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VISION 2023

TOP MANUFACTURING TRENDS

For its first anniversary issue, Dynamic Manufacturing India requested industry leaders to share with us their Vision 2023, that is, predictions of top manufacturing trends.

TUSHAR PAWAR Director AMPCO METAL India Pvt Ltd




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Editor’s Letter Publisher’s Letterr Notes From The Field Imprint / Advertisers & Company Index

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Foresight

Magesh Srinivasan Global Head – Connected Car & Artificial Intelligence HCL Technologies

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UNITED GRINDING Group continues its course of success with new owners

Product News

Marposs India Stratasys India

Industry Interaction AMPCO METAL India

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Emerging Startups

Tecroot Space

Industry Fora

Cover Feature

Vision 2023: Top Manufacturing Trends

Power Centre

ExxonMobil

Dassault Systèmes

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Message | EDITOR’S LETTER

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ynamic Manufacturing India completed one year of existence in July. Naturally it is a time for us to celebrate our first anniversary with an extraordinary issue. We wanted to make it a landmark issue, or to borrow and paraphrase a term from Hollywood, we wanted to create an ‘event issue’. In Hollywoodspeak, an ‘event movie’ is a highly anticipated film that features major Hollywood stars and becomes a part of the popular culture. Films like James Cameron’s Avatar Or Joss Whedon’s The Avengers are considered event movies. Obviously, we were aiming high. The good part is that it is easier for a new publishing entity to attempt bold ideas since it is unencumbered by baggage that comes along with legacy. We decided to take up the challenge. To create an ‘event issue’, we needed two basic elements – one, a winning idea and two, the involvement of the major stars. One was linked with the other. The winning idea had to be attractive enough for the big stars -- in our case, India’s manufacturing industry champions – to get on board and put their heft behind the idea. For the winning idea, we looked around for inspiration. We explored the local and global publishing media, both business and mainstream, but couldn’t find any such unifying idea that checked all the boxes. The inspiration came to us from unexpected quarters – global consulting firms. Every now and then, consulting firms such as Mckinsey and BCG publish reports that forecast industry trends on the basis of interviews of unnamed executives. We decided to put our own twist on it and invite our manufacturing industry leaders to predict the top trends that will shape the industry in the next five years. To our utter delight (and relief ), we received an overwhelming response from the industry. We had anticipated not more than four or five responses but we received far more than that – a total of thirteen contributions from senior representatives of leading companies from manufacturing industry verticals – CNC Machine, Tooling and Workholding, Additive Manufacturing, Industrial Software and many more. As a result, our first anniversary issue presents a cornucopia of insights that will help all the industry stakeholders make informed business decisions. We had attempted to create an ‘event issue’ but thanks to the support of the industry, what we have in hand is a ‘mega-event issue’ which we hope will be used and remembered for a long time. And this is just the beginning of an enterprise. Enthused with the response, we aim to go bigger and bolder with ideas and insights with each of our editions this year, and hope to create a platform that becomes a growth driver for the Indian manufacturing industry. On behalf of Team DMI, I thank you for your support and look forward to your valued feedback.

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


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Message | PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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riting this note brings me immense joy as I look at our magazine which is already a year old. I look back with pride all the challenges we faced getting this magazine out in the market and today, here we are, cheering and celebrating our Anniversary Issue. We have been very fortunate to have with us a talented team producing the magazine. Without them, it would have been difficult to get our magazine to such a good position in such a small span of time. Along with team work it also takes perseverance and nimbleness which has been our strength. Special thanks to Mr Aanand Pandey our Editor for all the insights and guidance and Mr Dinesh Mishra our Sr. VP Strategy and Sales for getting the best of the companies on board and also to our production team for their persistence in the face of tight deadlines. Fortunately, this whole year proved to be of great significance to us at Dynamic Manufacturing India. This was the month last year when we brought a long-held dream of ours to reality: creating a transformative business magazine; a magazine that contains compelling and ready-to-use insights for entrepreneurs and professionals of the manufacturing sector. The aim of Dynamic Manufacturing India is to create awareness and encourage innovation and growth in the manufacturing sector, creating a positive environment for the adoption of emerging technologies. Our vision for the next five years includes being among the top names in print and online business media, carrying out innovative activities such as custom publishing, industry handbooks, technology whitepapers, and providing comprehensive services such as content management, event management, and customized marketing management for clients. We have already started to work on many of these ideas. Our mission is to create strong benchmarks of reliability, trust, integrity, and social responsibility. Our goal is to provide exceptional service and follow through on our promises. We wish to contribute to the growth of the Manufacturing Sector through mass communication, awareness and collaboration. We have achieved a number of milestones in the first year itself. One, of course, has been the launch of Dynamic Manufacturing India Magazine and the second one has been the start of our web portal Machine Insider. We have also collaborated with a few international media houses along with partnering with Network 18 Group for a Special Project.

Over the past one year, we have brought to you industry perspectives on topics of critical importance such as GST, SME growth, industry 4.0, the rise of the Indian aerospace industry, and the future of electric vehicles in India. For the anniversary issue, we have chosen to address topics which are not of immediate significance, but are going to be critical for the growth of the industry in the next five years. Technologies such as Internet of Things, 3D-Printing, Machine Learning which have been a limited discourse and adoption in India are going to become central to the survival and success of Indian manufacturing companies. That is why we invite you to browse through and imbue each trend forecast with the earnestness that you accord to your critical business decisions. We are really fortunate to be among such readers and advertisers who support us with content, unbiased feedback and continued business. We look forward to your views on the anniversary issue as well. Please check out our website www.machineinsider.com for the e-copy of our magazine as well as the latest industry updates.

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


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Message | NOTES FROM THE FIELD

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believe that life’s challenges are meant to help you to find your goals and thereby your true self. It’s almost a year now that I have been a part of Meshmix Media. We have published six issues and every issue is special to me personally in terms of the range of the topics we have covered, the personalities that we have interacted with and the industry verticals that we have served. All that has helped us and our magazine Dynamic Manufacturing India (DMI) improve with every issue. The readership has grown manifold in the last one year and so has the trust of the advertisers. I attribute our growth to the vision of our publisher Ms Preeti Mishra and Editor Mr Aanand Pandey. Whatever success or learnings we have had, I attribute all of them to the sustained efforts of our team. Adoption of emerging technologies – Machine learning, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, Industry 4.0 – will pave the way forward for the manufacturing industry in India. Companies who adapt to the change and use the technology will meet the changing demands of the customers. Make in India, Skill India, Digital India are initiatives taken by the government to improve the manufacturing environment in the country. SME and MSME will have to play a major role if India wants to do well and increase this contribution of manufacturing to the GDP. We, as a publishing enterprise, consider ourselves to be fortunate to be present at the right place at the right time. We want to contribute in every way possible towards the growth of the Indian manufacturing ecosystem. We do our part in bringing the best of the content to our readers to make them aware of the latest technologies, global events, case studies, success stories and best practices from the different verticals. Dynamic Manufacturing India along with our B2B portal www.machineinsider.com will be committed to delivering what is essential and needed to become an effective voice of the industry. Our Anniversary Issue brings to you ‘Vision 2023’ were the participating companies have shared their respective forecasts, vision, top products and case studies. Hope you find this edition engaging and useful to your business. I thank our readers and advertiser and look forward to their honest feedback and continued support. Happy reading! Sincerely,

DINESH MISHRA Senior VP – Strategy Meshmix Media Write to me at advertise@meshmixmedia.com


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Foresight | HCL TECHNOLOGIES

When An Electric Horse Meets a Diesel Dinosaur Magesh Srinivasan, Global Head – Connected Car & Artificial Intelligence, HCL Technologies, considers an alternative history where electric vehicles had prevailed and envisions the real future of automobiles and their impact on the environment. www.linkedin.com/ in/mitmagesh

Magesh Srinivasan is a global technology professional and a thought leader in Autonomous Cars, Deep Learning and Smart Mobility Solutions. He is a graduate of MIT Sloan, Senior Leadership Program in Strategy and Innovation. He has worked and delivered outstanding results in strategic roles in his 20-year global career with companies such as Bosch, Black & Decker, Sony Corporation, Blaupunkt and HCL Technologies. He can be reached at: magesh@sloan. mit.edu and www. linkedin.com/in/ mitmagesh

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he year 1898 was a landmark year when Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche car company, invented the world’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) named Porsche P1. The following year, Mr Porsche won the Gold in the Berlin international exhibition’s Motor Car Race. The event had 120 exhibitors, including 19 makers of EV. The historic race was a return trip from Berlin to Zehlendorf. Mr Porsche, with three passengers in his P1, crossed the finish line with an 18-minute lead! Mr Porsche was far ahead of his times; he invented the Wheel-Hub Engine (an electric motor called ‘Octagon’ attached to the wheel). He designed, developed and demonstrated the All-Wheel Drive vehicle as well as a Hybrid Electric-Petrol vehicle. Decades later, NASA applied the All-Wheel Drive design concept in the Moon Rover. Despite his brilliant inventions and sales of about 300 EVs, diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles, prevailed all-through history, significantly impacting the course of human development, albeit, at a heavy price. The human race has staged wars for the control of fossil fuels. In 2006, a documentary titled “An Inconvenient Truth” about former US Vice President Al Gore's campaign on global warming illustrated the impact of polluting our planet and upsetting the delicate balance maintained by Mother Nature. We have a responsibility to ‘not borrow more than what we need’ from Earth’s finite resources and from our future generations. Let us pledge to make a change today, to an eco-friendly way of life, being fully awake and aware that the change lies within each of us.

What If EVs Had Prevailed I sometimes wonder – could there be a parallel universe, wherein, Porsche’s P1 EV was fully commercialised and adopted by the industry in the formative years of automotive development, thus giving rise to a new world order. EVs would have become mainstream mobility solution around the world and governments would have built the charging infrastructure to ensure energy flows through the mobility ecosystem. We may have had a greener planet, where traffic was free of pollutants: noise and exhaust. A world which would have built advanced Smart Mobility Solutions powered by Solar energy, perhaps even vehicles powered by Hydrogen where the exhaust produces water. A world where it is but a privilege of a few to drive a personal car. (Just as it is to own a horse today!) Then again, the blaring noise that seeps through an open window, from the streets down below, breaks my reverie. India has had its own visionary automobile engineer: Chetan Maini, the man who founded REVA Electric Car in the 1990s, designed, built and sold to India and to the world. Clearly, this was a commendable and a bold achievement, given that the EV ecosystem was not even at the concept stage then. ‘Fortune favours the bold,’ they say and it did indeed; Mahindra invested in REVA and the rest is history in the making. In the new millennium, Elon Musk launched TESLA. He made an unprecedented move to start manufacturing EV in Silicon Valley. TESLA faced ridicule at first followed by criticism on its product and the business model, even survived near bankruptcy, but team TESLA endured and emerged as a force to reckon with in the business of the new-age EVs. The Fossil-Fuel Dinosaurs of Today I remember my days, twenty years ago, working as a trainee on projects in the diesel pump assembly line in (MICO) Bosch’s Bangalore factory. There were 386 components which were required to produce a pump – the heart of the diesel engine. Compare that to an Electric Vehicle, a finished product that has only 18 moving parts, they say! The automotive industry is broadly a 3-tiered inverted triangle. At the base layer (tier-II) are the component manufacturers. In the middle (tier-I)


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are companies that produce the sub-assemblies. The uppermost tier is occupied by the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers); they assemble the automobile and produce branded car models that are stocked and distributed across retail channels that sell at showrooms. In essence, the ‘value’ created increases as it moves upward across each layer of this structure, with maximum ‘value’ being created, captured and delivered by the branded products offered by the OEM. The said structure was designed to operate in a Business-to-Business (B2B) model, but the industry is transforming rapidly and adding connected service platforms to serve the market with a B2C business model. A product-based value proposition is mutating into a smart-mobility-solutions value chain that delivers multi-modal mobility on demand to the consumer. Furthermore, over the past 130 years, the industry has grown into a mature and robust structure, that has achieved manufacturing excellence and given rise to several innovations such as Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing, Total Quality Management (TQM) system and fully robotised factory operations. The weakest link of automotive manufacturing world is its complexity that creates a very long cycle time (3-5 years) to produce new vehicle platforms and thereof new products. Thousands of precision components are manufactured all over the world, sourced and supplied into assembly lines in factories that were built on large areas of land and huge capital investment. One can comprehend, at a high level, the various sub-systems that are integrated by an OEM to produce a modern automobile by the acronym BICEPS that stands for: Body, Interior, Chassis, Electrical/Electronic, Powertrain and Software. Compare that to a Google’s self-driving car. The prototype was built in a quintessential ‘American garage’ setup with custom made sub-systems. Google’s self-driving car company Waymo claims to have the most experience in cumulative road-testing miles of self-driving cars as compared to any of the auto OEMs in the race to produce a fully autonomous vehicle. Electric Horse Farms Two million lines of software code are required to build a Space Shuttle, similarly, 20 million lines of code goes into making an aeroplane and 200 million lines of code are written to build a Luxury Car that is powered by 125 Electronic Control Units (ECUs)! Another, very interesting feature, common to all three modes of transport is the Autopilot feature which allows the machine to take over manual controls from the pilot (or the driver). About 15-20 percent of ‘bill-of-material’ (BOM) cost of a luxury sedan is attributed to the embedded software.

In about a decade, I foresee that automotive factories will be akin to smartphone production lines. Legacy production concepts will give way to additive manufacturing processes. Artificial Intelligence (A.I) will run robotic plants that assemble vehicles in record time. Centralised factory master control cockpits will allow remote site operations in sync with each other, self-correcting, evolving an optimal smart manufacturing rhythm. Predictive maintenance will be the order of the day as all plant machinery will be connected in real-time to an A.I. powered cloud. Blockchain will enable secure manufacturing data creation, processing and access across various commercial entities that are part of the automotive supply chain. Automobiles of the future will be built using materials called nanocomposites (as opposed to metal-based) in the car body and the interiors. Graphene (single atom layer of graphite) demonstrates photo-electrochemical properties in dye-sensitised Solar cells – the material releases electrons when exposed to sunlight. Now, imagine a car painted with layers of Graphene-based paint, producing electricity from Solar energy, augmented and accelerated by the power drawn from very high density energy storage devices called Super Capacitors that have Graphene-conductive plates in them. Further, Graphene will also improve the existing Lithium-ion based battery technologies in EVs and Hybrid Vehicles. Battery Management Systems (BMS) will be integrated with the operating systems of the automobile and ensure real-time monitoring and control of energy flow in the vehicle providing display parameters such as: Distance to Empty (DTE), State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH). Real-time navigation systems in sync with BMS will enable quick identification of battery charging stationslocated in a smart city ecosystem. To A Sustainable Future The universe is about 13 billion years old, in that vast expanse of time, the human brain evolved over a period of billion years or so. Our advances within the collective consciousness have given rise to human growth and prosperity. The extent of our understanding of the various elements that make up the universe we live in, is, at best, nascent. We have a long way to go before we crack the code of sustainable eco-friendly development that leads to happier and more fulfilling lives. We have come to understand through experiential learning that sharing, crowd-sourcing and paying forward lead to positive growth and a happier people. On the other hand, investing in ‘narrow’ application technologies to achieve world dominance leads to unsustainable successes. Let us participate with pure intentions to create legacies that are seeds to a better world!

Key Highlights:

The weakest link of automotive manufacturing world is its complexity that creates a very long cycle time to produce new vehicle platforms and new products. Two million lines of software code are required to build a Space Shuttle, similarly, 20 million lines of code goes into making an aeroplane and 200 million lines of code are written to build a Luxury Car that is powered by 125 Electronic Control Units! In about a decade, I foresee that automotive factories will be akin to smartphonev production lines. Legacy production concepts will give way to additive manufacturing processes. Artificial Intelligence (A.I) will run robotic plants that assemble vehicles in record time.


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Feature | UNITED GRINDING

UNITED GRINDING Group continues its course of success with new owners Bern, July 2, 2018. One of the world's leading machine tool manufacturers, the UNITED GRINDING Group, has a new owner. The new owner structure comprises a strategically aligned pool of investors organized by the Swiss BZ Bank Aktiengesellschaft. The sale was completed with effect from the end of June 29, 2018, following approval by the responsible supervisory authorities.

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he UNITED GRINDING Group has experienced a very positive development in recent years and has been able to further expand its strong position in the machine tool market. Investments in innovative solutions, modern production technologies, the Group's international locations and consistent focus on customer benefit, have all contributed to this positive development. The new owners want to systematically continue this success with UNITED GRINDING and the course previously pursued so successfully. “BZ Bank is delighted to be able to offer its customers the opportunity to invest in a highyielding international industry group, which is one of the leading providers in the relevant markets,” says Martin Ebner, CEO of the BZ Bank Aktiengesellschaft. "For our long-term oriented investors, the ongoing positive development of the Group is of crucial importance. Further

strengthening the Group's solid foundation is therefore of great interest", emphasizes Ebner. “Our aim is to remain one of the market leaders, based on our broad and thus unique product portfolio. We also want to shape further developments in our customer industries actively. Together with our new owners, we will continue our international course of expansion and invest even more intensively in technological and digital innovations in our products and services portfolio,” says Stephan Nell, CEO of the UNITED GRINDING Group. "We are pleased that the new strategic owner can open up further development opportunities for the UNITED GRINDING Group in order for them to continue to lead and actively shape their market in the future," says Stephan Seifert, Chairman of the Executive Board of Körber AG. www.grinding.ch


For a new era of manufacturing

Renishaw’s new metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing system for industrial production, RenAM 500M, features increased emphasis on automation and reduced operator interaction. The system is the first to be designed and manufactured in-house by Renishaw, applying over 40 years of cross-sector engineering excellence that spans electrical, mechanical and optical technologies. Highlights include: • Renishaw designed and engineered optical system with 500 W laser • Automated powder sieving and recirculation • Patented dual SafeChange™ filter system • Renishaw RESOLUTE™ linear encoder on Z-axis for precision and accuracy

Find out more at www.renishaw.com/additive

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Product News | MARPOSS

TBD HS: A Programmable System for non-contact high-speed tool-breakage detection Marposs’ Tool Breakage Detector is a time-saving laser-based solution for broken tool detection on machine.

