and piping.

Sam Joseph, CEO, Golden Talons Enterprise, a buyer from Ghana, said, “Back in Ghana, we face issues regarding the availability of machinery and the latest technologies. Another big challenge we face is that suppliers from select countries have a monopoly on the supply. The African youth is vibrant; they want to do business but they don’t have the right technologies. That is the reason why some of us are here. We want to import the latest machines that you have here in India which can provide us employment and economic opportunities, and help forge a mutually-beneficial economic collaboration with the Indian industry.” All the buyers visiting from Africa thanked Ms Sunanda Rajendran, Secretary General, Indo African Chambers of Commerce and Industries, and the ENGIMACH organizers for the opportunity.

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Post-Event Special | ENGIMACH 2019

Visitor Walk-Ins Have Been Highly Satisfactory Satish Sadasivan, Managing Director, Schunk Intec India Pvt. Ltd spoke to DMI at ENGIMACH 2019 about Schunk’s main offerings and his experience of the show Tell us about your offerings at the show.

As a superior clamping technology and gripping systems company, Schunk’s journey is about moving higher up the supply and process value chain. We not only look at the supplying of products, we also look at ensuring process security and quality. Speaking of our offerings at the show, our showcasing comprises Autonomous Machining solutions. iTendo, the first intelligent toolholder on the market, is an autonomous process optimization solution in the form of a toolholder, as it offers real-time data communication and process control capabilities.

On the gripping technology front, we have Schunk Co-act [Collaborative Actuator] gripping system for collaborative operations, which interacts intelligently with humans. [Schunk received the Hermes award, the world's most coveted technology award, at the Hannover Messe 2017, for the SCHUNK Co-act JL1 Gripper.

- Editor] When you speak about Schunk’s journey, is it from a global or an Indian perspective?

Schunk is a German organization and a family-owned business. The organization is very particular that all its launches have to be introduced uniformly across the globe. iTendo is being similarly deployed all across the world. As you know, German organizations are known for their unwavering commitment to technology. We

do face a tremendous price pressure in the Indian market, but our solution is to compete on technology rather than on price. In other words, our customers know that with Schunk, they are a getting a solution which is of the same price but is superior [to the competition] in terms of technology and utility.

Customers from the SME segment, which comprises a large part of the Indian manufacturing industry, are highly price conscious. How do you help them see the value that you offer?

In our experience, about 70 percent of our business in India comes from SMEs and the rest comes from large companies. The primary reason for the SME customers’ focus on price is that people who have the responsibility of making a buying decision, like, say, the purchase manager of an organization, is keener on reducing the purchase cost than on knowing more about any particular technology. At the same time, when you actually speak to a decision maker [at the helm] of an SME, his or her goal for his company is to grow and become bigger and better. Hence they invest the time needed to understand a new technology, and see how it can make their operations more efficient and successful. So when we talk to an SME, we take them through the benefits that they are going to get at the end of the manufacturing cycle. Therefore the purchasing deliberations are more extensive with SME customers compared to the larger customers.

Could you give the reasons for your participation in the show, and your expectations from a trade show such as this one, particularly at a time when the industrial growth is a bit subdued in general?

The last ENGIMACH we participated in was 10 years ago. Much has happened in Gujarat since then. As you know, the city of Sanand in Gujarat is a major automobile hub. This year [in 2019] the automotive sector globally and in India has been seeing a period of slow growth. We see this as the right time for our transformative solutions to reach the manufacturers [based at Sanand and other nearby industrial hubs]. It will give manufacturers the opportunity of redesigning their existing capital investment in a way that it performs better at a lower cost –and we are the champions of such a solution. The other key related reason is that Gujarat is a vibrant and a very important manufacturing destination, which is going to become an even more significant global industrial hub in the future.

How has been your experience of the show?

Day one was a slightly lean day, something that we expected, but day two has been very good, very positive. The best thing is that the visitors are very well informed. They ask all the relevant questions; they are people from all the core industries located in the state. We are very happy with the visitor quality -- both quantitatively and qualitatively the visitor walk-ins have been highly satisfactory.

SATISH SADASIVAN Managing Director, Schunk Intec India Pvt. Ltd

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We Consider Gujarat A Priority State For Our Offerings Vishwanath Ammanagi, Managing Director - Sales, Andreas Maier Workholding Technology Pvt. Ltd (AMF) interacted with DMI at ENGIMACH 2019 and shared the visitor response and the experience of the show Please share with us your experience of the show and the visitor response thus far.

The experience has been really good. Even in today's macroeconomic situation of slow growth, we are seeing a good number of visitors coming to our stall with genuine business enquiries.

What are all the offerings you have brought to ENGIMACH? AMF is a German, family-owned companywith a legacy of 129 years.We are a leading manufacturer in clamping technology. Right from traditional clamping systems to the latest clamping technologies, we offer the right clamping system for every need – includingmechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic clamping technology, magnetic and vacuum clamping systems as well as high-

precision 'zero-point' clamping systems. Gujarat being a state where all types of industries exist,we can offer our wide range of over 6,000 products to our Gujarat-based customers.We see a lot of automotive companies– large automotive companies as well as big non-automotive companies – setting up manufacturing plants here, so we consider Gujarat as a priority state for our offerings and are therefore focusing more on this region.

Indeed. I can see that most of your top management is present at the show, which is a testimony to the priority that you have given to Gujarat.

Exactly.All my seniorcolleagues are here to support and cater to our visitors – they are interacting with them on a one-to one basis to be able to provide all the information the visitors need about the applications of our products and how they can use our products in their facility.

Since we are at the end of the year 2019, what is AMF’s vision for the year 2020.

2020 looks to be a good year. We want to start the coming year with newer strategies and priorities. We see a lot of positive trends in 2020 due to various reasons, notably the greater range of products and a stronger focus on some existing products for which we see a good potential going forward.

VISHWANATH AMMANAGI, Managing Director - Sales, Andreas Maier Workholding Technology Pvt. Ltd (AMF)

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Post-Event Special | ENGIMACH 2019

Vision 2020 Maulik Patel, Executive Director, SLTL Group spoke with DMI about his company’s main product offerings, the vision for 2020 and his experience of ENGIMACH 2019 Please tell us about your product offerings.

Innovation has always been a guiding force for us, as just after its establishment, SLTL Group invented a fiber laser cutting machine. A laser cutting machine that went on to become a pioneer for the metal forming industry. Eventually Sahajanand Laser Technology Limited emerged as the first Indian company counted among the pioneers who brought about the laser revolution across the globe.

At this company we want to bring the latest technologies to every small and large-scale industry. By making the solutions more costeffective, accurate and future proof, we make it available to a wide range of industries. We are a market and technology leader in laser cutting and engraving machines used in the manufacturing industries. Our innovations play a vital role in every sector – fromsoftware to high-tech electronics for smart factories.

MAULIK PATEL Executive Director, SLTL Group

We have explored and ingrained technologies into multiple disciplines across the spectrum which are: Cutting, Marking, Welding, Hardening, Cladding, Micro Machining, and Solar Cell Scribing Right from top-notch experts with a rich knowledge of the industry to hardworking aftersales-support technicians, we have a team of dedicated professionals serving our clients.

You will be pleasantly surprised to know that our oldest fiber laser cutting machine, installed in the US in 2008, is still up and running in a great condition.

What are your expectations from the show?

And what has been your experience?

We have been participating in ENGIMACH for many years now.We love coming here for many reasons. One of which is that the show is located at in our hometown. At ENGIMACH, we get the opportunity to connect with our existing customers from all parts of India, particularly from Gujarat. It’s a great opportunity for us to have a meeting and cherish the relationships.

