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BUSINESS NEWS

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2015 gears up to present a reliable platform to identify and source genuine aftermarket products

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s vehicle manufacturers rapidly embrace safety standards, battling the burgeoning counterfeit business has become even more important. Concerned with the growing number of spurious auto parts, roughly estimated to be 36% of the automotive aftermarket in India, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) together with Messe Frankfurt has taken a strong initiative to address the rising concerns on counterfeit products sold in the replacement market at the second edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi to be held from 26 February – 1 March 2015 in Pragati Maidan.

“The recent thrust by the government on vehicular safety is indeed very critical towards the future development of Indian automotive industry and aftermarket.

Mobilising participation from the biggest players of auto parts and components, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi will present a reliable platform to source aftermarket products, apart from educating the industry and consumers through Messe Frankfurt’s global initiative ’Messe Frankfurt Against Copying’, ACMA’s ‘Asli Naqli campaign’ and the various conferences at the trade fair,” Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd said.

With increased focus on safety, it is crucial for automotive sector professionals to be fully informed about the genuineness of auto parts. Bringing some of the most prominent names in the automotive industry together, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2015 will

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be the leading platform in India to source and gain insights into the new aftermarket products available in the market and understand the process of registration and assertion of intellectual property rights.

Some of the most critical auto parts required for the safe operation of vehicles are among the most commonly counterfeited products available in the market with grave implications with respect to public safety and revenue losses to the government. These losses stood at around Rs 2,200 crore (USD 3.56 million) per annum to the exchequer in 2011.

Commenting on the importance of the show to the automotive industry, Mr Vinnie Mehta, Director General of ACMA said: “A strong effort to combat counterfeiting starting with helping the sector to evolve into an organised one, ensuring genuineproduct availability by deepening the distribution chain and devising strategies to bridge the price gap is the need of the hour. With the purpose to connect aftermarket players with auto component manufacturers at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, this professional platform will add to ACMA’s efforts in bringing about the necessary change in the aftermarket practices.”

Leading players in the auto component and vehicle accessory

space such as ANG Industries, Luk India, Setco Automotive Ltd., Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. and ZF India have confirmed their participation as a gold partner for the second edition of the fair while others such as Ample Auto Tech Pvt Ltd, Elofic Industries, Mayur Uniquoters, Mansons International Pvt Ltd, Sigma Corporation India Ltd, Delphi Automotive Systems Pvt Ltd. and many others are geared up to showcase the latest in auto parts and accessories that will keep Indian aftermarket players on the road to business success.

With 85% of the exhibition space officially booked, the organisers are now concentrating efforts on providing an outstanding edition as a series of conferences have been planned alongside the show. The conferences will be open for sector professionals over the three days and bring key themes of R&D and innovation, advancements in mechatronic systems, simulation and testing systems, sustainable mobility, fuel efficiency etc, up for discussions amidst the presence of technology experts and industry leaders.

Scheduled to be held from February 26 – 1 March, 2015 at the Pragati Maidan trade grounds in New Delhi, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi will be an important destination for the automotive component and aftermarket professionals to identify and differentiate between genuine and counterfeit products, make new connections, understand product developments and move forward with better business prospects.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Atlas Copco expands its vacuum solutions Introduced extended vacuum solutions portfolio for rough and medium vacuum in Q2 2014 and announces pioneering vacuum technology will be unveiled in early 2015

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tlas Copco has recently introduced a new portfolio of vacuum products which can support the specific vacuum needs of customers across a range of markets, and many common vacuum applications.

Beside the new range of 2-stage oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps, Atlas Copco also introduced a new range of vacuum booster pumps, piston pumps, liquid ring pumps and steam ejectors. This new portfolio can support industries including mining, cement, paper, refineries and food, as well as industries as diverse as aerospace, automotive, refrigeration, glass, bottling, canning and woodworking.

In early 2015 an innovative, intelligent vacuum pump will be introduced - the GHS VSD+ - representing a real leap forward in the vacuum industry.

The GHS VSD+ Series is a new range of highly efficient, intelligent vacuum pumps with Variable Speed Drive (VSD) from Atlas Copco. Based on the well-known and durable plug-and-play design principles of Atlas Copco compressors, these vacuum pumps have been designed by vacuum engineers to deliver peak performance at operating pressures commonly found in industrial applications.