Key Highlight:

The new TBD HS The new TBD HS is a programmable system for non-contact checking hi-speed tools, particularly committed to those applications where there is the need for hi-speed spindles, up to 80.000 rpm

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ndustrial processes, where productivity represents the priority to achieve, aim to deploy tool measurement solutions, which prove to be quick, accurate and reliable. Aware of such need and willing to develop an application that could avoid affecting production efficiency, Marposs presented TBD, the Tool Breakage Detector, a timesaving laser-based solution for broken tool detection on machine. TBD on milling machines and machining centres permits to keep under control the process, thanks to a very short tool checking cycle. Fast and reliable detection achievable by the TBD allows to reduce production time and to avoid expensive work-pieces scrap due to wrong cutting process by damaged or broken tools. All functionality is contained within the TBD unit compact housing, which can be mounted outside the machine area, saving space on the table. It is possible to choose among different working modes, which endow TBD with a great flexibility. Switching the power to the maximum gives TBD the chance to recognize a tool placed at a longer distance (up to 2 meters), with a standard capability to check the breakage. If a smaller tolerance is required, the reduced power can be set obtaining a smaller beam. Furthermore, an user can choose the filtering level of the signal. In fact, during the checking cycle, some coolant drops could interrupt the beam or coolant stuck on the tool could create variation in the signal received. Setting “Hi Filter” makes the software of the TBD more restrictive in order to give the more reliable response. On the other hand, choosing “Low Filter” TBD responds in a faster way, as the filter is less severe.

Lastly, it is possible to choose the appropriate range of spindle speed, up to 5000 rpm. The new TBD HS Marposs S.p.A. has recently introduced the new TBD HS, High Speed, on its wide range of products for tool checking on milling machines and machining centers. The new TBD HS is a programmable system for non-contact checking hi-speed tools, particularly committed to those applications where there is the need for hi-speed spindles, up to 80.000 rpm. Thanks to its rotary switch selector, the TBD HS is able to recognize the tool in two different ways, depending on the actual rotational speed, thus minimizing cycle times, generally crucial in this kind of process. Selecting “Quick Recognition”, the tool checking is performed for 10.000 rpm spindle speed and its multiples; on the other hand, it is possible to choose “Hybrid Recognition” if the speed is 1.000 rpm and its multiples or 10.000 rpm and its multiples. With a reflective, clean tool an impressive 150 msec checking time is achieved, approximately half the time compared to the standard TBD. High spindle speeds and small tool dimensions lead to the need for a fine adjustment for positioning the TBD HS in a very precise way: that is the reason why an effective system has been designed to make accurate and easy the searching procedure of the tool verification position. Once TBD installed and tool approximately pointed, now is even more quick and simple to optimize the laser beam and to find the checking position. The tool breakage detection performed by the TBD HS is improved by the presence (upon request) of a blower for cleaning the receiver glass: taking advantage of the usual standard inlet, both in terms of air flow and pressure, it has been developed a solution able to protect the glass from swarf and scraps without increasing the air consumption. Moreover, when the conditions are particularly harsh because of the aggressive presence of shavings, there is the chance to substitute the standard protection glass with one in sapphire crystal: being 9 out of 10 its hardness degree on the Mohs scale, this kind of protection lets the receiver performance always at its maximum, no more damaged by the extreme machine conditions. www.marposs.com



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Cover Story | VISION 2023

VISION 2023

TOP MANUFACTURING TRENDS

For its first anniversary issue, Dynamic Manufacturing India requested industry leaders to share with us their Vision 2023, that is, predictions of top manufacturing trends.

Industry leaders from thirteen leading manufacturing companies predict trends and developments that will have the greatest impact on the Indian manufacturing industry between 2018 and 2023, that is, over the next five years. They also share with us their respective companies’ growth statements, bestselling products and success stories.


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Vision 2023 | ACE MICROMATIC GROUP

Industry 4.0, Self-Sustaining Productive Cells, Growth In Emerging Segments T.K. Ramesh, CEO, Ace Micromatic Group shares with us the company’s top three predictions for the global manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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ce Micromatic Group is India's largest machine tool conglomerate with a market presence in several countries across Asia, Australia, Middle East, North & South America and Europe. Formed with the intent to provide its customers a one stop shop for all machining needs, the group specializes in the manufacturing of CNC controlled turning, milling and grinding machines along with subsystems like tool turrets, ATC etc. Building on its expertise in machine tool manufacturing, the group has further diversified into manufacturing of components for various industry segments. In addition, the group also offers products to enhance its customer's productivity through real time machine monitoring.

TOP PREDICTIONS Trends and developments that will have the greatest impact on the global and thereby the Indian manufacturing industry over the next five years: Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) Tracking production activity is fast becoming an asset to the manufacturing industry. This data has given new power to this sector, by identifying variables that weren’t acknowledged as problems, giving companies ample data to make the right decisions. Industrial production involves many steps; it only makes sense to have a production facility that is highly interconnected.

Self-Sustaining Productive Cells Going forward, manufacturing companies will be interested in partnering with machine tool suppliers who will be able to provide end-to-end automated solutions. This would include tooled-up machines and automation which meets their production volumes and cost requirements. In an industry where time is of essence, eliminating the time and effort put in by customers into setting up a production facility by offering these services all in one place will soon become a necessary step manufacturers will need to take.

Growth in Emerging Segments like Aerospace, Defence & Electronics Emerging segments like Aerospace, Defence and Electronics are increasing their volumes in production. It is important that machinetool manufacturers make the best of this spurt in demand and bring productivity suitable for these industries.

T.K. Ramesh CEO Ace Micromatic Group

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Vision 2023 | ACE MICROMATIC GROUP

VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT The company's plans for growth for the next five years and how they align with the vision. “AMG’s vision is to be among the top 25 global players within 2021. We are already the largest manufacturers in turning centres, machining centres and grinding machines in India and plan to double production in the next 5 years. We will be introducing new products which will cater to the needs of aerospace, defence and electronic industries in India. We will also be consolidating our no.1 position in the automotive industry by augmenting our existing range with the new High-Production Compact Series machines.”

BESTSELLERS Bestselling products or services that have made a big impact on the industry. Ace Manufacturing Systems

From AMS, close to 4000 machines of the MCV- 400 & MCV450 models have been sold so far making them a bestseller. These machines are used mainly in the automotive, general engineering & die mold sector.

Ace Designers

The Jobber series from Ace Designers is a huge hit with buyers since these models are introduced to support SME & MSME job shops. The series is contributing to over 65% of Ace’s turn over in terms of numbers. These machines are priced economically and are a quality substitute for imported CNC lathe that are imported from Taiwan/China.

Micromatic Grinding Technologies

Cylindrical Grinding Machine is the best-selling product from Micromatic Grinding Technologies. This product has been in production since the past 45 years and is a great substitution for import machines thanks to its superior quality and productivity.

CASE STUDY Use cases that highlight the application of the company's products and services in solving the customers’ challenges. Grinding of Non-Metal Component Objective- Grinding of brittle component with critical tolerance requires special tooling and process. One such component is Carbon graphite bushes used in pump shaft which needs special attention for which Micromatic grinding technology has provided proven solution. Description- Carbon graphite bushes are used in pump shafts as bearings providing self-lubrication due to characteristic of graphite and higher running life. Since carbon graphite bush is very brittle in nature, CTQ-Critical To Quality, required specialised tooling's wherein force used for clamping are required to be balanced, i.e. ensuring Zero damage to the ground bush yet maintaining Roundness accuracies retained even after de-clamping of the part from the machine. Solution- MGT had engineered and developed suitable work holding with low clamping force for precision Graphite Bush Bearings and automation for loading-unloading, resulting in achieving higher level of accuracies as required and low cycle time suitable for higher productivity.


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Vision 2023 | EPICOR INDIA

Make in India to be a Growth Driver, Globalization on Merits not Costs, Emerging Economies to Drive Consumption Thiru Vengadam, Regional Vice President, Epicor India shares the top three predictions for the manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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picor Software Corporation provides industry-specific business software designed around the needs of manufacturing, distribution, and services organizations. The company has more than 45 years of experience with its customers’ unique business processes and operational requirements built into every solution in the cloud, or on premises. Epicor has over 20,000 customers in 150 countries around the world.

Thiru Vengadam Regional Vice President Epicor India

TOP PREDICTIONS Make in India will help India realize its manufacturing vision The vision of enabling India’s manufacturing sector to reach a size of $1 trillion by 2025 is driving the Make in India campaign and its other subsidiary campaigns such as Digital India, and Skill India. In essence, there are 5 major growth drivers that are supporting the Make in India campaign. The first one is the focus on infrastructure development where there are Bharatmala and Sagarmala projects. Bharatmala envisages the construction of over 26,000 km roads in the next five years involving a budget outlay of Rs 5.35 lakh crore. It’s relevant from an industry perspective because it’s going to completely transform the strategy of manufacturing companies that choose to set up factory in say, Ahmedabad or Pune because they have better connectivity, availability of skills and an OEM presence. The envisaged infrastructure development will allow companies to choose regions which are more cost effective. The second initiative is Digital India. One element of that is government enabling consumers and companies to go cashless. The first major platform that is already running and enabling this strategy quite successfully is the GST portal, which, after one year of its implementation, is obviously working in that it has generated lot of revenue. The manufacturers will like wise start to see the benefit of digitization of compliance in contrast to how they were impacted by so many tax laws they had to pay at so many levels including central, state, municipal, corporation and so on. The third one is the startup ecosystem which is gaining ground in India not just in the IT industry but also in retail, distribution, healthcare, and food and beverage industries – everywhere we see, there are entrepreneurs who are creating fast-growing aggregation platforms in various industries.

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Vision 2023 | EPICOR INDIA The fourth growth driver is India’s population of young people, which is the largest in the world. In 20 years we will have the largest working-age population of about a billion and more. This will see an increase in the adoption of digital technology because this generation is familiar with emerging technologies – they won’t need training because they were born in a tech-enabled environment. And the fifth one is the Bharat Net initiative (also known as Bharat Broadband Network Limited) where the objective is to provide, via an optical fibre network, broadband connectivity to all 6 lakh-plus villages in India. The initiative will help the growth of the manufacturing sector as factories can get interconnected with each other and with ancillary units no matter where they are located. These are all the initiatives that will help us realize the Make in India vision.

Globalization on Merits not on Cost If we look at where the global trade is heading, it’s in the direction of trading on merits. A lot of global trade that has happened in the past has consisted of unregulated exporting, and now we see a global trend where governments are resisting such practices. For example, India’s solar energy market was being flooded with cheaper solar modules from China. Now our government is planning to introduce a safeguard duty of 25 percent on solar cells and modules. This decision will help India’s solar module manufacturers. You may still need to import material that is made using advanced, patented technology. Or you may want to import material that can be supplied in 6 weeks as opposed to, say, 6 months that you will need to have it made locally. However, the past trend where you can make product in large volumes and export them to some other country is fading away. All the large economies have become conscious about quality, cost, time and tariffs. That I think the major shift happening now – that countries want to promote globalization based on quality and not merely on cost. Thanks to the growing adoption of digital technology, more and more consumers have access to information and they know the kinds of products that are available globally. The increased availability of high quality, customized products for the global consumer goes hand in hand with the increase in the adoption of digital technology.

Emerging Economies to Drive Consumption The third trend that we are likely to see in the next five years is that the emerging economies will drive global consumption. That is also the reason why the Indian manufacturing sector needs to grow so it can cater to the domestic consumption. At present, we import more than we export, which needs to change. Within the country, we need to develop a healthy competitive environment that can bring in an all-around improvement in terms of productivity and quality which not only caters to the growing domestic market but also serves the basic social needs.

VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT “Our product roadmap and strategy are directly determined by our customers. Our products are aimed at the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries. Recently, in the month of May, we had our global customer meet in the US where our Chief Product and Technology Officer presented our product roadmap for the medium term.The roadmap is aligned with the trend that we spoke about – the increased adoption of emerging technologies. We have 20,000 plus customers, and many of them have adopted or are thinking of adopting the new technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) or artificial intelligence. For example, London Taxi Company (now LEVC - the London EV Company).It’s an automobile manufacturing company that has created a connected factory using Epicor ERP. From an India point of view, I have been attending many conferences in the last 7-8 months. Most notably, about 3-4 months ago I was at a CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) Automotive event in Chennai where we were discussing as part of a panel about Industry 4.0 and we had a manufacturing industry director in the panel next to me. There was a comment from one of the panelists to the effect that: ‘In order for you to adopt industry 4.0, you should have achieved an alignment to industry 3.0 which is a complete integration of the company’s computer systems.’ The comment followed a very interesting discussion. The manufacturing company director present on the panel said, ‘This is absolutely right, my company has implemented one of the best known systems in the world but I can say I still have several islands of information in the company presently.’ The point is that the adoption of any of these advanced technologies whether it is Big Data or any other depends on whether you have all the data interlinked in the company already. In other words, companies need to have industry 3.0 fully implemented before they move on to adopting newer technologies.


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Most of the large companies in India still have islands of information and a lot of them do not utilize data from the shopfloor. We had organized an event recently in Chandigarh where we had 63 participants. I asked the participants: ‘How many of you capture data from your shopfloor equipment devices.’ Not even one had done that. One reason why industry 3.0 has not happened at most companies in India is that the cost of the software and related services has been very high in past. However, the prices have come down dramatically thanks to cloud services, which means that companies do not need to do an outright purchase. They can opt for the far more inexpensive option of pay-per-use.

BESTSELLERS Epicor ERP Epicor ERP enables stronger, fact-based decisions with robust, built-in analytics to help companies achieve the highest profitability. • Easily access critical key performance indicators to monitor product profitability • Drill into data quickly to ensure your products are priced for both maximum profitability and customer satisfaction • Make informed decisions with predictive analytics that help you understand the impact of engineering changes and optimize inventory utilization You can manage every part of your Business with Epicor ERP including CRM, Enterprise Content Management, Planning and Scheduling, Project Management, Human Capital Management, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Financial Management, Sales Management and many more.

The other reason is that a lot of utilities have got standardized in a manner that companies can implement them like plug-and-play. For example, the Epicor Data Analytics application is a plug-andplay tool where you can just drag and drop the utilities you want. These are the trends that we really see happening over the next few years. Our growth is directly aligned with the growth of our customers – we take a consultative approach with our customers; we seek to find out where they are today and where they want to be in the next 3-5 years, what are the major barriers to their growth, what are the quick and corrective steps they can take. A lot of the companies that we talk to, say that there is a lot of demand out there but they are constrained by capacity or delivery, etc. We find out that the investment (or lack thereof ) is not the real issue – the number one issue is the way in which operations are managed. The best way to address that challenge is to have the right information that can help them take the right decision and that is where Epicor plays a significant role.”

iScala Epicor iScala delivers extensive capabilities that allow organizations to focus on revenue and profit growth. With iScala, organizations can: • Optimize everyday financial operations and simplify multicompany transactions • Drive customer satisfaction to positively impact the bottom line with focused mobile applications • Effectively manage assets to deliver the best returns to stakeholders

DocStar DocStar Enterprise Content Management (ECM)is a scalable, strategic cloudbased tool that allows organizations to manage all of the content securely— from capture to destruction. • Cut costs while improving productivity across the organization • Empower and energize interdepartmental collaboration • Improve content visibility to drive faster, smarter decision-making • Build better relationships with customers, vendors, and employees by providing quick answers to questions • Eliminate manual document management processes with ERP system integration

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CASE STUDIES

Our employees are now excited about challenging themselves and not having to do things the same way they’ve been doing for 15 years.

Industrial Specialties Manufacturing

Process Mapping, Measuring, and Managing to Goals

Industrial Specialties Manufacturing (ISM) of Englewood, Colorado, is an ISO 9001-certified industrial/fluid power and medical component manufacturer/ distributor. With 22 employees currently generating well over $6 million in annual revenues, the company produces and globally distributes miniature pneumatic, vacuum, and fluid circuitry components. Additionally, the company has just established a new business unit and clean room to supply disposable medical IV filtration and other component products. One of ISM’s core marketing strategies is to sell an extremely wide selection of fittings, valves, filters, orifices, and tubing through its Web site and catalog, supporting OEM operations in many markets including Industrial and Medical, along with Maintenance and Repair (MRO), Laboratory & Research Facilities, Technology, Automotive, Power Sports, and Small Engines. The company transitioned to new ownership in 2006, led by current ISM President James Davis. With his previous background in computer technology, he recognized that ISM needed to rebuild its technology infrastructure, including a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. “When I arrived, we were on a characterbased, green-screen, UNIX® product,” he explains. As he began to evaluate newergeneration ERP systems, Davis was impressed by the ease of use and Microsoft® Windows® front end of the Epicor Prophet 21 solution. “We were looking for fully integrated order management, purchasing and inventory control in a user-friendly environment,” he states. “The Prophet 21 system also had integrated financials, and a Customer Relationship Management module was in development to assist with the management of sales activities and opportunities. Last but not least, we identified the ability to integrate faxing and e-mailing with our transaction processing as a ‘quick win’ for us during our implementation process.”

ISM officially went live on Prophet 21 in April 2007. According to Davis, “The golive was a crucial milestone, in that with proper preparation and cooperation with the Epicor Professional Services team, it was accomplished on time and on budget.” In addition to initial implementation training, ISM used an expanded schedule of sessions with Epicor Professional Services—30, 60, and 90 days after go-live—to ensure employees’ support, understanding, and buy-in.