Also, we have India’s largest laser manufacturing unit in Gandhinagar. Hence, we like to come here with fresh-from-the-factory innovative Laser Systems. We are getting a pretty good response from the visitors for our technology.We are conducting productive business engagements here.

From the management perspective, I would say that the show is organized professionally and is attracting a greater number of visitors year-onyear. That’s what we can tell from our experience here. Even though the economy, as the media says, is facing a slowdown, the kind of response that we are getting this year tells us that despite all the pressures, the economy is very well on track.

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that we will get more and more number of new business enquiries for laser systems at the show.

Which sectors are your main customer segments and what are the main market trends?

It is quite difficult to narrow down the list to name just a few sectors. We are India’s Leading Laser Systems Manufacturing company and have a strong foothold in India as well as across the globe. As a company we have contributed advanced solutions to a wide range of industries.

We have not only installed the most number of machines in India but we also provided the most number of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).

The SPMs we have developed are shaping the industries with critical and significant operations that they are designed for.

The markets are shifting rapidly with growing digitization, involvement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IOT). We have an inhouse DSIR approved R&D team, which helps us understand the technologies and their useful applications. We have already surpassed some hurdles to integrate these technologies into our systems. We are excited to explore more possibilities with AI, IOT, Machine Learning and ANN (Artificial Neural Network). Our goal is to help customers achieve maximum throughput with

minimum cost. I think these new trends are right at the time and will improve system’ efficiency by good numbers.

What is your view of the growth of the laser industry? Can you share with us SLTL’s vision for 2020?

SLTL’s vision for 2020 is that we would like to introduce a more economical product range.

The customer’s understanding of the laser technologies is certainly a mature one, but the newer MSMEswould be more interested in buying laser systems they could use for their inhouse applications. That’s where the market seems to be heading. Of course, it doesn’t mean that job-shops are going to decrease in number, but there is definitely an increased preference for insourcing.

In a scenario where the share of captive consumption is increasing, price competitiveness and economics of scale will matter the most. Our focus for 2020 is on helping our customers achieve economy of scale. Last year we had sold almost 100 plus machines and now we are looking at 300 and more. I am sure that the speed at which we are moving towards the goal, we will be able to achieve it.

https://www.sltl.com/

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Budget 2020 | PANASONIC INDIA

National Policy on Electronics

Manish Sharma, President and CEO, Panasonic India and South Asia shares his Expectations from the Union Budget 2020.

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Make in India’ story is evident with the consumer durables industry. The companies have already invested around Rs 7,000 crore* in past few years. The growing middle class and a youth-driven economy is likely to further increase penetration of white goods in local households

MANISH SHARMA President and CEO, Panasonic India and South Asia

and have potential to open up 150,000 additional jobs by 2024-25*.

With this backdrop, we believe that the consumer durables and electronics industry has the potential to help our economy move faster towards the USD 5 trillion target. And, our expectation from the Union Budget 2020 is to see reforms that drive consumption and improve consumer demand. The decision to exempt basic custom duty on open cells from 5% to 0% was a welcome move last year and allowed us to pass on the benefits to the consumers by reduction in TV prices. Such initiatives with phased manufacturing programmes are helpful. However, the consumer appliances industry witnessed a flat growth over the last two years, and we urge the government to continue in the trajectory of positive policies to lend support and drive growth in the sector.

To give you a perspective - product categories like air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, television (TV) and audio, have gradually moved from luxury items to necessity in urban India- the overall market size is Rs 76,400 crore* and the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.7 per cent till FY25 on the back of India's consumption story. Infact refrigerators and TVs are turning into necessity products even in rural India. So reduction in GST for TV and refrigerators will help reduce costs for you and drive further penetration of these products.

Manufacturing We believe strategic efforts must be put in under the aegis of National Policy on Electronics (NPE) which will not only help boost the Makein-India vision but also, help India become the

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hub for electronics manufacturing. To improve India’s exports performance and letting outwards shipments drive growth for the country, it is essential for the government to incentivize local firms and establish an ecosystem for domestic manufacturing while also establishing beneficial trade agreements with consumption economies to push exports. In order to realise the ‘Make in India’ vision, it is essential for the government to reduce basic customs duty on parts used in manufacturing of key components such as Motors and PCB which currently ranges from 7.5%-10%.

To give a perspective, reduction in custom duty on these parts, used in manufacture of PCB and motors which are further used for manufacturing Washing Machine, Refrigerator and AC will reduce input cost, allowing Indian manufacturers to be far more competitive.

Coming to imports, we would urge the Government to expedite the process of introducing BIS standards ensuring safety and quality to stop import of low quality products into the market. While standards have been defined for a number of consumer electronic products, it is still pending for crucial ones like air purifier, rice-cooker, induction stove, vacuum cleaners, pressure cooker, water purifiers to name a few.

Export Under the current Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) policy, export incentives are pegged at 2%. We are delighted that the Government has been in discussions with us on the new policy – Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP). We are hoping for better incentives under this to promote the whole ‘Make in India’ concept for exports. After all, ‘Make in India’ is not just ‘Make for India’ but for other markets too.

Taxes On the tax side, the industry breathed a sigh of relief when corporate tax rates were cut last year.

Similarly, we urge the government to simplify the income tax regime through introduction of direct tax code as it will help facilitate compliance.

We also recommend abolishment of dividend distribution tax and replaced with TDS at a lower rate. The SEZ benefit which is expiring in Mar ’20 should be extended to propel the ‘Make in India’ narrative. Consumers on the other hand can benefit significantly, if there’s a reduction in personal income tax rate. *Frost & Sullivan Report 2019

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Product News | TSC AUTO ID TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.

Target: Cost-Efficiency TSC announces a print module portfolio

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SC Auto ID, a global manufacturer of innovative thermal label printers for industrial, desktop, mobile applications, print engine and color printer in the AIDC industry has launched three reliable print models: the MH Series, MB Series, and TE Series. The latest series accommodates printing applications ranging from light to heavyduty, making them ideal for environments like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail segments, etc.

The MH Series print module supports 600 dpi resolution to enable precise printing of small fonts, barcodes and graphics. It features 600-meter ribbon capacity for high-volume, high-quality printing delivered at a fast 14-ips rate.

The MB Series print module is the new value leader for 4" wide light-industrial label printing.

Its compact and die-cast aluminum robust design fits in limited operation areas and its wide-open angle design makes media handling quick and easy.

The TE Series print module can be integrated into kiosk applications to print customized labels. It gives customers the flexibility to utilize both 0.5" core 110 meter and 1" core 300-meter thermal transfer ribbons. An innovative selfdiagnostic TPH Care Mechanism enables realtime print head health status detection- to stop printing errors and to ensure stable and highquality printouts.

TSC Auto ID Technology Co. Ltd. (TSC) is a global provider of quality Auto-ID solutions for transportation and logistics, manufacturing and healthcare, industry and retail, offering a diversified line of innovative and reliable products with excellent quality.

TSC has 3 decades of experience dedicated to barcode and label printers, with more than 5 million installed in over 90 countries.

Headquartered in Taiwan, the company is among top 5 manufacturers of thermal label printers in the world. TSC is also a listed company on the Taiwanese stock exchange.

www.tscprinters.com TSC Auto ID - TE series

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Industry News | FPT INDUSTRIAL

Gearing Up FPT Industrial warms up for the Dakar rally

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PT Industrial is starting 2020 with its usual appointment at Dakar, the world-famous rally raid, which takes place in Saudi Arabia between January 5th and 17th.

Once again, FPT Industrial sponsors the Petronas Team De Rooy IVECO and powers its trucks with Cursor 13 engines.