The GHS VSD+ series offer:

GVD 12 – 2stage oil-sealed rotary vane pump

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● Energy savings of around 50% state-of-the-art technology, variable speed drive (VSD) and innovative motor design combine to produce a leap forward in efficiency to dramatically reduce life-

cycle costs ● Significantly better performance against benchmarked oil-sealed and dry vane vacuum pump ● Quiet operation – Noise levels are around half that of comparable technologies. ● Sustainable productivity due to built-in efficiency. Conforms to energy management and environmental commitments according to ISO 50001/14001. ● Reduced environmental impact due to ultra-high oil retention at all operating pressures – from ultimate pressure to atmospheric pressure.

Atlas Copco currently offers a range of vacuum solutions: The GVD 0.7-28 series of small 2-stage oil-sealed rotary vane pumps deliver excellent ultimate vacuum pressure, high pumping efficiency and superior vapor handling capabilities with quiet operation. These pumps offer a reliable and stable proven performance that set the industry standard for R&D and scientific pumping applications. All pumps/motors are approved to UL and CSA standards by an external test house and many features a patented mode selector switch, meaning one model is suitable for both high vacuum or high throughput applications.

The GVD 40-275 series of 2-stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps are renowned for their high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speeds, quiet operation and ability to handle water vapor. These direct drive rotary vane pumps are Continue on page no.6

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GVD 175 - 2-stage oil-sealed rotary vane pump

GLS - Oil-sealed rotary piston pump

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inherently compact and vibration free, and with their finger-proof fan and coupling housings they offer excellent operator protection. A comprehensive range of accessories is available to allow use on the widest variety of vacuum applications.

The ZRS 250-4200 mechanical booster pumps, based on the simple rotary lobe principle, remain the favorite pump for applications where high pumping speeds are required for pressures in the region of 0.01 to 50 mbar. This pump must always be backed by another pump, which can deliver against a high-pressure differential to atmospheric pressure.

Operating at relatively low pressures, the mechanical booster pump is not exposed to the same concentrations of corrosive process media as is the backing pump, which makes it highly reliable.

With over 10,000 units sold, the Atlas Copco GLS 250-500 Series of rotary piston pumps set the standard for performance and reliability as the industry’s most efficient, spacesaving design. The GLS has been improved, upgraded and fine-tuned to deliver even better dependability and productivity combined with minimal maintenance and process downtime. This is crucial in demanding applications such as the automotive or aerospace industry and their supply chains.

Atlas Copco liquid ring vacuum pumps are offered as standard packages in a number of configurations, suitable for operation in once through, partial or total recirculation. The AW liquid ring vacuum pumps are available for both single (AWS) and two stage pumps (AWD) with capacities from 200-37500 m³/h and vacuum levels down to 30 mbar (a).

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2013, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 84 (BEUR 9.7) and more than 40 000 employees. Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area provides industrial compressors, vacuum solutions, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment and air management systems. The business area has a global service network and innovates for sustainable productivity in the manufacturing, oil and gas, and process industries. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Belgium, Germany, the United States, China and India.

Vacuum Solutions is a division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area. It develops, manufactures and markets vacuum pumps, abatement systems, valves and related service products mainly under the Edwards and Atlas Copco brands. The main market segments served are: semiconductor, flat panel display, solar, scientific and utility vacuum. The division’s focus and main drive is to further improve its customers’ productivity. The divisional headquarters are in Crawley United Kingdom.

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BUSINESS NEWS

OMRON Automation to strengthen its business in Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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mron Automation India, part of Omron Japan- a global leader in automation technology-endeavours to consolidate its business in Tamil Nadu as one of the important regional expansion plans to be followed by the company in this FY. The company shared the information at its Affinity Seminar held at Coimbatore today. These seminars have already been conducted earlier in Hyderabad, Indore and Ahemdabad.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, OMRON Automation India said, “Being the manufacturing hub for Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore has always been a crucial log in OMRON Automation’s business strategy for the state. This year we are taking our efforts to the next level by further exploiting the automation needs across its huge manufacturing industry base, especially, in the textile, automotive and engineering sector through channel expansion in our focused product categories of Vision, Safety and Sysmac. This will also help us to reach out to more small & medium OEMs and customers situated in the adjoining areas of Coimbatore including Kerala.”