A Strategic Component Epicor Prophet 21 directly supports ISM’s culture of continuous improvement and striving for greater efficiency. Observes Davis, “We could not have built the business as we have without a robust technology platform. The important element to effective technology utilization is being able to grow revenues without correlated cost increases, especially in personnel. Our system allows us to scale the business efficiently.” During the implementation phase, ISM added other aspects of automation shortly after the initial go-live, including credit card and UPS integration. Davis advises other distributors: “Don’t try to do it all at once. Take the long-term perspective, and understand that go-live is only the starting point. We have Epicor Consulting come in at least once a year. We never want to plateau with our utilization of the system; there’s so much functionality to access in Prophet 21.” Davis concludes, “Epicor has the software, resources, and support to be a great partner. The key is to use what they have to offer— make the Prophet 21 system a strategic component of your operation. It’s not a static product; it continues to evolve. Likewise, we want our business to go further, faster, without having to add more people. Epicor Prophet 21 allows us to do that.”

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replacement parts distributor with locations in Eugene and Medford, Oregon—explained his company’s decision to upgrade from Epicor Prism software to the powerful Epicor Vision solution. ASP had used Prism since the mid-1980s, and while it remained popular among employees, all signs pointed to the need for a change.

Working smarter, not harder “We knew back in 2000 that we needed to upgrade,” Davis said. “We finally came to the conclusion that we couldn’t put it off any longer. If you don’t step into new technology, you’re going to work a lot harder just to maintain your existing capabilities. We needed to invest time in new opportunities rather than just chasing hours figuring out what we had in our inventory.” From service to parts to multiple locations Founded in 1970 as a Volkswagen repair shop, the company soon added a machine shop and small parts business. In 2010, another wholesale parts warehouse and regional ACDelco and Motorcraft distributor were purchased. The business now has two warehouses and 66 employees. Although Prism had been running individual areas of the company for several years, it was not until 2010 that Davis, along with the other business partners, consolidated locations under the legacy software. “Back then it was the easy choice because we knew (Prism) and our people were comfortable with it,” explained partner Scott Lewis, whose father, William, founded the business. “But when you looked at our ACDelco and Motorcraft lines and all of the purchasing we do to support them, we really needed to have a lot more capabilities.”

Old habits become new opportunities Davis and Lewis have found those critical new capabilities through their implementation of Epicor Vision software. Increased efficiency, dramatically improved inventory management—these and other benefits figured prominently in the partners’ decision to upgrade to Vision. But there has been an equally important—and surprising—return on their

investment: “Our employees are now excited about challenging themselves and not having to do things the same way they’ve been doing for 15 years,” Davis explained. “I’m seeing people who were hesitant to try new things before but who are now excited by what they’ve learned they can do with the Vision software. How can you put a value on that?” Davis and Lewis can point both to tangible and intangible benefits because of their move to Vision, with most falling into one of three operational areas: inventory control, pricing, and business intelligence. ASP’s initial annual inventory using the Vision software was the first in the company’s history to be fully scanned. As a result, accuracy and efficiency are significantly improved, according to Lewis. “We’ve reduced pick times, mis-picks, and delivery time— all of which ultimately strengthen our business by improving service levels.” Implementing modern pricing strategies is also much easier with Vision software. “We’re still learning everything we can do because there’s so much more flexibility (with Vision),”Davis said. Management now also knows significantly more about how the company is performing at any given moment, and has deep new insight into market conditions through integrated Epicor Compass business analytics and Epicor Vista market intelligence. Rather than the relatively limited number of “canned” reports available through Prism software, Davis and Lewis can quickly write and extract Compass reports covering virtually any operational metric. ASP also uses the Vista “Market Basket” tool to build stock assortments based on actual product demand at the street level.

The Epicor difference While Davis and Lewis regret delaying their investment in new technology, they wasted little time in choosing the provider. “We only considered Epicor,” Davis explained. “Sometimes, when you’re making a change that’s this significant, it makes sense to stick with an experienced company. Their products have always proven themselves throughout the years and that was important to us.”

Epicor has the software, resources, and support to be a great partner. The key is to use what they have to offer— make the Prophet 21 system a strategic component of your operation.


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Vision 2023 | BLASER SWISSLUBE

Digitization, Competitiveness, Environment & Health Punit Gupta, Managing Director, Blaser SwissLube India shares the top three predictions for the manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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

TOP PREDICTIONS Digitization & Digitalisation Simple digitization to complex digitalisation will create huge impact in the way manufacturing is being treated today. People have been busy in learning, thinking & visualising so far. Next 5 years will be interesting to see the execution. A lot is being talked about the digital transformation in the whole manufacturing world. Technology development pace has been going upwards and digitization and digitalisation are bound to create a big impact in manufacturing. Industry 4.0 is a buzz word all over. Techies are able to dream and visualise the interconnected world of machines in manufacturing. Manufacturing companies are unique in themselves and every manufacturer will have to look into its setup and take these technology pieces and put them together as per individual needs and create a symphony. Simple automations, robotics, sensing and generating data points in real time, decision making based upon it etc will be many key topics which will see a big step forward in implementation.

Competitiveness Although it is not a new topic, it will challenge the manufacturers more due to complexity emerging in global world either due to a protectionism trend or new emerging technologies which are disruptive or innovative. Companies will have to look at each and every element in manufacturing and see how can they add value and make the manufacturing more competitive. Due to new technologies and new dimensions in thoughts, it would be also interesting to drive the competitiveness and productivity much faster in upcoming years.

Environment & Health Awareness is high with people all across about the ill effects brought in by many factors of industrialisation so far. People are conscious and have started thinking and contributing towards better environment and health of people. Technologies are enabling the efforts. Next few years, we would see more and more efforts and trends in this direction as well. Punit Gupta Managing Director Blaser SwissLube India

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VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT Competitiveness “Convert costs areas into investments areas. It is a key requirement. Time is changing fast and in order to create competitiveness on a global basis, a fresh perspective is required. There is enormous potential to liberate competitiveness in the manufacturing. Connect & collaborate with best partners who can bring in their strengths and help to generate the return on the investments. These are two critical elements. Increasing competitiveness of our customers by driving their productivity through our Liquid Tool approach has been a key success element of our company globally. We have been able to work with our customers and help them in driving this approach, bring in transparency and a holistic view on overall returns on their investments. This has been a phenomenal journey along with our customers and I would like to thank them for being the leader in driving this change. It has been possible for us due to our strong belief towards future needs of our customers. These are backed by our immense capabilities in R&D located in Switzerland and very high competence and expertise in the whole global organization. Our people are always very excited to work with customers in exploring the possibilities to exploit the full potential of machines and tools in manufacturing process. Serving before deserving has been a philosophy, which has been getting strengthened day by day in the company since its inception in 1936. The potential to exploit and expand on global level is huge for Indian manufacturing industries. However the future would depend upon what we do today and the approach the industry choose. The traditional approach will not take us far. However I am very confident about the robust growth which we can drive in the manufacturing industry in next 5 years. The changes have started coming in. We need to intensify the journey with a holistic approach further.”

BESTSELLERS Blasocut bio concept It is becoming a global requirement for all manufacturing organizations to contribute towards a greener planet. These initiatives are either due to global regulations or self-consciousness towards the environment. Blaser Swisslube has designed Blasocut, featuring a bio-concept which works in harmony with nature. It allows the colonization by specific, waterborne bacteria (termed “primary bacteria”) that push back all other bacteria by consuming the available nutrition, which limits their own growth as well. The result is long-term emulsion stability and one of the safest formulations to use across the world. Blasocut emulsions based on the bio-concept enable optimal process reliability, long life cycles, and make it one of the mildest formulations in the world. Apart from successful technical performance of Blaser Swisslube metalworking fluids, one of the company’s top priorities has always been its human and environmental compatibility. The pH value that is of high importance for the stability of an emulsion remains constant, and there are no changes in odour. In addition, the company has never received complaints regarding skin irritations. Additionally, there are no storage and dosing complications.

Liquid Tool With years of engagement with metalworking operations in the manufacturing industry, Blaser Swisslube has developed theconcept of Liquid Tool – A new dimensionin productivity. An area of metal working fluid which was often neglected and considered as a necessary evil has been completely turned around with the Liquid Tool concept. It allows us to exploit the potential of machines and tools to a larger dimension. Consistently high workpiece quality with minimal reworking time, longer tool life for greater machine availability & lower cycletimes, processing and lead times for better return on machinery investment are the vital elements to be successful in the industry. With a state-of-the-art Technology Center at its headquarters in Switzerland, Blaser Swisslube is constantly trying to explore thehigher possibilities by carrying out stringent tests on new metal working solutions which includes the surface quality of the components, tool wear patterns and possibility of making more components perunit of time. It also allows a partnership driven approach with customers by helping them improve their productivity and profitability. It is a paradigm shift in the way metal working fluids have been designed and looked at in the industry. By developing the formulations with a promise of improved efficiency, setting higher standards in the machining quality and also contributing to the high productivity, the Liquid Tool of Blaser Swisslube is driving the possibilities to new heights in manufacturing technologies. Liquid Tool proves to be a value added concept with substance and it can contribute significantly towards the companies’ objectives in machining and grinding.

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CASE STUDY Dantal Hydraulics

People are conscious and have started thinking and contributing towards better environment and health of people.

Dantal Hydraulics is a leading manufacturer of customized Hydraulic Cylinders and Hydraulic Systems, Aircraft Hydraulic Service Trolleys and Car Parking Solutions in India. The Company was established in the year 1990. Dantal Hydraulics offers complete Hydraulic solutions to sectors like agriculture, earth moving equipment, waste management, material handling, mining, industrial applications, heavy equipment, renewable energy sector and defense. Their continuous improvement and optimization approach in manufacturing processes help them sail ahead of others in the industry. In this quest of optimization, Blaser Swisslube approached Dantal Hydraulics, IMT Manesar plant, to share its philosophy of maximizing the profitability by leveraging the investment in Liquid Tool. Possible benefits with Liquid Tool inspired connection between Blaser Swisslube and Dantal Hydraulics to work on the optimization of tool costs.

With the inspiring leverage effect of Liquid Tool, Dantal agreed to test a new generation metal working fluid from Blaser Swisslube to see the improvements in cutting tools wear pattern so as to induce savings in tool cost. On mutual agreement, 01 Skiving & Roller burnishing machine was identified to test the Liquid Tool and deliverables were set through a holistic stepwise approach for improvement in overall manufacturing process. There was a curiosity and anxiety on the total cost going down in spite of coolant price per liter going up by about 47%. The initial detailed tests on overall cost considering production quantity, quality, tooling and coolant were very encouraging. Critical and expensive operation of the said machine was monitored closely during the test. As a result of test on first machine, Liquid Tool was able to provide an optimization in tool costs to the tune of 22% which resulted into an annual tool cost saving of `13,39,200/- on 1 machine. In addition, the operators also praised the cleanliness of the machine and better corrosion protection. With this success, customer wanted to take the advantage of leverage effect of Liquid Tool on other machines as well and deployed the solution on 2 more machines. This critical application at Dantal Hydraulics is now done only with Blaser Swisslube Liquid Tool solution. Dantal Hydraulics is further investing in capacity expansion; Blaser Swisslube is looked upon as a trusted partner for further continuous improvements in the shop floor.It helped in creating a trust based foundation between the two companies to work closely in future. Thanks to Leverage effect of Liquid Tool! Blaser Swisslube's goal is to optimize its customers’ manufacturing processes with the liquid tool and to improve their economic efficiency, productivity as well as the machining quality. In close cooperation with the customers and based on a holistic view of the manufacturing process, Blaser Swisslube presents the possibilities to fully exploit the potential of machines and tools by using the right metal working fluid which becomes a liquid tool. This promise is backed by excellent products, customized services, competent experts and its long experience in the metal working industry.


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Vision 2023 | DORMER PRAMET INDIA

Industry 4.0, Robotics, IoT, Artificial Intelligence Gautam Ahuja, Managing Director of Dormer Pramet India shares with us his top predictions for the global manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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ormer Pramet is the result of a merger in 2014 between rotary tooling manufacturer Dormer and indexable specialist Pramet. With 20 offices worldwide serving over 100 countries, production facilities in Europe and South America and a highly developed logistics network, the company offers truly global coverage. The company aims to be the leading global supplier of metal cutting tools to the general engineering industry by 2020.

Gautam Ahuja Managing Director Dormer Pramet India

TOP PREDICTIONS The concept of Industry 4.0 is the most talked about topic in the manufacturing community today. Technology is making an impact on every step of the manufacturing process. The most powerful levers manufacturers can pull will come in the form of robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ‘Internet of Things’. Rich data and smart robotics will maximize a factory’s output, while minimizing cost and defects. At Dormer Pramet we see Industry 4.0 as a big opportunity which can positively affect our production indicators and bring a competitive advantage. Our path to “Smart factories” has been started at production sites in the Czech Republic, Brazil and India. Some important projects involving the use of robots and automation have already begun. There is no single concept on how to implement Industry 4.0. It will be a learning process and our aim is not to spend huge amounts of money, but to be smart and use available tools with the highest impact. In some cases, it can be just smart usage of Office 365 software by operators on the shop floor for better communications between shifts. In other areas, it will require investment, people training and more extended projects supported by external partners. It will be an interesting and challenging journey to adopt new technologies in our production process. It is clear we can enrich our fantastic technical capabilities at both sites with deeper knowledge of digital. This will bring new opportunities and improvements. Also, there is a strong trend towards digitalization of sales throughout the industrial B2B (Business to Business) market and more and more of our distributors are now moving their sales online. At Dormer Pramet, we actively support distributors by providing important product data and media support documents (pictures and videos) to increase their business opportunities and help them sell our tools online. E-commerce is impacting on many areas of our industry and this activity forms an important part of our long-term strategy.

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VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT Dormer Pramet is celebrating 10 years in India with continued sales growth. Gautam Ahuja, managing director of Dormer Pramet India, said: “Since being established in 2008, Dormer Pramet has developed to become one of the fastest growing cutting tool companies in the country, with an annual growth rate of 30% year on year. This is in line with our ‘Growth Vision’. Our Pramet and Dormer brands have built a good reputation within India and our team is working hard to develop this further with a wide range of customers in segments such as mold and die, railway, general engineering and heavy machining.”

The Force AD universal 90°milling cutter.

BESTSELLERS Force X: Dormer Pramet’s Force X family of solid carbide drills cover drilling depths from 3 - 8xD in almost all engineering materials. All feature the unique Continuously Thinned Web (CTW) technology which provides a very strong web design, reducing thrust requirements during drilling. This has the dual benefit of improving both performance and tool life. Force AD: The Force AD universal 90°milling cutter works with a broad program of inserts offering improved stability in a wide range of applications. Combining solid performance with the ability to support ramping, helical interpolation and plunging operations in multiple materials, the Force AD assortment is ideally suited to general engineering and sub-contract environments. Shark Line taps: Dormer Pramet’s range of taps for material specific applications - branded Shark Line – provide high performance and process security. All Shark Taps feature a colored ring that signifies the specific material type it is suited to. Manufactured from a powder metallurgy material, the taps offer improved toughness and tool life compared to High Speed Steels. Also, advanced geometry significantly reduces axial forces and torque, ensuring problem free threading.

BNGX high feed milling: Dormer Pramet’s versatile SBN10 cutters offer a highly cost effective option for machining a wide variety of materials and applications. Its unique pocket design can also carry inserts for shoulder and face milling, offering a complete package formold and die applications, from roughing to finishing. These are supported by a new assortment of BNGX10 inserts for high feed roughing. The patented double-sided insert has four cutting edges and offers a smoother cut with an axial depth of up to 1mm. Penta HF: Pramet’s high feed Penta HF cutter offers a highly versatile and simplified milling option for multiple applications. Designed primarily for high metal removal operations, the Penta HF is suitable for machining a wide variety of materials, including corrosion-resistant steels, difficult-to-machine steels and heat-treated steels. The cutter features a 19° entering angle, enabling a maximum feed per tooth of 3mm. By supporting faster feed rates, machining time is reduced. In addition, a special surface finish promotes increased corrosion resistance, as well as reduced wear and friction resistance.


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CASE STUDIES Brunvoll AS Brunvoll AS is a global manufacturer of seaworthy motion systems with headquarters in Molde, Norway. The company has supplied more than 8,000 complete side propeller systems mounted on more than 5,000 different cruise ships, supply boats and navy vessels. Brunvoll produces 350 tunnel thrusters a year, with each available in a variety of sizes, between three to ten feet in diameter and a single engine power between 150-4500hp. Machining of the propeller can be extremely challenging due to the fragile and brittle nature of the nickel-aluminium bronze alloy. This demands a highly accurate and dependable manufacturing processes and cutting tools. The Dormer Red Shark tap is primarily designed for use with steel alloys. Its versatility allows for it to be used in different dimensions and at different torque levels, for example, when threading the propeller at the attachment to the rotor. Red Shark increases tapping ability and service life, providing users with reliability and tool economy at high cutting speeds. To ensure optimal productivity and safety, the unmanned machines are lowered to cutting speed of 82 feet/minute. The ideal cutting speed in the nickel-aluminium bronze was 115 foot/minute. In tests, Brunvoll successfully ran the Red Shark up to 164 foot/minute – exactly double the required rate.

Dormer Pramet’s Force Xfamily of solid carbide drills.

SBN10 cutters with BNGX inserts for high feed milling.

Brunvoll were so confident of the tap’s reliability and performance, that most of the machining is now conducted unmanned and at night. Besides the additional productivity of the Red Shark, it offers the flexibility to be used with more materials other than steel alloy.

