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COVER STORY

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BOGE KOMPRESSOREN showcases pioneering...

Elecon Engineering receives new order Beckhoff announces new BACnet MS/TP interface

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Safexpress conferred with title of iconic brand by Economic...

54 Rishabh Instruments: The TEST & MEASUREMENT Expertise

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Fluke 64 MAX IR Thermometer captures...

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HARTING doubles capacity in Sibiu, Romania

Mr. Deepak Thakur Chief Executive Officer Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

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Honeywell UOP Scientists recognized by AIChE

INDUSTRY FOCUS

igus launches E6.1 series of energy chains OMRON to introduce 36 Models in 4 Categories Red Lion launches highly scalable graphite edge...

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Autodesk introduces AutoCAD 2018

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Bosch introduces ‘Heavy Duty’ Professional Power Tools

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TRAINING

ETG signs deal with Mastercam and Cimco

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Kjellberg announces own subsidiary in India

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60 Iron & Steel Industry in India An overview

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76 FCRI in the Forefront of Flow Technology

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94 A TOTEX Approach in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

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Mastercam 2018 Brings Efficiency and Speed to EASTEC 2018

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120 Renishaw enables Yeovil Precision Castings to save 50% of inspection time

108 K-LITE Industries launches new series of LED architectural lighting

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AIR COMPRESSOR

BOGE KOMPRESSOREN showcases pioneering compressed air solutions Everyone’s talking about Industry 4.0 and energy efficiency in compressed air systems. But real innovation means leading the field in knowledge and technology: under the motto “Designed to take the lead,” BOGE KOMPRESSOREN is showcasing pioneering compressed air solutions at ComVac at Hannover Messe Trade Fair.

One of the highlights at Stand B

56 in Hall 26 is the S-4 Optimus screw compressor. This machine is a development study showing how “quiet, efficient and smart” will look in the future. BOGE is also presenting the new K 15 N2 BOOSTER, which can now also compress nitrogen.

Investment in research and development is part of BOGE Kompressoren’s business strategy. As

a financially independent family business, the system supplier focuses on specialist compressed air solutions, and uses its flexibility to quickly respond to growing customer demands. This is reflected in its range of products and services. The S-4 Optimus screw compressor follows on from the S-4 series launched at the end of last year. BOGE is thus presenting a product which is ahead of current technological standards. “It takes courage to innovate. At BOGE we dare to dream of the seemingly impossible, and this is how we unlock new technological potential,” says Thorsten Meier, managing director at BOGE KOMPRESSOREN. There is a 75 kW S-4 Optimus prototype at the exhibition stand. The machine is the first step in the development of a new series which will be even more reliable, more energy-efficient and smarter in terms of control than the systems commercially available. As far as

piston compressors go, BOGE is exhibiting its new K 15 N2 BOOSTER. For the first time this system is now able to compress nitrogen for example from an upstream PSA generator to a higher final pressure – flexible operation 100% free of oil.

The compressor compresses dry gases between 2 and 10 bar with pressure dew points as low as –40 °C. The free air delivery rate is 2,418 l/min with a drive power of 11 kW and final pressures between 16 and 32 bar. A typical application example is laser cutting.

For more information Web: www.boge.com

GEARS-MOTORS

Elecon Engineering receives new order Elecon Engineering Company Limited (“Elecon”), one of the leading player in Material Handling Equipment segment and the largest gears manufacturer in Asia announced the receipt of new orders in its material handling business.

The Company announced that it has bagged order worth Rs. 130 Crores from Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited for installing Urea bagging and con-

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veying systems at their complex at Ramagundam, Telangana. The Company also recently received orders worth of Rs. 45 Crores in cement, power, port and coal sectors.

Commenting on the development, Prayasvin Patel, CMD said “We are happy to receive this order in the MHE business which has been moderate due to macro-economic factors gripping our industry. We believe the govern-

ment continues to take right policy measures and over a period the industry should gradually start witnessing traction from the core sectors”

For more information www.elecon.com

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AIR COMPRESSOR

Chicago Pneumatic playing unique role in India

Chicago Pneumatic skid mounted air compressors are playing a vital role in new blast hole drilling machines being used for overburden removal in the coal fields of central India.

M/s BGR Mining (P)and Infra Pvt. Ltd, one of the biggest mining contractors in Hyderabad, with a fleet of 1600 dumpers, 200 excavators and 200 supporting vehicles, has placed an order for ten CPS 1100/300 high pressure compressors, with each forming part of a unique machine suitable for blast hole drilling. To date, four compressors have been supplied and commissioned.

The new machines are industry first conceptualised units in which the compressor is mounted on a crawler excavator, where usually conventional blast hole drills rigs or truck mounted compressor units connected to drills are used.

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They are mounted on excavators with the counter weight eliminated and the drill mast mounted onto the boom. The advantage of using the Chicago Pneumatic compressors as part of an excavator mounted rig is that its crawler mounting enables the machine to reach areas with difficult or limited accessibility. It also benefits from a swivelling arrangement that provides greater versatility than truck mounted rigs, thus minimising drilling time.

With a higher cfm and higher pressure, the rate of drilling with the CPS 1100/300 will be approximately 100 m/hour for overburden drilling against conventional water

well drilling rigs, which typically deliver around 72 m/hour.

“Chicago Pneumatic air compressors are the preferred choice for us because of the product performance and the fact it is an international brand with proven quality,” commented Mr. K.A. Udaya Kumar, General Manager of M/s BGR Mining and Infra Pvt. Ltd. “With the increased performance of the supplied equipment, we may see further opportunities open up in the mining industry.”

For more information Web: www.cp.com

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS

Congatec further standardizes interface setup for SMARC 2.0 Congatec – a leading technology company for embedded computer modules, single board computers and embedded design and manufacturing services – introduces new SMARC 2.0 modules supporting powerful USB C connectivity at Embedded World (hall 1, stand 358) today. The utilization of the USB-C specification makes USB interconnects even more universally applicable, further standardizing the interface setup of SMARC 2.0 based embedded devices.

System designers can use USB C for standard peripherals from USB 3.1 to USB 1.0 and – a brand new option – for connecting displays or even the power supply to the system or peripheral devices, reducing cabling efforts to a single cable. In addition, the current data throughput of up to 5 Gigabit/s in line with the USB 3.1 specification serves as a turbo charger for data intensive applications. Based on Intel Atom, Celeron or Pentium pro-

cessors (codename Apollo Lake), typical applications for SMARC 2.0 designs are handhelds and other mobile devices, in-vehicle devices and stationary embedded and IoT systems with low power and high performance demands.

“By introducing this universally applicable form of plug & play functionality, congatec greatly simplifies the use of embedded technology. Fully featured USB-C jacks are still rare and present a real breakthrough for standardizing the fragmented world of cable-based external interconnects. Such standardization is very beneficial for system engineers as well as system integrators, administrators and device users. System engineers don’t need to think about the interface setup anymore. They only need to specify the number of USB-C compliant peripherals they want to interconnect and design in USB-C interfaces accordingly.

And system integrators can plug

their USB-C compliant peripherals in any USB jack available on the board and it works. Now, doesn’t that sound fantastic? We know that we are only at the beginning of this evolution and that 100% availability of fully featured USB C jacks is still a vision today but imagine how easy system specifications will become once this transition is complete?”, explains Martin Danzer, Director of Product Management at congatec.

The application ready best practice design-in of recent USB-C capabilities is shown on congatec’s SMARC 2.0 modules with latest Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium processors and a suitable carrier board with one fully featured onboard USB-C jack for demonstrating the new power supply capabilities as well as the display integration.

For more information Web: www.congatec.com

AUTOMATION

Beckhoff announces new BACnet MS/TP interface In addition to BACnet/IP, Beckhoff now also supports BACnet MS/TP (Master Slave/Token Passing) with the EL6861 EtherCAT Terminal.

This serial interface can be used to directly control and monitor BACnet-compatible field devices, such as pumps, drives, frequency converters or similar, as sub-bus systems, without the need for additional gateways or routers. Up to 64 devices with RS485 low power transceivers can be connected. In

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addition, several terminals can be operated in parallel to scale the number of MS/TP channels that can be supported.

Using the 1-channel BACnet MS/ TP interface, hardware and engineering costs can be significantly reduced since configuration is performed centrally in the TwinCAT System Manager and external devices, such as routers or gateways, do not need to be connected. Combined with the

BACnet MS/TP driver integrated within TwinCAT automation software, the terminal implements the BACnet protocol in compliance with Revision 12. The terminal can also be used locally without routing to the BACnet/IP network.

The RS485 interface guarantees high interference immunity through electrically isolated signal transmission. The EL6861 provides

1 x 5 V DC at 20 mA (electrically isolated, short-circuit-proof) from the E-bus supply for use with

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LOGISTICS

Safexpress conferred with title of iconic brand by Economic Times Safexpress, Knowledge Leader and Market Leader of supply chain & logistics industry in India, has been conferred with the title of Iconic Brand by Economic Times.

This honor was bestowed upon Brand Safexpress in a grand ceremony at Hotel Taj Santacruz in Mumbai. Speaking at the award ceremony, Vineet Kanaujia, VP – Marketing said, “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our customers, partners and employees who have all provided their invaluable support to Brand Safexpress over the last two decades. It is only due to their contribution that we have created industry leadership for our brand and gained the iconic status.”

Vineet Kanaujia added, “For the last 20 years, Safexpress has been striving very hard to provide world-class services to its customers. As a result, today Brand Safexpress is considered synonymous

with supply chain & logistics in India. The ET Iconic Brand award is truly an affirmation of the iconic status of Brand Safexpress in the field of supply chain & logistics.

This award will motivate our firm to work even more passionately in the field of supply chain & logistics.”

Explaining about the unique marketing strategy of Safexpress, Vineet Kanaujia said, “We have created Integrated Marketing Communications strategy at Safexpress a decade back. The keystone of our IMC strategy is based on pillars like ATL, BTL, Digital Marketing, PR & Corporate Communications, Cause Marketing, and so on. This unique marketing strategy has helped us create a larger-than-life brand in the field of supply chain & logistics.”

Vineet Kanaujia concluded by saying, “Through our pioneering initiatives, Safexpress over the

Mr. Vineet Kanaujia, Vice President - Marketing, Safexpress receiving the prestigious ET Iconic Brand Award

years has totally redefined the way supply chain functions in the country. Following a unique hybrid model of hub & spoke and long-haul routes, Safexpress network covers every square inch of India. Our supply chain & logistics operations are driven from our 30 ultra-modern Logistics Parks built

at strategic locations across the country, and operated by a highly dedicated and skilled workforce.

This award is a fitting tribute to the work Safexpress has put into the supply chain & logistics domain over the last two decades.”

For more information Web: www.safexpress.com

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eter can be mounted on a standard tripod using its included tripod mount accessory for unattended measurements.

The lightweight, compact, and rugged 64 MAX also features: • Precise laser technology for more accurate (up to ± 1° C or ± 1% of reading whichever is greater) and repeatable measurements

• 30 hours of battery life to capture measurements over a long period of time • IP54 rated for extra protection against airborne contaminants in harsh, dirty environments • A flashlight and large, easy-toread backlit LCD display for easy viewing even in dark settings The 64 MAX displays minimum,

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PUMPS-VALVES

Leybold presents innovative fore and high vacuum portfolio

From 24 to 28 April 2017, the Hanover Fair COMVAC will again be the meeting place for the international compressed air and vacuum industry.Leybold, vacuum specialist located in Cologne, Germany, will also use this stage to present its vacuum portfolio to the specialist audience: The VACUBE screw vacuum pump and the CLAWVAC dry-running claw pump are the latest news for applications in the rough vacuum range. New in the high vacuum range are the two new product families TURBOVAC i and iX, the newly designed diffusion pump line DIJ, as well as the TiTanTM ion getter and titanium sublimation pumps.

With DRYVAC PowerBoost, Leybold presents the fastest and most energy efficient pump-down system on the market. This system also offers several cost reduction potentials. DRYVAC PowerBoost solutions offer 60 ─ 120% more suction speed than previous generations of pump-down system. As a result, the number of required load lock pumping systems can be reduced by up to 40%. Of course, similar results can be achieved for already existing production systems that now operate with only one pumping system.

With the reduction of the required systems, the operating costs decrease. Furthermore, installation costs and floor space are also considerably reduced. The intelligent software of the PowerBoost system automatically detects the cycle length of the pumping process and optimally adapts to the conditions for the shortest pump down times and highest noise reduction.

Compared to other products of the same performance class, the pumps of the VACUBE series consume significantly less energy and offer an extremely high suction

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capacity. VACUBE can be equipped with an energy recovery option. This enables the recovery of up to 75% of the electrical power and significantly increases the efficiency if the hot water generated in the process can be used in the process. The user saves operating costs and optimizes the use of energy resources. The integrated highly effective oil return system prevents the contamination of the pump environment and the working area by lubricants and process particles.

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Fields of application are secondary metallurgy, heat treatment, automotive industry, coating technologies, solar and thin films such as displays, research & development, analytical instruments, as well as classic industrial processes.

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WELDING

CMT upgrade for TPS/i Robotics power source

Fronius is expanding the TPS/i Robotics power source with a new additional package for the extremely stable Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding process.

Fronius is expanding the range of functions of its intelligent TPS/i Robotics power source. This system, which is specially designed for the requirements of robotic welding, can now be equipped with the extremely stable Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding process using a new additional package. Users benefit from the combination of an extremely high and reproducible weld seam quality, maximum welding speeds and countless areas of application.

With TPS/i CMT Robotics, Fronius combines the advantages of its latest MIG/MAG power source platform with the most stable arc.

The intelligent, modular system consists of interconnected and fully synchronised components and is specially designed to meet the demands of robot-assisted welding. The TPS/i power source has a high-performance processor and a high speed bus, enabling data to be exchanged extremely quickly. This results in control loops that are faster than before.

Two perfectly synchronised wirefeeders ensure dynamic and precise wirefeeding and thus a high process stability. What’s more, the

The newly developed Robacta Drive CMT TPS/i push-pull welding torch boasts compact dimensions and a low weight.

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newly developed Robacta Drive CMT TPS/i push-pull welding torch impresses with its compact dimensions, which enable easy access to the weldments, and low weight for use on robots with high traversing speeds.

TPS/i power sources that already have the Standard and Pulse function packages installed can easily be upgraded for the CMT process. In comparison with other MIG/MAG welding processes, CMT significantly reduces the heat input and enables continuous regulation from cold to hot. This results in an extremely stable arc and much less spatter even at high welding speeds. It can be used for a wide variety of different applications, including welding light and medium-gauge sheets from 0.5 – 4 mm, root passes, galvanized steel applications and special connections such as copper, zinc, steel-aluminium and titanium. With TPS/i CMT Robotics, robot-assisted welding operations can be performed cost effectively, efficiently and to a high standard.

For more information Web: www.fronius.com

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AUTOMATION

ABB Group to acquire B&R ABB Group recently announced the acquisition of B&R, the largest independent provider focused on product- and software-based, open-architecture solutions for machine and factory automation worldwide. B&R, founded in 1979 by Erwin Bernecker and Josef Rainer is headquartered in Eggelsberg, Austria, employs more than 3,000 people, including about 1,000 R&D and application engineers. It operates across 70 countries, generating sales of more than $600 million (2015/16) in the $20 billion machine and factory automation market segment. The combination will result in an unmatched, comprehensive offering

for customers of industrial automation, by pairing B&R’s innovative products, software and solutions for modern machine and factory automation with ABB Group’s world-leading offering in robotics, process automation, digitalization and electrification.

Through the acquisition, the Group expands its leadership in industrial automation and will be uniquely positioned to seize growth opportunities resulting from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In addition, ABB Group takes a major step in expanding its digital offering by combining its industry-leading portfolio of digital solutions, ABB Ability, with B&R’s strong appli-

cation and software platforms, its large installed base, customer access and tailored automation solutions.

“B&R is a gem in the world of machine and factory automation and this combination is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

This transaction marks a true milestone for ABB Group, as B&R will close the historic gap within ABB Group’s automation offering.

This is a perfect fit and will make us the only industrial automation provider offering customers the entire spectrum of technology and software solutions around measurement, control, actuation, robotics, digitalization and elec-

trification,” said ABB Group CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer.

“This combination offers fantastic opportunities for B&R, its customers and employees. We are convinced that ABB Group offers the best platform for the next chapter of our growth story. ABB Group’s global presence, digital offering and complementary portfolio will be key for us to further accelerate our pace of innovation and growth,” said Josef Rainer, co-founder of B&R.

For more information Web: www.abb.com

AUTOMATION

B&R and Hyundai Heavy Industries sign global strategic partnership agreement

B&R and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a global strategic partnership agreement to introduce B&R automation solutions across HHI’s various areas of operation, including control solutions for ship, plant and power automation that will benefit HHI’s customers in the oil and gas, shipbuilding, water treatment and oth-er industries.

By establishing a consistent and integrated automation platform

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from a macro perspective, HHI is position-ing itself to respond more flexibly to unpredictable future challenges. B&R and HHI look forward to syner-gies in technological cooperation as well as close collaboration in worldwide sales, service, technical sup-port and development.

B&R’s advanced technology and commitment to standards like OPC UA and IEC 61850 will help HHI meet emerging customer require-

ments in the areas of Industry 4.0, Smart Factory and IIoT solutions.

It will also streamline compliance with the increasingly vigorous environmental regulations of the shipbuilding industry.

B&R will provide training and support as well as engineering and technical expertise, drawing

on extensive experience gained through high-profile projects with end users in various industries around the world.

For more information www.br-automation.com

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Bentley Systems announces AssetWise CONNECT Edition Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of software solutions for advancing infrastructure announced AssetWise CONNECT Edition. The CONNECT Editions of AssetWise and ProjectWise provide and share a connected data environment, upgrading a common data environment to fully realize the BIM potential of digital engineering models, created during CAPEX, for continuous benefits throughout the OPEX lifecycle.

A connected data environment is vital to infrastructure advancement because CAPEX projects are repeatedly necessitated throughout the TOTEX service life of infrastructure assets to sustain their fitness for purpose—and the continuity of digital engineering models, as their “digital DNA” can be a key enabler. Such a connected data environment therefore advances the convergence of engineering technologies (ET) with information technologies (IT) and operational technologies (OT).

During the Conference keynote by CEO Greg Bentley, the full span of the completed CONNECT Edition was underscored by invited presenters. Ray O’Connor, CEO of Topcon Positioning Group, demonstrated constructioneering, connecting engineers with surveyors and constructors through joint cloud services offerings. Jacques Lubetzki, executive vice president, Europe Zone, Bureau Veritas, then introduced inspectioneering, for engineers to contribute virtually to operations safety and asset integrity. Finally, David Epp, director Global ISV Alliances of Microsoft, described ongoing initiatives within its enabling Azure stack, including “cognitive services” which could be applied dynamically for infrastructure operational intelligence. Such unprecedented BIM advancements have become possible because Bentley’s connected data environment can make the information within digital engineering models secure, open, and live.

To uniquely enable comprehensive asset performance, AssetWise CONNECT Edition’s asset lifecycle information management services robustly support the capabilities previously offered separately through eB; Exor; Optram; InspectTech; SUPERLOAD; APM (formerly Ivara) and Amulet. AssetWise offerings are already utilized by 25 of the 50 largest Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners, ranked globally by their net infrastructure value (see BI 500).

AssetWise CONNECT Edition’s connected data environment is made possible by the technologies now in common between design, construction, and operations work: intrinsic 3D geocoordination, accelerated by advances such as Bentley’s reality modeling; engineering precision; self-describing data; information mobility; and work process automation.

For more information Web:www.bentley.com

ENGINEERING

COMSOL CEO to give plenary lecture at TFEC COMSOL will be featured at the 2ndThermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC).

With a focus on “Engineering Challenges for the Betterment of Society”, this year’s conference will provide an international forum for discussing the latest research and development achievements in the thermal and fluid sciences and the impact on numerical simulation. Svante Littmarck, President and CEO of COMSOL, Inc., will give a plenary lecture on the latest achievements of multiphysics simulation. COMSOL will also offer the attendees a course on “Multiphysics Simulation of Thermal and Fluid Systems”.

“Thanks to custom simulation apps, powerful computational tools are able to reach a wider group of users than ever before,” says Svante Littmarck. “During the lecture I will discuss use cases and show how state-ofthe-art multiphysics software can be used to benefit simulation specialists, their colleagues,

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and customers alike.” The adoption of apps is spreading quickly across industry and academia supported by the ease of use of the Application Builder in the COMSOL Multiphysics® software and cost-effective deployment through a local installation of the COMSOL Server™ product. Cornell University is an example where large scale deployment of apps through COMSOL Server™ benefits students and teachers nationwide without them having to directly invest in the software or hardware.

“Simulation apps bring new opportunities to education,” says Prof. Ashim Datta, Department of Biological & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University. “In a food safety class, apps enable multidisciplinary learning where students of biological science can simulate many what-if scenarios realistically.” Littmarck concludes, “Engineers can benefit from powerful mathematical modeling tools and solver technology in COMSOL Multiphysics®

and deliver custom apps with COMSOL Server™. Deploying apps to their organization and customers worldwide has never been more straightforward.”

COMSOL will offer a course on “Multiphysics Simulation of Thermal and Fluid Systems”.

David Kan, vice president of sales for the southwestern region of the US, and Nicolas Huc, Technical Product Manager, Heat Transfer, will introduce the participants to multiphysics simulation using the COMSOL® software.

For more information Web:www.comsol.co.in

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AUTOMATION

HARTING doubles capacity in Sibiu, Romania HARTING Technology Group is pressing ahead with its growth strategy. 14 years after opening its production facility in Sibiu, Romania, the large-scale expansion of the production plant is now complete. In the presence of Sibiu’s mayor, Astrid Cora Fodor, and members of the Harting family business, Managing Director Wolfgang Talmon-Gros handed the plant and its management over to his successor, Laurentiu Nedelea.

“The expansion of our production here in Sibiu and the construction of this new building are testament to outstanding levels of growth,” said HARTING CEO Philip Harting. The Romania facility plays an important part in the Group’s global growth strategy.

Over the next two years around 100 new jobs will be created in Sibiu.

Steadily rising demand and new innovative products and solutions called for an expansion of capacities. The family business accordingly invested around EUR 5.5 million in new build and renovation of the existing building. The total area of HARTING Romania

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Manufacturing SCS has increased by nearly 7,000 square metres to about 12,000. Last autumn, the group’s automotive industry business was hived off and concentrated at the new HARTING RO Automotive in Sibiu.

At present, electric and electronic industrialplug connectors, power cables for e-mobility, communications and hybrid plug connectors, and current sensors for industry and rail are manufactured in the assembly shops which are equipped with the latest machinery, plant and tools, before being shipped to customers worldwide, mainly in the transport, automation, medical technology and wind energy, engineering and robotics

sectors.

With around 600 employees in both businesses in Sibiu and a plant in the neighbouring small town of Agnita, Romania is HARTING Group’s biggest foreign production facility. Since 2008, HARTING Romania Manufacturing SCS has almost doubled its turnover. The company is one of the four founding companies of the Romanian-German Association for Dual System Training in Sibiu.

Toolmakers and mechatronics engineers,among others,currently receive training at HARTING Romania Manufacturing SCS.

For more information Web: www.harting.com

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Indian healthcare sector is growing at a 15 % CAGR to reach US$ 160 billion by 2017 and US$ 280 billion by 2020.

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AUTOMATION

Honeywell UOP Scientists recognized by AIChE Honeywell UOP announced that the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) Fuels and Petrochemical Division has recognized four of its scientists with the2016 Industrial Research & Development Award for the development and commercialization of the UOP Advanced Methanol-to-Olefins process. The award recognizes the scientists’ work on the technology that converts methanol from sources such as coal and natural gas into the olefins that are the primary components in the manufacture of plastic resins, films and fibers. This is especially critical in countries that lack domestic sources of crude oil but are rich in coal or natural gas.

“Our Advanced MTO technology has played a dramatic role in petrochemicals markets in only a few short years, and it shows how innovation and the application of chemistry and chemical engi-

neering principles can profoundly benefit society,” said Jim Rekoske, VP and chief technology officer at Honeywell UOP. “The development of this technology over many yearsis a point of great pride within HoneywellUOP, culminating in its commercialization in 2013, with nine customers since that time.”

While many engineers and scientists contributed the development of the Advanced MTO process, the AIChE recognized John Chen (who led the research team) John Senetar (who led modeling and process design), Paul Barger (who established the catalyst and process criteria), and Dan Kauff (who led the integration of MTO and OCP processes) as leaders in the effort.

The awardees set a new benchmark for smooth, rapid, and resilient technology commercialization, overcoming many technical challenges. The award recipients will be recognized at anawards banquet at

the AIChE Spring Meeting in San Antonio on March 27.

Honeywell UOP’s Advanced MTO process converts methanol from non-petroleum feedstocks such as coal, methane, petroleum coke, or biomass – instead of petroleum -- into polymer-grade ethylene and propylene. Development of MTO began in the 1980s, when Honeywell

UOP applied a new molecular sieve called SAPO-34 to MTO chemistry and in 1995 built the first demonstration MTO unit withNorsk Hydro (now an Ineos company called Inovyn).

For more information www.honeywellprocess.com

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SKF Enlight Centre redefines machine condition monitoring for maritime sector SKF Enlight Centre is a first-of-itskind, asset based (as opposed to measurement focused) machine health monitoring system, featuring a radically simplified user interface, designed for use by engineers and managers throughout the marine sector.

This new web based ‘softwareas-a-service’ tool represents the first phase of a multi-segment software development strategy, from SKF’s machine health software team, based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The goal is to roll out this comprehensive, standardised machine condition monitoring offering

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across all sectors of industry and transportation, where remote monitoring and operation is required.

The new software will eventually replace SKF’s existing @ptitude Asset Management System. SKF Enlight Centre is designed to meet the changing needs of today’s marine asset management professionals. Easy and intuitive to use, the system identifies potential machine anomalies before they can cause malfunctions or damage, with data being transmitted via cloud based technologies to land-based sources of advice and expertise. This enables ship operators and engineers

to implement an effective condition-based maintenance strategy, with repairs or overhauls being scheduled to minimise disruption and operational costs, while improving safety and reliability.