After Africa and South America, this is the first edition of Dakar in the Middle East, exploring over 7,500 km of the region´s largest country. In Saudi Arabia, the drivers will start the competition in Jeddah, the commercial centre of the country, and will pass the first stages through mountains, canyons and some dunes in the direction of Riyadh. In the second week, most of the route is amidst the sands of the desert, and winners will meet in Qiddiya, the country´s entertainment hub.

To endure such an extreme competition, FPT Industrial gives Cursor 13 a special racing configuration in its Arbon Research & Development centre. The 13-liter engine is originally designed for the most demanding heavy-duty needs in industrial applications, such as long haulage trucks, large tractors and harvesters. The Cursor 13 engineered for the Dakar IVECO trucks delivers robustness, high reliability and durability, and top power, reaching

The world famous rally raid DAKAR takes place in Middle East

1,000 hp.

With FPT Industrial´s engineering and technology expertise, the team has successfully conquered past competitions. At the 2019 edition of Dakar, in Peru, all racers of the Petronas Team De Rooy IVECO completed the rally in the top ten ranking.

This year, Petronas Team De Rooy IVECO is competing with three Powerstar trucks and one Trakker. Gerard de Rooy will not race, but will follow and help the team, which is divided in: • #505 Janus van Kasteren (driver); Frank van Hoof (co-driver); Erwin van den Bosch (mechanic) • #517 Albert Llovera (driver); Ramon Peters (co-driver); Ferran Marco Alcayna (mechanic) • #522 Victor Willem Corne Versteijnen (driver); Andreas van der Sande (co-driver); Teun van Dal (mechanic) • #531 Michiel Becx (driver); Edwin Kuijpers (co-driver); Bernard der Kinderen (mechanic) FPT Industrial is a brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications. The company employs more than 8,000 people worldwide, in ten manufacturing plants and seven R&D Centres. The FPT Industrial sales network consists of 73 dealers and over 800 service centres in almost 100 countries. A wide product offering, including six engine ranges from 42 hp up to 1,006 hp, transmissions with maximum torque of 200 Nm up to 500 Nm, front and rear axles from 2 to 32-ton GAW (Gross Axle Weight). FPT Industrial offers the most complete Natural Gas engines line-up on the market for industrial applications, including engine ranges from 136 hp up to 460 hp. This extensive offer and a close focus on R&D activities make FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial powertrains.

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Success Story | EXXONMOBIL

Efficiency Is Key Mobil safeguards equipment life; helps PPAP Automotive achieve productivity goals

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Established in 1978 in the industrial hub of NOIDA, the NCR-based PPAP Automotive is one of the leading manufacturers of Automotive Sealing Systems, Interior and Exterior Automotive.

Their customers include automobile companies like Maruti Suzuki, Honda Cars, Toyota Kirloskar Motors, etc.

urning a corner after liberalization in the early-90s, the Indian manufacturing industry is today a globally competitive behemoth, powered by solid capacity expansions and multidisciplinary investments.

Strong domestic demand, a growing middle class and a high rate of return on investments are among the factors that make India a credible manufacturing investment destination. The country’s manufacturing prowess has been further fueled by the government’s innovative initiatives such as Make in India, Smart Cities and Skilling India.

Having emerged as a high growth sector, India is expected to become the fifth largest manufacturing country in the world by 2020.

Against this backdrop, global manufacturing giants like GE, Toshiba and Boeing are in the process of setting up manufacturing plants in the country, even as existing players are expanding capacities and operations.

With India on the path to becoming a leading manufacturing hub, there are several imperatives that drive this growth and help maintain the momentum. With singular manufacturing units adding up to make the colossal industry, the productivity and efficiency of each of the units contributes to the growth.

If machines are the heart of the manufacturing sector, lubricants that ensure their smooth functioning are its lifeblood. Among the handful of imperatives that facilitate enhanced productivity and efficiency of a manufacturing unit, lubrication plays a quintessential role. It ensures routine maintenance for expensive and complex industrial equipment and even prevents permanent damage that can be caused due to extreme operating conditions.

Here’s a success story of how ExxonMobil’s cutting-edge lubrication products helped PPAP

Automotive to achieve its productivity and profitability goals, while enhancing the lifespan of the machines.

The Background Established in 1978 in the industrial hub of NOIDA, the NCR-based PPAP Automotive is one of the leading manufacturers of Automotive Sealing Systems, Interior and Exterior Automotive.

Their customers include automobile companies like Maruti Suzuki, Honda Cars, Toyota Kirloskar Motors, etc.

The company operates several injection moulding machines for manufacturing over 500 different products for its customers. These machines, with an average capacity between 650 and 2,800 ton, operate round-the-clock in three shifts of eight hours.

With the primary focus to advance productivity of the plant and to increase the profitability, PPAP Automotive turned to ExxonMobil’s Field Engineering Services (FES) – the dedicated team of technical experts who work closely with manufacturing companies to offer them advice on best-in-class lubrication and maintenance practices.

Mobil’s Strategic Solution Mobil engineers assessed onsite usage conditions and interacted closely with the PPAP Automotive team to understand the company’s lubrication requirements. Based on their test results, Mobil recommended Mobil DTE 10 Excel™ 46 for the injection moulding machines to achieve maximum productivity and enhanced equipment protection.

The Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 is an ISO Viscosity Grade (VG) 46, non-zinc, anti-wear hydraulic fluid. Its shear-stable, high-viscosity index (VI) allows for a wide operating temperature range,

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maintaining maximum hydraulic efficiency and component protection, at both low as well as high temperatures. Post the switch to Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46, ExxonMobil team conducted an analysis to monitor the condition of the oil and advised the customer on best maintenance practices for regular filtration and system cleanliness.

The Outcome Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 helped reduce downtime and achieved ODI of 10 years in moulding machine hydraulics, resulting in potential savings of US $18,382 (Rs 12.30 lakh approx.) annually.

Use of Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 enabled an extended oil drain interval and ensured zero component replacement in the injection moulding machines, for up to ten years. The superior quality lubricant helped the machines deliver outstanding performance, eliminating unscheduled downtime and reducing planned downtime. All this in turn translated into a potential annual savings of US $18,382 (Rs. 12.30 lakh) for PPAP Automotive.

Speaking on ExxonMobil’s success in providing a customized solution for PPAP’s requirements, Mr. Shankar Karnik, General Manager Industrial, ExxonMobil Lubricants Private Limited said, “Mobil Industrial Lubricants

supports customers with unmatched industry expertise and technical services, unsurpassed global supply capability, proven oil-analysis programs and comprehensive builder approvals.

The results delivered for PPAP Automotive are a perfect example of how ExxonMobil’s technology leadership, exceptional application expertise and customised solutions can enable an industrial unit attain its productivity and profitability goals effectively.”

Mobil DTE 10 Excel™ Series are high performance anti-wear hydraulic oils, specifically designed to meet the needs of modern, highpressure industrial and mobile equipment hydraulic systems.

Formulated with extensive laboratory and in-service field testing, the Mobil DTE 10 Excel series can help provide quantifiable increase in hydraulic efficiency compared to other hydraulic oils. This can translate to reduced power consumption and increased machine output, resulting in significant monetary savings.

In controlled laboratory efficiency testing, Mobil DTE 10 Excel was measured to provide up to 6 per cent improvement in hydraulic pump efficiency compared to other oils when operating in standard hydraulic applications..

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Product News | CINCINNATI TEST SYSTEMS

CTS, Sciemetric & Innomatec Unify India Operations Product Integrity partners redefine leak testing and data management for Industry 4.0

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incinnati Test Systems, Sciemetric and Innomatec have consolidated their Indian sales and support operations to directly serve the country’s manufacturing and automation industries with the broadest leak test andin-process testing portfolio available in the market today.