Robert Nyblad GmbH Robert Nyblad GmbH is a mechanical production specialist based in Papenburg, Germany, which provides components to the wind power industry. The company creates large component parts with a unit weight of up to 120-tonnes, as well as a revolution diameter of up to 6.9m. Nyblad’s challenge involved a heavy duty casting application, machining a 20-tonnescast iron rotor shaft which forms the drivetrain in conjunction with the turbines and generator. Edgar Sölbrandt, technical advisor at Dormer Pramet, provided support by suggestingthe robust Pramet insert CNMM with OR chip breaker and T9315 grade. Edgar said: “Our insert CNMM 250924E-OR was originally designed for steel turning, but it is also suitable for the casting processing, due to its robustness. The combination of the T9315 grade with the OR chip breaker was ideal for stable machining in heavy cutting conditions. "The challenge was to achieve identical cutting parameters and low noise. The T9315 proved to be so resistant that the noise level noticeably decreased. Also, the chip volume when roughing the shaft was enormous. The raw part initially weighed 20-tonnes; the finished rotor shaft weighed only 11-tonnes. A total of 9-tonnes worth of chips! “We needed to be able to dispose of the chips safely from the work area, with up to one ton of waste per hour. Due to the dry machining process available with the Pramet insert, an open machine can be used and the working area offered enough space to cope with such a large chip evacuation.” Helmer Schoolmann, head of mechanical manufacturing at Nyblad, added: "Even with the first tests of the Pramet insert, we instantly noticed more stable cutting conditions and high chip volume. We knew this was not a light machining operation, but we did not expect this high level of durability, especially after the initial tests we’d had with other manufacturers.”

Jonny Hals, CNC Operator, Brunvoll with a Red Shark tap


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Additive Manufacturing, IoT, Artificial Intelligence B P Poddar, Sr. Vice President, FEMCO India shares the top three predictions for the manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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EMCO is more than 70 years old Machine Tool Manufacturing company founded in Taiwan. The company is known for manufacturing Machine Tools for various industry segments - Heavy Engineering, Oil & Gas and Aluminum Alloy Wheels. FEMCO realized the potential offered by the Indian industry and established the Indian company in the year 2011. FEMCO’s products comprise – Horizontal Boring Machines, Horizontal Boring Machines with Integrated Facing Head & Automatic Tool Changer for Facing Head, Horizontal Lathe Machines, VTLs and Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Solutions.

TOP PREDICTIONS Additive Manufacturing One of the biggest news in the manufacturing technology sector in the last few years is the proliferation and application of 3-D Printing. It has caught the imagination of the general public and the manufacturing fraternity. Within a few years, the technology has advanced so much that it is now possible to produce almost any component using metal, plastic, mixed materials and even human tissue. It has forced engineers and designers to think very differently when thinking about product development, 3D Printing will change the face of manufacturing forever. It gives you a lot more possibilities for how you design a part. For a certain category of products where you would normally need six pieces, 3-D printing can achieve the same thing in one piece without additional processes like welding or screwing. Three-dimensional printing reduces waste by recycling plastic and cuts down on the wait time for replacement parts and transportation. Its implications for mass production are various, making advancements possible in products ranging from toys to medical devices.

Internet of Things (IoT) The Internet of Things (IoT) is a revolutionary manufacturing technology that allows electronic devices connected to each other, within the existing Internet infrastructure, to communicate with one another without human intervention. As such, the use of this technology is going to have a profound impact on the manufacturing industry. IoT enables connected devices to "talk" to each other, sending and receiving critical notifications. This type of small, but critical, application of IoT in manufacturing results in reduced downtime, increased quality, reduced waste and less overall costs. B P Poddar Sr. Vice President FEMCO India

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Artificial Intelligence The science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs is having a transformative impact on the industry. AI is a way of making a computer, computer-controlled robot or a software think intelligently in a similar manner the intelligent humans think.

AI has been dominant in various fields such as: • Gaming • Natural Language Processing • Expert Systems • Vision Systems • Speech Recognition • Handwriting Recognition • Intelligent Robots • Self-Driving Cars/Drones

VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT “FEMCO is more than 70 years old Machine Tool Manufacturing company that was founded in Taiwan. The company is known and highly respected for manufacturing Machine Tools for various industry segments - Heavy Engineering, Oil & Gas and Aluminum Alloy Wheels. FEMCO realized the potential offered by Indian Industry and established own company in year -2011 with just 3 employees. In last seven years we have reached various milestones in our journey in Indian Market. FEMCO product overviews comprises – Horizontal Boring Machines, Horizontal Boring Machines with Integrated Facing Head & Automatic Tool Changer for Facing Head, Horizontal Lathe Machines, VTLs and Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Solutions. FEMCO is the first Taiwanese company to establish a Technology Center in India which is located at Pune. This Technologycum-Demo Center is spread over 50,000 square feet. Through this Technological Center, we are able to demonstrate our technical capabilities to our customers. We offer Test Cut trials to demanding customers.

We are not only offering standalone machines but complete solutions which includes pre-sales, application engineering support, installation and commissioning through well qualified and factory trained engineers, support through warrantee and after warrantee, timely spare parts availability. After gaining a firm foothold in this market and understanding various industry segments and geographical regions, we have expanded our reach to various important industrial locations. To meet various requirements of market and various industrial segments, we have joined hands with few other Taiwanese Machine Tool Makers and started marketing different machines such as VTL, Double Column Machining Centers, Grinding Machines, EDM and others.

Growth Statement To be a partner of various industry segments where we and our customers arrive on most appropriate Technological solutions in order to meet global market requirements efficiently.

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BESTSELLERS Alloy Wheel Machining Solutions

Passenger Car Alloy Wheel Manufacturing offers very high potential and growth prospects over the coming few years. Approximately 18 percent cars are equipped with Alloy Wheels. In the near future almost 80 percent cars will come with Alloy wheels because of many engineering advantages. Some of them are Fuel Efficiency, Light Material, High Stiffness, Crash Worthiness, Quick Heat dissipation, Safety and Aesthetics. FEMCO understood global potential growth of Alloy Wheel segment and started manufacturing machines more than 20 years ago. FEMCO is one of the largest machine tool makers for offering solutions to “Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Industry Segment “– Passenger Cars and Motorcycles. Until now we have supplied more than 2,500 machines all over the world. We offer complete solutions – Machines, Clamping Systems, Engineering, Automation, Measuring, Cleaning, Laser Marking. Under machining we can offer – Vertical Solutions or Horizontal Solutions. Vertical solutions include machines with Twin Turret or Single Turret. We also offer SP Series machine solutions for Bright Machining. Our bright machines are designed with granite headstock for improved stability and better vibration dampening. We offer built-in spindle motor which eliminates noise and reduces vibrations We take complete responsibility of designing appropriate machining solutions which not only includes machines but appropriate engineering solutions i.e. right selection of clamping systems, tooling selection, designing automation, optical measurement systems, AVM (Automatic Virtual Metrology) – unique solution offered by Femco. AVM is real time inspection system. This captures important quality parameters which needs to be controlled.

AVM offers various benefits. Few important among them are i.e. Data Collection, Data Analysis, Yield & Machine Status. This can be used for machine optimization. Laser Marking machines engrave QR code on each machine which can store complete quality details of wheel which can be used to trace back the process, quality details of that particular wheel We Offer Complete Solutions For Alloy Wheel Machining Of Passenger Cars & Motorcycles: Ready For Integration in Industry 4.0

Oil & Gas/Valve Industry Solutions This industry segment is also on priority of Femco as this requires different cost-effective solutions. In Valve industries typical machining solutions adopted by industry are combinations of VTL and HMC. These solutions are less efficient and up times are very low as it calls for multiple set-ups which are time consuming. FEMCO understood requirement of Valve Industry and developed HBM (Horizontal Boring Machine ) with integrated Facing Head ( U-Axis ). This configuration have 6-axes movements i.e. X,Y, Z, B, W & U. This combination offers process flexibility of VTL & HMC on single machine. This is most appropriate solution for Boring, Milling Turing, Internal & External Taper Turing, Sphere Turning, ID & OD Grooving , Facing, etc. Main Spindle is having BT-50 Taper and U-Axis is having HSK-100 interface. We have different machine variants offering tool changing either for main spindle or for main spindle & U-Axis both depending on customer’s choices and requirements. Our many machines are satisfactorily working in Oil & Gas and Valve industries with repeated business – this means that our customers’ quality and quantity requirements are met or exceeded in many cases.

CASE STUDY We have provided many winning solutions in the Alloy Wheel Industry. Many customers use machining solutions which are stand alone type with manual interventions for loading, unloading, wheel orientation, wheel cleaning, checking, etc. We studied requirements of customers and we proposed and supplied them complete solution which included: • Machining Solutions • Robotic Automation

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Automatic Wheel Orientation Wheel Cleaning Hub Bore Measurement Laser Marking AVM –Automatic Virtual Measurement System – for measurement of about 10~15 different parameters.

This solution offered higher productivity, higher quality, higher uptime, improved OEE and less human intervention and manpower is reduced drastically. Our esteemed customers are going for multiple repeat orders for these solutions.


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Vision 2023 | GRIND MASTER GROUP

Robotics, Industry 4.0 and IOT, Additive Manufacturing Sameer Kelkar, CEO, Grind Master Group shares the company’s top three predictions for the global manufacturing industry, the group’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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rind Master (GM) Group is a growing, international player in the manufacturing of various high-end surface finishing machines and Industrial Robotic Automation Systems, and is venturing into various additive manufacturing technologies. Based in India, the company has a sales-and-service office in China, a manufacturing subsidiary in France and a new R&D setup coming up in the USA. GM group is a major supplier to various industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Foundries, Metal, Printing & Packaging industries.

TOP PREDICTIONS Robotics Modern manufacturing demands more flexible and faster manufacturing technologies using Robotics & Automation. A majority of industries are upgrading their manufacturing setup from traditional setup consisting manual processes or semi automatic processes to Robotic Automation. Various processes like Fettling, Deflashing and Grinding which were traditionally done manually or using semiautomatic tools are now successfully shifting towards robotic automation.

Industry 4.0 and IoT Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution is the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies in which IOT plays a very important role. It uses cyber-physical systems and cloud computing. Machines are meant to improve quality productivity and cost efficiency. With IOT, machines are becoming smarter and users are able to interact with these smart machines in similar way we interact with Smart Phones. There machines communicate and cooperate with each other and humans in real time which helps in making decentralized decisions. Industries with scattered manufacturing plants can now coordinate in much better way due to this. Self-diagnostics is another feature which helps in preventive maintenance which eventually helps in increasing productivity and quality.

Additive Manufacturing

Sameer Kelkar CEO Grind Master Group

Additive manufacturing could be the biggest disruptive technology in the manufacturing space. Conventionally majority of manufacturing happens through casting and through various material removal processes. With the use of additive technologies, various complex shapes which are compromised due to limitations of conventional manufacturing processes can be manufactured with ease. It gives tremendous flexibility to the product designers. Various materials like plastics, metals, sand, etc. are already getting 3D-printed majorly for prototyping purpose or for manufacturing highly complex parts. As cycle time for such processes will reduce, we will see more and more applications getting done through additive manufacturing processes. www.grindmaster.co.in


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BESTSELLERS Robotic Foundry Automation Robotics is set to bring about a Revolution in Foundry Industry and transform Human Lives therein. For ensuring Health and Safety of the foundry workforce, it is essential to replace hazardous manual operations like grinding and fettling solutions using Robotics. Doing so is also a productivity and Quality game-changer. The first movers in this space have implemented robotic systems several years ago and now the revolution is spreading fast. The majority of foundries are upgrading their fettling setup from traditional setup consisting manual processes or semiautomatic processes to Robotic Automation. Grind Master Machines has spearheaded this effort with breakthrough technology and turnkey solutions.

NANOFINISH Range for Automotive NANOFINISH is a home-grown technology in the field of metal surface finishing. GM is a Leading Machine Manufacturer in this field in India since 2000. GM provides the surface finish for the Automotive Powertrain and Drivetrain Components line Crankshaft, Camshaft, transmission Shaft, Gears, Pulleys, Tulips, Gear Pump Shafts. There are 500+ NANOFINISH machines in operation worldwide. Grind Master is a trusted partner for many reputed Automotives and Auto OEM Suppliers in the world, providing a total and reliable solution for Metal Surface Finishing.

Robotic Machining Applications Nowadays most of the companies are upgrading their traditional setups to Robotic Automation. GM is among the reputed companies in the Robotic Machining industry. Robotic machining is a 7 Axis system which consists of 6-axis Robot and an additional servo axis. This provides high accuracy and reliability.

VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT “Since its inception in 1984, Grind Master Group has continuously kept innovating according to the needs of the industry. Grind Master started with surface polishing and deburring machines and then went on adding very high end super-finishing and micro-finishing machines which are our NANOFINISH range of products. Grind Master entered in Robotics Automation in the year 2010 for successfully delivered critical Fettling, Grinding, Deburring and Machining applications. We stand apart from the rest of the Robotic System Integrators due to our machine tools manufacturing experience, process know-how and engineering capabilities. Today, Grind Master manufactures over 50 product-ranges including manual, semiautomatic as well as CNC Machines along with Robotic Automation systems Today, GM Group is a global company with HQ in India, sales & service office in China, a manufacturing subsidiary in France and a new R&D setup coming up in the USA. We deliver specialised solutions for NANOFINISH, Metal Finish, Deburr and Robotic Automation. Over the period, we have indigenously developed our own control system NANOFINISH specifically meant for Metal Finishing Machines. Now we are replacing it with Industry-4.0 compliant control system – NANOSmart. NANOSmart control system has lot of advanced features for users for remote monitoring and operating the machine. Our aim is to become a Global Technology Leader in growing technology domains like robotic automation and additive manufacturing. All our next-gen machines are getting smarter with the use of AI and IOT.”

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CASE STUDIES Robotic Deflashing of Aluminium Casting RMT Series Grind Master now also offers an economic solution called RCFHD-ECO series Machine with simple machining workplace.

Grind Master Robotic Deflashing Machine is an advanced and most reliable machine for Aluminium components. Robotic deflashing is a revolutionary technology developed by Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd for Aluminium foundry. This increases the productivity, quality and save time of casters with the healthier workplace. This RMT Series machine is the simplest standalone of the modular machines for Deflashing applications. With Manual load/ unload using Pallet Exchangers, RMT Series machines typically give cycle times from 20 to 60 sec for components typically 500 X 500 mm in size. Robot equipped with a Flexible Deburring Tool completes the operation with consistency and repeatability through the lifetime. This makes it very very suitable for components such as backrest for scooters, Oil Sump, Foot Rest, Motor housing, Clutch housing, Clutch Cover, Throttle Body, Alloy Wheel Rims and many other automotive components manufactured in large volumes. RMT series machines are compact with low footprint and optimized energy costs, making it a “Green” machine. Grind Master also offers Fully Automated Cells using RMT series machines and Handling Robots. Such cells are typically deployed for very high volume manufacturing, giving throughputs of 4-5 parts/minute. Another option for Die Casters is to use Aluminum-Casting machine Integrated Cells – RCP series, to automate the entire Casting-Deflashing Process with single piece flow with either GDC (Gravity Die Cast) or PDC (Pressure Die Cast) components. Such cells include operations for Gate cutting, Trimming and Quenching. Grind Master is a trusted partner to some of the giants in the Aluminium foundry sector in World, providing a total and reliable solution.

Robotic Iron Casting Fettling RCF-HD Series Grind Master Robotic cast iron fettling machine is an advanced and most reliable machine for CI components. Robotic fettling is a revolutionary technology developed by Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd for cast iron foundry. This increases the productivity, quality and save time of casters with the healthier workplace. Grind Master RCF-HD series machine is an ideal, reliable and economic machine for fettling operations including Riser and gate cutting, Parting line grinding, deburring for sharp edges, milling in inaccessible areas and breaking into holes. This machine addresses specific problems presents in foundry industry like unhealthy working conditions, heavy Components, heavy stock removals, complex shapes, loading-unloading, tool changers, automatic path corrections, variation in components. This machine is completely enclosed with full metal enclosure with dust collector system and automatic tool changer. The cycle time depends on the component, typically it is between 2 to 3 minutes for components 500 X 300 X 250 mm in size. The robot is integrated with the Electric spindle and completes the operation with consistent quality and reliability through the lifetime. This makes the machine suitable for wide range components like Motor Housing, hydraulic Housing, Pump housing, Flywheel housing, Engine and transmission housing/ covers manufactured in large volumes. This machine is a major leap towards transforming current messy foundry fettling shop into Organised Fettling shop. Grind Master now also offers an economic solution called RCF-HD-ECO series Machine with simple machining workplace. Grind Master is a trusted partner to some of the giants in the cast iron foundry sector in World, providing a total and reliable solution.


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Vision 2023 | GRUNDFOS INDIA

Digital Transformation, 3D Printing, Energy Efficiency Mahathi Parashuram, Regional Head of Public Affairs, Communications & Relations at Grundfos Asia Pacific shares the top three predictions for the manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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rundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. (Grundfos India) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grundfos Holdings which is one of largest pump manufacturers in the world owned by the Poul Due Jensen Foundation. Grundfos India is responsible for sales of Grundfos products in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal. Grundfos India provides energy efficient pumps and smart pumping solutions for various applications – heating and hot water service systems, cooling and air-conditioning systems, industrial applications, pressure boosting and liquid transfer, among others.

TOP PREDICTIONS The manufacturing industry globally and in India has been steadily adopting various new technologies to become more competitive, sustainable and cost effective. Three predictions or trends in the horizon are:

Digital Transformation

This includes big data and connectivity, analytics, artificial intelligence, advanced interactions between humans and machines, and new production methods. Industrial digitalisation is transforming the way manufacturers can capture, analyse and utilise data to improve business performance and save on costs. Being a trendsetter in technology, Grundfos was the first company to introduce electronics in pumps. Even before the boom of IoT one of our early technologies had made it possible for our pumps to send messages directly to the pump owners regarding all the information about the status of the pumps etc. Over the years we have developed, numerous intelligent pumping solutions that are being used world over.

3D Printing

Another technological mega trend being observed across the world is 3D printing. 3D printing has been particularly useful in R&D labs across the world as it allows rapid prototyping. For instance, Grundfos has deployed 3D printers in its state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing (AM) laboratory. Grundfos has worked with 3D printing for over 10 years, but only in connection with prototypes to date. The laboratory now allows us to introduce new materials, including metals, opening up whole new applications.