SKF Enlight Centre allows data to be accessed from anywhere around the world, regardless of the location of each vessel. The system can be configured to provide different levels of access to different users; for example, a chief engineer or fleet manager.

Using built-in work flows, SKF Enlight Centre provides even relatively inexperienced maritime

users with pertinent diagnostic information and analysis; if required, this can be shared with SKF, who can offer knowledge-based services via the Internet, should an impending machine malfunction be detected and further guidance be required. The system is offered under a subscription based licensing agreement and can be readily tailored to meet specific user requirements, maximising business efficiency in terms of CapEx and OpEx.

For more information Web: www.skf.com

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igus launches E6.1 series of energy chains For applications where an extremely low-noise running of the energy chain, very high dynamics or very low abrasion is required, the motion plastics specialist igus has developed the E6.1 series of energy chains. These chains are now available in new sizes with larger inner heights of up to 62 millimetres.

The company igus has developed the E6.1 series of e-chains for applications where very low-abrasion energy chains are required, for example in the clean room in semiconductor manufacture. As with the predecessor series E6, instead of a pin/bore connection, elastic polymer spring elements in the side elements serve as connectors for a dampened and very smooth running of the chain.

The very small pitch and contour of the chain links ensure that the polygonal effect is reduced to a minimum and the chain rolls very smoothly. Thanks to the narrower

The series E6.1 e-chains are very abrasion-resistant and are characterised by their unique connector system for maximum dynamics. (Source: igus GmbH)

design compared to the E6, roughly 30 percent can be saved with the same inner dimensions.

“Further advantages of this design principle are a very quiet

and extremely low-vibration operation with only 32 dB(A),” explains Harald Nehring, authorised officer for e-chainsystems at igus. “This makes E6.1 series energy chains

very suitable for use in stage technology or in TV studios, in addition to applications in the clean room.”

The e-chains of the E6.1 series can also be used for applications with speeds of up to 20 m/s. From now on, chains in four different dimensions are available from 29 millimetres up to 62 millimetres in height. An even larger version of the E6.1 with an inner height of 80 millimetres will follow in spring 2017.

For all installation sizes of the E6.1, the crossbars can be removed along the inner and outer radii, so that quick filling is possible. The means that when the chain is already installed in the machine, additional cables or hoses can easily be drawn in.

For more information Web: www.igus.in

AUTOMATION

Second generation of servo drives speak EtherCAT A real-time Ethernet system for motion and safety: KOLLMORGEN uses EtherCAT as the system bus for the second generation of AKD2G servo amplifier. High-performance communication with EtherCAT also plays a vital role for the new PCMM motion controller.

Both devices will be exhibited by KOLLMORGEN at the Hannover Messe from 24 to 28 April 2017 at the ETG user organization stand in Hall 9, Stand D18.

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safety technology communication

The new AKD2G generation of servo amplifiers from KOLLMORGEN uses EtherCAT as the system bus.

is incorporated into the machine’s existing real-time communications.

With this in mind, the second generation of KOLLMORGEN AKD2G servo amplifier uses FSoE - the EtherCAT safety protocol - for safe communication. As safety and motion both run over the same cable, the need for additional secure wiring together with EA safety modules to control the safe motion functions has been eliminated.

The AKD2G is particularly impressive in this regard: With safe brake control (SBC) and the integrated

The new AKD2G generation of servo amplifiers from KOLLMORGEN uses EtherCAT as the system bus.

safe brake test (SBT), KOLLMORGEN provides an important safety function, for, as an example, the vertical axes on the controller side.

For more inforamtion Web: www.kollmorgen.in

Shop floor process control with the flexible Equator gauging system

Join hundreds of automotive part suppliers who use the low cost Equator as a manually loaded system or in fully automated cells Equator provides fast data capture, highly repeatable results and easy operation, at a low purchase price and with low cost of ownership.

• Operators or robots can switch between different parts in seconds • Automated cells can be easily configured with EZ-IO software

Process Monitor is built into both manual and automated systems. It allows users to view the gauging history of a part, an invaluable function for controlling a manufacturing process, along with an instant graphical view of the status of each feature tolerance.

Process Monitor also enables management of the mastering process according to temperature, time or number of parts gauged.

• Unique ability for repeatable gauging in widely varying thermal conditions combined with flexibility

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AUTOMATION

OMRON to introduce 36 Models in 4 Categories

Push-In Plus Terminal Block Series: G70V (internal connection models)

Liquid Leakage Sensor Amplifiers with sensor disconnection detection supporting plus common output (PNP) type: K7LAT50DPB/-UDPB

OMRON has recently introduced the third wave of factory automation (FA) control devices built on a common design platform. This is to ensure unified product specifications, for further innovation in control panel building.Based on a wide range of products, OMRON has been continuing to work for the innovation of making control panels which house and control FA devices on the production front line. OMRON unified the design and size of FA devices, and introduced products which are built with the company’s proprietary wiring technology “Push-In Plus Terminal Block.” The technology is primarily used for device and control panel makers in need of

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“downsizing and space-saving” of FA devices and control panels, “expedited delivery” and “response to globalization.”

The 1stand 2nd wave of Value Design Products were introduced in April & October 2016 respectively. They have been adopted on the front line of manufacturing by more than 7,000 global companies and received a high evaluation. For example, a manufacturer of semiconductor production equipment reduced the control panel size by 30% and the wiring lead time by half, post adoption of OMRON’s Value Design products.

The third wave of 36 models in 4 categories can achieve even simpler wiring with a wider product

range. They are in high demand at client production sites which have adopted the first and second wave products.

The XW5T DIN Track Push-in Plus Terminal Blocks double its line-up from 18 to 36 models. For terminal blocks with a width of 5.2 mm (maximum rated current: 24 A) and 6.2 mm (maximum rated current: 32 A), internal wiring of 1:2 and 2:2 type for branching and 2 tier type for space-saving are added. The workability and reliability of the XW5T with OMRON’s unique Push-In Plus Terminal Blocks can be used for wider applications.

The G70V I/O Relay Terminals from Push-In Plus Terminal Block series, released in April 2016, now have models with internal connections between I/O terminals and in which wiring can be crossedover. The input models have 16 points/common and output models have 4 points/common X 4 to increase the freedom in cross-over wiring and greatly reduce wiring work.

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Automation system PSS 4000 – for standard and safety

Implement even complex automation projects for standard and safety-related tasks with ease!

With its various control systems, editors and network components, the automation system PSS 4000 is flexible and easy to handle. The simplicity of the graphics Program Editor PASmulti is particularly impressive, enabling programs to be universally transparent and structured, including a high level of reusability. PSS 4000 – Simplify your AutomationTM

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AUTOMATION

Red Lion launches highly scalable graphite edge controller

Red Lion Controls recently announced the new Graphite Edge Controller. The compact rugged industrial controller offers highly scalable I/O and combines networking and data visualization with industry standardIEC 61131 control capabilities in a small, easy-to-deploy footprint.

The Graphite Edge Controller is ideal for process and factory automation customers who require a

rugged industrial controller with wide operating temperatures to control and monitor machinery in harsh environments.

Easy-to-use tools give customers the ability to quickly create logic controls using familiar IEC 61131 programming languages and to interconnect devices using any of over 300 industrial protocols, in addition to providing data logging and web serving functionality.

“The Graphite Edge Controller is an important product to round out Red Lion’s rugged Graphite platform,” said Paul Bunnell, product management director for automation products at Red Lion Controls.“Its all-metal construction and broadly expandable I/O capabilities allow customers to use Edge Controllers in the harshest of environments, at virtually any scale – from factory automation applications to remote process applications.”Red Lion’s Graphite Edge Controller includes Crim-

son® 3.0 software featuring Crimson Control, providing customers with the ability to interconnect devices using over 300 industrial protocols and use IEC 61131 programming languages – such as ladder logic, function block and structured text – to solve specific application needs.“The addition of these control options to our robust Crimson communication capabilities means that organizations can reduce equipment cost and system complexity without compromising on reliability or flexibility,” said Bunnell. In addition to the integrated I/O slot for supporting small applications, the Graphite Edge Controller can be easily scaled for large applications using Red Lion Graphite Expansion Racks.

The expansion racks allow up to 25 additional modules to be added to an Edge Controller. Modules provide expanded capabilities including analog and digital I/O,

PID control, and additional specialized communication options such as DeviceNet and PROFIBUS DP. With rugged aluminum construction, a wide operating temperature range and broad array of plug-in modules, the Graphite platform enables customers to connect, monitor and control processes to meet varying industrial automation requirements in both factory and extreme locations.

For more information Web:www.redlion.net

POWER

Schneider Electric India affirms commitment to energy efficiency Further reiterating its commitment to energy efficiency and access to clean energy, Schneider Electric India, today showcased a range of low-cost clean technologies which were on display at the catamaran as part of the Nomade des Mers (Nomad of the Seas) expedition. The expedition – which began in 2015 at Brittany (France) and will conclude in Indonesia.

The mission of the Nomade des Mers project, is to showcase useful, simple and accessible technologies that are also environmentally friendly: low technologies.The catamaran will spend three years travelling the globe testing independent technologies and developing the

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international low-tech stakeholder and user community. On board, low-tech devices will be put to the test, optimized and linked to others to assess synergies toward achieving a self-sustaining ecosystem.

Speaking about the expedition, Nadine Bouquin, Vice-President Offer Creation & Governance, Schneider Electric said, “Schneider Electric Foundation is delighted to act as main patron of this project and support the expedition which is very much aligned to our commitment towards promoting sustainable low cost technology and solutions for a greener future. We believe such iconic projects have

a profound effect on people and are stepping stones to address the worldwide challenge of climate change.”

Present at the occasion, Ramesh Phatak, R&D Head, Schneider Electric India said, leveraging scale economies with low technologies is a powerful answer to bolster energy access for a country like India, which has one of the lowest per-capita energy consumption. “These low-cost technologies are simple, cheap and easy to build system designed to tackle basic needs while respecting the environment.

For more information www.schneider-electric.com

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MACHINE TOOLS

Autodesk introduces AutoCAD 2018

Autodesk has announced the latest version of its flagship Computer-Aided-Design (CAD)software, AutoCAD 2018. In this release, both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, getsmany new features, improvements, and fixes that make CAD users more efficient and productive. In particular, Autodesk has continued to advance AutoCAD to PDF workflow data interoperability, supporting new text recognition features and more.

The users, designers and engineers will be able to create and share precise drawings with innovative productivity tools.

They will also be saving time with simple tools to fix broken paths for externally referenced files.

Designers can also use the SHX text recognition tool to quickly convert imported PDF geometry to text objects. One can experience

significant improvements in performance of AutoCAD—including in 3D navigation when zooming and panning Users on AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT 2017 subscription license or maintenance plan, will get all updates as they become available, right in the Autodesk Desktop App. Upon accepting the update, users will be up and running with the new features immediately.

With this release, there are a host of new features that have been outlined in detail in the AutoCAD 2018 Preview Guide.

Check out the AutoCAD LT 2018 overview video here.

With AutoCAD 2018, the SHX text recognition tool can be used to quickly convert imported PDF geometry to text and Mtext objects. The enhanced Text to Mtext toolenablesthe conversionof a combination of single- and multiline text objects to a one multi-line text object, automatically inferring formatting.

Enhancements in AutoCAD 2018 help reduce the problems created by broken reference paths.

Integrated tools enable users to easily replace the paths of one or more missing references with a new path.

In AutoCAD 2018, users can begin a selection window in one part of their drawing and then pan and zoom to another part while maintaining selection of the off-screen objects. AutoCAD 2018 supports high-resolution monitors to ensure the best possible viewing experience on 4K displays and higher. Commonly used user interface elements, such as the Start tab, Command line, palettes, dialog boxes, toolbars, ViewCube, pick pox, and grips, are appropriately scaled and displayed as per the Windows setting.

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MACHINE TOOLS

Bosch introduces ‘Heavy Duty’ Professional Power Tools Bosch Power Tools India, that offers a complete range of power tools for construction, woodworking and metalworking industry, announced the launch of its Heavy Duty range of power tools that deliver unmatched reliability and performance. The range of heavy duty power tools has been engineered to outlast customer expectations and offer them power, performance and robustness to do their jobs that includes mainly breaking and cutting. The heavy duty tools

will fulfill needs of the industry professionals from sectors such as: construction, energy & mining, shipbuilding, rail & rolling stock, industrial manufacturing and automotive to name a few.

Bosch Power Tools is dedicated to creating advanced and efficient solutions for professionals at work for over a century due to continuous innovation, intensive research and development that have helped Bosch Power Tools to create this range of Heavy Duty

tools that now comes with a 1 year warranty.

Commenting on the launch, Panish PK, Regional Sales Director and Business Head - India and SAARC - Bosch Power Tools, said, “We have noted feedback from our users regarding the performance they want from their tools to match their specific needs. This resulted in our urge to develop a product portfolio that can really

fulfill their demands and more.“ He further added, “Construction industry is highly demanding and needs sophisticated tools to cope with the heavy load. Bosch Power Tools‘ Heavy Duty range offers them exceptional solutions for them to complete the job on time and with quality.“

For more information www.boschindia.com

ENGINEERING

EP Shanghai 2017 & Electrical Shanghai 2017 Established in 1986, EP Shanghai is organized by the most authoritative organization, China Electricity Council, and fully supported by all major Power Group Corporations and Power Grid Corporations. 30 years successful track record and experience, it has become the largest and the most reputable electric power exhibition endorsed by UFI Approved Event in China and has been widely recognized by global market leaders and international trade associations.

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EP Shanghai, the largest electric power expo in China, will be held Nov 20-22 at Shanghai New international Expo Centre, Shanghai, PR China. The expo will cover major theme zones including one stop solution to power transmission & distribution, electric power automation, smart grid, environmental & power conservation, electric power teasing, measuring & monitoring. The Show expects 900 leading exhibitors from all over the world. With related events

on Smart Home, Lighting and Data Centre concurrently held, we believe it will create great synergy effects and attract 26,000+ visitors around the globe.

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MACHINE TOOLS

Castrol POWER1 CRUISE with ‘Power Sustain’ technology launched in India

Castrol India announced the launch of Castrol POWER1 CRUISE – an advanced premium quality engine oil specially designed for four-stroke cruiser/tourer bikes.

Castrol POWER1 CRUISE is specially formulated to suit the long

riding conditions during which big bikes can feel sluggish as heat and friction can rob the engine of its power. The Power Sustain Technology of Castrol POWER1 CRUISE manages the heat and friction ensuring sustained power delivery, providing ‘On-Demand Acceleration’.

Castrol POWER1 CRUISE fulfils the requirements of API SL and JASO MA2 standards and is suitable for all four-stroke carburetted or fuel-injected bikes requiring SAE 15W-50 4T viscometrics. It is specially recommended for Cruiser bikes like Royal Enfield and Bajaj, amongst others.

Castrol POWER1 CRUISE is a new addition to the premium Castrol POWER1 range which provides superior acceleration and

performance. Castrol POWER1 is used in racing bikes across the world including in Moto GP racing which is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing.

Castrol POWER1 CRUISE is available in 2.5L pack size at lead-

ing auto spare parts and lubricant shops and Castrol Bike Points. It has been launched an at attractive introductory price of Rs.999/Castrol has planned a host of consumer initiatives for the launch of POWER1 CRUISE. Its Facebook community of 1.6 Million passionate biker fans (www.facebook. com/castrolbiking) will have a host of exciting content to create awareness on the product. Watch some biking Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) talk about engine oil and the role it plays in one’s bike https://youtu.be/rt0ILySGeOo

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Dormer introduces brand new Pramet catalog The 2017 indexable publication is the company’s largest in its history, containing more than 1,000 pages of products and machining advice for a wide range of applications. It is the first regular edition

Dormer Pramet has introduced a brand new Pramet catalog.

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where all Pramet turning, milling and hole-making tools have been presented together in one printed, multi-lingual publication, for numerous countries. In total more than 60,000 copies have been produced, in 20 different languages.

As well as including all the latest new products announced over the last three years, significant improvements have been made to support easier use of the catalog.

To help customers find exactly which product they need in a fast and easy way, various navigators are available. Detailed information to help find the right cutting tool is available directly in the product page, including a set of icons presenting possible tool applications,

achievable surface quality and type of cut.

Radek Hudos, marketing and communication manager at Dormer Pramet, said: “This new publication is more than just an update of our older indexable catalog, which was last published in 2014.

“It is a brand new publication entirely, providing the user with much more detailed information on our products, including advice on choosing the right tool and how to successfully use it.

“We have prioritised the most relevant information to support customers with choosing a product, such as the application area of each insert, grade and suitability

for use in specific working conditions. And that is not all. We also include the influences of cutting fluids in continual cut, when to apply cooling and when to avoid it.

“The detail on our inserts is, thanks to a brand new page template, absolutely identical across the whole catalog. Also, we have tried to make the most important sections, such as the product pages, as universal as possible by keeping them text free. A lot of text has been replaced with easy to understand icons that can be used across multiple languages.”

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ETG signs deal with Mastercam and Cimco CNC Software has partnered with a leading independent machine tools and allied equipment supplier to help them strengthen their commitment to offering a ‘total customer solution’ by announcing a new agreement with them.

Engineering Technology Group (ETG), which employs 100 people at its Headquarters in the West Midlands, has signed a deal to sell Mastercam and Cimco software across the UK, providing manufacturers with access to the latest CAM and CNC technology.

It is a relationship that has already proved successful in Ireland,and the Wellesbourne-based company believes it has the potential to generate more than £2m of sales in its first year. The firm has appointed Darren Clarke as Product Manager to support this ambitious plan, and he will be responsible for sales and technical support. “Our strategy is all about delivering total solutions

to our customers and this latest agreement takes that approach to an even higher level,” explained Martin Doyle, Managing Director of ETG. “Cimco and Mastercam are two of the world’s leading CNC and CAM software providers, and their state-of-the-art packages can be easily integrated into the machine tools that we supply to clients involved in the automotive, aerospace, nuclear, oil and gas, and rail sectors.”

Doyle continued, “They both offer an extensive range of milling and turning packages that are very popular. Mastercam, for example, is the most widely-used CAM system in the world with nearly 250,000 installations.This deal represents a massive opportunity for us, and we have recognized this by appointing a dedicated specialist to manage the roll-out.

Darren, who has vast experience in machine tools, is undergoing extensive product training and

will be working hard to build the brands and overall awareness throughout 2017.”

Engineering Technology Group works with more than 100 customers every year, supplying turnkey solutions for milling, turning, and automation. This includes the

widest access to Nakamura-Tome, Chiron, Hardinge, Bridgeport, Stama and Quaser machines, with the latest agreement increasing its capability in CAD/CAM software.

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Kjellberg announces own subsidiary in India Kjellberg is the longest established manufacturer of plasma cutting machines in the market and offers plasma and laser cutting products for a wide range of different cutting tasks. With these high-quality products made in Germany excellent results can be achieved for automated, mechanised or manual cutting. Users acquire

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powerful state-of-the-art systems and advanced cutting technologies which can be used in diverse application areas.

After more than 50 years’ experience and activities Kjellberg expands its presence on the Indian with its subsidiary Kjellberg Cutting and Welding India Pvt. Ltd. in Pune.

The subsidiary near Mumbai in the federal state Maharashtra takes care of all activities concerning sales and service in direct contact to the customers and with significantly less effort than before.

The company aims at further improving the reliable and trustful

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customer relations since the Indian market is of major importance for Kjellberg. The subsidiary Kjellberg Cutting and Welding India Pvt. Ltd. will support the Indian customers in all service and sales affairs.

Pune as the location for the subsidiary and with its local industries

such as automotive engineering offers great potential for Kjellberg’s portfolio of cutting equipment.

The new plasma cutting series Smart Focus is ideally suited for the Indian market and has been received positively after its sales launch. The four compact plasma cutting units are user-friendly and easy to service and achieve best cutting results in the range of 1 to 100 mm with a convincing price performance ratio. Users benefit from the patented Contour Cut technology for the fast and precise cutting of mild steel.

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Lantek sets up office in United Arab Emirates

In March, Lantek opened its first UAE office in the city of Sharjah.

With this new presence, the multinational software solutions developer for the global sheet metal industry is extending its international reach with a score of offices throughout Europe, Asia, the Americas, and now in the Middle East as well.

“The Emirate of Sharjah is the hub for industrial enterprises, and we think it will be an important location for Lantek. We have more than 500 clients in these countries, but the potential is huge because of the investment these countries are making in the lead-up to Expo

2020 in Dubai. We also plan to reach other Persian Gulf countries from this office,” says Alberto Martínez, CEO of Lantek. “ Although 85% of Lantek’s business comes from abroad, the domestic market is up 22%, making it a top performer. “The company is building on the momentum of the previous year’s results, which saw growth of over 20% in countries like Spain,” says Alberto Martínez.

He continues, “This shows that our clients have begun to shake off the fear of investing, present at the beginning of last year. The companies that weathered the crisis are stronger because of it.”

The international expansion goes hand-in-hand with the positive 2017 forecast announced

by Lantek, which projects a 19% increase in revenue, bringing total sales to over €17 million.

Lantek, as a provider of solutions for the sheet metal industry, has not shied away from the challenges faced by industry as a whole. “During the next few years

at Lantek, we will be dedicating our attention to our clients’ digital transformation. We are on the verge of the fourth industrial revolution, which will change production. Because we are committed to growth and supporting our customers’ digitization processes, we are going to expand our R&D budget by more than 1.6 million euros in 2017 and, to support this growth, also iour project implementation and development teams”, says Alberto Martínez.

The process digitization embedded in Industry 4.0 will be a decisive moment in the market for both end clients and software developers. “In addition to tailoring our processes and solutions to the demands, we want to help our clients tackle this transformation as effectively as possible”, declares Martínez.

For more information Web: www.lanteksms.com

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ESSAR STEEL India flat steel production up 47% Essar Steel India Limited (EStIL) has substantially improved its performance for the year ended March 31, 2017. The total flat steel production registered a growth of 47% at 5.6million tonnes, compared to 3.8million tonnes in the corresponding period last year.

Pellet production also grew by 60% to 9.3 million tonnes compared to 5.8 million tonnes in the same period last year.

The production of value-added steel has risen by 20% to 2.8 million tonnes as against 2.3 million tonnes in the corresponding period of last year.

During Q4 ended March 31, 2017, Essar Steel has recorded a growth of 25% in flat steel

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production at 1.5 million tonnes as against 1.2 million in the same period last year. The Company has registered a growth of 21% in Pellet production at 2.3 million tonnes compared to1.9 million tonnes in the corresponding period of last year Commenting on the performance, Dilip Oommen, CEO & MD, Essar Steel said,” We have made a quantum leap in our performance in the last fiscal. The growth clearly reflects the company’s march towards full capacity utilization in the coming years. The value-added component in the product-mix has also jumped significantly. The downstream units are currently operating at capacity levels.

Various measures taken by Ministry of steel

and Government of India in the last fiscal led to the performance improvement of the steel sector and there is a need for continuity of those measures to ensure steel sector is able to sustain the momentum gained in the last fiscal and moves forward towards continued growth of the sector and the nation”.

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PETRONAS launches PETRONAS Sprinta with UltraFlex

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) has launched PETRONAS Sprinta with UltraFlex, its flagship range of motorcycle lubricants formulated to resist engine stress and promote a longer bike life.

This new range of motorcycle lubricants addresses the core requirements of motorcycle riders who wantreliable and better quality rides. Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of PLI,Giuseppe D’Arrigo, said, “For a majority of bike owners, motorcycle is the primary mode of transport for their daily commutes, usually under heavy traffic conditions. This potentially leads to extensive usage and heavy load on the motorcycle, putting a lot of stress on the engine.”

Bike stress is often caused by high shear conditions that results from severe mechanical stress and high temperature inside the engine.

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vide better riding experience and longer bike life.” D’Arrigo added.

Tests conducted using global industry standards show that PETRONAS Sprinta with UltraFlex™have the ability to provide superior oil film strength that is up to 41% higher than the industry benchmark . This alone helps the engine to endure the effects of load, speed and engine stress without breaking down, while allowing the bike to respond better. The new range of lubricants also offers exceptional deposit control, thus maintaining bike power and ride quality.

D’Arrigo added, “Our growth ambition is built on technology as a fundamental differentiator to continuously deliver superior products and services to meet consumer needs, while preparing ourselves to capture rising market opportunities.” The launch of PETRONAS Sprinta with UltraFlex™aims to tap on this sizeable and growing market opportunity. This marks another milestone for PLI on the back of its strategic aspiration to be among the world’s top 5 lubricants players.

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Lapp Group shows strong growth All signs point to continued growth for the Lapp Group. In the previous financial year 2015/2016 (1 October to 30 September), the global market leader for integrated solutions for cable and connection technology from Stuttgart was able to increase its performance considerably. The net sales increased to EUR 901.5 million. “We have increased our customer base worldwide. We are very proud of this, as it shows just how well-received our products and services are on the market,” says Andreas Lapp, Chairman of the Board at Lapp Holding AG. Earnings before taxes increased by 3.9 percent to EUR 42.9 million. The number of full-time positions increased by 140 to 3,440, while a total of 3,530 employees work at Lapp.

The earnings and financial situation at the Lapp Group was also very healthy in the previous financial year. The equity capital ratio in percent is 55.4 and therefore remains at a high level. Member of the Board for Finance Andreas Hermann said: “The Lapp Group is in very good shape and continues to grow healthily. Thanks to our 2020 Strategy, the course is set for sustainable and stable growth in the coming years as well”.

Despite the difficult situations in some sectors, the Lapp Group was able to hold its own. If the copper prices had not continued to sink considerably across the course of the year, and if the exchange rates had also remained stable, the company would have been able to record a turnover increase of almost eight percent.

The negative influences are mainly a result of the lower copper price, which sank by an annual average of 17 percent from EUR 527/100 kg

to EUR 438/100 kg. As the actual price of a cable is calculated daily based on the current price of copper, the turnover automatically decreases when the copper prices sink. Negative currency developments outside the Eurozone also played a role. These factors combined to lower the net turnover by approximately six percent. This does not accurately reflect the actual performance of the company, however.