Cincinnati Test Systems (CTS), Sciemetric, and Innomatec form TASI Group’s Product Integrity team. Together, they provide quality and productivity solutions to manufacturers worldwide, with locations in The U.S., Canada, Germany, the U.K., China, Korea, and India.

“Wherever in the world our customers operate, they can now choose leak test instruments and test solutions from CTS or Innomatec with added confidence that they will receive full service and support locally,” said CTS President Kevin Hansell. “They will be the primary beneficiaries as we combine our shared passions for engineering innovative solutions and delivering best-in-class customer service and support.”

Every leak test covered From the scalability of the new Sentinel MH to the data analytics horsepower of the Sentinel 3520 Series, TASI Product Integrity has every aspect of leak test covered. It delivers and supports in India a product lineup that includes: • The Sentinel line: Including leak test instruments like the MH for differential pressure test types, the advanced multifunctional I28, the A28 designed specifically for the Asian market, and the 3520 Series, which features high accuracy and extra fast cycle times.

• The LTC Line (LTC 702, LTC 802, LTC 902): German-engineered leak measurement computers designed to work safely, quickly, and with high precision for industrial leak testing and flow measurement.

• Quick Connects: A full range of pneumatic connectors and pneumatic tube fittings designed and manufactured to deliver a durable and longer lasting seal for low or high-pressure leak testing.

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“Together, we have the comprehensive portfolio of industrial leak testing products to create new opportunities and equip global manufacturers with the capabilities they need for the future,” said Innomatec President Mike Schillings.

In-process testing and monitoring TASI Product Integrity also offers Industry 4.0 technologies for front-line defect detection and distributed process control. In-process testing (IPT) with Sciemetric sigPOD catches defects as they occur, when it is much less costly and disruptive to address them. Sciemetric EDGE is a universal analytics platform that provides manufacturing and industrial operations with an exciting new way to monitor, manage, and optimize a process, in real-time.

“After 10 years of operations in India, Sciemetric is proud to have such strong partners with which to expand our capabilities and address such a diverse range of customer requirements,” said Derek Kuhn, Sciemetric President and General Manager. “We are stronger together –manufacturers can be confident that we have the proven test solutions and the Industry 4.0 capabilities to support their longterm growth and profitability.”

Backed up by analytics TASI Product Integrity also helps manufacturers improve overall quality, efficiency, yield, traceability, and up-time, and deliver proofof-compliance. The QualityWorX CTS DataHub connects with leak test instruments at one or more stations along a production line, to identify trends and areas for improvement. Industry 4.0 data analytics platforms QualityWorX and Sciemetric Studio extend beyond leak test to any test and virtually all repeatable processes in the plant.

“Our complimentary products, expertise and market reach make India a fantastic growth opportunity for us,” said Shankar Krishnamurthy, Vice-President and General Manager of AsiaPacific operations for TASI Product Integrity.

“Coming together in a single location as one cohesive team puts us in the ideal position to directly serve manufacturers and machine builders across India.”

The combined India office, with a team of 20, includes a full application and demonstration lab where customers can experience the combined product portfolio of CTS, Innomatec, and Sciemetric. It also houses an R&D team that is focused on developing products for the Asian market.

Since 1981, Cincinnati Test Systems, Inc. (CTS) has delivered precision leak detection equipment, functional test systems and assembly verification testing to manufacturers.

Its Sentinel, TracerMate and LPC products are used for pressure and vacuum decay leak testing, flow testing and tracer gas testing in the medical device, automotive, consumer products, offhighway, oil and gas, and energy sectors. CTS is part of the TASI Group of Companies’ Product Integrity organization, along with Sciemetric and CTS-Schreiner. The Product Integrity organization provides Industry 4.0 leak test, data management and analytics solutions that help manufacturers worldwide improve quality and productivity. CTS has sales and support offices in the U.S., Europe, China and Korea.

Sciemetric’s data management and analytics capabilities empower its clients with greater process visibility and control and faster issue resolution. It delivers Industry 4.0 tools for a a variety of industrial operations and manufacturing processes. Sciemetric is part of the TASI Group’s Product Integrity organization, with sales and support offices in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., India, and China.

Innomatec was founded in 1983 with the idea from founder Wolfgang Schillings to replace all traditional leak measuring methods, such as underwater testing, with computer-controlled leak testing devices and procedures. The company has since grown to deliver customized systems and test benches for leak checks, flow monitoring and function tests for water, air, helium and inert gas.

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Case Study | DMG MORI

The Pursuit of Perfection Linked systems, each comprising three NLX 2500|700s from DMG MORI, have enabled Eisenwerk Erla to develop from a modern jobbing foundry to a future-oriented full-liner.

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n the course of its more than 600-year history, Eisenwerk Erla GmbH in the Saxon town of Schwarzenberg has become one of Germany’s most efficient and most up-to-date jobbing foundries. Under the brand name JKM Erla Automotive the 340 employees develop, produce and finish high-quality castings made of all modern cast iron materials – from large series automotive castings with complicated and core-intensive constructions made of high-alloy materials through to mechanical engineering components. Eisenwerk Erla derives 90 percent of its turnover from the automotive industry.

Audi, BMW, Daimler and VW, and also suppliers such as IHI and BorgWarner, have for many years placed their trust in exhaust system components and engine parts from the Erzgebirge. In 2016, Eisenwerk Erla extended its product range

thanks to an order from a major automobile manufacturer. The company produces engine components on 18 linked NLX 2500|700s – three of the DMG MORI Mill & Turn centres being linked by a portal handling system.

With high-quality and ready-to-mount cast products for the automotive industry Eisenwerk Erla offers its customers holistic complete solutions. These include turbine housings, exhaust pipes and manifolds as well as diverse engine mountings. Erla also has an extensive network of cooperation partners for finishing the castings. “However, we would never have received the order at the end of 2015 with this approach”, recalls Dietmar Hahn, CEO of Eisenwerk Erla. That is why at the turn of the year we had the idea of establishing a machine shop dedicated to this product family. The products

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include different variants of components for three, four and six-cylinder engines.

Automated complete machining of engine components in 17 shifts The idea soon developed into a definite project. With an investment volume of around seven million euros, the ironworks converted an old boiler house and prepared it for installing the CNC machines. “At first, we wanted to load the machines manually,” says Dietmar Hahn about the original plan. However, DMG MORI then proposed a completely automated production system. “The design of the linked milling and turning centres – all NLX 2500 | 700s – impressed us both from the qualitative and from the economic point of view”. Manual re-clamping between machining steps is more susceptible to errors and without the linked systems we would have needed more staff. Staff that we would first have to take on and train.

As an attractive employer in the region, Eisenwerk Erla soon found the 18 skilled staff who work in this machine shop. A foreman, a material flow coordinator and three machine

operators work in the machine shop on each shift. There are 17 shifts a week. Rico Klotz was involved in setting up the mechanical machining from the very beginning and is today in charge.

“Our aim was to make production as simple as possible for all staff in order to minimise the risk of error”. Every finished component is therefore

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checked for accuracy in special fixtures. “We use similar fixtures for periodic inspection in the metrology department and the transport boxes are standardised so that components can be removed by robots during assembly and installed immediately.”