Energy Efficiency

Mahathi Parashuram Regional Head of Public Affairs Communications & Relations Grundfos Asia Pacific

In recent years energy efficiency has become one of the key drivers in the manufacturing industry to embrace digitalization. With the onset of climate change and our natural resources dwindling, industries are increasingly implementing sustainable goals to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce energy costs. A less know fact is that around 10% of the world’s energy is consumed by pumps. If we moved to more energy efficient pumps, like Grundfos, we could save 4-5% of this energy. www.in.grundfos.com


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ne of recent service solution launched by us was our SmArtServ app. It aims at reducing the reaction time and providing service support for any Grundfos product. Through this app, one can locate the nearest service provider, fill in the details of the complaint/request, attach a picture of the pump/system, raise a service request, and track the progress of the service request. The SmArtServ app also enables one to also escalate if the customer is not satisfied with the response, archive service reports and quotation for spare parts. SmArtServ is available on iOS, Android and Windows. This user-friendly mobile app can also be installed on a desktop computer. Another successful solution of ours is the Grundfos iSOLUTIONS. With its state-of-the-art pump intelligence, it ensures that all the pumps, drives, control & protection units, measurement and communication units all work together as one complete, energy efficient and connected system which can adapt itself to work efficiently based on the usage patterns. Under the iSolutions range, we have Grundfos’ SMART Digital XL DDA and DDE dosing pumps that can dose very accurately, thereby saving expensive solutions and chemicals in industries like food, pharma etc. It also improves the quality of the end product due to consistency of dosing. SMART Digital XL DDA and DDE are all based on tried and tested Digital Dosing™ technology from Grundfos. They offer powerful, variable-speed motors, a universal power supply, and diaphragms that meets the most demanding requirements for chemical resistance and durability.

Grundfos has deployed 3D printers in its state-of-theart Additive Manufacturing (AM) laboratory.

VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT “Grundfos will contribute to global sustainability. This means that we do business in an environmentally sustainable way and create sustainable solutions. We are committed to making a significant contribution towards reducing the impact on the environment by limiting both our own and our customers’ CO2 emission levels. We aim to create cleaner technologies and solutions which limit water consumption, improve efficiency, enable consumers to reduce their water and energy consumption and increase the reuse of resources.”

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Energy savings of 40%

Grundfos India assists the automotive giant TATA Motors, Pune, in a powersaving initiative

Overview

Overview

Novo Nordisk has a leading position in areas such as haemostasis management, growth disorders and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society.

TATA Motors Limited is India's largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of INR 1, 23,133 crores (USD 27 billion) in 2010-11. It is the leader in commercial vehicles in each segment, and among the top three in passenger vehicles with winning products in the compact, midsize car and utility vehicle segments. It is the world's fourth largest truck and bus manufacturer. Established in 1945, Tata Motors' presence indeed cuts across the length and breadth of India. Tata Motors, the first company from India's engineering sector to be listed in the New York Stock Exchange (September 2004), has also emerged as an international automobile company. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Spain and South Africa.

CASE STUDIES

The Situation This multinational pharmaceutical company employs approximately 15,000 people in 61 countries. The cooling system at the company used to be equipped with nine pumps operating at full power around the clock. The only way of regulating the supply was by using the manual on/off control. The lack of control led to a disproportionate consumption of energy in order to maintain the supply. The company had an energy survey carried to analyse the scope for energy savings. The consultants recommended the installation of an energy-efficient dual pump system at the cooling water plant.

The Solution Now, in the basement at the company six large NK pumps supply the cooling water for production at the factory. The six NK pumps together are able to supply no less than 3,200 m³/h of cooling water every hour. They are precisely regulated using the Control 2000 unit.

The Outcome Prior to this project, energy consumption was determined at 2,365,000 kWh/year. After the conversion, the energy consultants expected savings of 920,000 kWh/year – 40% – in future. The entire project has a payback period of approximately three years

The Situation TATA Motors, Pune noticed that, the existing Hot Water pumps with 18kw motors were guzzling more power and they were critical to their operation. It was observed that the 12 pumps were not only adding to the energy loss with high energy bills, there were frequent maintenance costs involved.

The Solution A detailed energy audit and retrofit initiative was taken up by Grundfos India. After thorough professional study and analysis, the existing pumps were suggested to be replaced by ‘Grundfos‘energy efficient’ CR 64-3-1 with 15kw motors to decrease the power wastage of conventional pumps. • • • • • • •

The technical Detail of the CR64-3-1 pump: Liquid temperature range: -20 to 120 °C Speed for pump data: 2923 rpm Rated flow: 64 m³/h Rated head: 60.4 m Shaft seal: HQQE Curve tolerance: ISO 9906 Annex A

The Outcome Grundfos ‘Energy efficient pump solution was accepted by TATA motors and was implemented in 2008. The company not only started saving energy, but the water tight seals of Grundfos were intact and were no complaints of breakdowns ever since their installation. • • • •

Features for Grundfos ‘Energy efficient’ pumpsEase of installation and commissioning Trouble free operation, even in critical applications Reliable performance



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Vision 2023 | MMC HARDMETAL INDIA

Augmented Reality, Automation, Cloud Computing and Smart Sensors Prashant Sardeshmukh, Vice President and Director, MMC Hardmetal India Pvt Ltd shares the top three predictions for the manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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MC Hardmetal India Pvt Ltd is an Indian subsidiary of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Japan.

TOP PREDICTIONS Industry experts of international repute are on the same page that we are in the midst of a new industrial revolution. We are the eyewitness to a number of phenomenal turn of events happening around us in the industrial world. This is an ongoing process and it is taking place at a breakneck speed because the advancements are powered by smart manufacturing, robotics, embedded intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) which create opportunities for more direct integration of the physical world in to computer-based systems, leading to efficiency improvement, cost benefits and reduced human exertion.

Augmented Reality Solutions for Manufacturing I reckon the concept of simulating product-creation phase would benefit in reduction of cycle time and ensure the manufacturing process delivers exactly what manufacturers are intending to create. Augmented Reality solutions are very helpful for remote assistance, allowing experts from different locations across the world to connect and a live view to trouble-shoot the problem effectively and happens in real time which expedites problem solving process and reduces travel costs and number of other overheads.

Automation Automation, I believe, is another revolutionary aspect which enables a level of accuracy and productivity superior than human ability and it is particularly vital in the environments which are considered unsafe for humans. The new generation robotics equipped with voice and image recognition capability can create complex human tasks.

Cloud Computing and Smart Sensors

Prashant Sardeshmukh Vice President and Director MMC Hardmetal India Pvt Ltd

Next, in addition to Augmented Reality and Robotics Automation, the manufacturing sector is also witnessing advancements in cloud computing and smart sensors. Smart sensors are extremely effective in performing tasks like converting data into different units of measurement, communicating with other machines, statistical records, feedback and shutting off the machine if a safety or performance issue crops up. www.mmc-hardmetal.com


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VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT “Each of our business functions and even a minor step involved therein revolves around our fundamental values: “For People, Society and the Earth". Naturally, our growth vision adheres to this policy. In the coming years, markets will favor only those who demonstrate sensitivity and responsibility towards energy waste, waste disposal & recycling, human safety and environmental sustainability. We are focusing on harmonized standards which include effective supply chain integration. Moreover, being a globally-linked enterprise, we are putting a thrust on global communication capable of exchanging information and making decision on the information in real-time across the world. Mitsubishi strives to become the only tool manufacturer globally offering “your personal craftsman studio”, a unique service for its customers. It is the place where you can find state-of-the-art technologies and products, find solutions, anytime, anywhere in the world and share excitement on the latest technology trends and product innovation. In the company’s view, it is the studio that shares, creates and develops together with its customers exciting solutions to meet their specific needs. As a part of establishing quick reach to the market, particularly in the Indian market, we have set-up high-end manufacturing plant at Aurangabad to manufacturing special, customized tools. We are also launching a highly advanced Technical Centre in Pune to train our customers on new products and extend them quick service support. This will help us to have more integrated relationship with our customers and it will also expand our outreach. Similarly, we are setting up a Regrinding Centre at Pune for Solid Carbide Tools. This will enable us to service our customers more effectively and reduce our lead time of solid carbide tools. Our team is an excellent blend of experienced and well-trained Engineering professionals and young, energetic and talented aspirants. We are also expanding our distribution network to reach out to deeper pockets in India and surrounding markets like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Gulf-region.”

Step into the digital reality 25TH INTERNATIONAL SHEET METAL WORKING TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION 23 – 26 OCTOBER 2018 HANOVER, GERMANY • Sheet metal, Tube, Sections • Handling • Forming • Finished products, Parts, Assemblies • Separation, Cutting • Joining, Welding

• Flexible sheet metal working • Tube / Section working • Composites • Surface treatment • Tools, Dies • CAD/CAM/CIM systems / Data processing

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Vision 2023 | MMC HARDMETAL INDIA

BESTSELLERS iMX Endmill Series iMX end mill series is an exchangeable head end mill with 4 major features - high precision, high rigidity, high efficiency and low cost. It is world first Carbide (Head) + Carbide (Holder) Double Face Contact Type Endmill Series. iMX endmill series is a rigid equivalent to solid type of end mills and Exchangeable Head provides various type of combination according to application. Tool cost is reduced as we are replacing only head. iMX series offers a revolutionary end mill system which combines the advantages of both a solid and indexable end mills. In exchangeable end mill, joint part should be reliable. iMX end mill series has highly reliable clamping mechanism by assembling the steel screw on to the carbide head with special method and steel female screw fixed into mono-block carbide shank.

VPX Series Shoulder Mill with Tangential Inserts MMC has launched new shoulder end mills with tangential inserts named VPX series. Due to the large insert thickness in the principal force direction (Fc), it is excellent in fracture resistance and possible to carry out stable milling even under high efficiency conditions. The insert width is designed narrower by eliminating a screw hole on the top of the insert. This results in high body rigidity with thick back metals. The VPX series belongs to the square shoulder type. It has higher tool rigidity than the conventional indexable square end mills, multi-functional Indexable shoulder end mills with the tangential insert.

GW Series – Cutting Off & Grooving System MMC introduced a new, revolutionary grooving and cutting off system - GW series. These are mainly classified items for external grooving. The GW series is included in tools for external grooving and can be used for deep grooving and cutting off mainly. Main feature is that it is possible to deal with the largest cutting off diameter 120mm among Mitsubishi grooving tool series. Reverse-tapered insert locating faces prevent the insert from being pulled out during machining and offers highly reliable clamping. The insert locating face has a safety key which securely holds the insert. Two though coolant holes supply coolant directly to both the rake and flank face, leading to effective cutting edge cooling and increasing wear resistance. As compared to external coolant (general pressure 0.2MPa), the flank wear width reduced by 25% when coolant was supplied through the internal coolant holes.

CASE STUDY Reducing cycle time and increasing tool life with FMAX The FMAX cutter is developed to carry out extremely high efficiency machining at 20,000 mm/min table feed or more. In Automobile industry, cellular manufacturing method is becoming highly popular. It has been proved that FMAX is capable to shorten the longest takt time and play greater role in productivity improvement. The FMAX insert is designed with the cutting-edge technology. It can be used for both finish and rough cutting. So, it doesn't require to change tools by using the ATC. If tool change would be needed after rough cutting, sufficient time reduction cannot be expected, no matter how much the table feed increases to achieve higher efficiency. Other tool manufacturers also have ultra-fine pitch cutters with 24 teeth or more, but they are available for only finish cutting. The FMAX is a cutter that can achieve the worlds’ highest efficiency milling for aluminium machining. The main work pieces are a cylinder head made with Aluminium alloys, cylinder block and transmission cases. To achieve ultra-high efficiency milling, the FMAX cutter is designed with not only great number of teeth but also a groundbreaking design for better chip control. The first design point is a body protector which protects the cutter body from chip contact as well as controlling chips to discharge smoothly by playing a breaker role. The second point is a direct coolant system. Conventionally the common coolant supply method for aluminium alloy milling was a shower cap type and the sprayed coolant mist was not sufficient to discharge chip smoothly. The FMAX cutter adopts the direct coolant system that allows coolant supply through the inside of the cutter body. Since coolant is directly supplied to the main cutting edge with optimum flow rate and velocity, it results in excellent chip evacuation. Thus, these features, such as the body protector with optimum chip pocket geometry and the direct coolant system, dramatically improve cutting performance in ultrahigh efficiency milling. The FMAX body attains weight saving maintaining a high rigidity. Since aluminium body can hardly maintain sufficient rigidity to hold all inserts and other parts, the FMAX body is mainly made of special steel alloys. However, full steel body becomes just a heavy cutter, so aluminium alloy is also used on some parts which do not require high rigidity. It is impossible to reduce the weight as much as an aluminium body cutter of 2 kg mass at Ø 100, but the ultra-fine pitch cutter can be made by optimally combining light weight and high rigidity.



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Vision 2023 | NORD DRIVESYSTEMS INDIA

Automation, Rising Demand, Industry 4.0 to be Driven by Industry Size PL Muthusekkar, Managing Director, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS INDIA shares the top three predictions for the manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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ORD Drivesystems Pvt. Ltd. (NDPL) is a subsidiary of Getriebebau Nord (GBN). A world class facility was established in the year 2005 at Hinjewadi, Pune, to serve the customers in India and the SAARC countries. Getriebebau Nord (GBN) has 36 subsidiaries, and a team of 3,200 people spread in over 60 countries – all in a span of 50 years since its inception. The product range includes geared motors, motors, frequency inverters; providing optimal drives solutions to the customers.

TOP PREDICTIONS

Automation

Automation as the scale goes up and GST will enable more automation particularly in logistics, warehousing, packaging, etc.

Rising Demand

Manufacturing's contribution to GDP will go up due to the focus on manufacturing and sheer numbers and demand will drive the manufacturing industry.

Industry Size to Drive Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 will take time as the starting point is yet to be identified in many areas and companies. Even globally it has not been implemented effectively. Due to the potential size of market and new plants coming up, the industry will adopt it.

VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT

PL Muthusekkar Managing Director NORD DRIVESYSTEMS INDIA

NORD is growing globally with double digit for past few years and this year particularly we have seen an up rise globally both from the developed and developing countries. Currently we are at about 15% growth at global level and over 25% in India. Nord India has a production capacity of more than 33000 units per year and includes mechanical, electrical and electronic products in Drive systems. Looking at the current market scenario and product line up for next five years we are quite sure that we will be market leaders in the industry. Magnets for work-holding is still an obscure field to many; we have to educate the customer and have to eradicate the imaginary fear and misconceptions about using magnetic fixtures for machining. We have been developing magnets which are self-intelligent and can be very useful when it comes to operation, monitoring and accessibility. Our teams are working round the clock to make sure that clamping a job becomes a cake walk.” www.nord.com


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CASE STUDY GONDOLAS IN DESIGN PROJECT CHALLENGE Since 2011, a new skyscraper stands 265 m tall on the island of Manhattan, not far from the Brooklyn Bridge. Now marketed as “New York by Gehry,” in a reference to its renowned architect, this high-rise is currently one of the tallest residential towers in the world. The structure‘s facade is covered in irregular waves of stainless steel, which provide for a spectacular appearance due to ever-changing light reflections. At the same time, however, this outer skin presented a major challenge for the development of a suitable cleaning and maintenance gondola that can actually access every spot along the undulating surface. Special gondola for an extravagant facade. – Góndolas in Design, S.L., worked with NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to develop a suitable customized solution. Given that it is a unique custom system, ensuring its unfailing operation for many years became all the more important. Due to the extensive surface area, the cleaning gondola is used almost all the time, except in extreme weather. Gentle, precise, reliable. – Powerful geared motors and frequency inverters were required for the drive solution: the gondola has to be lifted, lowered, and rotated, the weight of a telescopic arm must be adequately compensated, and precise control over all movements must be ensured at all times. Excellent product and service quality and the availability of worldwide technical support for the drives were equally important, since they were crucial for the overall reliability of the gondola installation as a whole. Geared motors and frequency inverters featuring precise positioning capabilities are used to lift and turn a gondola designed for the “New York by Gehry” skyscraper. It enables maintenance and cleaning staff to reach every nook and cranny of the complex facade. APPLICATION SOLUTION The gondola solution for the skyscraper consists of a telescopic arm, a special guiding system along the facade, and a multitelescopic pod for accessing the inwardcurving surfaces of the building. NORD drive technology lifts and rotates the pod, counterbalances its weight, and drives the telescopic unit.

Gently moving up and down. – For lifting, NORD supplied a helical bevel gearbox with a brake motor that turns the gondola‘s cable drum. An SK 500E frequency inverter provides for gentle starts and stops of the gondola. It also ensures that the gondola remains properly positioned relative to the building‘s facade when the telescope arm is in use. Keeping the balance. – A counterbalance mechanism is fundamentally important for the system – without it, the entire installation would have to be built much stronger, heavier, and more expensive. The counterweight is moved forwards and backwards by a helical bevel geared motor whenever the telescopic arm is extended and retracted. Another SK 500E frequency inverter employs acceleration and deceleration ramps to move the mass of the counterweight. Accessing all sides. – Finally, two helical inline geared motors engage a gear ring in order to turn the whole machine, so that the gondola can be used on all sides and surface areas of the building. In this segment of the installation, another SK 500E frequency inverter also serves to support the soft start and stop movements of the gondola, and provides for variable rotation speeds.

Geared motors and frequency inverters featuring precise positioning capabilities are used to lift and turn a gondola designed for the “New York by Gehry” skyscraper.

BESTSELLERS NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers you a wide selection of geared motors, electric motors and drive electronics components in various sizes and versions. Geared Motors: • Helical Gear Motors • Parallel Shaft Geared Motors • Helical Bevel Geared Motors • Worm Geared Motors Industrial Gear Unit: • MAXXDRIVE Helical Inline • MAXXDRIVE Helical Bevel Motors: • ASYNCHRONOUS MOTORS • SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS • EXPLOSION PROOF MOTORS Drive Electronics: • Frequency Inverter • Decentral Drive Solutions


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Vision 2023 | SARDA MAGNETS

Industry 4.0, Additive Manufacturing, Machine Learning Uttam Sarda, Technical Director, Shree Magnets Pvt Ltd shares the top three predictions for the manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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arda Magnets Group is among the leaders in designing and manufacturing of magnetic workholding, clamping, separation, lifting systems and other magnetic equipments. Presently headed by the fourth generation entrepreneurs, the group has already been granted two patents and applied over five new patents on Electro Permanent Magnetic systems. The company has three manufacturing units, one each at Kolkata, Hyderabad and SriCity. The Sricity facility is the latest and caters to the growing demand of lifting magnets.