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Rishabh Instruments: The TEST & MEASUREMENT Expertise Mr. Deepak Thakur Chief Executive Officer Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

‘Rishabh is Focused on Keeping the Design and Innovation Engine Burning’ With experience of nearly three decades, Rishabh Instruments has established itself as a prominent leader in the space of manufacturing, design and development of T&M instruments and industrial control products. In an exclusive interview, Deepak Thakur, CEO, Rishabh Instruments emphasizes that technology and innovation have been the key pillars in the success and growth of the company over the years. He updates us about emerging trends in the TMI space and key verticals that will fuel the growth of T&M products.

Q. As one of the oldest players in the Indian test and measuring instruments (TMI) domain, what kind of growth and transformation are you witnessing in the Indian market?

TMI industry in India has been on a steady growth trajectory. If we look at the data points from popular industry reports and magazines, TMI industry witnessed 13-14% growth between the years 2013-15. With knowledge and applicability of TMI products increasing, growth is expected to happen at a much faster

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pace in the coming years.

Take any vertical from telecommunications to consumer electronics, demand for test and measurement (T&M) instruments is quite visible. The power and utility sector comprising generation, transmission and distribution is at the forefront for fuelling growth in the TMI industry. Another vital contributor is aerospace, which actually has immense future potential considering the growth it is undergoing in terms of passengers, air traffic and infrastructure.

Please shed light on the latest trends/innovations happening in the TMI market.

With the widespread adoption of smart devices in the last few years, users look for similar experience everywhere. These expectations are emerging in the TMI space too with users expecting compact devices, wireless communication and ease of use. At Rishabh, we closely look at specific expectations and issues that customers face to develop our products.

With regards to rising demand for anytime, anywhere accessibility of data on compact devices, we have introduced a multimeter range with Bluetooth and Android-based application for mobile phones. With these functionalities, measurement and parameters are flashed on the mobile phone. Mobile screen actually becomes the multimeter screen and stakeholders can access data on their fingertips while sitting anywhere across the facility or even remotely.

Another trend that I would like to highlight is that technology today is evolving at a very fast pace. To match user expectations and evolving business requirement, there is a constant need to launch new features and products. We at

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Rishabh lay a lot of emphasis on keeping the design and innovation engine burning and evolving our products. To enable ease of use for our customers, we focus on designing nearterm versions and maintain consistency in terms of platform.

Q. According to you, which key sectors will be at the front-end in driving demand for test and measurement instruments in the future?

A crucial segment that is expected to make a sizable contribution in the growth of T&M products is the automotive industry. Backed by the government support through Make in India initiative, the demand for test and measurement instruments in manufacturing sector at large is expected to come up in a big way.

Solar industry is another key segment, which offers biggest growth potential for T&M devices. With the government launching an aggressive solar mission and India slated to emerge as the solar capital of the world, investment in T&M devices in this segment is expected to grow significantly. Another extremely relevant sector is education. India is the second largest generator of engineers in the world. The country is home to several technical colleges and polytechnics. At Rishabh, we are very upbeat on this segment and have launched specific products catering to the educational industry.

Given the demand from these key sectors, we believe that interesting times are ahead for T&M products and we can look at a possible 25% YoY growth for the segment.

Q. Tell us about your global operations.

What are your expansion plans in the coming years?

International sales has been an important element of growth for Rishabh. In fact, more

than half of our sales happen in international markets. Through our channel partners and subsidiaries, we are present in more than 70 countries in the world.

Our core business markets are the Middle East, South East Asia and Latin America. In 2011, we acquired a Poland-based firm, Lumel, to expand our footprint in Europe. We have also forayed into the US market through another subsidiary . One thing that has been instrumental in our growth over the years has been our service and comprehensive basket of products. We focus on building trust and credibility among customers.

Ensuring customer satisfaction is a priority for us and has helped us forge long-lasting customer relationships.

Q. Please update us about your R&D activities. According to you, how important is the role of R&D in an organization’s success?

At Rishabh, we take immense pride in the fact that the key pillars of our success and growth are technology and innovation. From design to production, we take complete ownership of products we make.

Our R&D facility is National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) approved, thus it meets Indian standards and is aligned to international standards.

To keep abreast with global practices, trends and new innovations, we collaborate with the R&D unit of our subsidiary in Poland. This gives us a unique and distinctive advantage to supplement our design and innovation efforts.

Courtesy our strong R&D division, we are able to introduce customized products to match the fast evolving needs of customers. In the last 3-4 years, we have launched 15 to 20 new category

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Rishabh R & D Facility products in the marketplace.

At our R&D facilities, we lay a lot of emphasis on adhering to industry standards and maintaining compliance with Indian and global directives. In line with this, our facility in Nashik will be the first in India to be RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant.

Apart from this, ensuring product quality is at the core of our company culture. Every product manufactured in the company goes through a process of stringent quality check before being introduced in the market. Lastly, we have a strong marketing division, which works in tandem with R&D to raise awareness about the new innovations and products among customers.

Q. Please tell us about your competitive edge and future plans?

Currently in India, there are very few players like Rishabh that design and produce their products end-to-end. Our state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and ability to rapidly introduce new products gives us a distinctive edge.

Another advantage is our focus on customer satisfaction throughout the business value chain from design, manufacturing, marketing to after sales services.

Rishabh is among the largest manufacturers of analog meters across the globe in addition to having a strong digital product portfolio also. Within the TMI space, looking ahead, we plan to introduce power clamp meters with Bluetooth and Android-based application for mobile phones. We are eyeing massive opportunity in the solar vertical and are focusing on developing products targeted at the sector.

We are also working on multimeters customized to meet the unique requirements of the education sector.

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Manufacturing a

GREENER FUTURE In the last few years, green practices have evolved from ‘good-to-have’ to something that can improve your brand image. Going green is thus high on the agenda of leading Indian manufacturing companies. From replacing environmentally hazardous solutions with more eco-sensitive alternatives to monitoring and managing resource use, waste and pollution, companies have taken definite strides in their green journey. Shweta Nanda takes a comprehensive look at some of these key initiatives

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ndian manufacturing sector today stands on the cusp of a major opportunity to emerge as a global manufacturing hub and a major contributor to the country’s economy.

From adopting latest technologies to focusing on quality standards and innovation, the sector is in the midst of a massive transformation.

While the sector is taking aggressive steps to improve its global competitiveness, another area has also emerged as a top priority for major manufacturers: Adopting green manufacturing practices. It is true that manufacturing’s economic importance cannot be overlooked, but at the same time its environmental impact also cannot be ignored. Manufacturing companies consume significant amount of resources and generate huge volumes of waste. Consequently,

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adopting green manufacturing practices and being environmentally responsible is imperative for the manufacturing sector.

“Green manufacturing has no longer remained just an empty slogan but has become the need of the hour,” asserts M Gopikrishna, Executive Vice President, Voltas. Echoing similar sentiments, Shyam Motwani, Executive Vice President & Business Head Godrej Locking Solutions and Systems says, “As India embarks on an ambitious developmental agenda, green and sustainable manufacturing will play a key role in achieving this goal.”

In fact, green practices have rapidly moved from ‘good-to-have’ to ‘must-have’ as investors have started looking at a company’s sustainable performance alongside its financial

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Green manufacturing has no longer remained just an empty slogan but has become the need of the hour M Gopikrishna, Executive Vice President, Voltas

performance. “Focus on green manufacturing practices underlines an organization’s commitment towards the society, which raises its social credibility, boosts workforce morale, and fosters innovation. The brand image is also positively impacted, which attracts newer customers and increases sales,” says Rajeeva Lochan Sharma, Senior Director: Plant Noida, Operations, Barco Electronics.

Given this scenario, major manufacturers have already embarked on their green journey.

Embracing Green Practices Green manufacturing signifies transformation of processes in two ways: developing and selling green products and adopting manufacturing processes that focus on reducing pollution, waste and emission and focus on recycling and reusing.

While most manufacturers today have taken some kind of green initiatives, there are few leaders in the space who are paving the way for others to follow the lead. A case in point is Godrej and Boyce, which has a huge focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint across its manufacturing plants.

“As part of our ‘Good and Green’ policy, we have set-up ambitious goals, which we aspire to achieve by 2020. Our vision includes achieving 45% reduction in specific energy consumption, 50% reduction in specific water consumption and 30% increase in use of renewable energy sources,” informs Zurvan H. Marolia, Sr. Vice President & Head – Product Supply, Godrej & Boyce.

To achieve this vision, the company has taken several initiatives. For example, for energy conservation, it has implemented measures like increased use of day light in plants with the

installation of light pipe units and usage of LED lamps, and repositioning of light sources closer to point of application.

“We have installed an HVLS (High Volume Low Speed) fan. This is a 6-blade fan which covers 12,000 sq. feet area and creates good air flow for a large area. It eliminates use of industrial fans in the given area and has a payback period of less than a year. Because of its unique design it creates air flow which is equivalent to 25 times of a traditional ceiling fan,” updates Marolia.

In one of its plants, Godrej & Boyce has installed a smart metering system which collates data from over 70 energy meters and gives an insight into the power consumption throughout the day. “With these data points, we can analyze causes of sudden spikes and identify areas where we can be more efficient,” informs Marolia.

For water conservation, the company is focusing on rainwater harvesting and reverse osmosis (RO). “At our Vikhroli plant major water requirement in the pre-treatment line is fulfilled by the recycled water,” updates Marolia.

The company is also focused on raising awareness regarding going green. “We organize an annual conclave on a specific theme, like waste management, water conservation, etc.

The conclave, through panel discussions and presentations from industry experts, highlights latest innovations, creative solutions and best practices that can prove beneficial in the green journey,” states Marolia.

Likewise, another company from Godrej Group, Godrej Locking Solutions has taken significant strides in this space. Godrej locks are today manufactured in an environmental-friendly manufacturing plating plant in Madkai, Goa.

Every company can contribute to Greener India, they just need to analyse their processes and innovate regarding what they can change to be more efficient Zurvan H. Marolia, Sr. Vice President & Head – Product Supply, Godrej & Boyce

As India embarks on an ambitious developmental agenda, green and sustainable manufacturing will play a key role in achieving this goal Shyam Motwani, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Locking Solutions and Systems

“This is first state-of-the-art plating plant in India that blends performance and sustainability by replacing environmentally hazardous solutions with more eco-sensitive alternatives,” shares Motwani. He further informs that most of the material that the company uses is recycled. “The scrap is sent back to the smelter to convert into raw material again for further use.

To ensure minimal impact on the environment, chemical fumes are treated with online scrubber system and solid waste is monitored and maintained before it is sent to landfill.”

The company has also invested in automatic effluent treatment plant including ion exchange units for selective heavy metal removal from the effluents. The pH values of the effluents are neutralized and reused after several filtration and chemical treatments.

Voltas is another company that is at forefront in leading the green movement with initiatives like use of recyclable material in products and processes, projects on rain water harvesting, focus on logistics planning while inward and outbound material movement to reduce carbon footprint, to name a few.

“Green is an integral and a core part of our DNA. We contribute to the green commitment through development of greener products and greener processes not only in operations but across the entire supply chain,” stresses Gopikrishna.

A manufacturer of visualization solutions for a variety of selected professional markets, Barco too follows several green manufacturing directives. “We adhere to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, which governs collection, recycling, and recovery targets for all types of electrical goods. We also

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follow the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) directives for products. Further, we comply with regulations governing electronic waste disposal, and fulfil the legal requirements mandated by regulatory bodies for water and air consent approval,” says Sharma.

Developing Green Products Apart from following green practices at the product manufacturing level, another important aspect of going green is developing and selling products that use renewable power and are energy-efficient. Consider the example of Su-Kam, a manufacturer of UPS, batteries, battery management systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. “We have a wide range of products that are focused on taking forward the green movement. These include our low-capacity solar home inverters/ UPS, solar PCU, which come with advanced features that give priority to solar power thus reducing electricity bills. Our high-capacity solar products designed for petrol pumps and highly sensitive machinery like the solar online UPS keep your load running at all times thus reducing dependency on generators that is one of the major sources of air pollutants,” states Kunwer Sachdev, MD, Su-Kam. Voltas is also focused on manufacturing energy-efficient products. “We have been continuously developing products to meet the energy efficiency demands set by national and international standards like ECBC-NBC, ARI, etc. We have developed heat exchangers with high-efficiency tubes, VFD driven screw compressors and air cooled condenser fan motors for energy efficiency in chillers, micro channel fins for air

We have a wide range of products that are focused on taking forward the green movement. We are focusing on introducing innovative solar technologies in the market Kunwer Sachdev, MD, Su-Kam

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cooled chiller packages for lesser refrigerant consumption, helping campaign against global warming. Our screw and centrifugal chillers comply with international AHRI testing standards, meeting stringent quality and performance standards,” updates Gopikrishna.

Similarly, Barco emphasizes on offering energy-efficient products. “We have LCDs and display walls that come equipped with Barco Control Manager (BCM) and green power boxes, which help in minimizing energy consumption and enable businesses to achieve more environmentally sustainable operations in the long run.

Recently, we got a patent on a technology developed by our India R&D team for reducing the power consumption of a video wall in standby mode,” informs Sharma.

Identifying Key Areas A crucial step for an organization embarking on the green journey is to recognize key areas where they can concentrate their efforts in terms of reducing energy or hazardous gas emission, based on the particular industry type.

“Every company can contribute to Greener India, they just need to analyse their processes and innovate regarding what they can change to be more efficient,” affirms Marolia.

A perfect example is of Godrej and Boyce, which has moved to using nano-coating in the pre-treatment process to eliminate hazardous waste like phosphates. Further, it has switched from the conventionally used Epoxy-Polyester powders, typically required to be baked at 180°C for 18 to 20 minutes, to low-bake powders. “Reducing the baking temperature has resulted in significant energy savings,” states Marolia.

Likewise, Godrej Locking Solutions and Systems has replaced environmentally hazardous materials used in the manufacture of locks with more eco-sensitive alternatives. “Our manufacturing plant utilizes trivalent chrome instead of environmentally hazardous hexavalent chromium. Similarly, an alkaline copper system is utilized in the plating process than the hazardous cyanide copper. Most of the material we use is recycled (brass, Mazak etc.),” informs Motwani.

In fact, small steps taken in monitoring and reducing environmental footprint can make a difference. While organizations can make huge investments like installing solar panel and energy-efficient machinery, they can also contribute to the green drive with simple measures like installing energy-efficient lighting and regulating

Focus on green manufacturing practices underlines an organization’s commitment towards the society, which raises its social credibility, boosts workforce morale, and fosters innovation. The brand image is also positively impacted, which attracts newer customers and increases sales Rajeeva Lochan Sharma, Senior Director: Plant Noida, Operations, Barco Electronics.

lighting levels in the plant.

Take the example of Barco, whose last year plant-wide project to replace all CFLs with LED lights resulted in 7% savings on energy consumption.

Green is a Journey, Not a Destination Leading Indian manufacturing companies have made some definitive strides in reducing their environmental impact. Having said that, going green is an evolutionary process and organizations need to keep pace with technological advancements, regulations and best practices.

It calls for constant monitoring and identifying areas where green practices can make a difference. Also, the need of the hour is to raise more awareness amongst SMEs to join the green movement.

A starting point for a company looking at embarking on green journey should be focusing on establishing a corporate culture that values sustainability and make green a core part of the business strategy. “I firmly believe that going green is a Corporate Culture. It requires a combination of top-down and bottom-up approach,” asserts Marolia.

It is also crucial to define the key metrics in the green journey so that organizations can track their progress and establish future benchmarks.

Finally, as going green is not a destination, but a journey so there is a need for long-term commitment and sustained efforts from organizations towards meeting their green goals.

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Iron & Steel Industry in India - An overview Currently India is the third largest producer of steel in the world and is likely to take second position in the coming couple of years. In the sponge iron, India continues to enjoy being the largest producer since a decade.

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teel being a basic commodity for all industrial activities, quantum of its consumption by a particular country is considered as an index of industrial prosperity of that country. Since independence, there has been a substantial growth in the steel production in India from 1.5 Mt/yr in 1950-51 to about 97.39 Mt/yr in 2016-17. Crude steel capacity reached 121.97 Mt, a growth of 11% compared to last year. Apparent consumption of finished steel in India was 14.84 Mt in 1991-92 which increased to 83.93 Mt by 2016-17.

Currently India is the third largest producer of steel in the world and is likely to take second position in the coming couple of years. In the sponge iron, India continues to enjoy being the largest producer since a decade.

Despite the above mentioned growth in the steel sector, the per capita steel consumption

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remains at a low level of 61 kg only, as compared to 208 kg as world average. Further with nearly 17.86% of the world population, India’s contribution is only of the order of 5.3% of the world steel production.

Keeping in view the low steel consumption and need to accelerate steel demand, the Govt. of India has envisioned to attain 300 Mt steel capacity by 2030-31 through national steel policy resolution, which has essentially emerged from the following two counts : • Share of manufacturing in GDP which has been stagnant at 15-16 % since last three decades, need to be increased to 25 % by 2022.

• Country requires large scale development of infrastructure to get rid of perennial bottlenecks choking economic growth, through mega investment

It was expected that owing to increased manufacturing activity (supplemented by “Make in India” initiative) and requirement of infrastructure projects, huge domestic demand of steel shall be created which will justify the creation of additional steel capacity.

Currently steel industry world wide is passing through a rough phase. Notwithstanding the same, India happens to be the only country which is witnessing double digit growth in steel production. Despite the current crisis affecting steel industry, the long term demand drivers for India continue to remain strong, mainly for the following reasons: • Steel, being a core industry, every developed country in the world, from the long term economic security, has endeavored to become self-reliant and largely fuelled their major

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infrastructure development programs from the steel produced by them. India, being a huge country of over 1.25 billion people, will require millions of steel to meet its infrastructure requirement.

• Current per capita consumption hovering around 61 kg is very low in comparison to developed economies of say, USA (298.8 kg), France (210.7 kg), China (488.6 kg), Japan (497.3 kg) etc. It has been seen that per capita consumption will increase sharply as steel consumption is made in massive infrastructure projects.

• India has a relatively favourable endowment of iron ore and coal besides having cheap skilled labour which provide competitive advantage. The aggregate grade wise iron ore resources of the country is to the tune of 17 Billion tonnes of haematite and 10.5 Billion tonnes of magnetite.

• It has been generally found that per capita use of steel typically rises with per capita income, though it begins to decline after a certain point. India’s per capita income is slated to rise considerably in the coming future with GDP growth of over 7 %.

Historical background of Indian iron and steel industry At the time of independence, India possessed a small but viable steel industry with an annual capacity of 1.3 MTPA. In the era of planned economy, iron and steel, a core and basic sector, received the full attention of the Government. It became a key sector for public investment for the first Five Year Plan itself.

Considering the steel sector as a backbone of economic development and to acquire national capability and self-reliance, the Govt. of India decided to set up three integrated steel plants simultaneously in Durgapur, Rourkela & Bhilai in the 50s with collaboration of various Govts.

During the first two decades of planned economic development, i.e. 1950-60 and 1960-70, the average annual growth rate of steel production exceeded 8%. During 1970-80, this growth rate in steel production came down to 5.7% per annum and grew up marginally to 6.4% per annum during 1980-90.

Until the 1990s the iron and steel sector was, by and large, the exclusive preserve of only the public sector, the sole exception being TISCO. The new economic policy announced in 1991 was undoubtedly a significant milestone in the evolution of the Indian economy. This also saw

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the de-licensing of the Indian steel industry and the doors were opened up for large scale private participation. As a result private entrepreneurs such as Jindals, Essar Steel, Bhushans, and Mittals set up new green field integrated steel plants in different parts of the country and gradually built–up their capacities through backward & forward integration. Besides large players, a host of small players also set up iron & steel making units, largely concentrated in the eastern region of the country. With this the complexion of Indian iron and steel industry has undergone a sea change. With the entry and growth of private sector in Indian steel industry, the contribution of public sector has gradually reduced. Today public sector contributes to about 25 % of Indian steel capacity whereas the rest is shared by Large private sector players and a host of small players collectively referred to as Secondary sector.

Categorization of Iron & Steel producers For statistical purpose, JPC classifies Indian iron and steel producers under two categories viz. “Integrated Steel Plants” (ISP) and all “others”. ISP group includes Large steel producers such as Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Tata Steel Limited (TSL), Essar Steel Limited, JSW Steel Limited (JSWL) , Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), Bhushan Steel & Power Ltd. & Bhushan Steel Ltd. Others comprise small steel producers, generally have steel making capacity below 1 Mtpy.

The production landscape is largely dominated by large integrated steel producers who subscribe to about 60 % steel capacity in the country. Further they start their operation from raw material handling including beneficiation, its processing, iron making like production of hot metal or sponge iron using iron ore and coke/ coal and producing crude steel of standard specifications, with downstream processing facilities to convert them into long or flat products. Most of them produce steel through blast furnace route, with a few using gas based sponge iron route with some adopting a mix route.

Moreover, there are a significant number of smaller steel producers who make steel not only using the blast furnace route, but also use sponge iron or a mix of the two. Some of them even do not always use iron ore as the pri-

mary feed as these producers make use of steel scrap, purchased sponge iron or hot briquetted iron (HBI). They mainly comprise small EAFs and a large number of IFs. Apart from these two, other manufacturing units like independent hot and cold rolling units, re-rolling units, galvanizing and tin plating units are covered under secondary producers or value adders.

They largely produce long steel products.

The secondary steel sector is composed of production units which are a diverse lot with widely varying product range, technology and scale of operation and include major product/ industry segments such as: • Pig iron produced by MBFs • Sponge iron • Steel produced in EAFs or IFs • Standalone cold rolled steel sheets and coil producers • Re-rollers producing long products such as rebars, wire rods and structural • Standalone GP/GC and colour coated steel sheets/coil producers • Wire drawing units The units covered under the secondary sector produce either a product that serves a basic raw material to steelmaking such as pig iron or sponge iron or they use a semi-finished or intermediate steel product to convert the same to another product of higher value. The sector also includes crude steel (semi-finished products such as ingots, billets and blooms) produced using electric arc or induction furnaces using scrap or DRI in capacities less than 1.0 Mt/yr. These units are generally small in size compared to the integrated steel plants and are widely dispersed across the country.

Established process route in India The Indian steel industry is structured in between three broad categories based on route wise production viz. i. Blast Furnace (BF) – Basic Oxygen Furnace

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Major steel plants in India The major steel plants and their capacities are as follows:

Sl No.

Name of company

Location

Capacity In Mt, 2015-16

According to draft NSP-2017, the Indian steel industry contributes approximately 2% to the country’s GDP and employs about 5 lakh people directly and about 20 lakh people indirectly.

The draft National Steel Policy 2017 (NSP 2017) is an effort to steer the industry to achieve its full potential, enhance steel production with focus on high end value added steel while being globally competitive.

1.

SAIL - RSP

Rourkela

4.2

2.

SAIL - BSP

Bhilai

4.5

3.

SAIL - BSL

Bokaro

4.36

4.

SAIL - DSP

Durgapur

1.8

5.

SAIL - ISP

Burnpur

2.5

6.

RINL

Vizag

6.3

7.

Tata Steel

Jamshedpur

10.0

8.

Tata Steel

Kalinganagar

3.0

9.

Essar Steel

Hazira, Gujarat

9.0

10.

JSW

Toranagallu & Salem

11.6

11.

JSW Ispat

Dolvi

5.0

12.

JSPL

Raigarh & Angul

4.0

13.

BPSL

Rengali, Odisha

2.80

14.

Bhushan Steel

Meramandali

4.50

15.

NINL

Duburi, Jajpur

1.00

• Build a globally competitive steel industry • Increase per capita steel consumption to 160 kg by 2030-31.

• To domestically meet the entire demand of high grade automotive steel, electrical steel, special steel and alloys for strategic applications by 2030-31.

• Increase domestic availability of washed coking coal so as to reduce import dependence on coking coal from 85% to 65% by 2030-31.

• To have a wider presence globally in value added/ high grade steel • Encourage industry to be a world leader in energy efficient steel production in an environmentally sustainable manner.

• Establish domestic industry as a cost- effective and quality steel producer.

• Attain global standards in industrial safety and health • To substantially reduce the carbon foot-print of the steel industry.

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Bokaro

1.00

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(BOF) ii. DR/BF- Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) iii. DR/scrap - Induction Furnace (IF) BF-BOF route producers have large integrated steel making facilities which utilize iron ore and coking coal for production of steel. In the year 2015-16, shares of Oxygen, EAF and IF routes in total production were 38.4 Mt, 24.6 Mt and 26.8 Mt respectively. Contribution to steel production through BOF, EAF & IF based process routes is shown in the following graph.

Role of Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India Ministry of Steel (MoS), Govt. of India deals with all steel policy related matters. It is entrusted with creating the necessary environment for the development and growth of Indian

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steel industry by making it most modern, vibrant, resilient, globally competitive, using green technology and producing high quality value added steel products by aspiring to meet the global benchmarks in all performance indices. For the long term sustenance and unimpeded growth of the steel industry, it deals with the issues of raw material availability and security, takes care of industry related problems through simplification of procedures and formulation of policies for the all-round growth of all segments of industry, helps in protection of Indian steel industry against unfair competition, promotes innovation through development of state-of the-art R&D activities and self-reliance through’ Make in India’ initiatives, etc.

Currently MoS is in the process of finalizing the new Steel Policy 2017.

The NSP aims at achieving the following objectives:

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MECON’s contribution to the Indian Steel Industry MECON’s involvement in construction, expansion, refurbishment & modernization of integrated steel plants is total. Seen here is a Blast Furnace, Kalyani, installed at IISCO Steel Plant.

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ECON LIMITED has played a stellar role in development and expansion of Iron and Steel Industry in India.

MECON’s involvement in the Iron & Steel industry commenced in the early sixties when it undertook detailed engineering and consultancy work for the expansion of the three major integrated steel plants at Durgapur, Rourkela & Bhilai in India. It has engineered integrated steel plants both in the public and private sector and has also contributed substantially in their expansion, refurbishment and modernization. MECON has served the steel sector through continuous innovations towards resource optimization, quality improvement, productivity and cost reduction. Through interactive know-how transfers, it has also brought into the industry state-of-the-art technology and processes.