99% OK parts thanks to automated production Five of the six linked production cells are absolutely identical; one is also designed for longer components. This configuration enables our staff to respond flexibly to the respective demand. As far as the machines are concerned, Eisenwerk Erla decided on three linked NLX 2500 | 700s. According to Rico Klotz, the advantage of a turn & mill centre compared to a milling machine lies in the shorter chip-tochip times: “Thanks to milling with a turret we achieve far shorter throughput times.” These have been reduced to about 100 seconds for each workpiece”. The highlight here is the BMT turret from DMG MORI with its maximum speed of 10,000 rpm and a torque of up to 40 Nm. The automated production process starts for the team with storing enough blanks and loading the machines. The conveyor belt is equipped with a laser that detects the load and stops for a moment. Another laser detects which component is on the belt. Each component is moved to an exact position before it is picked up by the robot,

therefore ensuring that it is correctly clamped in the machine. “The first machine drills holes and mills datum surfaces. The second produces the contact surfaces for the contours. The third machine mills further slots,” says Rico Klotz, explaining the process. Two rotating turn-over stations ensure the workpieces are clamped on the correct side between the machining steps.

Turnkey project: 18 linked NLX 2500|700s including programming from DMG MORI For DMG MORI, the installation of the 18 linked machines was a turnkey project which also included writing the associated NC programs.

“Only a few minor adjustments were needed after commissioning. Since then the system has been running with virtually no problems,” sums up Rico Klotz after just over a year. A reject rate of less than 1% is impressive proof. “This guarantees that only fault-free components are sent to the customer”.

Dietmar Hahn sees the company’s entry into mechanical maching as a positive step and is ready to continue along this path. “The trend is towards being in a position to offer complete solutions. More and more customers are demanding this.” The foundation was laid with the conversion of the old boiler house. “We have other areas available for further investments.” in.dmgmori.com

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Industry News | ELGI EQUIPMENTS LIMITED

New acquisition and Expansion – and still going strong Acquisition brings market leadership and provides ELGi with a strong presence in the Midwest.

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LGi Compressors USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Elgi Equipments Limited, a global supplier of compressed air solutions, today announced its acquisition of Michigan Air Solutions, one of the largest independent air compressor distributors in Michigan. This acquisition is an important step that ELGi has taken to expand its presence in the US and strengthen its position as a leading player in the global compressed air industry.

Michigan Air Solutions was established in 2009 and has served the markets in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula with compressed air expertise, a wide range of products, and responsive aftersales support. Its product portfolio encompasses all compressed air needs from compressors, dryers, filtration, piping, vacuum pumps, blowers, and more.

“At ELGi, we focus on being the customer’s preference. World class products with the lowest life cycle cost (LCC), best-in-class uptime, robust warranty programs and cost leadership achieved through technology and innovation are just some of the factors contributing to our growth and success in the USA, in a short span of 5 years.

Michigan Air Solutions complements ELGi’s

Key Highlight:

We recognize ELGi’s commitment to manufacturing products with bestin-class reliability and ownership cost. Matched to Michigan Air’s proven customer service, we will create a formidable team.

global growth strategy, and brings significant market reach and scale, that will add further value to our product offerings and go-to-market plans across the region, said Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments Ltd. “ELGi’s acquisition of Michigan Air is a continuation of our strategy to invest in select, inorganic opportunities to gain presence in the North American market,” said David Puck, President, ELGi North America. “With ELGi’s robust product portfolio and Michigan Air’s customer centricity, we are confident of building a strong foundation for market growth in the Midwest.”

“On behalf of the Michigan Air team, I am excited for this new journey with ELGi,” said Lisa Lewis, General Manager, Michigan Air Solutions. “We recognize ELGi’s commitment to manufacturing products with best-in-class reliability and ownership cost. Matched to Michigan Air’s proven customer service, we will create a formidable team.”

Through this acquisition, ELGi gains access to a significant customer base and establishes a foundation for further expansion in North America. Michigan Air Solution’s market leadership will provide ELGi with a significant territory from which to grow.

ELGi Equipments Limited is a leading air compressor manufacturer with a broad line of innovative and technologically superior compressed air systems.

ELGi offers a complete range of compressed air solutions from oillubricated and oil-free rotary screw compressors, oil-lubricated and oilfree reciprocating compressors and centrifugal compressors, to dryers, filters and downstream accessories.

The company’s portfolio of over 400 products has found wide application across industries.

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Product News | EPLAN

Simplifying control and switchgear constructions EPLAN sets new data standard in control and switchgear construction

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he new standard increases the quality of article and device data in EPLAN Data Portal, a web service offering product catalogues from numerous component manufacturers. Several thousand data sets – for instance, from Rittal, one of the top providers of enclosure systems and IT infrastructure – are already available at this premium level, and additional well-known component manufacturers are working on providing data inline with this new standard.

When control cabinets or switchgear systems are being designed in 3D, wire lengths automatically calculated, or mounting panels processed by machines, standardized component data are required. These data are also the foundation for the digital twin, which is becoming increasingly indispensable in the product life cycle. The new EPLAN Data Standard defines the type of component data required to automate and simplify processes in

(pre)planning, engineering, manufacturing and maintenance. Users of EPLAN´s engineering software solutions benefit from a significant increase in quality in EPLAN Data Portal, which gives them direct online access to the product catalogues from numerous component manufacturers.

Currently, EPLAN Data Portal has more than 239.000 users and offers data of more than 913.00 products from 286 manufacturers. All of the software solutions embedded in the EPLAN Platform can access this web service.

The simple transfer of the available component data into EPLAN documentation is via drag and drop, which reduces the effort required in design and increases the quality of machine and plant documentation. Manufacturers are also being optimally supported - the Data Creation Tool based on eCl@ss Advanced offers them an import option that significantly simplifies data provision.

The new EPLAN Data Standard based on eCl@ss Advanced ensures optimized, standardized device data in EPLAN Data Portal - the examples shown here are Rittal components.

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First data in the new standard already available Several thousand updated component data, with a focus on manufacturing integration, are already available in the new EPLAN Data Standard. This includes, for instance, a schematic macro, a 3D file and connection diagrams for typical electrical components. Rittal - sister company of EPLAN in the FriedhelmLoh Group - is one of the pioneers in this and has already integrated initial data for control and switchgear systems as the standardization of such systems is one of the central USPs of the company.

Renowned component manufacturers including ABB, IFM, LAPP, Phoenix Contact, Puls, SEW-Eurodrive, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Wago, Weidmüller, Wieland and others are already implementing the standard - they all recognized the need for comprehensive, standardized data early on. The optimized, standardized data sets can be used to create complete bills of materials or to reliably calculate the weight of the control cabinet using defined weight specifications as just two examples.

A practical example Around five hundred connections must be laid for the control technology in an average control cabinet - all with different colours, crosssections and wire processing. Preparing and wiring all the connections manually requires an average of four minutes per wire, which takes too long to keep up with the competition.

Modern production methods get pre-fabricated wires from machines, saving the effort and time required for manually cutting to length and assembly. But how does the machine know which individual connections exist? The answer lies in the digital twin of the control cabinet, in which all the components were selected in engineering, presented with their characteristics in the schematics and subsequently assembled in the control cabinet in 3D. The connection

points and designations for the components are already described in the 3D layout. Using this component data, the electrical designer can output the colours, lengths and wiring targets for the connections with a mouse click and transfer them to the processing machine.

EPLAN Software and Service EPLAN provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation and mechatronic engineering. The company develops one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine and panel builders. EPLAN is also the ideal partner to streamline challenging engineering processes.

Both standardised as well as customised interfaces to ERP and PLM/PDM systems ensure data consistency along the whole value chain. Working with EPLAN means boundless communication across all engineering disciplines. No matter whether small or large enterprises: Customers can apply their expertise more efficiently. EPLAN wants to grow further with customers and partners and pushes integration and automation in engineering forward. Worldwide, EPLAN supports over 55,000 customers. «Efficient engineering» is the focus.