TOP PREDICTIONS Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 is the emerging digital industrial technology that helps manufacturers collect and analyze data across machines, speed up processes and produce high-quality goods at low costs. Industry 4.0 will help producers in India compete globally with increased productivity. The ubiquity of connectivity as we are seeing in the country, the rise in the volumes of captured data and the availability of smarter machines, the growing deployment of additive manufacturing and robotics will fuel the adoption of industry 4.0 in the world and the Indian manufacturers will have no option but to follow the trend.

Additive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing is the industrial adoption of 3D Printing, and, to define it in simple terms, a process in which machines add layers upon layers of material to build 3D products. It may be argued that Additive Manufacturing (AM) provides an alternative to the conventional subtractive manufacturing process. However, AM will continue to grow, one assumes, not at the expense of conventional manufacturing process, but to increase the fields of advanced manufacturing process in areas that require superior precision such as aviation (jet engines) and healthcare (medical implants).

Machine Learning Stanford University defines Machine learning as the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed. In recent times, machine learning has given us speech recognition, web search, self-driving cars, and a greatly improved understanding of the human genome.

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Globally, machine learning applications are helping manufacturers improve optimize manufacturing operations to the shop floor level and vastly improve product quality. A Mckinsey report says that machine learning has increased semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reduced wastage and optimized fab operations. Predictive maintenance of industrial equipment aided by machine learning will generate a 10 percent reduction in annual maintenance costs, a 20 percent downtime reduction and 25 percent reduction in inspection costs. In the next five years, manufacturers are going to use a combination of emerging technologies including IoT, AI, and machine learning to improve asset tracking accuracy, supply chain visibility, and inventory optimization.

VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT “Sarda Magnets is growing at a rapid rate for the last three years. We have three manufacturing units, one each at Kolkata, Hyderabad and SriCity. Our Sricity facility is the latest one – it caters to the growing demand of lifting magnets. Having been approved as an R&D house by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), we have been developing products which are future ready and much easy to use. At the same time, we have been adding the latest machinery to ramp up the production and cutting down delivery times. Having more than 15 international patents to our account, we are pioneers in the field. Looking at the current market scenario and product line up for next five years we are quite sure that we will be market leaders in the industry. Magnets for work-holding is still an obscure field to many; we have to educate the customer and have to eradicate the imaginary fear and misconceptions about using magnetic fixtures for machining. We have been developing magnets which are self-intelligent and can be very useful when it comes to operation, monitoring and accessibility. Our teams are working round the clock to make sure that clamping a job becomes a cake walk.”

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agnaslot- Electro Permanent Magnetic Bed for machining. The biggest advantage of this product is accessibility to all five sides while machining. Easy to operate and extremely flexible when comes to frequent setup or job change.This system is very useful in batch production or mass production or tool rooms. There is no fear of loosening of job even after prolonged machining. Until unless the magnet is demagnetised the job will not be released or moved. Bat EPM- Lifting loads and transport them using battery Electro Permanent Magnetic Lifter has made life easy for our customers. You do not have to reach the magnet physically to operate the lever. Using its flux sensing magnets operates on its own. This helps in easy and fast movement of material without compromising with safety. EP Press- Clamping of Moulds on Injection Moulding machines has been a great challenge and time consuming. EP Press makes life easy for machine operator to set up the mould. These magnets are designed keeping in mind the safety of operator and machine by using variety of sensors. Even a slightest movement of mould, change in operating temperature immediately sends the signal to machine. These magnets are capable to handle all the impact loads that an injection moulding machine generates. The touch screen panel allows to customise and check all the pre-requisite data before starting a machine.

CASE STUDY MAGNASLOT for Manufacturing of Connecting Rod We have successfully installed MAGNASLOTS at machining shop of a leader in DG Sets to machine connecting rod. The facility is located in Western Maharashtra. The general method to clamp the connecting rod is to hold the component by using internal expanding chuck in big end and small end. These internal expanding chucks do not allow the move the job horizontally but while machining there is always chances of the job getting lifted from the location. To arrest this vertical movement, one hydraulic clamp is also used at non machined area on the component. Due to this clamp there are chances of bending component, which leads to rejection of component which is a huge loss. With MAGNASLOT, only the horizontal movement of the job has to be arrested. The MAGNASLOT does not allow vertical movement. This resulted in increasing the cutting feeds from 560 mm/min to 750 mm/ min (tried upto 1250mm/min). This helped the customer increase the productivity by 20% and most importantly reducing the rejection rate to 0%.

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Vision 2023 | MASTERCAM

Smart Automation, IIoT, AnalyticsDriven Manufacturing Vineet Seth, Managing Director – South Asia & Middle East, Mastercam APAC shares the top three predictions for the manufacturing industry, the company’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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astercam delivers CAD/CAM software tools for all types of programming, from the most basic to the extremely complex 2-axis machining, multiaxis milling and turning, wire EDM, router applications, free-form artistic modeling and cutting, 3D design, drafting, surface and solid modeling. Mastercam products are sold through its worldwide network of certified value-added resellers.

TOP PREDICTIONS Move towards Smart Automation and Multitasking Manufacturing In order to make manufacturing processes more predictable and reliable, smart automation and multi-tasking manufacturing will be prime growth drivers. Quite a few Indian organizations are adopting smart automation methods, very specifically in repetitive application and processes. Not only limited to the large and medium enterprises, this adoption is reaching rapidly the small and micro manufacturing businesses too. Investments in multi-tasking machines will mean higher productivity as well as higher dimensional accuracies, in shorter lead times. This trend is picking up in the Automotive, Medical and Aerospace industries and is likely to add value to other allied manufacturing industries.

IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) – Exploration and Implementation Manufacturing processes are now islands, largely, and the management of large manufacturing processes, collectively, is still a tedious task. With the enablement, adoption and implementation of Industrial Internet of Things, into the manufacturing equipment, the real-time data as well as the historical data will be available to reach a state of truly efficient manufacturing.

Analytics-driven Manufacturing Big Data will play a vital role in inputs to manufacturing. The data collected by IIoT devices will help the Programming and Manufacturing managers to make right decisions at the right time, enabling tight process control manufacturing, both upstream and downstream.

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

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BESTSELLERS VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT “One of the major (positive) indicators of the country’s GDP is manufacturing. Ever since it has been announced, the Make in India campaign is fueling innovation across existing manufacturing infrastructure in the country, as well as motivating newer entrepreneurs to embrace manufacturing and not just limit themselves to services and trading sector. The CAD/CAM industry relies heavily on the manufacturing growth. If there is no growth in manufacturing, chances are that there will be very little growth in our industry. Over the years, our country has gradually increased manufacturing share as a percentage in our GDP. This upward change helps create demand for our products and services and therefore allows our domain to grow, both in size as well as in capabilities. We are very positive of this growth and of taking it to the next level! We shall continue to focus on the following in the next five years – • Listen to the customer voice • Embrace newer technology while maintaining quality and reliability • Provide solutions that will help customers win • Be ready for tomorrow’s possibilities, yet flexible for today’s needs • But most importantly, be there for the customer when they need us the most.”

Mastercam Adds Automation and Support for Sandvik Coromant PrimeTurning Method CNC Software, Inc., developers of Mastercam, has partnered with Sandvik Coromant to bring the industry’s first automated CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) support to Sandvik Coromant PrimeTurning methodology. Developers of Mastercam worked closely with the Sandvik Coromant product line management and technical specialists to implement their patent-pending PrimeTurning methodology for performing turning operations in all directions within Mastercam’s standard product. These specialized tool-path strategies take full advantage of CoroTurn Prime insert design to achieve high material removal rates and improved tool life. Mastercam 2018 supports both CoroTurn Prime A-type inserts designed for roughing, finishing, and profiling, and B-type inserts for heavy roughing applications. These automated tool-paths allow programmers to achieve high productivity gains in ISO P steels, ISO M stainless steels, and ISO S heat-resistant super alloy (HRSA) materials.

Mastercam 2018 Router – Focused on Efficiency and Speed CNC Software's Mastercam 2018 Router brings a new suite of programming tools focused on delivering speed, automation, and efficiency for all machining jobs. Mastercam Router gives your shop the best possible foundation for fast and efficient routing. From general purpose methods, such as optimized nesting and block drilling, to highly specialized toolpaths like 5-axis trimming, Mastercam Router delivers a comprehensive routing package to fit your needs. And, new to this release, Mastercam 2018 for SOLIDWORKS introduces support for Router. including Saw toolpaths, Block Drilling toolpaths, and drawing door and stair geometry. Automatic Toolpathing (ATP) is now available for Mastercam 2018 for SOLIDWORKS. ATP automates the process of assigning toolpaths to geometry for recurrent parts using a machining strategy. Block Drill toolpaths take advantage of the capabilities of a drill block or gang tooling. Use the different drills on the drill block to automatically drill several holes at the same time, or mount different size drills in the block and have Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS drop the proper drill for each hole.

Mastercam’s “CAD for CAM” Design Tools Mastercam is known for precision NC programming, but it also delivers a suite of shop-tested design tools aimed at getting parts on and off the machine as quickly as possible. Powerful modeling tools include not only 3D surfacing and solids, but hole-filling, direct editing without a solids history, geometry repair, and much more. Mastercam Design streamlines and simplifies modeling and editing geometry. It also supports advanced geometry creation, including solid modeling, hybrid machining, NURBS curves and surfaces, 2D and 3D associative dimensioning, surface extension, blending, trimming, splitting, variable filleting, solid modeling, and hybrid modeling to complete your jobs quicker and more efficiently.

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CASE STUDIES 250,000th Mastercam License Purchased by Stangl & Co. GmbH Präzisionstechnik Mastercam celebrated in June 2018 the milestone achievement of being the first CAD/CAM software to sell 250,000 licenses. The recipient is Roding Automobile, a division of Stangl & Co. GmbH Präzisionstechnik, a precisions manufacturing company in Germany. The license was sold by InterCAM, a German Reseller. Roding Automobile develops functional prototypes and future-oriented concept vehicles with lightweight structures of carbon with electric drive, including a notable sports car, the Roding Roadster. Managing Director of Stangl & Co. Stefan Kulzer shared the following about Mastercam. “Mastercam is a high-performance CAM system that fully meets our various requirements, especially in 5-axis milling. Mastercam delivers a broad range of solutions for different types of machining, with excellent price vs. performance compared to the other CAM systems. And InterCAM’s 25-year partnership with CNC Software and loyalty to their customers is the best proof of the Mastercam CAM systems.

InterCAM’s 25-year partnership with CNC Software and loyalty to their customers is the best proof of the Mastercam CAM systems

Stangl & Kulzer Group is finding success with the progression of Industry 4.0, bringing high-level innovation in technology and manufacturing together. Using Mastercam as a CAD/CAM platform, the company manufactures custom precision parts from prototype to series production for industries such as automotive, motorsports, electronics, aerospace, medical technology, tool and mold making.

CAD/CAM Software Takes the Tension Out of Manufacturing Lead Times Allstrap, Inc., (Upper Arlington, OH) specializes in the manufacture of steel and poly straps that hold large cargo bundles together for transport, as well as the pneumatic and battery-operated tensioning tools that keep the straps taut. Recently, the company has seen an increase in demand for its Golden Bear light weight battery-operated tools which perform cutting, tensioning, and sealing operations 30 to 50 percent faster than their pneumatic counterparts, with the touch of a button. To meet the need, the company has combined powerful Mastercam CAD/CAM software with a 5-axis CNC universal milling machine to significantly reduce production time. Made from aluminum, stainless steel, or 4140 pre-hardened steel and comprised of 25 to 100 components, the tools weigh between 6 to 15 lbs. According to company president Josh Sikora, once the concept for a tool and its parts are finalized, they will switch to either stainless or 4140 for the end product. Machining these stronger, lighter-weight steel materials without tool breakage and other mishaps in a reasonable amount of time was a challenge. In order to optimize a new 5-axis CNC universal milling machine, they needed to invest in a different CAD/CAM software package with features that would push the machine harder.



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Vision 2023 | JYOTI CNC

India a Top Machine Tool Maker, Digital Transformation, Analytics-driven Manufacturing Parakram Jadeja, CMD, Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd shares the company’s top predictions for the global manufacturing industry, the group’s growth statement, bestsellers and use cases.

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yoti CNC Automation Ltd is among the largest one-stop solution providers for computerized machine cutting tools. The company is a leader in a wide range of CNC Turning Center, CNC Machining Center (3-4-5 Axes), CNC Horizontal Machining Center, Vertical Line CNC Machines, VTLs etc. Huron, a 150-year old machine tool giant in 5-axes machining technology is a subsidiary.

TOP PREDICTIONS India a Top Machine Tool Producer Trends in global machine tool production project that there is a strong momentum to observe in the global manufacturing industry and global trade is expected to grow at a fast pace. Growing with higher CAGR, most global players are aiming to be positioned among top 10 manufacturing hubs. India would be among the top 5 machine tool producing countries with historical rate of 6.2% of CAGR.

Digital Transformation Among the top trends, Digital Transformation (DX) is the foremost key factor across global manufacturing landscape participating in industry clouds. Convergence of Information technology through entrenched intelligence in operation and process is going to be mandatory in recent future. Manufacturing will be more aligned with advanced intelligence system jointly operating through cloud and IoT monetized through redefined business process and services. Secondary transforming factor would be focused on digital experience, contextualized and customized for enrapture customers, employees and partners through augmented or virtual reality in product development and product realization to boost product success rate.

Analytics-driven Manufacturing Analytics-driven capabilities in collaboration, coordination and integration of supply chain will improve efficiency and performance by matching production outputs with the changing demand. Briefly, the time frame 2018-23 would bring metamorphosis in global manufacturing sector with the adoption of smart manufacturing.

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VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT “Manufacturing sector is undergoing the industry’s greatest change in recent years. Sensing these global innovative trends we have adopted many transformative plans to serve the nation and cater to the domestic and global manufacturing market. In the Indian manufacturing market, IoT, Cloud Computing, Industry 4.0, embedded intelligence, blockchain and cognitive automates are going to be most-used terminologies in the recent future in the manufacturing fraternity. We aim to make our machines compatible with these technologies for shaping-up smart factories with the simplest execution. Our strategy will be aligned with the changing nature of work environment and how it is proficient with people, process and technology coming together. We need to apply new technologies without negatively hampering operational effectiveness. We are getting ready to meet the industrial revolution commonly referred to as Industry 4.0. We are experiencing the transformation which is powered by advancements that include smart manufacturing, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT). Industries have tremendous amounts of data available – unused or not analyzed well – which could impact business decisions. There is fast-growing need for advance manufacturing through automation and autopiloting. Automation enables a level of accuracy and productivity beyond human ability—even in environments that would be considered hazardous for humans with much easier to program and use.”

CASE STUDIES Jaya Hind Montupet Pvt Ltd

Jyoti has a track record of providing the finest solutions for many critical applications which has helped customers get higher productivity with cost-effectiveness. One such instance we recall was for Jaya Hind Montupet Pvt. Ltd. Jaya Hind Indus specializes in offering complete solutions to automakers for aluminum castings for global OEMs. Jyoti has provided a cluster of Horizontal Machining Centers (HSX 650) for critical application of Cylinder Blocks. The solution provided was of almost half of the cost compared to the existing foreign player. The cluster was designed in such a way that the failure of one station will not stop the production line. The complete fixture design made the solution versatile and yet cost effective.

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easeless upgradation is a habit at Jyoti and we could achieve product supremacy through considering valuable feedback of our customers. Our product basket is predominantly based on our customer’s requirement which led us to realize success.

DX 200 nvu series Many of our products enjoy leadership positions in their segment specially the machines from nvu series. Turning center DX 200 nvu is of robust structure design and loaded with high-tech feature including motorised spindle, which serves a platform to perform greater on high productivity and superior surface finish. The series is most demanding due to its rigid step-up structure and construction with versatile application which covers optimum dimension ranges of work piece.

VMC 850 nvu To match greater accuracy and higher reliability and higher speed VMC 850 nvu is developed under performance series which is built-up with high dynamic structure support and rapid axis acceleration. Broad base and twin layer heavy column improves vibration damping and balance the machine during machining with heavy cutting parameter. Broad table supported by precision LM guideways to offer high load carrying capacity. The series is best suited for high material removal from casting and forging preferred in die mould application.

NX 3222 nvu The NX 3222 nvu developed on double column structure and greatly increased working envelop concept which permits machining of large size heavy component and wider range of tool length to be accommodate in same setup. The series is available with greater load carrying capacity and option of horizontal head for 5-face machining. best suited for Machining of complex work piece such as injection moulds, forging dies, large plates, heavy engineering work pieces finds application with the series.

Saurer Textile Solutions Pvt Ltd

Another case refers to Saurer Textile Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Vadodara where the key factor was productivity and human skill dependency. One of the textile spindle component required equiangular drill which was carried manually with skilled worker. Productivity was key issue and resolving human skill dependency was a great challenge. Jyoti offered solution included Vertical Machining Center (PX 30) with auto-indexing fixture. The solution was so effective and productive as it completes one-month production in just two days.

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Vision 2023 | DAFFODILS TECH

Industrial Revolution 4.0, Automation Sumeet Bengeri, Managing Partner, Daffodils Tech shares with us his top predictions for the global manufacturing industry, the company’s growth vision, bestsellers and use cases.

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engaluru-based Daffodils Tech provides sales, marketing and technical support for technological-oriented equipment. Its core strength / expertise lies in a global approach for End-to-End manufacturing solutions.