A rundown of MECON’s contribution to the iron & steel industry through its journey of five decades goes as follows: • MECON has been a part of the growth story of the Indian Steel Industry from its humble beginnings in 1950s to the present status of the industry being the 3rd largest steel producer in the world.

MECON has been responsible for building more than 40% of the total installed capacity of steel production.

• The ‘Make in India’ drive was ushered in by MECON way back in 1970s through indigenous equipment manufacturing facilities for EPC execution of Rolling Mill projects.

• Development of ancillary industries hinterland at Bhilai, Bokaro and Durgapur • Built confidence in stake holders for investments in indigenous manufacturing

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• Developed indigenous planning, engineering & execution expertise which in turn reduced dependency on Global Technology Suppliers for EPC & DEC • Continuous improvement in Technologies for Iron & Steel sector • Project Planning & Management Concept introduced in steel plant projects for better control • Contribution in environmental aspects and R&D activities • Supported various Private sector Steel Producers to enhance their contribution in Steel industry • Complete services for entire value chain of steel production [mine to finished steel products] available under one roof

Engineering Acumen & Wherewithal MECON LIMITED, a Govt. of India Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, is a premier multi-disciplinary Design, Engineering, Consultancy and Contracting organization in the field of Iron & Steel, Chemicals, Refineries & Petrochemicals, Power, Roads & Highways, Railways, Water Management, Ports & Harbours, Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Non-ferrous, Mining, Environmental Engineering and other related / diversified areas with extensive overseas experience. MECON provides full range of services required for setting up of Greenfield and Brownfield projects from Concept to Commissioning including Turnkey execution.

Over the years, MECON has evolved as an organization, with excellent knowledge base and has restructured itself into three (3) SBU’s viz. Metals, Energy and Infrastructure to effectively deliver quality services to its clients.

MECON, an ISO 9001 certified company, has numerous project specific alliances with leading technologists across the globe in various fields. MECON is also registered with

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International Financial Institutions like the World Bank, EXIM Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, European Bank of Reconstruction & Development and United Nations Industrial Development Organization. MECON has collaboration agreements with leading International organisations for gaining requisite resources for enhancement of its cutting edge technology.

MECON has also developed in-house indigenous design for 1.0 mtpa Coke Oven Battery and 4250m3 Blast Furnace which have been launched by the Hon’ble Minister of Steel on 21st December 2016 at MECON, Ranchi by brand names “ANGARA 7.1” and “LOHA 4250” respectively.

MECON has also strengthened its footprint in International market by providing WorldClass Design, Engineering & Consultancy Services for about 130 Projects in different countries.

Service Portfolio MECON’s service portfolio includes the entire gamut relating to setting up of Greenfield as well as Brownfield projects from Concept to Commissioning.

1. Consultancy and Project Management • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Market Survey & Product Mix Feasibility Reports Detailed Project Reports Basic and Detailed Engineering Procurement & Contract Engineering Construction & Project Management Inspection & Expediting Computerization & Industrial Automation EIA / EMP Reports Health Studies Asset Valuation Techno-Economic Viability Due Diligence Residual Life Assessment (RLA)

• Restructuring & Engineering for Plant Relocation

2. EPC Execution • Design, Engineering, Procurement & Supply • Erection and commissioning • Achieving Performance Guarantee Parameters

3. Value Added Services • • • • • • •

Transaction Advisory Services Technology up-gradation Productivity enhancement Energy optimization Turnaround Strategies Restructuring & Privatization Relocation of Plants

The Sinews of MECON MECON has a dedicated workforce of 1,385 employees as on date. Out of this more than 1,000 employees are Graduate/Postgraduate Engineers. MECON’s multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Scientists, Architects, Law graduates, Chartered & Cost Management Accountants, Management professionals in Finance, Marketing & HR fields creates synergy so vital for executing projects in time, without any cost escalation or compromise on quality.

With Headquarters at Ranchi, Jharkhand; Regional engineering offices at Bangalore and New Delhi and Project Sites and Liaison offices in 27 strategic locations, MECON ensures pan-India presence and helps in providing express support services to meet the Clients’ exacting needs.

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“AUTODESK is moving

from product-based selling to relationship-based engagement” Autodesk, a prominent leader in 3D engineering, design and entertainment software, is in the midst of change. While the company fully moved to the subscription-based model for its CAD software last year, it made the shift for its CAM segment from Feb 1, 2017. In an exclusive chat, Pankaj Gauba, Head Digital Manufacturing Group – India & Middle East, Autodesk, opens up about the driving forces for the shift in business model. He tells us how subscription model will benefit the customers and why it means more work for Autodesk

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Q. What are the key factors driving the shift from perpetual licenses of CAM software to subscriptionbased model?

Subscription-based model is the order of the day.

Everything around us from telecom to cable connection is moving towards a subscription-based model. Driving forces are quite similar in each case—the model offers flexibility, lowers upfront investment and gives the option to pay-asyou go.

A key advantage that tilts the scale in favour of subscrip-

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tion-based model is that it provides customers immediate access to the latest software and product enhancements. Today, technology is changing at a fast pace, with the subscription-based model customers have instant access to updates as and when they happen.

Q. What are the major advantages of moving to the subscription-based model?

Apart from obvious benefits like lowering upfront cost and offering pay-as-you-go option, a major benefit of subscription model is that it aids customers to respond to the changing business need. To give you a context, let’s take an example of a company using 3-axis machine.

With time, business grows, processes evolve and to correspond to the growth, the company feels the need to shift to 5-axis machine. The change in machine demands change in software too. In such a scenario, perpetual licensing becomes a dead investment. On the other hand, in subscription model, the company just needs to shift to a new service.

Clearly, moving to subscription model translates to savings for an organization. This actually frees up capital, which can be used to purchase better tools, high-precision machinery or even hire people. I would say subscription model helps to bring the money back to the shop floor.

Another thing that I would like to highlight is our subscription model will encourage a lot of companies to use original software. This will be primarily due to cost effectiveness in the long run and also lower upfront cost of our software.

Q. In your observation, how are companies

reacting to the idea of subscriptionbased model for CAM software? Is there willingness to shift from the perpetual licensing model?

While it has been over a year since we fully moved to the subscription model for CAD software, it has been only two months since we made the shift for CAM. These are early days, but we have seen a good start.

Currently, like any new concept, there is a lot of scepticism that surrounds the model.

This largely stems from lack of information and hearsay. A lot of customers believe that moving to subscription model will mean moving to the cloud. However, that’s not the case, the software still remains on-premise.

I firmly believe that once we get past this initial phase and people understand the business model, adoption will happen at a rapid pace. It’s just a matter of time, and we expect the model to see significant traction as soon as customers start noticing the advantages.

Q. What does the move to subscription model mean for Autodesk?

For us at Autodesk, the shift means more work.

In the perpetual licensing model, we were getting all the money upfront. In contrast, subscription model means we will be getting the money in parts. We have to deliver value monthon-month, if the experience and service is not up-to-the mark we stand the risk of losing the customer. We will have to nurture relationships by delivering value on a continous basis.

We are taking this risk because as a company

we are moving from product-based selling to relationship-based engagement. We are very positive that this shift to subscription model will help us build long-term customer relationships.

Q. How do you perceive India as a market?

In your view, what are the challenges and opportunities?

Historical challenges like taxation structure still continue to plague the country. However, things are changing for better and environment in the country is becoming business-conducive.

Good news is that GST is round the corner, this is expected to help not only at the operational level but also at the sentiment level. India will truly become borderless and represent itself as one market. This will help drive growth for our customers and us.

Another challenge faced by the country is lack of skilled professionals. Significant steps are being taken in the direction to fill this talent gap.

At Autodesk, we are committed to this cause and have been investing in training. To help students sharpen their skills, we offer free access to our software to universities and educational institutions worldwide.

Lastly, manufacturing will continue to be one of the key driving forces in our country and its share in our GDP has been consistently rising.

For more information Web: www.autodesk.com

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NDTS : Utilizing Technology & Expertise to Enhance Value Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the process of inspecting, testing, or evaluating materials, components or assemblies for discontinuities, or differences in characteristics without destroying the serviceability of the part or system. In other words, when the inspection or test is completed, the part can still be used. NDTS India is the brainchild of Mr. Mukesh Arora, an NDT expert with vast experience in the field. The company was established with a motive of building a professionally managed enterprise dedicated to the challenging field of NDT. An ISO certified company, NDTS is today engaged in sales & distribution of NDT products, On-site inspection services, Training & Certification and Level III Consulting. The company with an impressive list of customers endeavors to fulfill their inspection needs and quality assurance.

“We in effect help customers to control and ensure their product quality, “says Mr. Mukesh Arora in a one-to-one with Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian. Excerpts: Q. You claim to be a complete NDT company. What are the products & services you offer under your umbrella?

As a company, we have two major verticals: Sales & Distribution of NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Products: Under this we represent many leading companies based in USA & Europe and look after the marketing and distribution of their products in India. Inspection Services: Under this we offer 24X7 on-site inspection services, training & certification and equipment rentals.

Keeping the vision of “Make in India” our sister company, Arora Technologies (P) Limited focuses on manufacturing of NDT Accessories.

Q. What’s the significance of NDT in quality assurance? And what’s its role as an effective predictive maintenance tool?

Mr. Mukesh Arora is a Mechanical Engineer from Mumbai University with 20 years of experience in the non-destructive testing field. He is Managing Director & CEO at NDTS India (P) Limited and Director at Arora Technologies (P) Limited, both based in Mumbai. He is currently Jt. Secretary, Mumbai Chapter and member of the National Governing Council of the Indian Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT).

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NDT has a very significant role in QA/QC as by performing NDT you are ensuring that no

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We use most of the NDT Techniques like Ultrasonic, EMAT (Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer), Radiography, Eddy Current, Visual Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Thermography, etc.

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and they have to be certified by various affiliations like ASNT, ISNT, ISO, etc. and depending upon their certification, they are graded as Level I (Beginners), Level II (Practitioners) & Level III (Experts). Our team comprises ASNT Level III, and Level II Engineers & Technicians.

Q. We understand that you also impart training. Which are the standard and customized programs you conduct that culminate in skill development in the country?

We provide Level II training & certification as per ASNT SNT-TC-1A in following streams:

Advanced NDT Courses • • • • • • • • •

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing( PAUT) Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) Conventional NDT Courses Ultrasonic Testing Radiography Testing Film Interpretation Magnetic Particle Testing’ Liquid Penetrant Testing Visual Testing Eddy Current Testing

Our courses are based heavily on practical exercises, which when combined with the recording, reporting & answering of quizzes, results in the understanding of a specific syllabus segment. Upfront lecturing is reduced to a minimum and the emphasis is on training to the precise, specific need of the individual.

Customized Training Programs: Depending upon the customer need, we conduct tailor made programs in terms of location, duration, certification, specific technique, etc.

Q. How do you keep your people abreast of the technological developments in the field?

We keep updating their knowledge through continuous learning.

Q. Which are the various accreditations you have?

We are one of the very few organizations where we have embraced the written practice of ASNT SNT-TC-1A; wherein we train and certify our own manpower.

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In-house testing facilities at NDTS

Onsite inspection using Ultrasonic method

Advanced NDT service

Eddy Current method

Q. Which are the industry segments you serve, and who are your prime customers?

A training session in progress. NDTS conducts both standard and customized training courses in NDT

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The industries we have served range from Oil and Gas, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Engineering, Manufacturing and many more‌Our current clientele include Government & Public Sector Undertakings, establishments such as BARC, IGCAR, VSSC, HAL, ISRO, NML, NPL, BHEL, SAIL etc. and private sector companies such as Reliance, L&T, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Thermax, Kirloskar, Jet Airways, etc.

Q. So what are your major strengths?

Human Assets, Satisfied Customers & Unrelenting quest for excellence are our major assets.

Q. What’s your barometer for gauging customer satisfaction?

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Q. What are the challenges involved in non-destructive testing and how do you set industry benchmarks for NDT solutions?

Like any other industry we also face some common challenges like obsolescence of technology, Lack of skilled manpower and one which is unique to our industry is lack of automation.

One challenge which is in our control is skilled manpower.

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FCRI in the Forefront of

FLOW TECHNOLOGY Fluid Control Research Institute, popularly known as FCRI, is a state-of-the-art flow lab and fluids engineering facility situated in Palakkad, Kerala. Established in 1989 with techno-commercial inputs from UNDP/UNIDO and transfer of skills from globally reputed facilities in flow measurement and control, FCRI is functioning under the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India. Over the years, FCRI has added several new facilities to the existing set-up, making it Asia’s No.1 flow lab and one of the world’s best. FCRI is also acknowledged as a seat of knowledge in the field of flow calibration, measurement & control. Its role in training, skill development and dissemination of domain knowledge is commendable. Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian speaks to Dr. Jacob Chandapillai, Director to know more about the world-class facilities added and the expertise nurtured by the Institute where the 5th edition of the Global Conference & Exhibition on ‘Innovative Solutions in Flow Measurement & Control – Oil, Water & Gas’ is going to take place during Aug 28-30, 2017. Excerpts: Q. FCRI is known for its cognitive contribution to flow technology. What’s your standing today?

Dr. Jacob Chandapillai, Director, FCRI Palakkad

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Well, by virtue of our knowledge, expertise and facilities, we are in the forefront of flow measurement & control, ensuring immaculate precision and accuracy of flow meters in air, water and oil media. We have full-fledged NABL accredited labs which are also recognized by the Bureau of Indian Standards, Dept. of Legal Metrology, Underwriters Laboratory, Central Pollution Control Board, Chief Controller of Explosives, Institution of Fire Engineers and the Netherland Measurement Institute.

Any measurement made at FCRI is traceable to National / International standards and is known for its reliability, accuracy and international acceptance, be it a calibration, testing or research project.

All FCRI Labs are on par with similar labs elsewhere in the world. International inter-comparisons have established the competence and parity of FCRI labs. The recent inter-comparison with Czech Metrology Institute(CMI) has provided exemplary results and CMI has certified FCRI for the technical capabilities.

A joint venture with CMI to certify Indian products with OIML (Organization of International Legal Metrology) certification is on the anvil. We are looked upon as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for solutions to flow measurement problems.

Our services include design evaluation, quality improvement, quality evaluation, establishment

of appropriate flow measurement & control technology and so on. All these underline our pivotal role as a ‘Resource to Industry’.

Q. What are the different facilities available in your Air Flow Lab? We have Air Flow Labs which offer flow meter and flow product evaluation and consultancy services to customers from industrial sectors like automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical & healthcare, gas & process industries, flow meter manufacturers, R & D centers, certification bodies and academic institutions. The Primary Air Flow Lab is equipped with internationally accepted primary flow standards like bell provers and piston provers of various capacities for precise flow measurement and calibration of flow meters at low pressure. The Secondary Air Flow Lab is operating at near atmospheric pressure and has critical flow venturi or sonic nozzles as reference standard capable of calibrating flow meters up to a maximum flow range of 10,000 m3/hr. The 20 Bar Air Flow Lab with Open Loop Air Test Facility is used for testing of different types of small size flow meters, filters, regulators, safety valves, air relief valves, breather valves and venting devices. The Closed Loop Air Test Facility can do highly accurate calibration of different types of flowmeters and testing of control devices up to 150 mm NB. The Primary Standard Gravimetric System in the same lab , one among the very few in the world, can calibrate air & gas

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Centre for Water Management – A watchdog in water metering

FCRI’s Air Flow Lab – offering flow meter and flow product evaluation & consultancy to industrial sectors

flow meters up to 50 NB for a maximum actual volumetric flow rate of 50 m3/hr.

In the wind tunnel facility calibration of different types of Anemometers and pitot tubes, velocity probes, aero-foil, etc. is done. The laboratory also undertakes on-site measurements in large air/flue gas ducts, development of flow measuring devices for air/ flue gas ducts, etc.

Q. What about your Water Flow Labs?

The Water Flow Lab is India’s leading facility for evaluation of flow products with highest accuracy class and is one of the busiest facilities of FCRI. It can handle flow range from 5 litres per hr to 4,500 m3 per hr and sizes up to 900 mm. Testing of Control valves is another major activity here. It caters to the needs of the entire Indian Industry and almost all major companies are our clients.

The unique Large Water Flow Lab is one of the largest flow measure facilities in the world.

The facility has a flow range up to 15,000 m3/ hr and can accommodate pipe sizes upto 2700 mm diameter. The Centre for Water Management (CWM) is involved in research and consultancy services, simulation and design of water distribution systems and fire-fighting systems, in-situ flow measurement and calibration of large flow meters; field efficiency testing of hydro-electric turbines, and development of Indian and International Standards. It also acts as a watchdog in water metering through testing of water meters during bulk procurement of water meters by various water boards. FCRI has played a vital role in improving the water

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meter quality in India. CWM also does site measurements using different non-conventional techniques.

Q. What’s the uniqueness of your Oil Flow Lab? The Oil Flow Lab is a world-class facility designed for evaluation of flow products in oil media. The facility has a flow range up to 650 m3/hr. The lab has capability to calibrate flow meters used mainly for bulk flow measurement, accommodating flow products of sizes up to 250 mm diameter. It also has a facility to calibrate flow meters in different viscosity media ranging from 2 cst to 450 cst.

Q. Can you say something about your Multiphase Flow Facility?

Multiphase flow measurements in hydrocarbon and thermal/nuclear power sector pose immense challenge. The Multiphase Flow Facility at FCRI currently operates with twophase gas-liquid mixtures. It has been catering to research and performance assessment requirements of flow product manufacturers and end-users. We are developing it in to a fullfledged multiphase flow facility with oil-water -gas mixtures.

Q. What are the activities of your CNG Facility?

CNG is the latest addition to the comprehensive facilities at FCRI. Natural Gas at 250 or 200 bar is the medium. The services offered include calibration of mass flow meters, model approval of CNG dispensers, services to automotive

industries, and on-site calibration of CNG dispensers. We also undertake study of Loss of Unaccounted Gas (LUAG) in gas networks.

The upcoming 50 Bar Natural Gas Calibration & Test Facility is expected to cater to calibration requirements of custody transfer flow meters of sizes up to 300mm and pressure up to 50 bar with flow rates up to 5000 m3/hr.

Q. Do you also conduct tests on noise and vibration?

Yes of course. Our Environmental Qualification Lab specializes in noise, vibration and environmental testing. It conducts vibration tests, seismic qualification tests, shock tests, vibration measurement of onboard ships, power plants and process plant equipment, fatigue test, resonance search test, static or dynamic strain measurement and testing DG sets to conform to CPCB guidelines. The Acoustic Test Facility comprises sound level analyzers,

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FCRI’s Large Water Flow Facility – one of the world’s largest. A 2700 mm Electromagnetic flow meter undergoing calibration in the facility

hemi-anechoic chambers, sound source and free field test areas. The facility is used by manufacturers of flow and engineering products as well as medical equipment for noise evaluation. Secondary calibration system for measuring microphones, sound level meters and acoustical calibrators, also exists at FCRI.

Q. Can you enlighten us on your supporting facilities apart from the flow ?

The Physical Standards Lab is the backbone of FCRI providing traceability to all measurements made at FCRI to National /International standards. It also provides calibration services to industries and laboratories in dimensional metrology, pressure, mass, torque, force, volume, density and viscosity. The Electro Technical & Thermal Calibration Lab caters to the calibration of parameters like voltage, current, frequency, time, power, resistance, temperature, etc. Facilities also exist for humidity, high & low temperature and multi-meter calibration, apart from maintaining traceability of measurements at FCRI. The Data Acquisition Systems Group provides solutions through electronics and instrumentation services. It also conducts sponsored tests & experiments and provides custom-developed solutions and consultancy to external clients.

Using Computational Fluid Dynamics in flow product design and its performance analysis, lead to significant reduction in time for design and development . FCRI has expertise to un-

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dertake sponsored CFD projects in the area of design optimization, modeling, simulation, and design validation for industries and scientific & technical organizations.

Q. We understand that you also undertake special assignments & projects.

Could you throw some light on these services?

We have a separate Division to take up sponsored research projects to find solutions for complex flow measurement and control problems. It undertakes custom designed tests on valves, pumps, heat exchangers and so on. These include tests on valves and flow elements used in severe service operating conditions such as high pressure, high tem-

FCRI’s Oil Flow Lab – A proven world-class facility

perature, fugitive emission testing, fire testing, cryogenic testing, LOCA/MSLB/DBA testing for nuclear components, proof of design tests, life cycle testing of critical components, flow visualization and cavitation studies.

The Division also undertakes custom-designed tests to study & assess flow related problems at high pressure, high temperature applications.

FCRI has completed more than 160 such industrial projects for its national and international clients. The beneficiaries include Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, ONGC, Nuclear Power Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Regional Reference Standards Laboratories, Festo Controls, Control Components Incorporated and GE-Transportation, just to mention a few.

Q. Why does the flow fraternity prefer FCRI for their product evaluation / problem solving?

Any product which is developed /sold/used shall have to prove its worthiness to the end user. This can be ensured only through stringent and reliable testing as per International standards, thus ensuring the reliability / durability and accuracy of the product.

As the old adage goes, “Something which cannot be measured cannot be improved”.

The expertise, reliability and accuracy of the test / calibration facility play a vital role in case of flow products since it is a very specialized area.

Backed by three decades of domain expertise and experience, FCRI is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, customer friendliness,

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skills in flow technology in the country.

We also conduct post-graduate certificate programs for practicing and fresh engineers.

FCRI is acknowledged as the seat of knowledge in the domain of ‘flow technology’. We have gone beyond our shores to disseminate knowledge. We also organize international training programs for the benefit of foreign students especially from developing countries. Till date over 900 international participants from 90 countries have undergone training at FCRI.

Q. Now that the Indian Institute of Technology-Palakkad has come in close proximity to FCRI, what are your plans for collaborative research programs?

A training session in progress.

FCRI is in the forefront of training & skill development

integrity of results and its analysis, transparency and the least turnaround time for evaluation programs. There was a time when Indian manufacturers used to fly their flow products all the way to Europe and USA for certification.

But today they can get their products validated at FCRI in India at fraction of the cost and that too within the shortest possible time. The clients can also visit our facilities and witness the evaluation program of their products as per international standards – an evaluation which

A file picture from FCRI’s Global Conference, last edition

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is stringent and foolproof.

Q. What’s your contribution towards training & skill development in the country?

Skill development is a national agenda today.

But FCRI presaged this long ago. We have conducted over 160 national training programs and innumerable tailor-made courses for managers, field engineers, executives, technicians and engineering graduates for developing and honing

We are in close contact with IIT Palakkad.

We need to take advantage of the physical closeness.

Director –IIT and some senior faculty members have already visited FCRI and have appraised and appreciated the facilities available here. We are thinking of interdisciplinary research programs which would help the industry to develop new products, suggest methods to improve process through simulation studies and analysis, internship to IIT students to make them appreciate industry problems and their complexity, quality improvement of FCRI staff and much more…

Q. You also conduct international conferences. Could you update us on the upcoming conference?

Our International Conference known as FLOTEK-G is held once in three years in the Institute campus. Till now we have held four conferences. We have now announced the 5th edition of this Conference to be held in Palakkad during 28-30 August, 2017. The theme for the current year’s program is ‘Innovative Solutions in Flow Measurement and Control – Oil, Water and Gas”. The Conference presents an enlightening forum for sharing information and knowledge on trends in technological advancements in flow measurement and control solutions, process and product research, manufacturing and education. The concurrent 3-day Exhibition would showcase technologies, products & services related to flow. More details are obtainable from the FLOTEK-G Secretariat. The email contact is: flotek.g@fcriindia.com For more information Web: www.fcriindia.com

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Ador’s Role in Skill Development A

Mr. Satish Bhat, Managing Director Ador Welding Ltd.

Pre-service

In-service

Training the Trainer.

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dor Welding Limited (AWL) has been in the welding training space for many decades now, through AIWT (Ador Institute of Welding Technology) that has now blossomed into the Ador Welding Academy Private Limited (AWAPL) as a centre for excellence in developing welding skills encompassing the entire spectrum of occupation standards in welding practices.

AWAPL is an international class training facility that also encourages and supports training partners set up similar centres at manufacturing clusters for skill enhancement where welding is a critical process.

AWAPL’s expertise in the welding domain has been used by NSDC (National Skill Development Council) for their skill development programmes.Training for Assessors and Trainers too is provided by AWAPL. AWAPL has designed a special short curriculum for the final year BE to enable budding engineers fulfil their aspirations in Welding deigns quality and production.

Standard Courses We conduct the following courses through AWAPL: For the Pre –Service segment we have courses for entry level candidates from class 10

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Customized Courses

to diploma or BE with modules to skill candidates to meet the qualification requirements of NQSF up to level IV. The In-Service segment comprises candidates sponsored by their employers to learn new process skills and enhance their skills.

We also offer short-term modules to attain Inspection agencies/ Welding Standards mandated Certifications for Coded welding shops and speciality requirements in welding.

Technical programs that help in skill improvement related to welding quality inspection and weld design are also available.

Customized Courses AWL/ AWAPL has been proactive to specific industry related needs and has designed and executed several programmes for Aviation,Railway wagons, Cryogenic vessels & High pressure boilers, difficult material weldability practices, resistance welding for automobile industry, etc.

Engineers. We have been serving the industry by sharing knowledge acquired from our vast experience in meeting critical industry needs.

A certificate from Ador carries value and is well respected in the industries in India and overseas.

Beneficiaries & Career Opportunities While we are working in sync with the national mission of Make in India, we are also into skill development for women empowerment, for the underprivileged communities to whom we reach out through NGOs and community leaders.

Welding is a rare skill and knowledge and expertise in welding helps Welders and Engineers immensely in furthering their career prospects in all sectors of industries.�

Wherewithal & Knowledge Base AWL /AWAPL has pioneered the manufacture of quality welding consumables and equipment and has trained over 40,000 Welders and

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MATERIAL HANDLING

MAINI BUGGY-

Redefining passenger mobility at railway stations “Maini Group’s objective is to provide Indian Railways enhanced passenger comfort through world class mobility solutions”

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t is no doubt that Railways is the backbone of Indian transport system and will remain so for decades to come. In the past two years there has been a tremendous effort to improve the passenger amenities and experience

with a goal to make it par to the airports while making it affordable .