EPLAN was founded in 1984 and is part of the owner-operated FriedhelmLoh Group.

The FriedhelmLoh Group operates worldwide with 18 production sites and 80 international subsidiaries. The entire group employs 12,000 people and generated revenues of around €2,6 billion in 2018. For the eleventh time in succession, the family business has won the accolade “Top German Employer” in 2019. In addition,FriedhelmLoh Group was recognized as “Top vocational trainer” according to a study of Deutschland Test and Focus Money.

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Technology Primer | ANCA

Hiring for the factory of the future The combination of analytical minds and high-level engineering means a flexible, adaptable system with endless potential.

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n the factory of the future, technology will of course be key. Factories will integrate networked machines, sensors and advanced robotics IT systems into existing processes.

They will thrive on data, real-time figures and unprecedented access to information to be more efficient, less wasteful and better connected.

As your operations are transformed, you will need a workforce that knows how to take your business into the future time and time again. This means rethinking how your hire, and how you upskill existing staff. This doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. You may be well on your way to a great future workforce already.

The skills you need are changing You may already be using technology to move forward. As factories shift to a future focus,

they are adapting what’s already available – like the cloud, robotics and in-process measurement.

This brings with it new skill requirements.

Knowing how to use these tools to their full potential means having a team of critical thinkers. The FoF will require a workforce that’s computer savvy and driven by problem solving.

Staff will need to be analytical, knowing how to use data to continuously improve.

Teams should incorporate good software development skills and programmable logic controls experience. You will need people who can network machines and those who are able to capitalise on the immense value of automation.

With the speed of the tooling industry increasing, they will need to become their own innovation hub, constantly looking for opportunities to grow and improve through technology.

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How to hire for the factory of the future People working in factories of the future will need to be more fluid. They will have to think cross-functionally and collaborate to make the most of their complementary skills. Much like a software programming team, these workforces will need an agile mindset, be open to new approaches and ready to adapt to work better, harder, smarter.

Finding and hiring these people will mean understanding what’s involved in their different roles. You will likely find you need to fill a mix of existing and new positions, some of which you might not have come across before.

Look for staff with a STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – background - they are more and more likely to be university graduates. But their education should only be a starting point. Look for applicants who demonstrate lateral thinking and problem-solving skills, signals that they can put their technical background into practical use.

Existing roles are evolving. Machinist skills such as operation monitoring, systems evaluation and quality control analysis can be applied to new systems. Tool and die makers can use their technology design and operations analysis background to build better processes and create new tools. New roles will also appear: robotics engineers, automation engineers, and roles that combine elements of both.

Positions will also be created for people to bring new ideas into the business. Factories may start hiring senior IT staff such as a CTO or CIO. These tech leaders will become champions of innovation – sourcing, internally promoting and working to implement the very best for the factory.

In such a new field, having their authority on hand to assist with interviews can be a gamechanger. Senior tech staff will have the right knowledge to spot candidates who can apply their expertise to your business. You may also be able to leverage specialised recruitment agencies that can make sure you’re only interviewing people who can bring the right combination of technical nous and creativity.

When you’ve got the right team – nurture it In the factory of the future the focus is shifting from working the production line to building a better one. Automation and robotics have changed the way the factory floor looks, and those changes will keep coming.

Just as with technology, setting yourself up with the right people doesn’t have to mean starting all over again. As long as you have

clarity around where you’re going and how, you will give yourself the best chance to identify potential in your existing workforce.

Factor in training. Most businesses will need a training officer, not only to train staff on the existing production methods but to bring them on board with new operations.

Support your people to work together.

A collaborative, agile approach should apply across the whole business, from learning how to use existing equipment to working together to implement new products. A team of champions will work side-by-side to make sure every element of operation is adding value and working to its full capability.

Engage your staff. Use your trainers and tech champions to communicate the vision and future of the factory. Motivate them to feel excited about the future by offering clarity and direction.

With competition increasing, the most important thing in the factory of the future is to retain skilled people. The next generation is demonstrating more of these diverse, flexible skills, but increasing demand means there is a global skills shortage. Finding and keeping good staff will make your workforce more efficient and save on hiring and training costs.

Giving staff members opportunities to try out new tasks, upskill in their existing roles, undertake further education and create ownership of the factory’s direction will all help to strengthen their loyalty to the business.

Give your team the tools to perform Having the best brains in the business won’t mean anything without the best tools.

A team with great problem-solving skills can work together with machine manufacturers to create custom systems for the best output. The combination of analytical minds and high-level engineering means a flexible, adaptable system with endless potential.

Supported by internal champions, new products can be implemented with enthusiasm and real buy-in from your workforce. That means continuous improvement with a loyal team as your factory moves ever further into the future.

Written by Simon Richardson ANCA Product Manager

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Product News | DORMER PRAMET

New burrs target demanding applications Dormer Pramet expands its line of carbide burrs with new tools for machining superalloys and bolt removal.

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he alloy specific range has been designed to meet the most demanding metal finishing needs in nickel and titanium alloys. With an advanced cutting geometry, the alloy specific (AS) burrs support high performance grinding and a smooth, controlled cutting action for a consistent highquality surface finish. This makes the range ideal for deburring and chamfering in maintenance, repair and overhaul applications, in industries such as aerospace and power generation.With nine different shapes available, the AS burrs achieve a faster cutting action with high stock removal and is included in a new set (P88006) which features a variety of styles.

Meanwhile, Dormer Pramet has launched a new range of burrs specifically designed to prepare the clean removal of broken bolts, without damaging the threaded hole or the component.

Suitable for automotive repair shops and maintenance applications, the new burrs are available in plain cylinder with end cut and 150° countersink cut styles. A variety of diameters and cutting lengths cater for different thread sizes, with long reach and tapered shank designs for easy access.

A specially developed cutting geometry supports the grinding of case-hardened threads and maximizes the potential for drilling on the center. The new addition supports Dormer Pramet’s existing assortment of burrs for steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous material, plastic, fibre glass, composites and general machining.

For more information regarding all the latest products launched by Dormer Pramet please visit www.dormerpramet.com or contact your local sales office. Follow all the social posts regarding the new assortments by searching for #EverydayProductivity.

Dormer Pramet’s assortment of burrs is for steel, stainless steel, nonferrous material, plastic, fibre glass, composites and general machining.

The new range of burrs specifically designed to prepare the clean removal of broken bolts.

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Product News | SCHUNK

Stationary Workpiece Clamping Clamping force blocks for robot-assisted pallet loading

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igh clamping force, compact design, low weight - SCHUNK TANDEM plus 140 clamping force blocks are particularly designed for the robot-assisted pallet loading of machine tools. The modules ensure process-reliable workpiece clamping in confined spaces and open up a lot of space for handling the workpiece weight. With their compact square base area of 140 mm x 140 mm they are particularly suitable for 6-sided machining in two set-ups on all common machine tools. The optimized external contour, a special design of the base jaws and cover strip, minimum clearance and cover plugs for fastening screws prevent dirt from accumulating or chips and dust from penetrating into the modules. Any

The compact SCHUNK TANDEM plus 140 clamping force blocks were particularly designed for automated machine loading by robots

penetrating coolant is lead to the outside via a coolant drain hole. Here, a sinter filter prevents the chips from penetrating into the base body.

Control and lubrication of every version are done laterally, as well as on the bottom side. An alignment edge facilitates positioning on the pallet or the machine table. The one-piece rigid base body, wedge-hook kinematics, and long, hardened jaw guidance provide concentrated clamping forces in confined spaces, and ensure an excellent repeat accuracy of 0.015 mm. The clamping force blocks are also suitable for milling with a high metal removal rate, high number of cycles, and minimum tolerances.