TOP PREDICTIONS Industrial Revolution 4.0: Industry 4.0 is called as Smart Factory. The smart factory is a flexible system that can self-optimize performance across a broader network, self-adapt to and learn from new conditions in real or nearreal time, and autonomously run entire production processes.

Automation: Automation in manufacturing has been transforming factory floors, the nature of manufacturing employment, and the economics of many manufacturing sectors. Today, we are in the new automation era – rapid advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are enabling machines to match or outperform humans in a range of work activities, including ones requiring cognitive capabilities. Those industry executives whose companies have already automated or those who are just getting started, and those who have not yet begun fully automated with the implications of this new automation age, would need to consider the following three fundamental perspectives: a) What automation is making possible with the current technology. b) What likely to make possible as the technology continues to evolve. c) What factors besides technical feasibility to consider when making decisions about automation d) How to begin thinking about where and how much to automate in order to best capture value from automation over the long term.

Sumeet Bengeri Managing Partner Daffodils Tech

Mohamed Sanaulla Managing Partner Daffodils Tech

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VISION 2023: GROWTH STATEMENT Manufacturing activities both in Metal Forming and Metal Cutting are in big demand and have emerged as the ones enjoying one of the highest growth rates in India. The “Make in India” initiative from the government has made India into a global manufacturing hub and brought recognition to the Indian Economy. Big requirements are lined up in the industry. Manufacturing industries are upgrading in to latest technological equipment’s to cope up with the market demands. Daffodils Tech has a vision to sell innovative technological equipment which can reach emerging market demands with higher working efficiency both in Metal Forming and Metal Cutting Industry. Backed up with highly skilled technical experts to support customers, Daffodils Tech is also exploring various segments to reach out to the customer demands. The company has invested in new Technical Centre recently at Bangalore, this facility includes Training, Spare Parts, Engineering, etc. Daffodils Tech aims to be the best solution provider in the Industry with cost effective results. The values that guide us in achieving our vision and mission are: • Delivering the Innovation • Creativity and Excellence • Quality and Integrity • Rigor and Relevance

ODOR FIBER LASER Cutting machines in Metal Forming, which has a Swiss Design and Intelligent Manufacturing in North China. BODOR is one of the largest manufactures of FIBER LASER CUTTING machines in the world. HARDINGE BRIDGEPORT machines in Metal Cutting provides a wide range of highly reliable turning, milling, grinding and work holding solutions. Over the years, The Hardinge Group™ steadily diversified both its product offerings and operations. Today, the company has grown into a globally diversified player with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and Asia. In addition to designing and building turning centres, and collets, Hardinge is a world leader in grinding solutions with the addition of the Kellenberger, Jones & Shipman, Hauser, Tschudin, Usach and Voumard brands to the Hardinge family. The company also designs and manufactures Bridgeport machining centres and other industrial products for a wide range of material cutting, turnkey automation and work-holding needs. Expect more from your Hardinge products. Choose Hardinge precision and reliability for increased productivity and value. HWACHEON machines in Metal Cutting which are dedicated to crafting high quality CNC machine tools. Hwacheon is establishing the centurylong tradition. For the last 60 years, perseverance, honesty, and devotion have been the principles behind the success of Hwacheon. Now for the next half centuries, Hwacheon will raise its competitiveness in the world market, while renewing the tradition of unparalleled service for the clients. Daffodils Tech has delivered and installed the machines at various segments catering into critical manufacturing process. Our machines are more reliable and competitive and deliver the output as per the customers’ requirements. We thank our valued customers for believing and giving us an opportunity to work with their esteemed organisation.

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Industry Interaction | AMPCO METAL

“AMPCO METAL India Pvt Ltd is the only organized Tube Bending Tooling supplier in India” Tushar Pawar, Director, AMPCO METAL India Pvt Ltd shares his company’s growth story and how it has evolved over the last six years and the vision for the future.

AMPCO METAL Insights • Headquartered in

Switzerland • Copper-based Alloy Manufacturer Since 1914 • AMPCO® Wear Resistant Aluminium Bronzess • AMPCOLOY® High Conductivity Copper Alloys

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Tushar Pawar, Director, AMPCO METAL India Pvt Ltd

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MPCO METAL India Pvt Ltd is the Indian arm of Switzerland-based AMPCO METAL S.A., a leading international manufacturer and integrated distributor of specialty copper alloys and engineered products. The company was founded in 1914 in the USA, as an innovator in the introduction and application of aluminium bronze alloys. Over

the years AMPCO METAL has served throughout the world in the variety of applications seeking wear, corrosion resistance and high-conductive properties under AMPCO® and AMPCOLOY®. We spoke with Tushar Pawar, Director at AMPCO METAL India Pvt. Ltd who spearheads the goals of the company, how it has grown in terms of offerings and business in India. Edited excerpts.


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Can you share with us a timeline or history of your presence in India, and how you have grown over the years in types of offerings and market spread? AMPCO METAL used to serve the Indian market through a distributor for many years before we established our own presence. In 2012, the company decided to have its own office and activities. That was when I was fortunate to have this responsibility to set up this Indian arm. The initial idea was to have a liaison office to serve our customers but as we interacted and discussed with our customers and prospects, they suggested that we also have the stock and distribution centre. Based on our customers’ feedback, we decided to have our own facility and stock from where we could cater to our customers with immediate deliveries. Tell us about your choice for the Pune location and how you have grown over the years in terms of offerings and capacity? Yes, Pune was the easiest and immediate choice for our distribution center, as the city has several advantages; it is centrally located, close to Mumbai port, has an existing industrial ecosystem of suppliers and technical manpower. Since it was all customer driven, things started to fall into place instantly and at a fast pace. We started in India in June 2012, incorporated the Indian company in September 2012 and had our stock and the cutting machines in place by early 2013. We invoiced our first sales in April 2013 – that was when the business of the Indian subsidiary

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started in real terms. There were some customers who preferred to import on their own so we continued with both the activities. By the end of 2013 we had our team in place and could see our sales turnover reaching Rs 2.25 crore. The next step was towards machining, a decision which was again based on the customers demand, who preferred buying the finished parts that would be both a value-addition to our existing supply of raw materials and a efforts time-saving proposition for our customers. By 2014-end our machine shop was successfully set up in Pune itself with the best of the machines like Mazak’s which were imported from Japan. Thanks to the machining facility, our turnover reached Rs 5.7 crore by 2015-end. It helped us provide the applications of Tube Bending Tooling, which began to account for more than 10 percent of our business.

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The application of Tube Bending Tooling has played a major role in advancing our company’s business and recognition in India. We started with Tube Bending Tooling in 2015 and it was very well received by our customers. In 2016, in order to increase our capacity, we started to operate two shifts. Within one year, we invested in two more Mazak machines and relocated to a bigger space right in the middle of Chakan industrial area. We shifted to this new state-of-the-art facility in August 2017. During the same period, we decided to have Tube Bending Tooling as one of our most important offerings, today we take pride in the fact that AMPCO METAL India Pvt. Ltd is the only organised Tube Bending Tooling supplier in India. Currently, Tube Bending Tooling contributes

• ‘Make in India’ has

motivated and inspired us to start the machining business – it has proved to be a growth driver for us, especially the Tube Bending Tooling solution. • The machining business is now contributing almost 30 percent to our turnover – we expect it to contribute about 50 percent in the next couple of years.

about 25-30 percent to our turnover. Going forward our goal is to be known as a complete Tube Bending Tooling solution provider and we are moving proactively towards our goal. By 2017, our team had grown from one person to a team of 26 and turnover reaching Rs.10.3 crores. Now we see that the market dynamics are changing in India, customers are looking for suppliers who are reliable and provide a level of quality and productivity which is the best in the business. AMPCO METAL has been doing this consistently and will continue to do so in future too. Could you elaborate a bit on your role and your experience throughout this journey? Being the first employee of the Indian subsidiary, I could witness the evolution of the company in India. I am very proud and humbled to be leading AMPCO METAL in India and this incredible team. I am fortunate to have a young, talented and energetic team which is dedicated to the company’s goals and objectives. As far as my experience is concerned, it was and continues to be a fantastic and exciting journey. I have had a background in sales and marketing – in addition here I’ve had the opportunity to learn and manage every aspect of the business


the auto sector that supply to the auto OEMs. So automobile is the most important sector for us. Other sectors that we serve include Steel, Marine, Aerospace and Oil & Gas. The most-widely served applications include Tube Bending, Tube Forming, Deep Drawing Plastic Injections Dies & Moulds, Wear Parts, etc. Right from the raw material supply to finished machined parts, we provide the right solutions for applications required in the various sectors.

like business planning, financial management, imports and exports, Investments, recruitments, operations, and strategy among others. To what factors would you credit the fast growth of your company’s business? I would atribute or growth to our customers and ofcourse the dedication of our entire team that helped us grow so far. As importantly, I would give credit to our group Managing Director Mr Luis Bento and our Group General Manager Mr J.F. Dalin who supported us, motivated us at every crucial phase throughout our journey. The biggest reason why we grew so fast because every time we went to them be it for machines, people, infrastructure, we were never disappointed. Their trust and unwavering support have helped us grow at such a pace. Equally so, it was the great Initiative of ‘Make in India’ introduced and driven by the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that motivated and inspired us to start the machining business – it has proved to be a growth driver for us, especially the Tube Bending Tooling solution. The machining business is now contributing almost 30 percent to our turnover. We expect this segment to contribute about 50 percent in the next couple of years. Can you share with us the different industries that you serve in India and the types of products or services you provide to these industries? The automobile and auto-component industry is our biggest customer – we serve the tier-1, tier-2, as well as the tier-3 companies in

Which industry is the fastest growing sector for you? The steel industry is the fastest growing sector for us in terms of the applications that we provide and the potential applications that we can cater to going forward.

“I am very proud and humbled to be leading AMPCO METAL in India and this incredible team.”

How do you envision your growth in India going forward in terms of industry offerings? AMPCO METAL delivers the widest range of premium specialty bronzes and copper alloys under the brands AMPCO® and AMPCOLOY®, providing exceptional physical and mechanical properties. The company is more than 100-years old and is known globally as a quality leader in specialty bronzes and copper alloys. We continue to serve the industries in a variety of applications that seek wear- and corrosion-resistant metal that have high conductive properties. Going forward we aim to be the leading Tube Bending Tooling Specialist and steel industry is the sector we want to focus on as a growth area, among other important sectors. That's our growth area in India for the next five years. www.ampcometal.com


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Power Centre | ExxonMobil

Mobil DTE 10 Excel™ Series for Energy Efficiency Increasing energy efficiency and helping to reduce operational and maintenance costs for Manjushree Technopak through enhanced equipment performance

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Indian Plastics Industry – not just thriving but growing rapidly India has a thriving and extremely competitive plastics industry. It is set to buck the global trend of sluggish growth by emerging as one of the fastest growing markets by 2020. The plastics consumption of the country is expected to increase from about 12 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) in 2016 to 20 MMTPA by 2020. By that time India is expected to deploy about 180,000 machines as compared to 113,000 in 2016. In the past, the use of plastics in India was largely limited to household consumer durables and packaging. Now, plastics are also widely used in infrastructure, health care as well as in agriculture.

The consumer market for automobiles and electronic goods – both major users of plastics – is also growing rapidly which would add to the growth of the industry. Productivity is a crucial determinant in performance which in turn defines the progress or growth of any company. This naturally puts focus on maximising productivity while reducing unscheduled downtime and costs. Within the majority of plastic injection moulding applications, hydraulic oils play a fundamental role in the actual production of plastic components as well as helping to reduce unscheduled downtime and extend oil drain intervals. Hence while accounting for a relatively small percentage of total maintenance spends, the latest hydraulic oils have the potential to inject additional productivity and performance into plastic manufacturing operations. Advancements in hydraulic oil technology now offer plastics manufacturers a selection of fluids that can help produce high quality components and provide outstanding levels of protection, as well as other benefits such as increased energy efficiency and decreased cycle times. Background Established in 1983, Manjushree Technopack Ltd. is a leading rigid plastics packaging convertor in India and South Asia. It has its largest capacity in the segments of blow moulding containers and PET preforms. Manjushree Technopack Ltd, operates a plastic injection moulding plant with HUSKY PIM. Since reducing operation and maintenance costs were the focus areas for Manjushree, it was seeking a more cost effective and innovative solution with the aim of maximizing productivity through enhanced equipment performance. This case


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study exemplifies how the right hydraulic oil can improve plastic injection moulding operators to increase productivity, reduce unscheduled downtime and improve the energy and cycle efficiency of their machinery. Seeking a solution Manjushree turned to ExxonMobil’s Field Engineering Services (FES), which is a team of technical experts working closely with manufacturing companies offering them advice on best-in-class lubrication and maintenance practices. ExxonMobil engineers assessed onsite usage conditions, consulted closely with Manjushree’s engineering personnel to understand the company’s lubrication requirements. Based on their test results, they recommended MobilDTE 10 Excel™ 46 for replacing the previous hydraulic oil for increasing the energy efficiency & improving the performance of oil to reduce the operation & maintenance cost of the equipment. 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 maintaining maximum hydraulic efficiency and component protection at both low and high temperatures. The Switch Switching to Mobil™ hydraulic oil increased energy efficiency, output and reduced operating and maintenance costs. The use of Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 helped increase energy efficiency by 2% and brought about an annual savings of US $19,950 for Manjushree. The product performance of Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46, alongside FES application expertise effectively helped the customer improve their productivity. The Mobil DTE 10 Excel™ Series are high performance anti-wear hydraulic oils specifically designed to meet the needs of modern, high pressure, industrial and mobile equipment hydraulic systems. Mobil DTE 10 Excel Series provide reduced power consumption or increased machine output, resulting in monetary savings. The Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 lubricant which is a part of this range helps keep hydraulic systems cleaner, extending machine reliability and helping increase productivity through improved machine availability. For Manjushree Technopack Ltd, the upgrade to Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 proved to be an ideal opportunity to take advantage of the benefits offered by the hydraulic oil’s advanced formulation. In particular, Manjushree was

excited with the results seen from ExxonMobil’s comprehensive tests. It was observed that the changeover to Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46, resulted in improved hydraulic efficiency which helped in reducing energy consumption. A simple change of lubricant from a general market version to Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46, helped address Manjushree’s energy consumption reduction goals. Energy and productivity benefits With the completion of the lubricant change, Manjushree has responded saying, “The advice to switch to Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 has helped in gaining energy efficiency which helped in productivity improvement.” The composite benefits achieved by using Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 are as follows: 1. Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 provided efficiency gains up to 2% 2. Potentially reduced energy consumption or increased system responsiveness 3. Reduced oil consumption Speaking on ExxonMobil’s success in providing a customized solution to Manjushree’s requirements, Mr Imtiaz Ahmed, General Manager - Marketing Deployment (Commercial Marketing) - 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. Our Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 provides outstanding hydraulic system efficiency, a high degree of fluid durability as well as ultra-keep clean performance. The results delivered for Manjushree is a perfect example of how ExxonMobil’s technology leadership and exceptional application expertise can deliver significant financial value and facilitate increased efficiencies and productivity.” Mobil DTE 10 Excel series provides “ultraclean” performance which helps in keeping systems clean up to 3 times longer than competitive hydraulic fluids. This is due to Mobil DTE 10 Excel Series hydraulic oil’s “hydraulic oil balanced formulation”. In Mobil’s proprietary laboratory test, Mobil DTE 10 Excel series has shown improved thermal stability. Better oxidative and thermal stability means the oil holds up better to higher temperatures which lead to longer oil life and reduces sludge type deposits or varnishes. Again, better thermal stability properties provide longer oil life and fewer sticking servo valves. www.mobil.com/industrial

Key Highlight:

The composite benefits achieved by using Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 are as follows: • Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 provided efficiency gains up to 2% • Potentially reduced energy consumption or increased system responsiveness • Reduced oil consumption


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Product News | STRATASYS INDIA

Stratasys India’s Application Summit Introduces Advanced 3D Printing Solutions Stratasys India’s ‘Advanced Application Summit’ showcased high-strength 3D printing materials and J750 with enhanced performance.