Presently, several major railway stations have been identified to upgrade the passenger amenities. Among the many passenger

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People Transportation Buggy : Available in 2 to 14 seater options, these buggies are being used in many railway stations for smooth passenger movement. A blessing for senior citizens & children, Maini people transporter buggies can be seen in use at Bangalore City, CST Mumbai, Trivandrum , Kochi, Mysore railway stations etc.

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Wheel Chair Assist Buggy : These buggies are available with both wheel chair & stretcher for movement of passengers with reduced mobility & patients.

amenities being improved, one of the most important factor is the last mile connectivity within the railway stations.

Several railway stations in India have very long platforms. The senior citizens population is increasing as the life expectancy has increased.

Passengers now face a new challenge to reach their particular coach within the platforms.

Maini Buggy has emerged as a natural solution to this challenge. Maini Buggy has been designed ergonomically , taking into consid-

Mobile Food & Refreshment Buggy : Loaded with features like insulated cabins hot and cold food warmers etc, these buggies make food vending easy & convenient on the platforms.

Luggage & Bedding Movement Buggy: With specially designed closed and open cargo boxes, these buggies are perfect replacement to the manual driven carts currently being used at the railway stations.

eration factors like usage in platforms, use by persons of reduced mobility etc. Most importantly, being non- polluting electric vehicle.

Be it movement of senior citizens , differently abled, women & children on the platforms, luggage & bedding loading on trains or movement of food / refreshments by vendors, Maini Buggy is a one stop solution for all.

can also be used as a mobile advertising medium, thus generating advertising revenue for Indian Railways. Maini also provides after sales service and spares support for entire life of the vehicle. The next generation buggy will be more intelligent in terms of getting fleet data to the fleet managers helping in increasing efficiency & making the vehicle available at right place, at the right time.

Maini Materials Movement Pvt Ltd ,(MMM) one of the Maini Group companies is a leading player in the space of eco-friendly people movement for more than a decade now. Maini Group with a track record of forward-looking innovation, is the pioneer of India’s first ‘mass produced’ green electric car – Reva. MMM was also the first to launch the electrically powered material handling equipment for various industrial applications. Powered by an intelligent electric drive, Maini Buggy ushers in a revolutionary way to travel the last mile. The zero emission drive makes it eco-friendly and thoughtful ergonomics makes it comfortable to drive.

Our solutions for railways include: Apart from functional values, these buggies

Disposer Buggy : With multiple disposer bin options, Maini Disposer Buggies help in easy waste disposal complimenting the “Swachh Bharat” initiative at our railway stations.

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ENGINEERING

A TOTEX Approach in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure E

ngineering firms and owner-operators in water and wastewater utilities are constantly looking for better ways to reduce the total cost of infrastructure projects. To meet this end, many are taking a TOTEX (total expenditure) approach to managing and operating their water and wastewater infrastructure assets. As the demand for new infrastructure grows, owner-operators are looking to improve how they manage and mitigate the risk associated with large capital projects. To do this, water and wastewater utilities need to converge the right technology, the right policies and a new, creative method of interaction in order to extend and enhance the life of an asset with asset management at the fore of this strategic process. Connecting IT, OT (operational technology), and ET (engineering technology) is now offering a potential way of reaching this goal.

A key driver enforcing a TOTEX approach in water and wastewater utilities is the lack of complete and accurate engineering information captured during CAPEX that serves as feed for the OPEX cycle. This is important as owner-operators require information from all phases of the project lifecycle to be useful in the asset management or maintenance management systems when the asset reaches handover. In order to improve data quality and accuracy, an emergence of disruptive technologies is helping to deliver the right information to the right teams, at the right time over the entire project lifecycle.

The advent of digital engineering models used during the capital phase of projects have allowed for greater leverage of asset performance modelling, which has provided ways to reduce costs, improve collaboration, and enable asset optimisation for operations.

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These digital engineering models typically have not had a prominent role in operations as of yet. There is a huge amount of information related to assets that can be leveraged at different phases of a project, such as asset specifications, precise geo-coordination, configuration management, cost information, detailed component information, and recommended maintenance and repair information.

The Ultimate Convergence of IT, OT, and ET Engineering data is not the only potential for reducing TOTEX. As OT leverages the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with operating systems and sensors to produce huge quantities of data, the need to make this data usable and secure is fast becoming mainstream in its outreach and adoption. So far, OT data has initiated a convergence with IT systems, which has yet to yield significant gains. At Bentley, we see the critical importance of leveraging the engineering data in order to yield significant gains.

Asset management systems that allow a convergence of IT, OT, and ET data will help to bridge the gap between data formats to make infrastructure assets more powerful, efficient, and reliable by exploiting the Big Data potential. Enhanced by the power of the cloud, digital engineering models are evolving toward an upgrade to the IIoT: digital engineering tools that go beyond observing and monitoring the asset’s performance to modelling its desired behaviour to produce better outcomes.

Water and wastewater utilities have been a step ahead of other industries in exploiting the potential for ET and OT data to be better utilised. IIoT and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software have had a harmonic convergence of their own in enriching the oversight value of data

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Digital engineering models bring together critical information in a virtual 3D environment.

Asset performance monitoring brings together IT and OT with big data analytics.

Asset performance modeling integrates 3D models with IT and OT systems used to model asset performance.

Users can utilize 3D meshes as an immersive environment for visual operations.

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analytics for treatment, distribution, and collection facilities. Engineering departments and the operational control rooms have more reason to interact than ever before, as the common goal of reducing cost and optimising their networks can be realised – in real time. Hydraulic modelling generally has been used for long-term planning, while data from the SCADA systems are used heavily in daily operational decisions. Linking these two technologies has ensured barriers are removed, collaboration has improved, and data is shared for mutually beneficial reasons.

A TOTEX Approach is Giving Rise to a New Breed of Digital Natives Water and wastewater infrastructure professionals are well-placed to deliver against CAPEX, OPEX, and TOTEX, by keeping continuity and enhancing collaboration through better work processes and an ultimate convergence of IT, OT, and ET. By leveraging digital engineering models, water infrastructure professionals will act as beacons of light for other industries to follow. Its success will be driven by the mutually beneficial nature of TOTEX, with engineers and architects delivering value and creating a new generation of digital natives to act as flag-bearers for infrastructure improvement and asset longevity to the delight of owner-operators.

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The languages of

AUTOMATION

User friendliness is the key to acceptance of automation solutions. But the challenge of making operation clear and simple grows, the more sophisticated the automation tasks become.

In terms of engineering, it’s not just the hardware but the software implementation that’s particularly important – and if possible this should be in the user’s native language. Users aren’t the only people to benefit: design engineers can also reduce their effort significantly.

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ntil now, automation solutions have often been characterised by independent, standalone functions: safety technology, control technology, visualisation technology and motion control systems are independent systems. The large number of systems and architectures adds complexity to the plant control. And the larger the automation project and the more extensive the requirements, the more complex it will be for the user to handle.

In today’s centrally configured programmable logic controllers (PLC), changes in individual plant sections have far-reaching consequences at control level, because program structures at central points in the control system have to be modified. In terms of flexibility, re-usability and user-friendliness, classic automation architectures with centralised PLC controllers can no longer meet future requirements.

That’s why the automation of the future demands solutions that can distribute control intelligence but also guarantee that the necessary networking of multiple control systems remains easy for the user to handle.

Centralised view of a distributed system That’s why Pilz developed the automation system PSS 4000. Whereas in classic automation a standalone, centralised control system monitors the plant or machine and processes all the signals, the PSS 4000 allows control functions to be distributed consistently. In detail, the automation system PSS 4000 consists of hardware and software components as well as the real-time Ethernet SafetyNET p and various programming editors designed for use in different sectors, with their application-orient-

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ed function blocks. The hardware includes control systems of various performance classes.

Process or control data, failsafe data and diagnostic information are exchanged and synchronised via Ethernet. For the control function, therefore, it makes no difference where the respective program section is processed. Instead of a centralised control system, the user has a program distributed in runtime within a centralised project. All network subscribers are configured, programmed and diagnosed via this software. This enables simple, standardised handling across the whole project.

Transferring functions to the software The transfer of functions to the software brings users flexibility and scalability, reduces the variety of hardware types and simplifies maintenance and diagnostics on automation solutions. The question as to whether software can be used efficiently depends essentially on the user interface and the available languages – both in terms of human language and programming language.

PSS 4000 meets these challenges with the software platform PAS4000.

Various editors and blocks are provided, which can be used for automation as well as safety-related tasks. In PAS4000, the tools for configuration, programming, commissioning and operation are closely compatible.

The ability of users to use their normal native language is important in terms of acceptance. As a result, the PAS Editors in the automation system PSS 4000 are not only available in English and German but also in Italian, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese and Portuguese, therefore providing a total of 8 different languages. The diversity of language is not just limited to the menu language but incorporates the whole of the help menu and installation support, as well as the whole System Description and Safety Manual.

The diversity of language in PAS4000 extends not only to human language but also to programming: that’s because there is a preference for individual programming languages, based on the application area, country or region.

One of the editors available to users in PAS4000 is the simple, blockbased Program Editor PASmulti. PAS4000 also provides established editors for programming. These include editors for PLC programming (in accordance with EN/IEC 61131-3) for Instruction List (PAS IL) and Structured Text (PAS STL), as well as the new editor for Ladder Diagram (PAS LD). This can be used to create safety-related programs, programs

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for automation tasks or a combination of the two.

PAS4000 also provides the individual editors with a comprehensive library of pre-certified software blocks for position detection or general functions such as emergency stop, for example, to which users can add their own software blocks.

spread in Europe; Ethernet/IP, which is frequently used in the USA and Asia, as well as EtherCAT, CANopen and Modbus TCP. As a result, there is no problem exchanging data with the widest range of third-party control systems – irrespective of the country, region, sector or machine type.

Different countries, different languages

PSS 4000: truly cosmopolitan

The individual editors are used to varying degrees, depending on the country or region. While Instruction List or Structured Text is frequently used for programming in Europe, Structured Text is usually favoured in Australia. Programmers in USA and Japan, for example, prefer to use Ladder Diagram. Within the Pilz automation system the new Editor PAS LD can be freely combined with the other EN/IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, so that even complex automation tasks can be handled simply and consistently. All PAS Editors and programming languages have been classified as an LVL language (Limited Variability Language) by TÜV Süd, enabling users to resolve not only automation tasks but also safety-related tasks, without functional restrictions. So for the first time, machine builders can create safety-related application programs using their usual development process.

The programming environment of the graphics Program Editor is identical to that of editors designed in accordance with EN/IEC 61131-3, enabling simple operation. For example, customised software blocks written by users in PAS LD for safety-related and non-safety-related functions can be transferred to PASmulti without further ado. As a result, complex projects containing software components from various editors can be clearly structured.

The increasing challenges faced by automation can be met using systems that can distribute intelligence but at the same time are user-friendly to control. As a result, the cost of engineering, commissioning and maintenance can be significantly reduced. The system’s openness and the wide range of languages make it easier to use in automation projects around the world. If local users can configure their machine in their native language and in their familiar programming environment, it simplifies the learning process and tool handling enormously, as well as increasing acceptance.

For machine builders it brings the additional benefit of using one hardware structure, and a software program that needs generating once only, to create automation solutions that can be used anywhere in the world.

Pilz India Pvt. Ltd E-mail: info@pilz.in

Open for all protocols In addition to the interfaces for man-machine communication, data exchange within the automation project also has an important role to play. The same applies: The more complex and extensive the project, the more important it is to have a standardised language. PSS 4000 also supports the diversity of language from a technical perspective: the control systems PSSuniversal PLC in the automation system PSS 4000 support the various communication protocols used depending on country and region, for example, the Profibus protocol, which is particularly wide-

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MATERIAL HANDLING

The new

YALE ERGO360 Yale redefined the lever principle

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onventional ratchet lever hoists have certain limitations to the working position of the operator. It is difficult for the user to apply his full force.

Thanks to the new Yale ERGO360 ratchet lever hoist this will be different.

The new design of the ERGO hand lever includes a foldable handle which enables the operator to use the lever as a crank from many different positions.

This increases the working efficiency remarkably. Users can work in a much quicker and less tiring way. This is particularly important for work in confined spaces and heavy duty applications.

The new design also helps to ease transporting the unit. The foldable handle then may be used as a carrying grip.

Archimedes would be astonished The completely new designed ERGO hand lever makes lifting and lowering operations with the hoist much easier. Working in confined spaces gets much easier. The new crank lever enables a 360° operation and allows to work up to 12 times faster than a conventional ratchet lever hoist.

Folding out the crank handle is easily done using just one finger. It can also be used as a carrying grip.

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TIME SAVING

electrical CAD software electrical diagram which enables the program to fill out order lists or files automatically.

Integration

A.Venkatakrishnan, Market Consultant – INDIA venkat@pcschematic.in

AUTOMATION - electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATIC has been a leading Electrical CAD software developer on the global market for 35 years, specialising in intelligent design and documentation of electrical control systems and PLC diagrams, pneumatics and hydraulic systems.

The electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATIC Automation is designed from the basic concept of setting you free to focus on the electrical aspects, while the program handles the practical side. Beyond the basic drawing functions, Automation offers you a comprehensive series of functions specially designed for electrical projects with IEC/EN standards.

Documentation When you click on a component in the component vendor database, you automatically get a menu containing the electrical symbols for the component. By placing these symbols in the diagrams you also transfer information to the

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PC|SCHEMATIC Automation can interface with PLC I/O tools, wire numbering tools, label systems, send files for component ordering systems, edit PLC data via Excel, import and export the standard CAD formats DWG and DXF, and update all types of lists automatically. Furthermore the program supports practically any database format, so that it can work with the database format used in your company.

Our solution saves 80% time

To make it possible for existing and new users to get started quickly, PC|SCHEMATIC - and its distributors - offers a consulting service, consisting of an analysis of the already existing electrical documentation.

Based on this analysis, the optimal set of subdrawings, models and project templates can be effectively created. This also has the consequence that new users can get started creating complete electrical documentation projects really quickly.

In larger companies, this way of working might result in that just one single person needs to be pointed out as the main responsible for creating the company subdrawings, while the others in future almost only will need to create documentation by dragging templates and subdrawings into projects.

Experiences from the industry suggest that the documentation time can be reduced by up to 80 percent.

Why should I buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation?

People buying PC|SCHEMATIC Automation usually tell us they did it because: • It is easy to work with, and is very flexible in the everyday work routines.

• The Module and Model Based drag’n draw functions, makes it possible to create electrical schematic pages extremely fast.

• We have an excellent support team, and you can get support via NetViewer. Our support team can then see your screen, and guide you directly on your own PC. • Intelligent reuse of existing material - with intelligent renaming - saves lots of time.

• The intelligent connection between database and symbols is unique.

• Electrical standards are integrated intelligently.

• Functions for automatic project generation, automatic graphical plan generation and automatic documentation of symbols in projects/libraries.

Can I convert my schematic diagrams from other systems to Automation?

Yes! You can convert schematic diagrams from practically speaking any CAD system to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format - as long as the CAD system can produce DWG or DXF files.

PC|SCHEMATIC also offers a consultant service for converting drawings from other systems to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format.

Can I export to other formats?

From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can export to the DWG and DXF formats. PC|SCHEMATIC is an active member of the OpenDWG alliance. From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can also export projects as intelligent PDF files with active link between references etc.

PC|SCHEMATIC Market Consultant in India: A. Venkatakrishnan / venkat@pcschematic.in / +91 988 654 0077 Dubai: Jojin Mohamed Shaf Mobile:+971 50 843 1129 E-mail: sales.dubai@pcschematic.com Cadilz Systems and Solutions FZC Post Box: 329045 BC-4 Business Park RAK Free Trade Zone,UAE

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Electrical CAD software – All modules included

Electrical standards: How well are they integrated in PC|SCHEMATIC? At PC|SCHEMATIC we have detailed insight in electrical documentation standards, and we are active members of standardisation committees. We also publish the book “Electrical documentation according to standards”. This insight in the IEC/EN electrical standards is an integrated part of PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. However, the program is designed so flexible, that you can also use it for other standards than the IEC/EN standards. - Even for your own set of standards!

Support: How can I get it?

When you buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you get “Tier 2support” from the PC|SCHEMATIC in India as well from our Head Office Denmark.

This can take place using e-mail, telephone or NetViewer (where we can guide you directly on your own PC).

• Free access to the complete set of electrical design manuals for PC|SCHEMATIC Automation.

• Free access to our electrical design videos - where you can see PC|SCHEMATIC Automation in action.

• Free access to articles about electrical design CAD programs.

• Free access to the PC|SCHEMATIC user forums.

When you have bought PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can either attend PC|SCHEMATIC training in your own country, or

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attend a web seminar about the topics you need to get familiar with. Please contact venkat@pcschematic.in for further details.

Contact us at any time At PC|SCHEMATIC we are very interested in hearing about your experiences using the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation program. It is because of the feedback from our many users, that we are able to make a better product year by year!

So Feel free to contact us at any time.

Conclusion Your success is our success. We want YOU to experience success and achieve your goals – regarding your customers, your workers, and your possible superiors. This is important to us.

Because when you achieve success, we succeed as well.

Contact Details India Mr. Ove Larsen, International Sales Director, PC|SCHEMATIC A/s, Denmark

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CABLE GLANDS & ACCESSORIES FROM GEISSEL INDIA G

eissel India is an established name in India as a supplier of cable glands and electrical wiring accessories since 1994. The 100% German owned & family run Company since 1920 manufactures goods as per exacting German standards and has created a niche for itself in the Indian electrical market with its International Class Products The “Geissel” brand of cable glands is well known and accepted worldwide. Products include cable glands in brass, polyamide and stainless steel S.S 303(1.4305) & S.S. 316 TI (1.4571) – according to RoHS standards, in IP 54, IP 68, IP 69K and EMC - upto cable dia of 116 mm with all kinds of threads, i.e. Pg, metric and inch. Other products are plugs, reducers, enlargements, lock nuts, etc. In other words a wide range of electrical wiring accessories.

Some of our “Star” products from the Geissel stable have created an impact in the Indian and International electrical market:

Double Compression cable glands: The first of its kind in the Indian market with

IP 68 and only three sizes to suit cable dia from 12 – 34 mm. Discerning customers have praised the product for its design, easy application and convenience of only three sizes.

Designed and engineered in Germany, but manufactured in India, customers of International repute are finding many advantages in using these glands over others.

Conduits & Conduit glands: The conduits are available in galvanized steel as well as PVC coating on galvanized steel in grey and black colours. Complementing them are the conduit glands which fit the conduits perfectly. The design and application is simple and customers get a one-stop solution to their needs for conduits and the ease in fitting them.

EMC glands.

Available in brass with nickel plating in metric as well as Pg threads, these glands are very user-friendly. Customers of international repute have appreciated this simple but effective design.

an assurance of IP 68 protection.

IP 69K brass glands: the most recent entry.

Geissel’s way to increase the threshold of water ingress at high pressure.

PBE: Pressure balance element – to let out excessive moisture from enclosures/ boxes.Detailed technical and pictorial descriptions of all Geissel products are available in their recently upgraded catalogue which can be downloaded from the website www. geissel.com Geissel India’s USP is the availability of mostly all products ex-stock from their factory in Pune.

Multisealing inserts: To fit both brass and polyamide glands, with

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K-LITE Industries launches new series of LED architectural lighting The application includes Facade Lighting, Pathway Lighting, In-ground Luminaire, Uplighter, Up-down Lighting, Billboard Lighting, Vertical Light Bars, Wall Washers, Area Lighting poles and above all popular sleek polar lighting solutions

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eing the trend setters in outdoor lighting and inspired by the “Make in India” vision, K-LITE, through their innovative outlook, have showcased an all new product portfolio under Architectural Lighting. The application includes Facade Lighting, Pathway Lighting, In-ground Luminaire, Uplighter, Up-down Lighting, Billboard Lighting, Vertical Light Bars, Wall Washers, Area Lighting poles and above all popular sleek polar lighting solutions.

The solutions offered are backed by extensive understanding of illumination in urban spaces and the expertise gained over a period of three decades.

The fixture are designed to provide value technology, ideally suited to Indian Conditions. The LEDs used comply to LM 80 testing requirements and from internationally reputed makes such as Nichia / CREE.

The luminaires are RoHS, LM 79 and CE certification compliant. The luminaire efficacy (lumens/ per watt) is much above 100 for all luminaires. Varied optical options for lighting distribution and correlated colour temperature (CCT) for cool white, neutral white or warm white are available to suit specific requirements.

The outstanding item of the series viz., the Sleek Polar Lighting Solutions is a contemporary design that is both timeless and unique in its impression. Compact without visible mounting equipment and optimised integration, Polar Lighting is in perfect continuity with the geometric lines of the square column.

These assemblies are ideal for surroundings of contemporary architectural constructions.

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ROLLON’s

“SEVENTH AXIS” system: Designed to maximum solidity & precision This is a solution that is capable of transporting large robots with potentially infinite strokes

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he Italian company ROLLON has designed its “Seventh Axis” system to increase the range of action of anthropomorphic robots. This product is a sign of further confirmation of the company’s on-going transformation: from mechanical component producer to provider of integrated systems and solutions for industrial automation.

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ROLLON, specialized in linear motion systems, is present in India with a direct branch in Bangalore and has developed shuttle systems for moving robots over long distances with elevated dynamics. These systems offer considerable advantages for corporate productivity.

Inside modern factories, anthropomorphic robots are becoming more and more common

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Non-Contact EF-Detection Function.

— Relative mode (Auto-ranging) & 5ms Crest

— AmpTip low-current range calibrated at TM

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— MAX/MIN/AVG Recording mode (Auto ranging).

— VFD-V & Hz for fundamental V/Hz of most — Display Hold & Non-Contact EF-Detection (NCV).

3 PHASE MOTOR ROTATION & 3 PHASE ROTATION CHECK FUNCTION

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— 3-Phase Rotation-M (Hi-sensitivity mode)

Variable-Frequency-Drives.

— Back-lighted easy-to-read LCD display.

— 3-Phase Rotation-R for MAINS supply

for Motors (Probe-contact).

— Transient Protection : 6.0KV surge (1.2/50ms) — CAT III 600V & CAT IV 300V AC & DC.

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3-5/6 DIGIT 6,000 COUNTS TRUE RMS DIGITAL MULTIMETER WITH VFD, EF-DETECTION MODEL KM 237R FEATURES : — Auto-ranging Relative Zero Mode

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— DC Voltage Basic Accuracy 0.3%

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Motors (probe-contact)

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Advantages • Simplified mounting and alignment: Thanks to a system of steel crosspieces and feet with two different adjustment systems • New technology with aluminum profiles: Aluminum profiles are resistant, light and easy: to assemble • Potentially infinite strokes: Thanks to precise jointed versions that are easy to build with self-centering inserts • Free-standing, wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted assembly: Each type of solution comes in three different configurations

because they offer excellent performance, but their arms also limit their range of action.

ROLLON has over 40 years of experience in the linear motion sector, and this know-how has allowed them to perfect the Rollon Seventh Axis system, available in seven different sizes, simple to integrate and able to move every type of robot, weighing up to 2000 Kg. Seventh Axis is designed to offer maximum solidity and precision, thanks to a system of profiles in high rigidity extruded aluminum and other connecting crosspieces. The sliding system was designed with rails with re-circulating rollers, and the drive system uses a pinion and tempered rack with inclined teeth.

Adjustable feet Seventh Axis also has adjustable feet to obtain alignment also on surfaces that are not flush, and is complete with a cable-holder chain and end of stroke shock absorbers. The system can easily be integrated and assembled on any robot through a specific system of customizable connection plates and very long strokes.

The entire system has several components like the lubrication system for the rack and rubber or gas activated decelerators, depending on the client’s needs.

Seventh Axis guarantees maximum reliability for every work environment, also with applications involving residue from work processes, such as welding or painting. In fact, it is available in three different protection configurations: with a protected rack, with a light cover for the rails and rack, and with a completely pedestrian trafficable cover.

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AUTOMATION

Ross Controls

SAFETY TOOL BOX When designing a pneumatic safety system it is critical to know the specific details of the application

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hile many applications can be addressed with various solutions, there tends to be one best solution based on the risk assessment of the tasks and function and complexity of the machinery. In looking at a typical small bore cylinder application we would have four main considerations or questions to answer.

Q. What is the desired outcome?

Q. Should the cylinder stop or return to a safe state?

Q. Should we exhaust of air in system or machine?

Q. What is the flow rate required?

Q. Is troubleshooting feedback from the valve required or helpful?

Q. Is auto-reset acceptable?

All of these questions help select the most applicable valve for the most appropriate and cost effective solution. Unfortunately many people tend to revert to a solution they have used before and can end up with an overdesigned system for the application.

If returning to a cylinder to a safe state makes the most sense for the particular task and function then the Crossmirror, either the CM2 or 7776 series, would be the most appropriate solution. If stopping the cylinder or exhausting the machine air is required then either the CM2 Crossmirror, DM1E or DM2E series could be considered in conjunction with a pilot operated check valve.

The flow rate requirement, as opposed to the port size being used may allow for a smaller valve to be selected. The Ross CM2 CrossMirror valve has a flow rate of .5 Cv. This is a 5/2 Cylinder return type of valve but can be used for 3/2 normally open or normally closed applications by

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installing a plug in the unused port. The DM1E and DM2E 3/2 exhaust valves have a Cv of 1.9.

For a low flow rate the Crossmirror valve may provide a smaller more cost effective solution for a 3/2 normally closed (exhaust) function than the DM1E or DM2E. If larger flow rates are required then the 7776 Crossmirror or DM2C series valves could be selected accordingly.

All valves mentioned include an optional feedback switch for troubleshooting. This is ideal for a complex machine where providing this information to an operator or maintenance person can allow them to quickly identify and rectify the issue. For a non-complex machine the need for feedback may be muted. If the valve is

faulted and the machine is not operating there are very few things that could cause this. In this case de-energizing the valve and providing a reset signal could be simple and natural procedure in order to re-start production.