Complete modular system The SCHUNK TANDEM plus 140 is optionally available with pneumatic, hydraulic, or spring actuation: A centric clamping force block with a stroke of 3 mm per jaw; a long-stroke centric clamping force block with 7 mm stroke per jaw; and a module with fixed chuck jaw with a 6 mm stroke for automated zero-point loading.

Depending on the model, the clamping force amounts between 15,000 N and 30,000 N. The modular system thus covers the entire range of possible applications. As the long-stroke and the standard vises have the same connection dimensions, the different variants can be easily exchanged, as required. The TANDEM plus 140 seamlessly fits into the SCHUNK TANDEM plus clamping force block range with more than 50 standard versions. The portfolio covers sizes from 64 to 250 mm. All modules are suitable for top jaws with tongue and groove, as well as for chuck jaws with fine serration. A wide range of supporting jaws, top jaws and top jaw blanks for application-specific reworking ensures that the clamping blocks can be quickly and easily adapted to new clamping tasks.

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Industry News | FPT INDUSTRIAL

Our Efficiency Your Edge !

Uk FPT INDUSTRIAL CURSOR 9 NG POWERS NEW VAN HOOL EXQUI.CITY

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high-performance natural gas (NG) engine designed and manufactured by FPT Industrial is providing the power behind a new hybrid trambus that has just entered service in France,

by Van Hool, a Belgian manufacturer of vehicles for public transport. The latest Van Hool Exqui.City features the new-generation FPT Industrial Cursor 9 NG engine, delivering maximum power of 221 kW at 2,000 rpm, and torque of 1,300 Nm at 1,000 rpm. The Brand´s six-cylinder engine delivers reliability and an extended product lifecycle to the hybrid trambus, which commenced service in the municipality of Nimes, France, on January 6 .At the heart of the Exqui.City is its multi-propulsion platform, which is designed to accommodate the latest and greenest alternative propulsion technologies. With this flexible platform, Van Hool confirms its experience in integrating new, more efficient and reliable technologies. City characteristics and topography are important factors that influence vehicle motorization. For Nimes, the hybrid NG/electric combination has been deemed the optimum solution.

FPT Industrial Cursor 9 NG engines for Van Hool feature ´Start & Stop´, a technology that turns off the thermal engine when the vehicle approaches the bus stop. This reduces noise and gas exhaustion, bringing more comfort to the passengers. Once the passengers have boarded, the engine restarts, charging the electric batteries for traction.FPT Industrial has already sold 10 Cursor 9 NG engines to Van Hool, with a further six planned to complete the tender. In January, the 10 tram buses, each of which measuring 24 meters in length, began operating a 20-minute service along the T2 line between Nîmes railway station and Carémeau CHU (the city´s hospital). Ultimately, it is estimated that around 25,000 people will use the shuttle every day.

Natural Gas is currently the most viable and low-cost sustainable solution

for vehicles of this type; FPT Industrial leads the segment with some 50,000 engines sold worldwide. The Brand´s NG engines significantly reduce CO2 emissions, in both compressed and liquefied form. The engines can also run on biomethane, bringing emissions down to almost zero. The Cursor 9 NG uses stoichiometric combustion and multipoint sequential injection, ensuring best-in-class fuel consumption. To comply with Euro VI emissions standards, the engine relies on a simple three-way catalyst, without EGR (exhaust gas recirculation).

Cursor 9 NG specifications for the Van Hool Exqui.City Architecture: 6 cylinder in-line Air handling: Turbocharged after cooler Bore x stroke (mm): 117 x 135 Displacement (l):8.7 Valves per cylinder: 4 Injection system:Multipoint Turbocharging:Wastegate Max power:221 kW @ 2,000 rpm Max torque: 1,300 Nm @ 1,000 rpm Exhaust system: 3-way catalyst FPT Industrial is a brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications.

The company employs more than 8,000 people worldwide, in ten manufacturing plants and seven R&D Centres. The FPT Industrial sales network consists of 73 dealers and over 800 service centres in almost 100 countries. A wide product offering, including six engine ranges from 42 hp up to 1,006 hp, transmissions with maximum torque of 200 Nm up to 500 Nm, front and rear axles from 2 to 32 ton GAW (Gross Axle Weight). FPT Industrial offers the most complete Natural Gas engines line-up on the market for industrial applications, including engine ranges from 136 hp up to 460 hp. This extensive offer and a close focus on R&D activities make FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial powertrains.

For further information, visit www. fptindustrial.com

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Primer: Process Monitoring | MARPOSS

Process Under Watch Process monitoring is the metaphorical magnifying glass for production in smart forming manufacturing processes

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hether it be in reshaping, punching, pressing or metal cutting, process monitoring is the key to an optimised production. Process monitoring helps the worker in every phase: from the fitting of the machine to the observation of the production process to the quick stop in case of the threat of damage to the machine.

Every machine tool is a complex construction carrying out the actual processing work by means of one or several tools. In the end, the quality of the product is determined by the behaviour of the tool and the work piece. Any influencing quantities affecting the machine (or the process) will in the end be seen in the process quality. Thus, the process is affected by changes in the machines, in the tool, the environment (temperature), etc. Only if this process has defined courses, will the product quality meet the requirements. Intentional or accidental

changes to these influencing quantities will have an effect on the process quality.

BRANKAMP process monitoring devices are fitted directly to the machine to record a process quality factor (PQ factor). This factor is displayed on the devices.

To monitor a process, certain limits need to be set, with the process monitoring device initiating a warning or a stop.

Process monitoring without sensor technology The worker keeps an eye on the process according to his experience. In so doing, he visually observes the process. Due to his experience, he knows that he will be able to hear certain disruptions and, in the end, by measuring the work pieces, draw conclusions about deviations in the process. The more today’s machine tools are enclosed, the less he is able to

Your benefits for implementing Process Monitoring:

Various Sensor Positions in Stamping Press

• Machine and tool protection • In-process quality control • Increased productivity due to extended run-time, reduced downtime and stroke optimization • Minimized tool and scrap costs • Process optimization for more stable processes • FactoryNet 4.0 interface to the MES/ERP interface

Cockpit Mask Display for various sensors

watch or hear anything directly. He is therefore fully dependent on trouble signals or on the results of his measurements.

Process monitoring with BRANKAMP sensors By means of sensor technology, recording the course of the process between the tool and the work piece, the worker is able to watch the process purposefully. The relevant quantity will, in the following, be described as the PQ (process quality) factor. The more sensitive the sensor technology and the more intelligent the measuring parts are, the better and more ”accurate“ is the PQ factor.

In addition, the worker will, in the course of time, learn to assess the PQ factor correctly.

The standard display shows the current process factor, the highest PQ factor thus far, and a limit set by him. He can then draw the appropriate conclusions from observing any changes and intervene or optimise.

Displaying suitable factors for the process provides the worker with considerable advantages with respect to the optimisation of the process and the ability to influence the costs.

With the PQ factor, the worker, for the first time, has an objective measured variable by means of which he is able to assess the process quality. https://www.marposs.com

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Clean And Sustainable Mobility For India VDMA Symposium on “Electric Mobility – Disrupting Technology in the Transportation Sector

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here are almost 1 billion motor vehicles worldwide, 700 million of them are cars and this number is expected to more than double, no later than 2030. The Indian Government's policies and initiatives has been to advancing electric mobility and supporting the increasing use of electric vehicles. In the light of this burgeoning potential, VDMA India along with the VDMA E-Mobility Forum Frankfurt, organized the two symposiums on “Electric Mobility – Disrupting Technology in the Transportation Sector” in pune at The Hotel Hyatt Regency and in Bangalore at The ITC Windsor. These two Symposiums were aimed at creating a common platform for working towards the process of putting up a clean and sustainable mobility for India by the year 2030.The event focussed on technological advancements and innovations by German Organizations to bring in alternate solutions for a greener environment in future.