B The Audi Plastics 3D Printing Center will use the unique J750 3D Printer to produce ultra-realistic, multi-colored, transparent tail light covers in a single print. Picture: Stratasys India

angalore, India: Stratasys India, a leader in additive technology solutions, pushed the envelope further on what’s possible with 3D printed prototypes at Stratasys India’s Advanced Application Summit, held mid-June at Hotel Hilton, Bangalore. The additive manufacturing solutions unveiled at the event had been designed to deliver highly realistic, vibrantly-colored parts at speeds up to 5 to 10 times faster and more cost effective than traditional manufacturing. The focus of the summit was to provide a platform to introduce Carbon Fiber Filled Nylon 12 material and Vivid Colors to Stratasys endusers. Additionally, it brought together Stratasys

experts to share the first-hand information on the impact of the new addition of materials in today’s globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem. Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Stratasys India said, “Today there is a vast market opportunity in product prototyping, that we feel is not being addressed by current 3D printing systems. To keep pace with the fast-changing auto-tech industry and the evolving customer base, manufacturers require new levels of innovation in 3D printing. The new introduction of Carbon Fiber Filled Nylon 12 material and Vivid Colors can transform the overall design, provide greater efficiencies and reduced time-to-market.” The newly advanced J750 and J735 are engineered to power prototype creation in industries ranging from automotive and consumer goods to research and education. Additionally, two new materials – VeroYellowV and VeroMagentaV – deliver enhanced red orange or yellow colors with next stage translucency, a perfect match for consumer goods and models used to represent automotive lights and housing. These advanced colors are available on both the J750, and J735 3D Printers, and on the Connex3 3D Printer. “With the new vivid colors solution on the J750 3D Printer, we can produce prototypes with incredible realism, such as the transparent multicolor covers for our tail lights. This can offer the texture and color-matching requirements to meet our design approval process,” said Reinhard Schiechel and Dr. Tim Spiering of the Audi Model shop and 3D printing center. “This ability to produce transparent multicolor prototypes that so closely mimic the final


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Now offering in excess of 500,000 color combinations via a new vivid color package, highly accurate color matching, and advanced clear with texture functionality - the PolyJet- driven systems create prototypes that look, feel and operate like finished products. Picture: Stratasys India

part in a single print might significantly reduce time and cost required for each design process. Consequently, we could free capacities to run through more iterations and improve overall design, while accelerating our time-to-market,” the duo added. In June 2018, Stratasys’ J750 full-colour, multimaterial 3D printer was adopted by the German auto manufacturer Audi for producing prototypes and accelerating the design verification process. Stratasys also featured its high-strength FDM material – Nylon 12CF – at the Advanced Application Summit. FDM Nylon 12CF is a chopped carbon fiber-filled (35 percent by weight) polyamide 12, available on compatible Fortus Production Systems. The material has a high strength-to-weight ratio and a tensile strength on par with other high-performance FDM materials. Due to the unique directional orientation of carbon fibers, it enables parts to have a higher uniaxial stiffness than injection molded parts of the same material. It opens unique design possibilities, not present in either traditional thermoplastic or additive manufacturing. These characteristics make FDM Nylon 12CF a good fit in a variety of functional prototyping and tooling applications• Aerospace – UAV components and tooling • Transportation and auto – bumpers, fixtures and brackets • Consumer – performance sporting goods • General manufacturing – tooling, fixtures and other manufacturing aids

S. Rajan, General Manager- Product Development, Ashok Leyland Ltd and one of the speakers of the summit, said, “It was an exciting event where we got the opportunity to interact with OEMs and suppliers from various industries to share the experience and best practices in 3D printing. Let’s innovate and keep adding value to our customers consistently as the ‘Customer is our Boss’.” V. Sridharan, CEO, Foundation for Innovation & Research at SASTRA - Technology Business Incubator (FIRST-TBI), said “It was a well conducted event and we got an opportunity to meet a number of experts from the industry and Stratasys at a single forum. We took part in knowledge exchange sessions to get insights into Stratasys offerings and their upcoming features for industry applications.” He added, “The session from Ashok Leyland was very useful where we got to know how the automotive industry is leveraging the additive manufacturing technology. The kind of savings provided by Stratasys FDM machines at Ashok Leyland was a great testimony indeed. From the CAIR (Center for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics) scientists’ presentations, we got an overview on the usage of 3D printing in the Robotics space. It was very impressive and informative.” Congratulating team Stratasys for arranging special focused, theme-based events for the first time ever in India by any 3D printing company, Mr Sridharan expressed the need for more such sessions around healthcare and other industry verticals in the future. www.stratasys.com

It was an exciting event where we got the opportunity to interact with OEMs and suppliers from various industries to share the experience and best practices in 3D printing. Let’s innovate and keep adding value to our customers consistently as the ‘Customer is our Boss’. S. Rajan, General ManagerProduct Development, Ashok Leyland Ltd


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Emerging Startups | TECROOT SPACE

Solving Traditional Challenges with a Modern Approach How Tecroot Space, a manufacturing sector startup proposes to address important traditional subjects with the modern systems.

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n the era of cyber physical systems and emerging technology breakthroughs, the manufacturing industry has started talking aggressively about modern subjects like smart factory, cognitive computing, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 etc. However, other important traditional subjects like cost cutting,

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investments in the right direction, overall equipment efficiency may take a back seat for manufacturers who are working to be at par with the new technology. So it becomes even more important for the manufacturers to start thinking about these important traditional subjects in an unconventional way.


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Tecroot Space is a consulting & trading start-up that aims to emerge as a partner to its customers for value-addition to product development processes and manufacturing processes with a futuristic approach. It aims to contribute to industry’s overall productivity with capabilities in Robotics & Automation, Additive Manufacturing & Rapid Prototyping, High Performance Metal Working Fluids, Metal Cutting Tools, High quality Compressed Air solutions and High Performance Abrasives Technology. Our proposition to the manufacturing industry includes product visualization by iterative prototyping, aiming for zero defect with less rejections, use of futuristic technologies, nurturing a happy and healthier workforce, increasing the productivity, optimizing the profitability, ensuring the process security, enhancing the component surface-finish quality and saying goodbye to dull, dangerous and grimy jobs. Our team aims to support its customers to excel in these important traditional subjects with the modern systems. We have partnered with the global technology leaders in their own domains which enables us to prepare a unique value proposition for our customers to meet the above requirements. Tecroot Space’s contribution to Industry 4.0 includes support to the customers on: • Additive manufacturing through worldclass 3D Printers backed by world renowned 3D printing technologies from the U.S.A, Italy, Austria and Germany. • Robot-assisted automation for various handling applications like machine tending,sealant dispensing, testing & validation, pick & place, vision based inspection, component feeding,welding, painting, assembly & so on. • Peak-performance machining with specialization in hole-making with cutting tools capable of and complying with machine-learning modules. The proposition is backed by more than 100 years of our partner’s experience in this domain. • Liquid Tool-We encourage our customers for the investments in the right direction with our unique value proposition of high performance metal working fluids which not only offers the basic cooling and lubrication to the cutting zone but also carries the capability of providing consistently high workpiece quality with minimal reworking

Sachin Sinha, Sales Director, Tecroot Space Picture: Tecroot Space

time, longer tool life for greater machine availability & possibility of reducing the cycle times, thus utilizing thepotential of a right metal working fluid by adding value to the manufacturing process. • High Performance Abrasives TechnologyOur 125 year old partner is a pioneer in the coated and bonded abrasive technology ensuring an added value for the customers in terms of high MRR, superlative surface quality and long service life of the abrasives for cutting, grinding and finishing operations We encourage our customers for the investments in the right direction with our unique value proposition of high performance metal working fluids which not only offers the basic cooling and lubrication to the cutting zone but also carries the capability of providing consistently high workpiece quality with minimal reworking time, longer tool life for greater machine availability & possibility of reducing the cycle times, thus utilizing thepotential of a right metal working fluid by adding value to the manufacturing process. Our 125-year old partner is a pioneer in the coated and bonded abrasive technology ensuring an added value for the customers in terms of high MRR, superlative surface quality and long service life of the abrasives for cutting, grinding and finishing operations. We ensure a dependable & reliable partnership to our customers by going an extra mile to support them. www.tecrootspace.com

Key Highlight:

Our 125-year old partner is a pioneer in the coated and bonded abrasive technology ensuring an added value for the customers in terms of high MRR, superlative surface quality and long service life of the abrasives for cutting, grinding and finishing operations.


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Industry Fora | DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

Dassault Systèmes Hosts Talks on Manufacturing in the Age Of Experience With digital technologies, businesses can drive value, meet market demands and deliver unique experiences

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assault Systèmes, a 3D design and engineering software company, hosted the second edition of the regional adaptation of the global megatrend event - ‘Manufacturing in the Age of Experience’ on June 6 in Chennai. The event was attended by over a hundred representatives from sectors such as transportation and mobility, industrial equipment, engineering and aerospace & defense, mostly from the state of Tamil Nadu. Last year, the inaugural edition – a regional adaptation of the global event – was hosted in Pune and digitalization of manufacturing was the key focus area. Taking the discussion forward, this year, Dassault Systèmes is geared to further boost Indian manufacturing in its digital transformation journey with the 3DEXPERIENCE TWIN – an integrated solution that allows manufacturers to design and visualize the entire model of the factory. Manufacturing has a huge potential in India. A recent study by a global consulting firm estimated that the manufacturing sector may form 25-30 percent of the country’s GDP and

create 90 million new jobs by 2025. To leverage its potential to create job opportunities, the Government of Tamil Nadu is planning to increase the automobile manufacturing capacity to 5.8 million units by 2020. Inaugurating the event, Samson Khaou, Managing Director India, Dassault Systèmes said, “The purpose of recreating and hosting a mega event in India is to reach out to multiple manufacturing hubs across the country, connect with audiences locally and showcase the value of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Tamil Nadu is a major automotive manufacturing hub and we have a strong connect with major automotive OEMs and suppliers across the country. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is a business enabler that would complement the automobile policy of the state, helping the future development and consolidation of the automobile and components industry.” With the emergence of a new businessfriendly scenario in the country, today on the one hand many new factories are coming up and on the other hand, a large number of manufacturing companies are considering installation of production facilities or assembly lines for new product development. However, whether it is a brown-field or a Greenfield investment, planning from the scratch will be a time consuming affair leading to over expenditure. 3DEXPERIENCE TWIN will drastically cut down the time frame and lead to substantial cost-saving – as it allows the entire planning, simulation, testing and validation in a virtual form. 3DEXPERIENCE TWIN allows manufacturers to design and visualize the entire model of the factory. One can ensure the right allocation of the spaces for their activities – such as machinery, raw material, goods storage, inbound and outbound docking systems and so on. One can also see different variations of the



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positioning of the activity spaces and watch its impact on the overall factory operation. Samson also added, “Our focus on the manufacturing sector is widespread, complementing initiatives like “Make in India”. We are committed to provide to our customers in the manufacturing sector comprehensive benefits through the 3DEXPERIENCE TWIN model.” Manufacturing has always been a complex affair and the fast evolving hyper-connected market in an advancing digital age offers numerous challenges to manufacturers. The task is to address these challenges with customers demanding more personalized products, services and experiences. Businesses are ushering in a revolution of manufacturing innovation, transforming from mass production to mass customization. As a result manufacturing is evolving to be more creative with new business models for cost-effective mass customization. They are becoming smart with improved speed, agility, real-time learning, and are more value driven—connecting value streams end-toend from ideation through manufacturing to ownership. Addressing the audience at the event Olivier Lahaye, Vice President, WW, DELMIA, Dassault Systèmes said, “The digitalization of manufacturing sector brings new opportunities for collaboration, usage of big data analytics, real-time data acquisition and digital continuity from ideation to design to production and even to ownership. Global Companies like Cummins, Airbus, Alstom and Valeo are already benefiting by adapting 3DEXPERIENCE platform and DELMIA for digitalizing their manufacturing processes. With digital technologies, businesses can drive value, meet market demands and deliver unique, one-to-one experiences for everyone and be future ready.” Addressing the audience and deliberating global alliances in manufacturing, Denis Georgeon, WW, VP Consulting Alliances, Dassault Systèmes said, “Leading consulting firms recognize Dassault Systèmes as a leader in disruptive manufacturing

solutions worldwide because the 3DEXPERIENCE platform available on premise and on-cloud enables our customers to create delightful experiences for their consumers by offering endto-end engineering, manufacturing and business capabilities. From modeling manufacturing operations to connecting the supply chain; the 3DEXPERIENCE delivers Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations Management and Supply Chain Planning & Optimization.” Dassault Systèmes also showcased a 3DEXPERIENCE playground with demonstrations of the following: Interactive Shop Floor & Live Monitoring: Connect virtual with real world withlive monitoring of shop floor activities through the virtual twin of factory resources and material flows. Human Task Experience: Ergonomics is key for ensuring safety and comfort in performing manufacturing tasks by humans. Evaluation of these aspects in physical world is expensive. Virtual study of human tasks on shop-floor will help in assessing and improving the safety and comfort in manufacturing operations. Manufacturing Operations Management: Better manage & monitor in real time manufacturing operations (Production, Quality, Maintenance & Warehouse) through a strong integration with shop floor equipment and perfect synchronization across departments. Additive Manufacturing: Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is an alternative to production processes such as milling, melting, casting and precision forging. 3D Printing is having wide spread usage in all fields be it automotive, aerospace, life science, industry equipment etc. 3D Printing is creating a new paradigm in innovative product development. This helps reduce waste and costs associated with the manufacturing of complex parts and at the same time it helps by improving strength or performance of the given part.

Key Highlight:

Dassault Systèmes is geared to further boost Indian manufacturing in its digital transformation journey with the 3DEXPERIENCE TWIN.

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Events | EuroBLECH

EuroBLECH 2018:

Come October EuroBLECH, world’s leading exhibition for the sheet metal working industry will be held in October this year in Hanover, Germany. All are invited.

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uroBLECH 2018, the 25th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, takes place from 23 – 26 October 2018 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. The exhibition functions as a global platform for professionals from the whole sheet metal working industry to meet and discuss late-breaking innovations, current developments and new products. Six months ahead of the show, around 1,400 exhibitors from 38 countries already secured their stand space at the world’s leading trade exhibition for the sheet metal working industry. Currently, major exhibitor countries are Germany, Italy, Turkey, China, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and the USA. At present, the exhibiting companies have secured almost the entire exhibition space from the previous event. EuroBLECH 2016 concluded with a record net exhibition space of 87,800 square metres. Every two years, EuroBLECH is the must-attend event for design engineers, production managers,

quality managers, buyers, manufacturers, technical directors and experts from associations and R&D in order to discover the latest trends and machinery in sheet metal working. Visitors to this year’s show can expect the complete spectrum of intelligent solutions and innovative machinery for modern production in sheet metal working, which are presented in form of numerous live demonstrations at the exhibition stands. At the moment, the digital transformation is playing a major role in the industry, which enables an increased efficiency and thus a higher level of automation and predictive maintenance. These developments are reflected in this year’s motto for EuroBLECH’s ‘Step into the digital reality,’ since Industry 4.0 and the relating Smart Factory have become major topics in sheet metal working. These areas have now acquired significance for small and mediumsized companies as they plan to invest in these technologies in the near future in order to gain a competitive advantage in their market.

Digital transformation is momentarily an important topic in the industry. This requires a close collaboration along the entire value chain, from production control to maintenance. Evelyn Warwick Exhibition Director EuroBLECH



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“Digital transformation is momentarily an important topic in the industry. This requires a close collaboration along the entire value chain, from production control to maintenance“, says Evelyn Warwick, Exhibition Director of EuroBLECH, on behalf of the organiser Mack Brooks Exhibitions. The biggest challenge for

companies in the sheet metal working industry is to create an intelligent manufacturing environment which is based on the secure exchange of data and the networking of machines and processes. “EuroBLECH 2018 offers its visitors the possibility to find solutions for these challenges and to connect with business partners to help them with the integration of these processes, machines and systems into their production,” continues Evelyn Warwick.

EuroBLECH 2018 rewards 5 businesses in this year’s “Step into the digital reality” online competition

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uroBlech invites outstanding organisations and companies in the sheet metal working industry to enter the EuroBLECH 2018 online competition in five categories, now open at https://www. euroblech.com/2018/english/awards/. Recognitions will be given for best practice, innovation, excellence and outstanding performance. Five winners, one in each category, will be selected by professionals in the sheet metal working industry via an online voting, starting in September. The contents titled “Step into the digital reality” engages businesses in digital and automated processes. The five categories stand for the latest and significant trends in the digital context of the sheet metal working industry: The first category ‘Digital Transformation’ is open to businesses with excellent ability in applying smart manufacturing methods. The second one, ’25 EuroBLECH shows’, will select the funniest and the most interesting EuroBLECH story shared by visitors or exhibitors who participated in EuroBLECH over its long history. ‘Cyber Security’as the third category highlights the importance of secure data exchange within a production environment. The fourth category is ‘Best Start-up” and will reward new businesses for their outstanding performance. Pioneers in lightweight and component design for sheet metal working are invited to enter the fifth and last category, “E-Mobility”. The five succeeding businesses will be formally presented with an award and certificate

during a ceremony at EuroBLECH 2018. The winners will also be announced on the EuroBLECH website. The online competition is open to all companies or organisations from all over the world in the sheet metal working industry if they match the requirements of at least one category and they are setting an extraordinary example in one of these categories. The closing date for entries is 31 August 2018. After that, the entries will be published on the EuroBLECH website and the voting will start. The sheet metal working community can select their favourite entry in each category by an online voting system, with the voting closing on 30th September. At the award ceremony during EuroBLECH 2018 on 24 October, the winners will officially be announced and receive their prize. The entries from all participants will also be published on the EuroBLECH website which is used regularly as an information platform by professionals in the sheet metal working industry. More information about the EuroBLECH 2018 Online Competition as well as the participation can be found at https://www. euroblech.com/2018/english/awards/. The Selection of Winners The five winners are selected by professionals in the sheet metal working industry through an online voting system on the EuroBLECH website, which will open on 1st September 2018. Any one individual can cast a maximum of five votes – one in each category.

Key Highlight:

Every two years, EuroBLECH is the mustattend event for design engineers, production managers, quality managers, buyers, manufacturers, technical directors and experts from associations and R&D in order to discover the latest trends and machinery in sheet metal working.

Images from EuroBLECH 2016

www.euroblech.com



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COMPANY INDEX Ace Micromatic Allstrap Inc Ampco Metal Ashok Leyland Blaser Swisslube

19-20 54 60-63 67 26-28

Bodor 59 Burnvoll AS Daffodils Tech

31 58-59

Dantal Hydrautics

28

Dassault Systems

70-72

Dormer Pramet

29-31

Epicor India

21-24

Euro Blech Exxon Mobil Lubricants

74 65-66

Femco 32-34 Grind Master

36-38

Grundfos India

40-42

HCL Technologies

12

Hwacheon 59 Jaya Hind Montupet Jyoti CNC Korber AG Manjushree Technopack

57 56-57 14 64-66

Marposs 16 Mastercam 52 Mitsubishi 44-45 MMC Hardmetal

44-46

Nord Drivesystems

50-51

Novo Nordisk

42

Nyblad 31 Porsche Car Company

12

Sandvik Coromant

53

Saurer Textile Sol

57

Stangl & Co GMBH Stratasys India Tata Motors Tecroot Space United Grinding

54 66-67 42 68-69 14

ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Micromatic Group 55 Ampco Metal India 73 Apex Precision 71 Blaser Swisslube 39 CG Tech 5 Daffodils Tech 43 DMI - Subscription Form 41 Dormer Pramet India 7 Epicor India 35 EuroBlech 45 ExxonMobil Lubricants Private Limited 80 Machine Insider 77 Marposs 9 MMC Hardmetal 17 Nord Drivesystems 2 Renishaw India 15 Sarda Magnets 47 Stratasys 79 Tecroot Space 75 Trumpf India 3 United Grinding 11

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