Everyone has heard the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.â&#x20AC;? With various function and size options in dual valves Ross can provide the most appropriate tool for the application. This can result in less components required, the correct size of components, and the simplest integration into the control system. All of this can greatly reduce the costs to implement a safety system to address the risks.

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igus innovates with lubrication-free linear axes from the 3D printer Linear components made of Tribo-SLS material allow special shapes to be produced in just 48 hours

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he motion plastics specialist igus takes a completely new approach to drive technology: the SLTI3 lead screw unit offers customers the highest degree of variability in the design of their individual linear axis.

Made possible by 3D printed carriage and shaft end supports. This means that lubricant-free and maintenance-free lead screw units can be implemented cost-effectively and very quickly according to customer requirements.

Lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear axes from igus are already the core components of many moving applications, both in the automotive and in the packaging machine.

Printed as desired, quickly at the customer: Lubricant-free linear carriage and shaft end supports made of abrasionresistant iglidur I3. (Source: igus GmbH)

Among them is the low-profile drylin SLT series, which has a drive system with ball-bearing, laterally arranged lead screws with trapezoidal or high helix thread and is suitable for both motor and manual operation. The drylin SLTI3 lead screw unit now supplements this type series with a very flexible system. For this purpose the number of components has been significantly reduced so that the lead screw unit can be assembled in seconds. Customer-specific stroke lengths are also possible, as is the use of trapezoidal or high helix threads according to requirements. Entirely new degrees of freedom in design are promised by the first complete linear carriage from the 3D printer as well as printed shaft end supports, which are manufactured in the laser sintering process.

Self lubricated and low wear: iglidur I3

The 3D print is ideally suited to realise individual wishes down to the smallest detail. The customer not only receives his custom-made lead screw unit in a very short time, but can also implement own ideas for profiles, stroke lengths or fastening options. The iglidur I3 material is used in the drylin SLTI3 lead screw unit, the SLS material from igus for selective laser sintering, with which the most complex shapes can be precisely manufactured.

The process also endows the components with high strength, which require no more support structures with subsequent reworking. Extensive tests conducted on the large 2,750-square-metre floor area of the igus test laboratory with counterparts made from different materials have shown that iglidur I3 is at least three times more abrasion resistant compared to conventional SLS materials, both in the pivoting, rotating and linear motion. The igus 3D printing service enables an efficient production of single pieces or small batches.

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MACHINE TOOLS

Mastercam 2018 Brings Efficiency and Speed to EASTEC 2018

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ASTEC 2017 will unveil the latest in the line of powerful Mastercam machining software. From May 16-18, stop by booth #5249 at the Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA, to get a first look at Mastercam 2018! Mastercam 2018 offers new 2D/3D Milling features, Design improvements, powerful turning and Mill-Turn enhancements, and so much more.

New 2D/3D Milling Features Stock awareness has been added to select 2D toolpaths. The tool motion can now use the top, bottom, or both values of the stock, and all the linking parameters can be set to adapt to changing stock values. Finish passes now have more options to choose from. Now you can add or remove finish cuts, based on the number of rough depth cuts specified on the Depth Cuts page. The workflow for all 3D High Speed toolpaths has been streamlined and gives you fine control over exactly where to cut. You can also assign variable stock to leave values on its walls and floors.

Powerful Turning and Mill-Turn Chip Break is now available for Face and Finish Toolpaths when chip breaks occur. This is valuable when working with stringy materials such as aluminum or plastic, and allows you to set length and time conditions, retract, and dwell options. Mill-Turn machine definitions now contain tailstock and quill components. The new Tailstock Operation allows you to define how the machine’s tailstock is used. The tailstock options differ depending on the selected machine.

Design Improvements Angle Sweep improves the creation of more complex wireframe functions and when creating or editing primitives, there are now on-screen sweep and rotate controls which can snap to the AutoCursor positions of existing entities. To make Roll and Unroll results easier to predict, Seam Control lets you visually rotate a seam to see how geometry will respond, as well as snap to AutoCursor positions. Hole Axis makes it easier to work with a large number of holes, especially holes with matching diameters

that are selected as a group.

Also available in the Mastercam 2018 release is: • A new set of turning strategies that automate toolpath generation and support for Sandvik Coromant CoroTurn® Prime inserts and PrimeTurning™ method.

• My Mastercam gives you access to your profile, Mastercam’s social media outlets, your Reseller information, the Mastercam Forum, and other helpful information.

• Streamlined workflow with improved plane management, level and geometry control, toolpath analysis and more.

• Model Prep and Solid Model enhancements such as Multiple Undo/Redo for up to twenty-five functions and Solid Sweep has more options and controls than ever.

• The Collision Control and the Multiaxis Link Safety Zone pages for Multiaxis toolpaths have been redesigned for Mastercam 2018.

• Common direction has been added to the Tool Axis Control page for Multiaxis toolpaths and keeps the tool at a uniform tilt angle to reduce tool and machine motion.

• And many other productivity improvements across the entire product.

About Mastercam Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows®-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2D and 3D design, surface and solid modeling, and Swiss machining.

Privately owned and founded in 1983, CNC Software provides CAD/CAM solutions to more than 224,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including moldmaking, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, consumer products, and much more.

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Renishaw enables Yeovil Precision Castings to save 50% of inspection time To meet its customer demand for more thorough batch sampling, the company has invested in two DCC co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs), each equipped with a Renishaw PH10T motorised head YPC claims to take up to 50% less time to check batch samples than it did previously. According to Engineering Manager, Mr. Stanley Chubb and company Chief Inspector, Mr. Rob Calway, CMM fixturing is no longer the ‘weak link’ that it once was.

Meeting and exceeding demands

Engineering Manager Mr. Stanley Chubb (right) and Chief Inspector, Mr. Rob Calway (left), supervising the CMM inspection.

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eovil Precision Castings (YPC) Limited manufactures production quantities of high-quality investment castings in air and vacuum. It supplies to customers in aerospace, medical, power generation, vehicle components, safety equipment, railway and general engineering.

To meet its customer demand for more thorough batch sampling, the company has invested in two DCC co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs), each equipped with a Renishaw PH10T motorised head. More recently, YPC has also invested in a comprehensive Renishaw modular metrology fixturing system, to increase repeatability of part inspection and to reduce the time taken in its quality control activities. As a result,

Stanley Chubb: When I came to YPC, 15-years ago, we only had traditional measuring and inspection equipment. We had a manual CMM, but mainly we used vernier calipers and micrometers. Now, though, we have two DCC Mitutoyo co-ordinate measuring machines – one of which is slightly bigger than the other, and is the one mainly used for sampling our production parts.

The smaller one is mostly used for creating the inspection programmes.

We were satisfied with the way we did things 15-years ago – we provided our customers with what they wanted, but over time their demands and the demands of industry in general have evolved. Customers want more accuracy, but they also want more comprehensive checks and traceability. We’ve invested in the inspection equipment to make sure we can meet, and exceed their demands.

Rob Calway: Once we’d made the investment in the CMMs, it became apparent the weakest link in our inspection process was fixturing.

When we were measuring one-offs and small batches, we could use ad-hoc, makeshift fixtures, created using V-blocks and whatever else we had to hand. However, that approach doesn’t work well when you need greater throughput,

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position repeatability and reproducibility. If we make a batch of castings, say, 90 to 100 off, we may have to sample 10 of them. The amount of time we were spending setting up the CMM to check those sample parts became a major issue.

That’s when we approached Renishaw. They were able to provide us with solution-based advice and consultancy, to test and to prove the fixturing solution.

Stanley Chubb: We bought the Renishaw modular system with two M6 base plates and a magnetic and clamping fixture kit. On the two base plates, we can build fixtures for one-off parts or, for example, batch samples of up to 10 or 12 parts. With help of the Renishaw FixtureBuilder software, Rob has created a folder with descriptions and images of how to build the fixtures for each of our more common parts.

An operator simply follows the automatically generated work instructions to build the fixture, positions the finished plate with the parts on the CMM table, and calls up the correct program.

We also designed and made our own positioning guide, so the operator can simply place the plate against the guide – in the position indicated in Rob’s instructions – and be confident that the parts are in the correct position.

Traceable, repeatable and accurate measurement Rob Calway: Now we have a system that gives us repeatable and accurate measurement of multiple parts, saving time and preventing mistakes.

The operator no longer determines the position of the fixture and the parts – the system we have offers foolproof, fast setting of the plate in a position that the CMM can easily find. The Renishaw system is also easy to expand – we can simply purchase more clamps and base plates, and it’s very cost-effective, especially compared to systems from other companies.

Stanley Chubb: Quick and repeatable inspection is always a trade-off between being foolproof and being useable in a busy produc-

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tion environment. My general philosophy is, less is more. After we’ve built a system for a part or multiple samples from a batch, we try to take out as much of the fixturing as possible, without compromising the repeatability. The more stops, posts, and stand-offs we use, the less access we have to the part, which slows down the measuring process. We only need three points of rest for a part, perhaps one or two of which will be magnets to provide more stability. The Renishaw touch probe uses very little force; using the magnets means parts are secure enough that they’re not displaced.

Rob Calway: Furthermore, Renishaw’s FixtureBuilder software has improved our ability to programme off-line. The software package enables us to build and export fixture set-ups using 3D models, which we then use to create inspection programmes before the part is ready.

In some cases, before the part has even been manufactured! We can work from a 3D model in FixtureBuilder to create the fixture, and use this model to programme well ahead of time.

Stanley Chubb: Throughput and speed of inspection are vital, as it’s a production environment, and delivery dates are critical. Since we invested in the Renishaw modular fixturing system, we’re saving a lot of time. Repeatability has also improved, dramatically.

What’s more, we’re able to prove repeatability, so our customers can enjoy peace of mind,

knowing that our samples give a reliable indication of batch accuracy. In short, creating fixtures on the CMMs is no longer an imprecise, hit and miss, time-consuming affair. We now feel like we have far better control.

Renishaw’s FixtureBuilder software has improved our ability to programme off-line. The software package enables us to build and export fixture set-ups using 3D models, which we then use to create inspection programmes before the part is ready. In some cases, before the part has even been manufactured! We can work from a 3D model in FixtureBuilder to create the fixture, and use this model to programme well ahead of time.

Renishaw CMM Fixtures can improve the throughput, reproducibility and accuracy of the part inspection process by providing quick and repeatable fixturing set-ups for components.

Renishaw CMM fixtures are modular and can be expanded according to requirements to provide a complete fixturing solution for any part regardless of its size, shape or material. Whether a customer is inspecting parts for aerospace, automotive, electronics, industrial or medical applications, Renishaw CMM fixtures can provide a full solution for CMM fixturing requirements.

The range includes fixture plates with M4, M6 or M8 threaded fittings in a wide choice of standard sizes, and an extensive selection of easy-to-use modular fixturing components. Perfect fixturing solutions can be assembled very quickly to increase throughput and avoid delays in inspection. In addition, Renishaw vision fixtures are designed for use with vision systems or multi-sensor machines, creating a fast, repeatable way to fixture a part consistently each and every time it is inspected. Renishaw also offers custom design services to support specific customer requirements, as well as the FixtureBuilder software to further improve the productivity of inspection equipment.

For more information Web:www.renishaw.com

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SKH Magenti Marelli cuts overall response time in half with FARO With the FaroArm, SKH Magenti Marelli can better ensure quality standards across its products

SKH Magenti Marelli Cuts Overall Response Time in Half with FARO

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urrently the world’s seventh largest producer of cars, India has an automotive industry that accounts for 7.1% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Even as the government seeks to develop the industry further, it is also careful about minimizing air pollutants released from motor vehicles. The authorities have implemented Bharat Stage (BS)-IV vehicular emission norms across major cities in 2014, and they are eager to move towards BS-VI emission standards by 2023.

For SKH Magenti Marelli Exhaust Systems Pvt. Ltd – an automotive components manufacturer that specializes in manufacturing catalytic converters and exhaust systems – a change in regulations for vehicular emission norms may mean big adjustments in its manufacturing plants.

Anil Sharma, Chief Technical Officer at SKH Magenti Marelli, shared, “The move from BS-IV to BS-VI in the near future will require technological upgrades at the OEM level. Indirectly, SKH Magenti Marelli will be affected since we supply exhaust systems to the major OEMs in India.”

Limitations of a Fixed CMM Since 2009, SKH Magenti Marelli has been

producing catalytic converters for the automobile industry, before expanding its operations to include exhaust systems, and accompanying components in recent years. A joint venture between Magneti Marelli (part of Fiat Automobiles) and SKH Metals Limited (part of the Krishna Group), SKH Magenti Marelli’s headquarters are located in Gurgaon, with three separate manufacturing plants in Manesar, Pune, and Chennai. Catalytic converters and exhaust systems have an important role to play when it comes to compliance of auto emission standards in vehicles. Catalytic converters are essentially an emissions control device to convert toxic pollutants in exhaust gas to less toxic pollutants, while exhaust systems support this process by piping exhaust gas through catalytic converters so as to reduce air pollution.

SKH Magenti Marelli’s Manesar plant develops a majority of its auto components for Maruti Suzuki, as well as for Polaris. As the Manesar plant was focused solely on manufacturing catalytic convertors when the joint venture was first established, SKH Magenti Marelli acquired a fixed coordinate measuring

machine (CMM) that sufficiently met its measurement needs at that time.

“Before, the Manesar plant was dedicated to manufacturing catalytic convertors with dimensions below 500mm, so the fixed CMM was sufficient then,” Anil explained. “However, as the company expanded its manufacturing process to develop more auto components and complete exhaust systems, we realized then

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that we hit a wall with our fixed CMM, since the equipment could no longer carry out inspection tasks effectively.”

Crossing Paths with FARO Apart from the inability to inspect complete exhaust systems accurately, SKH Magenti Marelli was also challenged when required to validate and calibrate tooling gauges. This sparked off a search for a portable CMM that would facilitate measurement tasks, and also allow easy sharing across the manufacturer’s three manufacturing plants. As SKH Magenti Marelli had clear opinions of what they needed in a portable CMM, the team very quickly carried out a comprehensive research of the different non-contact measurement systems available in the market. It was during this period that the team at SKH Magenti Marelli met with FARO. As the production team at Magnetti Mareli’s manufacturing plants in Europe have long since been using the FaroArm, SKH Magenti Marelli was no stranger to FARO’s suite of metrology devices. In addition to having a good understanding of the client’s measurement needs, FARO’s engineers also shared some positive references from satisfied international exhaust manufacturers with SKH Magenti Marelli. FARO’s rich experience, along with the assurance from Magnetti Mareli, provided SKH Magenti Marelli with more reasons to lean towards choosing the FaroArm. Having considered their measurement needs, inspection requirements, and other cost- and time-savings factors carefully, SKH Magenti Marelli decided on the 12-foot FaroArm to assist in the manufacturing process at the Manesar plant. Anil elaborated, “At present, the team here already works with components that measure up to four meters in length. As we are planning to manufacture even larger-sized products in the next few years, we had to invest in a device that can support our future needs.”

The FaroArm in action With the FaroArm, SKH Magenti Marelli can better ensure quality standards across its products.

Right from the design phase at the beginning, the FaroArm is essential in measuring the manufacturer’s prototype tooling and components, especially for its silencer systems. Prior to integrating the FaroArm, SKH Magenti Marelli was unable to check for errors and deviations after reassembling, which significantly delayed overall lead time. Now, recalibration and validation procedures can be carried out during the reassem-

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SKH Magenti Marelli’s products – catalytic converters and exhaust systems.

bly process with the FaroArm, improving SKH Magenti Marelli’s process capability, since errors are considerably minimized or eliminated.

The portability function of the FaroArm also benefitted SKH Magenti Marelli when measurements had to be taken outside of the quality lab.

For one, operators have the option of moving the FaroArm to the component that needs to be measured, facilitating in-line measurements and improving efficiency. In addition, SKH Magenti Marelli was able to achieve extra mileage with the portable FaroArm by sharing the device with other teams in the Pune and Chennai plants.

Another noteworthy feature that SKH Magenti Marelli appreciated was in the area of measurement reports. In the past, it used to take SKH Magenti Marelli up to five days to generate reports for their customers, and third-party agencies had to be engaged at times to provide these reports.

However, with the FaroArm, SKH Magenti Marelli can now generate accurate and objective measurement reports for customers in-house, which further provides peace of mind.

Perhaps one of the most significant changes that SKH Magenti Marelli has witnessed is the overall re¬sponse time-savings. Since integrating the FaroArm, the automotive components manufacturer has been able to reduce overall response time by 50%. Anil shared, “Purchasing the FaroArm turned out to be an advantage for us, as response time in reacting to problems or defects has reduced. In the past, we checked our tooling by manually shifting components in various directions before making a part, and then indirectly check the tool by measuring the output with the fixed CMM. This was costly both in terms of time and material wastage, as we often went up to more than 20 parts before we got the tooling right. With the FaroArm, we can now measure the fixtures and correct any deviations before manufacturing the parts. This has increased our efficiency, provided us with direct cost-savings, and also gave us faster response times.”

Using the FARO Edge ScanArm’s contact probe to measure a component.

Three months into service, the FaroArm has been used daily. SKH Magenti Marelli’s Quality Department is satisfied with the device, and the team is also pleased with how FARO helped them to manage the transition from their old fixed CMM to the new FaroArm. Anil acknowledged, “We are very satisfied with the way FARO handled this project. The FaroArm was quickly delivered within 15 days, and our staff was also given proper training on how to operate the device. We have been able to save up to 7% in direct cost-savings since implementing the FaroArm, and we have also enjoyed significant reductions in overall response time. Productivity of our manufacturing process has increased tremendously with the FaroArm, and we are hopeful of developing catalytic converters and exhaust systems of higher quality to support new emission standards.”

When asked about the possibility of integrating more FARO solutions into its manufacturing processes, SKH Magnetti welcomes the idea of adding the FARO Laser Scanner to its inventory next year. The manufacturer is also considering another FaroArm to support its operations as it expands its business portfolio across the country, and engage in more projects and reverse engineering activities.

Right from the design phase at the beginning, the FaroArm is essential in measuring the manufacturer’s prototype tooling and components, especially for its silencer systems. Prior to integrating the FaroArm, SKH Magenti Marelli was unable to check for errors and deviations after reassembling, which significantly delayed overall lead time. Now, recalibration and validation procedures can be carried out during the reassembly process with the FaroArm, improving SKH Magenti Marelli’s process capability, since errors are considerably minimized or eliminated.

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lans to undertake development of two industrial sectors — 32 and

Budh Nagar- 201308, Uttar Pradesh.

33 as industrial areas. These sectors are located along the 165 km

Tel: 0120-2395159, 2395153/7/8, 2395152,2395157,

Yamuna Expressway that connects Greater Noida with Agra.

Place: Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh Yamuna Express- way Industrial Develop- ment Authority (YEIDA) Arun Vir Singh (I.A.S.), CEO “Meena Bhargava, General Manager (Planning), First Floor, Commercial Complex, P-2, Sector- Omega I, Greater Noida, Gautam

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lans to construct an elevated corridor between the two points instead of separate over bridges on the road stretch between Alawalpur

Chowk and Agra Chowk in Palwal.

Place: Palwal district Haryana

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National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) “A.K Sharma, Project Director, Dundahera, Delhi-Gurgoan Border Km.24 Mile Stone, NH-8,Gurgaon-122001, Haryana.

Tel: 0124-2970000, M: 9717500770”

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astern Peripheral Expressway project aims to decongest Delhi. The project is currently implement- ed on a fast track mode. The expressway

comprises construction of 135 km green road that would be lit entirely by solar panels and have advanced traffic system.

Place: Delhi

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lans to implement the construction of Semi Ring Road around Srinagar

National Highways Authority of India

city covering 61-km. The ring road starts from Gallandar Pampore to

“Asheesh Kumar Jain, Project Director, Project Implementation Unit,

Manigam Ganderbal via Budgam, Srinagar, Baramulla and Bandipora.

Eastern Peripheral Express- way-I,

The foundation stone will be laid by March end.

Place: Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir

A-3, Pushpanjali Enclave, UGF, Near Navjeevan Hospital, Pitampura,

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) “S. Chaudhary, Project Director,

New Delhi-110034, Delhi.

C/o- Bashir Ahmad Parray,

Tel: 011-25074100/200, 27015863, M: 9810486693,

Opposite Jee Enn Sons, Airport Road,

E-mail: akjain@nhai.org

Parray Pora, Srinagar-190005, Jammu and Kashmir.

Tel: 0194-2430728, M: 9981823222, E-mail: piusrinagar@nhai.org

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elhi–Meerut Expressway is an under construction 74 km long controlled-access expressway, connecting Delhi with Meerut via

Dasna in Ghaziabad. The work is on and the expressway would be

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lans implementation of Integrated Development of Tourist facilities at

operational by March 2018.

Gulmarg – Baramulla – Kupwara – Leh. A tripartite Memorandum of

Place: Delhi

Understanding (MoU) has been signed recently between the Ministry of

National Highways Authority of India

Tourism, NBCC and Government of Jammu and Kashmir in this regard.

“D. K. Chaturvedi, Project Director,

The project includes construction of tourist facilitation centre, landscaping,

PIU-Meerut ,A-1,

cafeteria, log huts, rain shelters, walking trail and pathways, solar lighting

Vaishno Dham Colony, Near Gyatri Heights, NH-58, Kanker Khera,

and solid waste management.

Place: Gulmarg Jammu & Kashmir

Meerut-250001, Uttar Pradesh.

NBCC Ltd

Tel: 0121-2631228, M: 9868126926,

Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal, CMD

E-mail: meerut@nhai.org

“B.Bhattacharya, DGM (Corp Comm), NBCC Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. Tel: 011-24365593, 24367314-15, Fax: 24366995, M: 8527556046, ccd@nbccindia. com

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our laning of Babatpur-Varanasi section of NH-56 covering 17.25-km is under implementation on EPC mode. The work is on and completion

targeted by September, 2017.

Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways

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roject Management Consultant (PMC) services are sought to design,

Varanasi Uttar Pradesh

develop, manage and implement Smart City Projects under Smart City

“T T Negi, Chief Eng.(P-1),

Mission in Dharamshala.

Transport Bhawan,

Place: Himachal Pradesh

1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001, Delhi.

Tel : 011-23739026 9560040410”

Dharamshala Smart City Ltd Lalit Jain, MD cum CEO, Chilgari, Dharamshala-176215, Himachal Pradesh. Fax: 01892-22667, lalitjaini- ashp@gmail.com, dscldharamsha- la@gmail.com

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our laning of Varanasi Bypass project is being implemented from km 0.000 (km 271,300 of NH-56) to km 15.250 (km.11.170 of NH-29)

covering 16.55 km. Apco Infratech Pvt Ltd is the contractor. Around 35%

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lans expansion of the Srinagar International Airport (SIA) compris- ing

of the work is completed so far. The project was estimated to complete

upgradation of facilities and runway expansion. The work is likely to

by May, 2017. As of now, the project is lagging due to protest from local

begin in April, 2017 and complete in four years.

villagers even as land acquisition has been completed.

Place: Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir

Place: Varanasi Uttar Pradesh

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Airports Authority of India (AAI)

National Highways Authority of India

“Sharad Kumar,

“S B Singh, Project Director,

Airport Director, Aerodrome Road,

S-8/108 DIG Colony,

Sri-nagar-190007, Jammu and Kashmir.

Maqbool Alam Road,

Tel: 0194-2303000,2303311, Ext. 1000,

Varanasi –220001, Uttar Pradesh.

Fax: 0194-2303313,

Tel: 0542-2501003, 2208073 & 2203530,

E-mail: apd_visr@aai.aero

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“KaliKrishna, ED (CC), 3079/3, Sadiq nagar,

lans to undertake construction of Thorala checkdam across river Toli

New Delhi-110049, Delhi.

Near Village Thorala Jamkandorana Taluka of Rajkot District.

Place: Rajkot District Gujarat

Tel: 011-26260142, kalikrishna@ indianoil.in, Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department

Kamlesh Kumar Mehta, Executive Engineer, 2/5 Jilla Seva Sadan No.2, Race Course Road, RIPD division, Rajkot, Gujarat. Tel: 0281-2473570,

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il major plans investment in five of its assets including four located in the western offshore region and one in the Cambay basin in

Gujarat.

Place: Gujarat

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Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) “Pallab Bhattacharya, Head (Corporate Communications),

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Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Urja Bhawan,

lans construction of pumped pipe distribution network for Bhadli

5, Nelson Mandela Marg,

Branch Canal and Bhadli Distributary of Waghur Project Tal-Dist

Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi.

Jalgaon.

Place: Jalgaon Maharashtra

Tel: 011-26754013, 26129000”

Tapi Irrigation Development Corporation (TIDC) V G Rajput, Chief Engineer “Satish Pandharinath Kale, Executive Engineer, Waghur Dam Division, Near Mayadevi Mandir, Hatnur Colony, Mahabal Colony Road,

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he group has recently inaugurated its new Innovation Campus Asia Pacific, located in Mumbai. The project will involve a total expected

investment of up to €50 million from BASF Group, and marks the Group’s largest research and development (R&D) investment in South Asia.

Place: Mumbai Maharashtra

Jalgaon-425002, Maharashtra.

BASF Group

Tel: 0257-2261885, M: 9422275566 ,

“Sunita Sule, Head, Corporate Affairs

E-mail: waghurdiv@gmail.com,

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lans to set up an industrial estate at Talegaon-Akrale village in Dindori

Navi Mumbai - 400705, Maharashtra.

Thane Belapur Rd,

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Tel: 022-28580311,67127600,

tehsill. MIDC is in the final phase of acquiring additional 140 acre for

E-mail: sunita.sule@basf.com

the project.

Place: Nashik Maharashtra Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) “Sanjay Sethi, (I.A.S.), Chief Executive Officer (DMIC), Udyog Sarathi, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400093, Maharashtra.

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iramal Revanta is coming up in Mulund suburb of Mumbai. Funding of this project is planned through a mix of debt and equity. The

completion is targeted in 5-6 years.