The Symposium at Pune and Bangalore commenced with the welcome address by Mr. Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India, who mentioned that there will be 30 percent Electric Vehicles in India by 2030 in comparison to the current, less than 1 percent of electric vehicles. This followed by the traditional lightning of the lamp by the VIP Guests and speakers at both the cities. After lightning of the lamp, VDMA Annual Publication, Industry Navigator, was released by the VIP Guests at both the cities of Pune and Bangalore. After the publication release, the participants in Pune were addressed by the Chief Guest, Mr. Anand Deshpande, Senior Deputy Director & Head Automotive Electronics Department, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) who highlighted the government policies for accelerating the adoption of Electric Vehicles. Also, the regulations and standards for the Electric Vehicles and the charging environment.

In Bangalore, the Chief Guest was Mr. Shivayogi Kalasad, Managing Director, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). He said that, Karnataka is one of the ten states to have taken a lead with a separate EV policy in 2017.

He also mentioned that KSRTC is now in the process of adopting 400 electric buses, both for within Bangalore and inter-city mobility. He added that the bane of Indian society is the pride in owning a car and it is seen as a status symbol.

The Guest of Honour for the day was, Mr. Peter Schmid, Head of Administration,

Consulate General of Germany, Bengaluru, who said that Germany and India will work towards low carbon mobility. He mentioned that Norway aims to go totally electric by 2025, Denmark by 2030 and Sweden is on the fast track to installing charging points.

The inaugural session at Pune and Bangalore was concluded with the presentation by Mr. Christian Kunze, Deputy Managing Director, E-Mobility Forum, VDMA Frankfurt. on “FVA from Gear Research to Holistic Drivetrain TechnologyPrecompetitive Research for Electro mobility”. Mr. Kunze, who travelling from Frankfurt, Germany for this Symposium, informed the participants that the Innovation has decreased in the small and medium companies and mostly, the innovators are the big players. He also emphasized the need to think exponentially and not linearly. He said that Battery manufacturing is going to be the big business in the future and the need to bring down the cost of lithium-ion batteries is paramount to lower the cost of electric vehicle.

There were total of Eight speakers under technical sessions – I & II in Pune and Seven speakers in Bangalore. Many of the companies were present at both the cities of Pune and Bangalore like Schaeffler India Ltd, Schuler Pressen GmbH, Harting India Pvt Ltd, Trumpf India Pvt Limited, Infineon Technologies India and EAC Consulting.

The additional speakers at Pune were from Fronius India and Lenze India and at Bangalore it was Altair India. The speakers at both these cities of Pune and Bangalore focussed on the entire value chain of the Electric Mobility ecosystem, from the Powertrains, power electronics to the charging infrastructure.

The knowledge partner at Pune and Bangalore was EAC International Consulting and Mr. Vineet Martin, Managing Consultant, EAC India gave his presentation on “Impending E-Mobility Penetration in India”. He said that India currently has just around 250 public charging stations. The Indian government is helping in securing lithium from Bolivia, whose government claims to have 70 per cent of the world’s reserves. The government is also working on a recycling policy for lithium ion batteries. He also said that the plan of one charging station in a 3 Km range in cities and 25 Km on

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highways is being worked by the Government.

The Schaeffler India Ltd., was represented

by Mr.Anirban Mukherji, Head- Automotive at Pune and Mr. Harsh Desai, R&D and Project Management-E-Mobility at Bangalore. Their presentation was on “Innovative Solutions meeting stringent Co2 regulation accelerating the market”.

They highlighted the effect of Co2 emissions on the environment, including the CAFÉ norms and the Powertrain and Motors technologies suitable to the Indian market.

The Infineon India was represented by Mr. Vinay Shenoy, Managing Director, in Bangalore, who spoke on “Building Strong Local Value Chain for EV”. He said that the battery pack is 43 per cent of the total cost of the car and we should find ways of bringing this cost down. He also said that the E-rickshaws have gained ground in various cities, but not by the bigger players. The imported kits are assembled by small metal fabricators. It makes sense, if such kits are made available locally in India to build a local ecosystem. In Pune, Mr.Girish Kamala, Director, Infineon Technologies India made an insightful presentation on “EV Trends and Semiconductor Applications”. He emphasized the importance of Power Electronics in Electric Vehicles, which is gradually making the EV’s more software driven, which would lead to autonomous more.

Mr. Markus Roever, E-Mobility Global Sales Head, Schuler Pressen GmbH, travelled from Germany for this Electric Mobility Symposium and he made a presentation on “The Future of Prismatic Battery Case Production” at both the cities of Pune and Bangalore. He informed the participants on the entire technological process involved in Prismatic battery case production, which is the need of the hour in battery production in India.

The Harting India Pvt Ltd. was represented

by Mr. Arvind Tekur, Director Marketing & Product Management, who spoke on Electric Mobility Solutions at both the cities of Pune and Bangalore.

He talked about the entire charging infrastructure solutions from the Harting stable and the customized solutions based on need of the system.

The Trumpf India Pvt Ltd., was represented

by the Mr.Sachin Gambhire, Associate Director, Business Development & Marketing, who presented on “Laser Applications in e - Mobility” at both the cities of Pune and Bangalore. In his inimitable style, he explained the beneficial of Laser applications in machining Electric Vehicle components, especially the machining of the motors using lasers that considerably improves quality and at low cost.

The speaker Mr. Debasis Nandi, President - South & South East Asia, Lenze gave his presentation on “Innovation for E - Bus” topic at Pune only. He spoke about the Mobile Modular System with AC/DC and DC/DC convertors wide applications with several impressive case studies, especially applicable to the Bus or LCV/HCV sectors.

The Fronius India Private Limited was represented by Mr. Prasad Patil, Automotive & Robotics Division, who gave the presentation, on “Joining solutions for EV vehicles” at Pune only. He gave an excellent demonstration of High Welding Productivity, especially welding of lightweight materials like Aluminium, to reduce weight of EV, the need of the hour.

The speaker Mr. Sushil Mane, Director, Altair India Pvt Limited presented on the topic of “SystemDriven Simulation for e - Mobility” at Bangalore only. He gave an impeccable analytical data on the Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) simulation models based on Physical Engineering and Data driven models. The applications of these tools in the designing of the entire range of components in Electric Vehicles, which would accelerate the speed to market and reduce product cycle times.

The Electric Mobility Symposium at both the cities of Pune and Bangalore had table spaces for the partners and they had displayed their products and services along with brochures. The Symposium in Bangalore had a B2B partner, FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH, represented by Mr. Jay Bedarkar, India Manager, His task was to promote FrankfurtRheinMain as a business location and support companies, who want to start a business or expand their company in Europe or in Germany specifically.

The VDMA Symposium on “Electric Mobility – Disrupting Technology in the Transportation Sector” had a good participation at Pune of 130 people at Hotel Hyatt Regency. The participation in Bangalore, at Hotel ITC Windsor was 140 people.

The Symposiums at Pune and Bangalore was moderated by Mr. S. Manohar including both the technical sessions and each session was followed

by Q&A. The daylong symposium had Lunch in the afternoon and was concluded with a Hi-tea in the evening along with a B2B session which offered a good interaction and great networking opportunity for both the audience and the participating companies.

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