Place: Mumbai Maharashtra

Tel: 022-26870800 / 26870027/52/54,

Piramal Realty

E-mail: ceo@midcindia.org

“Diviya Khanna, Sr Manager (Corp Comm),

ndian Oil Corpora- tion (IOC) State-run oil company plans to lay a 2,000-

512, MG Road, Mulund West, MG Road,

km liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline from its Kandla port terminal

Vidya Vihar, Mulund West,

Anand Piramal, Executive Director

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Mumbai-400080, Maharashtra.

on the West coast to Gorakhpur in the east.

Place: Kandla Gujarat

Tel: 022-33514099, 33514000, B. Ashok, Chairman

E-mail: diviya.khanna@piramal.com

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lans to assign the construction of cement concrete road & B.T. road In Huda Nagar, 12 Kholya, Athawadi Bazar, Mominpura, Moulana Azad

Colony, 64 Jin Plot, Rohidas Nagar, Sufi Plot, Anand Nagar at Nagarpari-

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lans to undertake construction of minor bridge on Bhuraskhed Jawardi Road VR 117 at Ch.4/900 TQ. Anjangaon, District: Amravati.

Place: Amravati District Maharashtra

shad Area, Daryapur Distt.Amravati.

Public Works Department

Place: Amravati District Maharashtra

Anil Madhukarrao Jawanjal, Public Works Department

Executive Engineer,

Anil Madhukarrao Jawanjal, Executive Engineer,

Special Project (P.W.) Division, No.2, Daryapur,

Special Project (P.W.) Division, No.2, Daryapur, Behind Police Station,

Behind Police Station, Daryapur,

Daryapur,Amravati District, Maharashtra.

Amravati District, Maharashtra.

Tel: 07224-234231,

Tel: 07224-234231,

E-mail: daryapur.ee@mahapwd.com

E-mail: daryapur.ee@mahapwd.com

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lans to undertake construction of permanent sea walls would be

Manpreet Gulati, CEO

constructed in different parts of Udupi district covering 18-km with

“Hema Sethuraman, Marketing Head, No 14 Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600034, Tamil Nadu.

loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Tel: 9176733303, hema.seth@gmail. com,

Place: Udupi District Karnataka KarnatakaPWD, Ports and Inland Waterways “Chief Engineer, 3rd Floor, Vikasa Soudha, M.S.Building, Dr.Ambedkar Road, Bangalore-560001, Karnataka.

Tel: 080-22340318, 22255210, 22122856, 22250755, 22212830, E-mail: cpopiushdp@gmail.com

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equest for proposal are invited for development of factory premises on 6.5 acre land parcel at Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Vikrutha-

mala, Tirupati, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.

Place: Chittoor District Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd

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Ch. S. S. Prasad, Chief General Manager (Projects),

PCI plans to set up an eight-acre campus housing a Data Centre in Hyderabad. Land is already acquired. Talks are on with architects to

59A-20/3/2A, 1st Floor,

prepare the blueprint for the project. The construction is likely to start in 3

Sri Siva Complex, Funtimes Club Road, Teachers Colony, Vijayawada 520008, Andhra Pradesh.

months and take two years to complete.

Place: Hyderabad Telangana

M: 9505015007, E-mail: cgm.p.apiic@nic.in

National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) M Balachandran, Chairman “Manish Kohli, Manager (Corp Comm), 1001A, B wing, G-Block, 10th Floor, The Capital, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Behind ICICI bank, Bharat Nagar, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051, Maharashtra.

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lans to develop new industrial parks as well as upgrade old industrial parks under the Central Government’s Micro & Small Enterprises -

Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP).

Place: Telangana Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (TSIIC)

Tel: 022-40009100, Extn. 174,

G. Balamallu, Chairma

E-mail: manish.kohli@npci.org,

A Laxmikantha Reddy, Chief Engineer,

K based healthcare service provider plans to set up of a state-of-the-

5-9-58/B, Basheerbagh, Fateh Maidan Road,

Parisrama Bhavan, 6th Floor, art healthcare centre in Nungambakkam.

Place: Chennai Tamil Nadu Westminster Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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Hyderabad-500004, Telangana.

Tel: 040-23237625/26 (Extn.565), Fax: 23240205, M: 9948220510, E-mail: ce@tsiic.telangana. gov.in

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ndia’s first Women Green Industrial Park is coming up at Sultanpur,

Place: Nagapattinam Tamil Nadu Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)

Patancheru spread over 50 acre. The park infrastructure will be

Gautam Roy, MD

developed by Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation and

“G.Suresh kumar, General Manager (Projects,

FLO members will be allotted land to set up units.

Place: Patancheru Telangana

Development and R&D), 536, Anna Salai, FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO)

Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018, Tamil Nadu.

Padma Rajgopal, Chairperson

Tel: 044-24340367, 24349833, Fax: 24341753,

“Rashmi Sarita, Executive Director, FLO, Federation House, 1 Tansen Marg, New Delhi 110001, Delhi.

Tel: 011-23487416, 23738760-70 Ext.416, Fax: 011-23752259, E-mail: rashmi.sarita@ficci.com, flo@ficci.com,

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maravati-Anantapur National Expressway covering 394 km is planned. The project comprises construction of expressway into four-

lane covering 185.400 km and six-lane in 208.194 km.

Place: Anantapur Andhra Pradesh

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lans to commence civil work on the Baiyappanahalli Whitefield and

Andhra Pradesh Road and Buildings Department

the RV Road Electronics City-Bommasandra sections. Bids were

“B.V.RamanaReddy, Superintending Engineer (R&B) & Project Director, 5th Floor, A – Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam,

recently invited.

Place: Bengaluru Karnataka

Vijayawa- da-521456, Andhra Pradesh.M: 9440818011 Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL)

Vijay Kumar Dhir, Director-Project & Planning “U.A.Vasanth Rao, Chief Public Relations Officer, 3rd Floor, BMTC Complex, K.H.Road, Shanthinagar, Bangalore- 560027, Karnataka.

Tel: 080-22969300, 22969301,

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lans to assign the construction of cement concrete road and cement concrete drain for SC street in Doddinduvadi village at Kollegala

taluk.

Place: Chamrajnagar District Karnataka Karnataka Public Works Department

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tate-run oil company plans to set up a 15 million tonne (MT) refinery

“R Ganesh, Executive Engineer,

at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. IOCL subsidiary Chennai Petroleum

P.W.P. & I.W.T. Dept, Bangalore, Karnataka. Tel: 08226-222027, M: 9483520167

Corporation (CPCL) currently operates 1 MT refinery at Nagapatinam.

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he company proposes to undertake expansion at its Kashipur unit in Rayagada.The project received approval from the state government.

Place: Rayagada district Odisha

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dventz Group-owned company plans expansion of a urea ammonia unit.

The proposal is sent for approval of the high level clearance authority

(HLCA).

Utkal Alumina International Ltd

Place: Odisha

Vivek Shukla, Marketing Manager,

Paradeep Phos phates Ltd

Raniguda Farm, Ratagada-765001,Odisha.

“Kapil Mehan, Managing Director

Tel: 06856-224192/224193, M: 7752020763

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bhubane- swar- 751001, Odisha.

Tel: 02393931 /2391669, Fax: 2392631,

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E-mail: connect@paraphos.com

he state government has cleared three chemical units proposed by IDL Explosives at Barbil, Talcher and Jharsuguda.

Place: Talcher Odisha

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lans to set up Milk processing unit at Gop in Puri.

IDL Explosives Ltd A D SAO, Chief Operating Officer, Post Bag No.1, Sanathnagar (IE),

Puri district Odisha

Place: Milk Mantra

Kukatpally Hyderabad-500018, Andhra Pradesh. Tel: 040-23810671 / 9,

Srikumar Misra, MD & CEO

Fax: 2370 0772, info@idlind.com

“Amit Kumar Jena, Manager (Brand),

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banjaraabu@yahoo.com”

7-8th floor, Z Tower, Nandan Kanan Rd, Patia, Bhubaneswar-751024, Odisha.

Tel: 0674-2725346, E-mail:amit. jena@milkmantra.com,

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lans to set up an apparel park at Ramdaspur in Cuttack. The project has got approval from the state government.

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lans investment to set up a drug/ pharma unit in the Special Economic

Place: Cuttack Odisha Texport Industries Pvt Ltd

Zone (SEZ) at Pithampur.

Place: Dhar district Madhya Pradesh

Shailesh Goenka, MD Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

“Kailash Doshi, Vice President (Finance), 88, 15th Street, MIDC,

Prabhat Agrawal, CEO,

Andheri (E), Mumbai 400093, Maharashtra.

Devashish Building, Alkem House,

Tel: 022-30882062,30882000, 30882069,

Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra.

E-mail: mail@texportgarments.com

Tel: 022-39829999, E-mail: contact@alkem.com

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he company proposes to undertake expansion at its Jhumpura unit in Keonjhar district. The project received approval from the state

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lans investment to set up a drug / pharma unit in the Special

government.

Place: Keonjhar district Odisha

Economic Zone (SEZ) at Pithampur.

Place: Dhar district Madhya Pradesh

Orissa Metaliks Pvt Ltd Rusan Pharma

“Pulak Chakraborty, Director,

B. A. Patil, Director

Garstin Place, Orbit, 3rd Floor, Room No. 3B,

Mr. Brijmohan Sharma

Kolkata - 700001, West Bengal.

GM - Corporate QA/QC,

Tel: 033-22438518 F: 22438517”

Rusan House, Government Industrial Estate; Charkop, Kandivali West, Kandivali West, Mumbai - 400067, Maharashtra. Tel: 022-28687035,

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VNL has commenced construction of 16.72 km Joka-BBD stretch on behalf of Metro Railway. The piling work at Majerhat has commenced.

Place: Kolkata West Bengal

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Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL)

lans investment to set up a drug/ pharma unit in the Special Economic

Rajesh Prasad, ED-Metro

Zone (SEZ) at Pithampur.

Place: Pithampur Madhya Pradesh

“Abhijit Roy, Chief Project Manager (Majerhat), Ajanta Pharma Ltd

24, Deshpran Shasmal Road, Kolkata-700033, West Bengal.

Yogesh Agrawal, Managing Director

Tel: 033-24247331, 24247338,

“Rajesh Patel, Project Head, 98,

E-mail: cpmmjt@gmail.com

Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivili (West), Mumbai-400067, Maharashtra. Tel: 022-66061000, 28683945, Fax: 66061200, E-mail: rajesh.patel@ajantapharma.com info@ajantapharma.com

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lans to build a manufacturing facility in Odisha for new packaging products. The project would be implemented in two phases. Funding

is planned through internal accruals.

Place: Odisha

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Oricon Enterprises Ltd (OEL)

lans to set up a pharmaceutical unit at Andharua near Bhubaneswar.

Rajendra Somani, Managing Director

The project received state government’s approval.

Place: Bhubaneswar Odisha

“B M Gaggar, CFO, 1076, Bharat Biotech International Ltd

Dr. E.Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai-400018, Maharashtra.

Dr. Krishna Ella, CMD

Tel: 022-24964656, 43662261, E-mail: bmg@ocl-india.com

Arunachalam, Project Manager “Fakeera Nayak, Assistant Manager (Corp Comm), Genome Valley, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana.

Tel: 040-27784084, M: 7894406044, E-mail: corpcom02@bharatbiotech.com, media@bharatbiotech.com

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lans to undertake construction of Unit 5 (1x660 MW) under phase III of Sagardighi Thermal Power Station in Murshidabad. The project is

based on super critical technology. PFC has sanctioned a term loan of Rs 2,703.88 crore for the project. The completion is targeted by October, 2020.

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otel Banjara has received state government’s nod to set up a hotel in

Place: West Bengal West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd (WBPDCL)

the city of Bhubaneswar.

Place: Hotel Banjara

“Indranil Dutta, ED (Project), Bidyut Unnayan Bhaban, 3/C, Block- LA, Sector- III, Bidhannagar, Kolkata-700098,

Bhubaneswar Odisha Mukesh Lalwani, Director,

Tel: 033-23393211/23350552, Fax: 033-23393286,

Main Market, Mount Abu-307501, Rajasthan. Tel: 02974-238996,

E-mail: i.dutta@wbpdcl.co.in

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Imapure™ - Platinum Cured Silicone Tube (Regulatory Market) Imapure™ is platinum cured silicone tubing designed for peristaltic pump and fluid transfer in pharmaceutical and biotech applications.

Imapure™ is translucent silicone tubing known for its ultra smooth bore to prevent any particle entrapment.

It is especially designed to comply with requirements of critical food and pharmaceutical standards of regulatory markets.

Imapure™ is manufactured by using PLC controlled latest Extrusion Technology & Advance Grade Platinum Cured Silicone and manufactured & packaged in Clean Room Class of ISO-7, ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certified facility.

It is inspected by laser online inspection device to maintain critical dimensional consistency and laser etched for traceability.

It complies with FDA 21 CFR, USP Class VI & ISO 10993. It has excellent transparency with no odor and taste. It has Extractable study available upon request and excellent biocompatibility due to inertness to tissues and cells. It is sterilizable by using different techniques like Autoclaving, Ethylene Oxide and Gamma Radiation. It is also available with FDA compliant color coding for ease of identification and custom dimension, hardness & length size also available. Another most important part of tubing is its Extractables and Leachables data can be provided upon request and by signing with NDA procedures.

For more information Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd. An ISO 9001:2008/1400:2004/18001:2007 Co. 318 & 319, Mahesh Indl. Estate, Opp Silver Park, Mira Bhayander Rd., Mira Rd. (E), Thane - 401104.

Tel.: +91-22-28555107 / 631 / 914. Fax: +91-22-28555378

2.5KV, 5KV & 10KV(DC) with Insulation Resistance range of 0 50 GW 125 GW, 250 GW & 500 GW .

The meter is Auto ranging.

The meter has a Bar Graph which displays the voltage decayduring the discharge of the tested circuit & the voltage stressing the insulation while the test is in progress.

This meter has timer which shows the elapsed time for which the test was “ON” & also shows the total time of the test.

This meter gives audible & visual warning if external voltage is present thereby preventing damage to the meter.

This meter is microprocessor controlled with advanced safety features, with large LCD & it show test time duration up to 99.9 s for easy comparison. It meets safety

MODEL KM 2804

standard IEC 1010- 1 CAT III. It is Compact & light Weight. Dimensions are 170(L) x 120(W) x 95(D) mm & weight is appro 1Kg. It uses power source of 1.5 volts x 8 batteries .

This meter is supplied with Test lead, shoulder belt, Instruction manual & Batteries.

MODEL KM-710 “Thermo Couple Calibrator” The Model KM-710 Hand Held Thermo Couple Calibrator is newly introduced by “Kusam - Meco”, an ISO 9001-2008 certified company.

This Thermocouple Calibrator has Ambient Temperature Compensation. It has a High Accuracy of maximum up to 0.3*C and 0.025% for mV. This Calibrator has a Temperature Resolution of 0.1*C. The Voltage range of this calibrator is

(-) 10mV to 100mV DC .Its Voltage Resolution is 0.01mV. It Sources & measures 7 Thermocouple Type devices ( J,K,T,E,R,S,B,N ) or mV (-10mV to 100mV ).

For Clear & Accurate Reading it has a LCD size of 64*42mm & Product Size of 205*97*45*mm.

It is available with a Standard Jack for external power supply (optional).

Email: info@amipolymer.com Web: www.amipolymer.com

Kusam–Meco digital high voltage insulation tester “KUSAM–MECO” introduces a New Digital High Voltage Insulation Resistance Tester Model - KM - 2804 IN. This meter is used for

measuring Insulation Resistance in EHV Circuit.

The 2804 IN meter can measure Insulation Resistance at 1KV,

For more information M/S. KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD G -17, Bharat Industrial Estate, T.J. Road, Sewree (W), Mumbai :- 400015. India. Sales Direct :- 022-24156638, Tel :- 022-24124540, 24181649, 27750662 Fax :- 022-24149659, 27751612 Email :- kusam_meco@vsnl.net, sales@kusam-meco.co.in Website :-www.kusamelectrical.com

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GEM’s Bottle Type FRP Cooling Tower

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GEM’s Nexgen Bottle type FRP Cooling Tower is known for the benefits it offers like low maintenance, high efficiency, noiseless operation, minimum water loss and long service life.

Offer the easiest-to-use and most adaptable alternative Automation Solution for specialized and demanding needs An experienced technical team A pioneer in the simplification of programming

Following are some of the constructional features of this trendsetting product: •

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All-in-one fully connected nanoPLC Remote management & maintenance on a PC & mobile devices Accurate & performant sensor measurement

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Compact & expandable Easy to program Multiple configuration options

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Specialist in time management with an extensive automation components offer that includes timers, monitoring relays In addition to high-performance products, advice and support, offers tailor-made solutions for any application

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GEM Equipments (P) Ltd. Phone: 0422-2363800 / Email: sales@gemindia.com

Welding Fume Extractor, King Extractor-II-MU 3

Simple to use Multi voltage Multi or mono function

Welding Fume Extractor, King Extractor-II-MU 3 is a mobile mechanical high efficiency self-cleaning

Close-up protection for total availability of equipment

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All anomalies are detected Optimise continuity of service

For more information InnoVista Sensors India Pvt Ltd Div 1, BNR Complex, Plot No.92/1A, 1st Floor, H P Avenue Road, Konappana Agrahara, Electronic City –Phase 1, Bangalore – 560100, India E-mail: india@innovistasensors.com Web: www.innovistasensors.com

filter designed for workplaces. The filter cleans air from different kinds of dry dust, welding aerosols and other dry contaminants from most industrial processes. The filter cartridge is cleaned automatically without interrupting the filtration process. The cleaning extends the cartridge service periods and minimizes maintenance.

The Filter is designed for continuous indoor operation under the following climatic conditions: •

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-free aluminium, computerized balanced and wind tunnel tested.

Revolutionary Spiral Fills: Rigid PVC – with long life, clogg-free and ease of assembly. UV stabilized The product is offered to the customer with a 5-year warranty – for the first time in India.

For more information

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Superior extended shaft flange mounted frame, waterproof with aluminium body, epoxy painting, SS shaft and EPDM sealing; saves power; highly reliable and built to last.

RTM Mould body, UV protected and with glossy finish FRP Louver profile reduces water spillage loss, prevents entry of foreign particles and extends cycle for blow down.

Also proper L/G reduces evaporation loss.

High Efficiency Aero Dynamic Fan: Axial flow, direct driven, low noise, long life, corrosion

Air temperature from +10 deg. C

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to +45 deg. C. Relative humidity : 80% at 25 deg. C The compact construction integrates the filter, extraction arm and fan The filter can be used at workplaces unreachable to other ventilating equipment, and The filter requires connection

to a general compressed air supply.

The standard delivery set includes Built-in fan, Control console, Filtering cartridge of respective type, Spark arrester, Oil separator with reduction box for compressed air system, and Electrical grounded cable L= 5 m with plug.

For more information :

engineering practices throughout the production process to achieve higher reliability. Gem’s state-of-the-art ISO 9001-23008

certified facility is equipped with dedicated men and machines to chisel out products of impeccable quality and reliability.

For more information GEM Equipments (P) Ltd. SF No.103, Avinashi Road, Arasur, Coimbatore 641 407 Phone: 0422-2363800 / Email: sales@gemindia.com

IR sensor safety guard for machines

Ador Welding Ltd. Akurdi, Chinchwad, Pune 411 019 Phone: 020-4070 6000 Email: cmo@adorians.com Website: www.adorwelding.com

Nexgen Refrigerated Air Dryers The Nexgen Refrigerated Air Dryers from Gem Equipment are known for engineering excellence, innovation and reliability.

The heat exchangers are designed to provide worry-free, highly efficient heat transfer whether you are processing simple fluids, viscous solu8tions, or particulates. They feature honey comb construction of aluminium fins, true cross-flow for greater effective temperature differences, non-clogging larger cross-sectional area for air flow, integral air-air and air-refrigerant exchanges, with stainless steel demister moisture separator, robust non-corrosive grade aluminium, and larger heat transfer area for higher efficiency.

The rugged electronic panels display both inlet and dew point temperatures. They incorporate a Tripper module with alarm for compressed high discharge pressure, compressed low suction pressure, expansion valve malfunction, auto drain valve function and fan motor cycling.

Introduction of speed control is one of the major developments towards the optimization of refrigeration systems based on average load. For periods of high

cooling demand, the compressor speed can be increased which results in a higher refrigerant flow and thus higher cooling capacity and vice versa during periods of low cooling demand. Compressed air purification equipment must deliver uncompromising performance and reliability while providing the right balance of air quality with the lowest cost of operation.

As a quality-centric group, Gem ensures that its dryers are test at each stage of assembly as per ISO 7183 or relevant standards. It maintains stringent

Safety light curtain are developed based on micro controller technology for protection of safety of HAND, FINGER, PROTECTION OF BODY AND PART OF THE BODY when the time of Working on the machine. These are available two types such as parallel beam type and cross beam type. Safety guards are used for preventing injuries of hand, finger, body, body part while working at Power Press for Metal, Processing Machine for Wood,

Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Glass Etc, Filter Presses, Folding or Benting Machine, Robots, Processing Line, Welding Press, Inserting Machine, Petletizers, Handling And Stroaging System, SPM, Rubber Moulding Machine, Injection Moulding Machine Etc .. Etc. These are available In 4,6.8.10.16.24, 32 Beams with protected height of 90 to 1710 mm. The response time of cut on is 10 to 15 milli second.

Easily connected with 230 volt operated systems as well as directly Connected with PLC system.

For more information : MRK ENGINEERS, 15/1A2, Plot: III, Lakshmi nagar, Ramamoorthy street, Moondramkattalai, CHENNAI- 600128.

Mob. 09444668125. 09444659962.

Email. ramakrishnan252008@yahoo.com.

Web: www.markchennai.com

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FLIR VS70 Videoscope The next generation Video Borescope

Elesa+Ganter’s Toggle clamp product range expanded

The versatile FLIR VS70 let you see hidden problems into clear view by accessing extremely confined areas. VS70 is a rugged, waterproof videoscope featuring us-

Latch-type toggle clamps, such as vertical and horizontal acting toggle clamps, have been a permanent feature of the Elesa+Ganter’s wide range of standard machine elements for over 30 years.

The expansion of both toggle clamp genres make them the ideal solution for an even wider range of applications.

Safety hooks keep the toggle clamp closed securely GN 820.3 horizontal acting toggle clamps and GN 851.3 and GN 852.3 latch type toggle clamps provide a new function: an additional lock prevents inadvertent detachment caused, for example, by vibrations or incorrect operation. When the toggle clamp is closed, the additional safety hook automatically locks and holds the lever in a closed position.

The spanner can then be opened, or rather, detached through a simple one-hand operation. The safety hook on the horizontal acting toggle clamps is operated by the index finger, while for the latch type toggle clamps it is opened by pressing from above with the thumb.

Now including spindle assembly with rubber tip As previously, Elesa+Ganter’s horizontal and vertical acting toggleclamps leave no wish unfulfilled: we offer horizontal or verticalmounting bases, as an assembly kit or as a U-bar or solid

er-friendly, ambidextrous handset controls that help you easily maneuver the narrow camera probe into extremely tight spaces to uncover hidden problems. View clear video and images on the durable 5.7” color LCD display that is easy to see, even in bright outdoor areas. All cameras are equipped with adjustable LED lights to illuminate dark inspection targets.

Record thousands of images and hours of video on a standard SD card, grab still images from captured video directly on the base unit, add voice annotations to clarify findings and reduce note-taking.

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Aircraft Inspections – Inspect airframes/systems for cracks, wear, debris, and contamination.

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• Building Inspections – Access wall cavities to find wiring, pipes, leaks, mold growth, insect infestations.

Vehicle Service – See inside and around engines, transmissions, and other hard-to-reach vehicle areas.

HVAC Repairs – Look inside duct work, behind motors and compressors, and within piping and walls.

The FLIR VS70’s rubber-reinforced case is waterproof (IP67 rated) and dustproof as well as oil and chemical resistant. Drop tested from a height of 2 meters. Built for rough use in harsh environments.

Designed for on-the-job endurance, the VS70 has a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts 6 to 8 hours.

Flexible USB recharging options and the included vehicle charger means your VS70 will work all day long. Design with 640 x 480-pixel resolution and 5.2” display size. offer 2-years warranty.

bar versions. These components have long served as reliable standard parts. The possibility of including an adjustable spindle with a rubber tip is a new option. Until now, these had to be orderedseparately as an accessory, for example as the GN 708.1 standard part.

The spindle assemblies included in the set correspond to thestandard sizes most commonly used – should a specific configuration be required, this can of course be ordered separately.

Described above, spindle assemblies are also available for GN 810(vertical acting toggle clamps), GN 812 (with dual flanged mounting base), GN 820 (horizontal acting toggle clamps), as well as forthe GN 860 (pneumatically operated spanner) models.

For more information Elesa and Ganter India Pvt. Ltd. A-54, Sector -83, Noida 201 305 (U.P.) INDIA

For more information

Tel. +91 120 472 6666 Fax +91 120 472 6600

Tel: 011-45603555

info@elesaganter-india.com

E-mail: flirindia@flir.com.hk

marketing@elesaganter-india.com

Web: www.flir.in

Web: www.elesa-ganter.in

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New TP3501 secure grade with Seco used edge detection

Seco Tools has expanded its family of Duratomic-technology-based TP grades to include TP3501, a grade that provides optimal application security. The new grade is ideal for steel turning applications that involve heavy interruptions, less stable machines, small internal features or weak setups due to part size or shape.

TP3501 joins TP2501, TP1501 and TP0501 to complete the grade offering for steel turning and features Seco’s latest Duratomic technology-based coatings for high and reliable performance in specific cutting materials and applications. Introduced by Seco in 2007 as the industry’s first textured, based Al2O3 coating, Duratomic technology manipulates coating components at an

atomic level to achieve improved mechanical and thermal properties. The technology enhances performance by attaining the elusive balance of toughness and hardness.

The new TP grade also incorporates Seco’s EDGE INTELLIGENCE concept – an integration of extensive high-performance insert experience and knowledge that makes every cutting edge count. The grade features Chrome Used-Edge Detection, which allows a user to instantly identify when an edge has been used, thus reducing potential waste.

The comprehensive range for TP3501 includes nearly 400 inserts in a wide variety of available geometries, including the widely applicable M6.

Portable Digital Coating Thickness Gauge (For General Purpose & SPECIALY for NICKEL Coating on Steel) NEW Portable Digital Coating Thickness Gauge Model: ITI – UCTG is a highly intelligent and precise instrument used to quickly and accurately measure thickness of coating or plating on almost all kinds of metal surface.

It not only indicates thickness of coating or plating but also automatically identifies the base material.

It is applicable to measure non-magnetic painting, ceramic, enamel, plastic, rubber coating on magnetic base materials such as iron and steel, non- ferrous metal plating such as nickel & chromium, anticorrosive coating, non- conductive painting, plastic coating and anodic oxide film on non-magnetic conductive devices

Specification : Range: 0-1250μm /0-50mil

Resolution: 0.1μm/mil Accuracy: ±(2%+2μm) / ±(2%+0.1mil) Display: TFT 320 x 240 LCD Test Limits: Surface curvature: convex 1.5 mm / concave 7 mm Minimum test surface: Φ8mm Minimum thickness of base material: 0.4mm Operation Condition(not in high magnetic field): Temperature: -10 to 50 Deg. C / Humidity: 20%RH-90RH Product Size: 166 x 68 x 30mm Weight: 180g (batteries included) Standard Individual Packing: Fe / NFe probes, Set of plastic test shims and 2 reference calibration plates (Steel and Aluminum), Hard shell storage case, Instruction manual. & Calibration Certificate , Tracable to NPL-Delhi.

For more information SECO TOOLS INDIA (P) LTD Seco Tools India (P) Ltd GAT No. 582, Pune Nagar Road Koregaon Bhima, Tal. Shirur

For more information

Dist. Pune 412 216 - India

India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA

Tel. +91 2137 667300 Fax. +91 2137 667430

Tel: 23428862 / 9819345050

E-mail: seco.india@secotools.com

E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com

Web: www.secotools.com

web:www.indiatool.net

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NEW Portable Digital METAL Hardness Tester

NEW Portable Digital Multi Parameters reading type Digital Surface Roughness Tester Multi-parameter measuring: Ra、Rp、Rv、Rt、Rz、Rq、Rsk、Rku、Rc、Rc、RSm、Rmr(c) 、tp、Rmr、Rpm、Rz1max、RzJIS、Rmax、Htp、R、c、RΔq、RΔa、Pa、Pp、Pv、Pt、Pz、Pq、Psk、Pku、Pc、PSm、Pmr(c)、 Pmr、Pz1max、PzJIS、P、c、PΔq Rk、Rpk、Rvk、Mr1、Mr2、A1、A2、 High accuracy inductance pickup; Graph, Software, Data cable .

ASTM A956-2006 / DIN 50156

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Most suitable for testing of thick and heavy metal parts with uneven surfaces Most suitable for testing of thin and light metal parts and for superficial testing Measuring the hardness value of different metals in different shapes, metals which are too heavy and bulky to move, metal parts of large-scale machinery, metal pipes and CNG capsules, metals in small spaces, in production lines and during different stages of the production process, welding links, architectural structures, fuel transportation pipes & Many Other application.

Non-destructive testing (NDT) where only a slight trace of hardness test will remain on the surface

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It is applicable for hardness measurement of a wide range of metals including cast steel, Cold Work Tool Steel, ductile cast iron, grey cast iron, aluminium, brass, and copper.

The device can display the

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hardness value in all common hardness scales such as HB, HV, HLD, HRC, HRB The user can convert the measured hardness value into other hardness scales using the device’s keyboard and conversion tables.

The impact body could be removed in cases where the device dimensions make the measurement difficult or impossible.

The user can calibrate the device by himself using the reference test block.

The device can instantly display the hardness value measured as well as the average value in different measurement tests.

It can also display the minimum and maximum hardness values measured in different tests.

The device performance and functionality are not affected by magnetic fields.

It enjoys an automatic poweroff system to optimise battery usage.

Consist: Main Unit, Calibrated Test Block, Two Attchments for Checking on Different shapes of Jobs, Charge-adapter, Software, Data cable, Calibration Certificate in Portable Bag.

Technical Specification : Range: 400 Microns, Resoluation: 0.001 to 0.008 Microns,

For more information India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: 23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com web:www.indiatool.net

Grinding Oil 1- Straight Grinding Oil for Gear Grinding Features of Grinding Oil No.1 • • • • • • • •

Translucent and low odor Superior cooling properties Non irritating / Non corrosive Produces excellent surface finishes Excellent filter-ability All grinding wheel compatible Superior lubricity package Excellent oxidation Stability / Long sump life

Grinding Oil 1 is compatible with all types of grinding wheels. It can be used for grinding high-speed steel, cobalt, carbide, ceramics and hardened steel. Grinding Oil 1 can also be used in grinders that require the same oil for both lubricating the machine and the wheel / work-piece interface.

Unique advanced synthetic and natural lubricity additives

in Grinding Oil 1 help keep the grinding wheels clean and free cutting allowing them to function properly. Conventional oils can allow build-up and packing of the wheel. This can lead to burned parts, smoke and scrap parts.

Grinding Oil 1 helps maintain

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part integrity, surface finish and an overall great working environment.

Grinding Application: • •

Creep feed Grinding Gear Grinding - Profile & Warm

• • • • • •

Crush Grinding ID and OD Grinding Center-less Grinding Cylindrical Grinding Diamond & CBN Wheel Grinding Tool & Cutter Grinding

For more information Hangsterfer’s Laboratories, Inc. USA Sanjay Tools & Adhesives

screen to monitor Energy, Active Power, Apparent Power & Reactive Power, Power Factor, Energy, TRU RMS Value, AC Current, and Average & Maximum Demand with Programmable Time Interval & CTR & PTR. Displays Individual Harmonics of Voltage & Current upto the 99th Order, THD with Waveform & Peak value.

It Has inbuilt memory of 512K for

17000 records & Optical Isolated RS-232 ~ USB Interface with users friendly Software with facility to retrieve Power Data & Harmonics on Meter Screen at site.

Analyser available with Clamp on CT having Multiple Range of 1/10/100A or 10/100/1000A or 300/3000A & 120/1200A (Flexible CTs) as per application.

Mobile : +91 9822028518, +91 9892516810

For more information

E-mail: hangsterfers@sanjaytoolsnsk.com

MECO Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

Web : www.hangsterfers.com

Plot No. EL-1, MIDC Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai 400710. (INDIA)

MECO “POWER & HARMONICS ANALYZER – Model PHA-5850 A/B/ C/D ”

Tel: 0091-22-27673311-16 (Sales),27673300 (Board) Fax: 0091-22-27673310, 27673330 E-mail: sales@mecoinst.com Web : www.mecoinst.com

New HVF visual flow indicators

Under BEE’s PAT Scheme (Perform, Achieves & Trade) for Eight Industrial Sectors mandated to compulsorily improve their Energy Efficiency by adopting all the available measures including replacement of their old Equipments with New and Energy Efficient Equipments MECO “POWER & HARMONICS ANALYZER – Model 5850” is a

state of art versatile instrument using micro controller technology, Ideal to carry out Vigilance checks, Surveys, Audits and Periodic Visits for checking at Industrial and Consumers end.

The measurements can be done on Live loads. Useful to Analysis for 1 & 3 Phase Quality Power System.

Large Dot Matrix LCD Display with Backlight of 35 Parameters in

Elesa+Ganter has recently introduced the new HVF visual flow indicators that are used to check the passage of a liquid through a pipe and its conditions (colour, presence of particles, contamination…). The maximum visibility from all angles is guaranteed by the tubular window in PYREX® glass.

The indicators are suitable for applications in different sectors, to monitor and verify flows in many industrial processes or chemical industries, such as: • •

cooling – heating systems and lubrication waste water treatment, filtration and distillation

• • •

fire protection systems petroleum industries and refineries printing machines

The black ends, the red axis and rotor propeller are made of polypropylene based technopolymer, which makes this product unique in the market. The tie rods are made of nickel-plated brass and the packing rings of NBR synthetic rubber. The HVF indicators can be used with different liquids such as cold/hot water, oils and heavy oils, gasoline and alcohols.

The indicator can withstand flows having a maximum temperature of 100°C and a maximum pressure of 12-25bar (depending on the dimen-

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sion of the indicator).

Product technical data sheet,

along with drawings and tables with codes and dimensions

Steady Volt Servo Voltage Stabilizers

For more information Elesa and Ganter India Pvt. Ltd. A-54, Sector -83, Noida 201 305 (U.P.) INDIA Tel. +91 120 472 6666 Fax +91 120 472 6600 Email: info@elesaganter-india.com Web: www.elesa-ganter.in

Philips star punch

ZIP have developed Philips star punch, +Plus -Minus combination head, washers forged/flanged type sc., Spring washers & Plain washers, Fitted shim sc, Square washers fitted terminal sc., Pan hd., CSK hd., Mashrum head., Trussed Hex head., Cheesed, Raised, Philister hd., Oval hd., Short thread length type, Captive sc., Extra long sc., Slotted and Philips star type, BT cut type sc.

STANDARD REFERENCE: It can be supplied as per IS, DIN,

BS, JIS, ISO, BA standard & American Standards.

THREADS: MM size, BSW, BA, No size 4 to 12 no. NC/NF, UNC, UNF & BSF threads.

MATERIAL’S GRADES: M.S., Brass, En-8, SS 304.

APPLICATIONS: These items are used at Electricals & Electronics, Machine Tools, Automobiles, Home Appliances, Textiles, etc. and such other various Industries.

Frequent voltage variations are a menace that can damage electronic components like power supplies, drives, PLCs, controllers, etc. Their effects are widely felt in CNC, printing and textile machines as well as laboratory, data processing, medical & telecommunication equipment.

Frequent breakdowns of such machines are costly to repair.

This apart, the downtime and frequent interruptions in operation brings substantial loss of revenue. Steady Volt from Unity Controls is a state-of-theart Voltage Stabilizer designed to protect such equipment from voltage variations and its illeffects.

Following are some of its unique features: •

Intelligent microprocessorbased system(available in new

• •

• • • •

digital models) Digital interface with large LCD display and keypad Auto re-start, adjustable output voltage, trip bypass, fault list No hunting, oscillation and noise generation Innovative transformer design to minimize power loss Constant output voltage across a wide input voltage range Single phasing prevention, surge suppressor and EMI / RFI filter

With the best-in-class response time and correction rates, Steady Volt offers improved power quality and greater energy efficiency, thereby saving the cost of breakdowns and energy utilization. Apart from protecting your equipment from damage, Steady Volt also saves energy during continuous operations.

For more information Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd.

ZENITH INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

405, Sapphire Arcade, 42 M.G. Road,

E-122, Ansa Industrial Estate, 1st Floor,

Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400 077

Sakivihar Road, Sakinaka, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400 072.

Phone: 022- 2501 3832 / 33

Tel.: 022-2847 0806 / 6692 3987, Fax.: 022-2847 0705,

E-mail: sales@unitycontrols.in

E-mail : abc@precibolts.com, Website:- www.zip-india.com

Web: www.unitycontrols.in

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Concurrent Events: COPPER CHINA MAGNESIUM CHINA 19 – 21 July 2017, Shanghai 9 – 11 June 2017, Guangzhou - China

400visitors Exhibitors, 19,530 visitors from 75 countries 350 exhibitors - 18869 - 25 countries WireALUMINIUM & Cable Guangzhou theAsia’s largest event ofsourcing, networking and branding platform for the complete CHINA 2017is is prominent aluminium industry chain, bringing its kind in South China, and also the together second leading industry figures, cutting edge technologies and advances applications. largest industry exhibition in the country.

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CANTON

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This leading trade fair of the sector, presents an unequalled width and depth of products and services throughout all production areas, from 20 – 22 November 2017, Shanghai  the nucleus machine tool, to precision tools, to industrial electronics. visitors around thelinking globedevices 900 and exhibitors

EMO Hannover is the undisputed leading trade Concurrent Events: fair Automation in the sector,Eqpt. and the only one to open up • International Exhibition on Electric Power & Technology globalised markets throughout the world, doing • China International Exhibition on Energy Conservation & Environmental Protection so from a central location in Germany, one of the Equipment and most Technology important customer nations.

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PRODUCT INDEX 161 A Abrasion & Corrosion Resistant Ceramic Coatings AC Clamp Adaptors AC Current Isolated Sensor AC Lenear Servo Motor AC Servo Systems Actuator Line Agitators Air Bundles Air Preheater Allied Equipment Aluminium Profiles Angle Pattern Needle Valve Anode Baskets Auto Changeover Systems Automation Products Automobile Cable B Backfill Compound Ball Transfer Units Base Metals Bayonet Heaters Bearings Brake Motors Building Wire

3 65 107 109 109 63 125 125 125 125 109 159 125 159 13 77

151 109 117 125 17 49 77

C Cable Cleats 59 Cable Glands 85,91, BACK PAGE Cable Protection BACK PAGE Cable Trays 59 Cables 85 CAD/CAM Softwares 31 CAM Software 9 Carbon Steel Pipes 131 Chemical Mixer 125 Chemical Process Equipments & Components 125 Circular Connectors BACK PAGE Clamp 124 Clamp Meters 65, 99 Clamp Sensor 65 Clamp-On 107 Clamps for Linear Guids 109 Clevis Hanger 117 CNC Customized Cutting Machine 97 CNC Flame Cutting Machine 97 CNC Lathe INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Machine INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Machining Center INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Milling Machine INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Plasma Cutting Machine 97 CNC Turning Center INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Vertical Machining Center INSIDE BACK COVER Coating 127 Column Internals 125 Columns & Tower 125 Commercial Finance 113 Communication Cable 77 Composite Coble 77 Compressed Air Pipeline Network System 19 Compression Fittings 159 Condenser 125

Conductivity Meter Conduits Connectors Constant Section Ring Consumables Control Cable Controllers CT with Analog Output Transducers Curvic Coupling Cycloidal Gear Boxes Cylinder Manifold Systems Cylinder Manifold with Delivery Staions

29 85 85 75 13 77 43 107 109 79 159 159

D Data Signal Cables 77 DC/AC Geared Motor 109 Dead Weight Pressure Tester 159 Deceleration Products 113 Digital Boring Heads 33 Digital Clamp Meters 25 Digital Clampmeters 107, 111 Digital Earth Resistance Tester 107 Digital Insulation Multimeter 107 Digital Multimeter 25, 107, 111 Digital Oscilloscope 107 Digital Panel Meters 107 Digital Storage Oscilloscope 107 Drag Servo & Variable Flexible Data Cable 77 Duplex helical coils 125 E Earth Clamp 65 Earth Pit 151 Earth Resistance Tester 107 Earth Testers 65 Earthing Electrodes 73, 151 Earthing Rods 151 EHV Projects & Services INSIDE FRONT COVER Electric Chain Hoist 81 Electrical CAD Software 103 Electrical Measuring Instruments 47 Electrical Test & Measurement Tools FALSE COVER Electronic Test & Measurement Systems 107 Elevator Cable 77 Encoders 43 Energy Cables INSIDE FRONT COVER Environment Monitoring Equipments 121 Equator Gauging System 35 Evacuation & Gas Filling Unit 159 Evaporation Boats 125 Exotic Metal Fasteners 125 Extension Springs 51 F Falling Film Evaporator Fasteners Feed Leg Slide Gates Fencing Ferrite Meter Ferro Alloys Fiber Laser Metal Cutting Machine Film Digitizer Fire Alarm Cables Fire Fighting Hoses

125 127 125 59 29 117 101 29 77 158

Fire Survival Cables Flanges Flashback Arrestor Flaw Detector Flaw Detectors Flexible Couplings Fluid Distribution Systems Fourslide Parts FRP Cable Tray FRP Fencing FRP Fire Extinguisher FRP Fire Hose Station Box FRP Grating - Pultruded FRP Ladder FRP Products for Transformers FRP Rod for Insulator Furnace Parts

77 124 159 129 29 109 51 51 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 125

G Gas Detectors Gas Filling & Transfer Device Gas Regulators Gas Saver & Safety Switch Gas Springs Gas Stop Valve Gaskets Gauge Gauge Comparator Gear Boxes Gears Gratings GRP Light Poles

107 159 159 159 113 159 127 129 159 49 109 59 39

H Hand Chain Hoist 81 Handheld Oscilloscope 107 Handrails 59 Hardness Tester 129 Harmonic Filter 87 Harmonics Analyzer 107 Heat Exchanger 119, 125 Heat Exchangers 53 Heating & Cooling Coils 125 Hi Flex Battery Cable 77 High Pressure Compression Springs 51 High Pressure Hoses 159 High Voltage Insulating Matt 95 HMC Machine INSIDE BACK COVER Hoopster Ring 75 Hoses 127 Hydraulic Press 149 I IGBT Inverter Impeller Industrial Connectors Industrial Enclosures Industrial fasteners Industrial Plugs Industrial Shock Absorbers Industrial Video Scopes Indutrial Sockets Instrumentation Cable Instrumentation Fittings Instrumentation Valves Insulation Tester

1 125 41 BACK PAGE 125 88, 89 113 29 88, 89 77 83 83 107

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PRODUCT INDEX 161 A Abrasion & Corrosion Resistant Ceramic Coatings AC Clamp Adaptors AC Current Isolated Sensor AC Lenear Servo Motor AC Servo Systems Actuator Line Agitators Air Bundles Air Preheater Allied Equipment Aluminium Profiles Angle Pattern Needle Valve Anode Baskets Auto Changeover Systems Automation Products Automobile Cable B Backfill Compound Ball Transfer Units Base Metals Bayonet Heaters Bearings Brake Motors Building Wire

3 65 107 109 109 63 125 125 125 125 109 159 125 159 13 77

151 109 117 125 17 49 77

C Cable Cleats 59 Cable Glands 85,91, BACK PAGE Cable Protection BACK PAGE Cable Trays 59 Cables 85 CAD/CAM Softwares 31 CAM Software 9 Carbon Steel Pipes 131 Chemical Mixer 125 Chemical Process Equipments & Components 125 Circular Connectors BACK PAGE Clamp 124 Clamp Meters 65, 99 Clamp Sensor 65 Clamp-On 107 Clamps for Linear Guids 109 Clevis Hanger 117 CNC Customized Cutting Machine 97 CNC Flame Cutting Machine 97 CNC Lathe INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Machine INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Machining Center INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Milling Machine INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Plasma Cutting Machine 97 CNC Turning Center INSIDE BACK COVER CNC Vertical Machining Center INSIDE BACK COVER Coating 127 Column Internals 125 Columns & Tower 125 Commercial Finance 113 Communication Cable 77 Composite Coble 77 Compressed Air Pipeline Network System 19 Compression Fittings 159 Condenser 125

Conductivity Meter Conduits Connectors Constant Section Ring Consumables Control Cable Controllers CT with Analog Output Transducers Curvic Coupling Cycloidal Gear Boxes Cylinder Manifold Systems Cylinder Manifold with Delivery Staions

29 85 85 75 13 77 43 107 109 79 159 159

D Data Signal Cables 77 DC/AC Geared Motor 109 Dead Weight Pressure Tester 159 Deceleration Products 113 Digital Boring Heads 33 Digital Clamp Meters 25 Digital Clampmeters 107, 111 Digital Earth Resistance Tester 107 Digital Insulation Multimeter 107 Digital Multimeter 25, 107, 111 Digital Oscilloscope 107 Digital Panel Meters 107 Digital Storage Oscilloscope 107 Drag Servo & Variable Flexible Data Cable 77 Duplex helical coils 125 E Earth Clamp 65 Earth Pit 151 Earth Resistance Tester 107 Earth Testers 65 Earthing Electrodes 73, 151 Earthing Rods 151 EHV Projects & Services INSIDE FRONT COVER Electric Chain Hoist 81 Electrical CAD Software 103 Electrical Measuring Instruments 47 Electrical Test & Measurement Tools FALSE COVER Electronic Test & Measurement Systems 107 Elevator Cable 77 Encoders 43 Energy Cables INSIDE FRONT COVER Environment Monitoring Equipments 121 Equator Gauging System 35 Evacuation & Gas Filling Unit 159 Evaporation Boats 125 Exotic Metal Fasteners 125 Extension Springs 51 F Falling Film Evaporator Fasteners Feed Leg Slide Gates Fencing Ferrite Meter Ferro Alloys Fiber Laser Metal Cutting Machine Film Digitizer Fire Alarm Cables Fire Fighting Hoses

125 127 125 59 29 117 101 29 77 158

Fire Survival Cables Flanges Flashback Arrestor Flaw Detector Flaw Detectors Flexible Couplings Fluid Distribution Systems Fourslide Parts FRP Cable Tray FRP Fencing FRP Fire Extinguisher FRP Fire Hose Station Box FRP Grating - Pultruded FRP Ladder FRP Products for Transformers FRP Rod for Insulator Furnace Parts

77 124 159 129 29 109 51 51 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 125

G Gas Detectors Gas Filling & Transfer Device Gas Regulators Gas Saver & Safety Switch Gas Springs Gas Stop Valve Gaskets Gauge Gauge Comparator Gear Boxes Gears Gratings GRP Light Poles

107 159 159 159 113 159 127 129 159 49 109 59 39

H Hand Chain Hoist 81 Handheld Oscilloscope 107 Handrails 59 Hardness Tester 129 Harmonic Filter 87 Harmonics Analyzer 107 Heat Exchanger 119, 125 Heat Exchangers 53 Heating & Cooling Coils 125 Hi Flex Battery Cable 77 High Pressure Compression Springs 51 High Pressure Hoses 159 High Voltage Insulating Matt 95 HMC Machine INSIDE BACK COVER Hoopster Ring 75 Hoses 127 Hydraulic Press 149 I IGBT Inverter Impeller Industrial Connectors Industrial Enclosures Industrial fasteners Industrial Plugs Industrial Shock Absorbers Industrial Video Scopes Indutrial Sockets Instrumentation Cable Instrumentation Fittings Instrumentation Valves Insulation Tester

1 125 41 BACK PAGE 125 88, 89 113 29 88, 89 77 83 83 107

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AD INDEX 163 COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

A A.C. AUTOMATION

113

AAA INDUSTRIES

127

ACTCAD ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.

115

ADOR WELDING LIMITED

13

ADVANCEMENT IN RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES - 2017

AERON COMPOSITE PVT. LTD.

AIREC ENERGY INDIA

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

81

GLOBE-TECH ENGINEERING EXPO - 2017

157

D DOWEL ENGINEERING WORKS

H

149

E

20

59

ELECTROTHERM (INDIA) LTD.

1

ENGIMACH - 2017

128

EPCOS INDIA PVT. LTD.

87

EPP COMPOSITES PVT. LTD.

39

119

119

79

APEX PRECISION MECHATRONIX PVT. LTD.

109

E-SQUARE ALLIANCE PVT. LTD.

155

AUTODESK

31

F

AUTOMATION INDIA WELDING TECHNOLOGY (P) LTD.

105

FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.

INNER INSIDE FRONT COVER

FLUID CONTROL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

21

B BHARTI ENTERPRISE

151

C CAPITAL FIRST

41

HRS PROCESS SYSTEMS LTD.

53

HUMMEL CONNECTOR SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

BACK PAGE

I

EPPINGER TOOLING ASIA PVT. LTD.

AMI POLYMER PVT. LTD.

HARTING (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

FLUKE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

FALSE COVER

IGUS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

71

IMEX - 2017

130

INDIA MACHINE TOOLS SHOW - 2017

132

INDIA TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS CO.

143, 145

INDIA WAREHOUSING SHOW - 2017

150

INNOVISTA SENSORS INDIA PVT. LTD.

FRONT GATEFOLD

INORBIT TOURS PVT. LTD.

156

INSTAMOD AIRPIPE PVT. LTD.

19

INTEC - 2017

10

G 113

CHHATARIYA RUBBER & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

158

CNC SOFTWARE, INC.

9

GALAXY EARTHING ELECTRODES (P) LTD.

J 73

GEISSEL INDIA PVT. LTD.

91

GEM EQUIPMENTS (P) LTD.

23

JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

3

JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION LTD.

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COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

K

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

MGM-VARVEL POWER TRANSMISSION PVT LTD

49

KJELLBERG CUTTING AND WELDING INDIA

15

N

K-LITE INDUSTRIES

67

NDTS INDIA (P) LIMITED

29

KUEBLER AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

43

NICKUNJ EXIMP ENTP P LTD

33

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

RMG POLYVINYL INDIA LTD.

95

ROLEX FITTINGS INDIA PVT. LTD.

124

ROLLON INDIA PVT. LTD. - INDIA

63

RR KABEL LIMITED

77

P KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.

KYORITSU KEW INDIA INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

S

107, 111 PAARTH VALVES PVT. LTD.

65, 99, 123

PANAM ENGINEERS LTD.

PANSWORLD TELEVISION (INDIA) PVT.LTD.

L

LAKSHMI RING TRAVELLERS (COIMBATORE) LTD.

LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

LEE SPRING COMPANY INDIA PVT. LTD.

97

85

51

PAPEREX - 2017

MARVEL GLOVES INDUSTRIES

93

MECO METERS PRIVATE LTD.

25, 27

37

61

METAL ALLOYS (INDIA)

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SOCOMEC INNOVATIVE POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD

11

T TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.

47

TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED

17

TINITA ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

125

W

88 - 89

RENISHAW METROLOGY SYSTEMS LTD.

35

117

RISHABH INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

45

MENNEKES ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.

75

131

RAVIN CABLES LTD.

101

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

121

INSIDE FRONT COVER

MEHTA CAD CAM SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

117

129

R

MECON LIMITED

SAKETH EXIM PVT. LTD.

152

PILZ INDIA PVT. LTD.

RATNAJYOT STEEL & PIPES PVT. LTD.

7

153

103

PRIMA EQUIPMENT

SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD. 83

PC|SCHEMATIC

PRECISION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS COMPANY

M

159

WELDINDIA CONSULTANCY PRIVATE LIMITED

37

5

TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.