Attended by more than 200 participants, comprising of OEMs, channel partners, system integrators and end users, the symposium was an interactive platform to make the participants acquainted with the company’s key offerings in industrial OMRON Automation portfolio such as SYSMAC Platform, Vision Inspection Solution, Robotics Solutions,

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Machine Safety Solutions, etc. and to share the company’s vision and plans.“These kind of symposiums are an important part of our sales & marketing strategy as they help us a lot in coming up with better go-tomarket strategies and customized plans so that our associates attain an equal role in our vision of enriching lives of people through innovation by automation.” added Mr. Gandhi.

About OMRON Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multibillion-dollar, diversified company operating in industrial automation, electronic components, social systems, healthcare, and environment fields. Established in 1933, today it is a global leader in the field of automation with around 36,000 employees in over 35 countries .The company has regional head offices in Singapore (Asia Pacific), Beijing (Greater China), Amsterdam (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), Chicago (North America), Gurgaon (India), and Sao Paulo (Latin America).

Incepted in 1993, OMRON AUTOMATION INDIA caters to over eight industrial segment namely packaging, automotive, material

handling, solar, food & beverages, textile and panel handling applications. The product portfolio includes Industrial components, Automation Systems, Sensing & Safety, Motion & Drives and Software. Centering on the themes of quality, safety & the environment, it supports manufacturing innovation worldwide with unique sensing & controlling technologies. Of late, Omron has been concentrating on the solution business which solves management problems on diverse production sites.

It is rapidly expanding its operations with focus on major cities namely Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Pune & Chennai. It is also making its presence felt across the other parts of India by appointing resident engineers to address the ever challenging requirements of the clients.

A major factor in Omron’s progress globally & locally has been the strong commitment towards its customers keeping ‘Quality First’.

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A Monthly Magazine on Engineering & Allied Industry

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COVER STORY

Editor - Rajeev lyer

RENISHAW Metrology Systems Ltd : Global leadership with technology expertise Mr. Colin R. Price Director - Sales & Marketing (India) Renishaw Metrology Systems Ltd.

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CMO- Shirish Dongre Advisory Board (Editorial) Director, Flir Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Mr. T. P. Singh : Mr. Vijay Pimparkar : Ex-General Manager, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Mr. Gautam Kulkarni : CEO, Hafi Electra Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Ashok Sheth : Chairman, Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd. Prof. R. Sreedaran : Faculty, Atharva College of Engineering Mr. Ravin Mehta : Managing Director, Neel Controls/Neel Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. C. S. Limaye :

Director, Supertech Instrumentation Services India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. S. A. Mohan:

Chief Executive Officer, Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Rajeush Ballamwar : Director, Prolific Systems & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian: President , VBS Corporate Services Marketing Team : Ladoji Pendurkar, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah, A.Purohit, Vinod Surve, Kavita Chaudhari Designer & Layout Arun P. Shinde, Pradeep M. Pillalamarri, Nandan Moghe, Dinesh S. Gawade Circulation Executive Satish Kadam, Amol Ranshur

Automation Section Head Office : Divya Media Publications Pvt. Ltd.,

FACE TO FACE The whole manufacturing Industries started seeing the brighter light of the day in terms of overall economic situation

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Mr.Mukhopadhyay - Director Weldindia Consultancy (P) Ltd.

It’s important for professionals to create electrical documentation following international standards

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Sumitomo Drive Technologies : The synergy of perfection with technology procession

EPLAN : CAE Solution, Faster - Accurate - Worldwide Mr. Ramji Singh - Country Head EPLAN Software & Service - India

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Mr. A.Venkatakrishnan Market Consultant - INDIA PC|SCHEMATIC

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Mr. Chandrashekhar Paradkar Country Manager, Sumitomo Drive Technologies, Pune, India

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Automation technologies are making the industries grow stronger and more competitive

ROLLON at IMTEX 2015: Solutions for better performing Machine Tools

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TECH TRENDS 128 COGNEX REVS UP 2-D Barcode reading 130 Chain and roller compatible cables for order picking equipment 136 Robust drive systems show their sweet side

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Contents Power Section INDUSTRY SCENARIO

FACE TO FACE In coming next 5 years Power Industries will have boom as Make In India will give a lot of boost and results

Cable glands – IP 54, IP 68, EMC, DOUBLE COMPRESSION 90 Years + of German excellence in India

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Mr. Marc Seidel - Director Geissel India Pvt. Ltd.

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Mr. Haren Shah Senior Marketing Executive MECO INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

PORTFOLIO

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Reflections from Industry

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Mr. D.P. Nadkarni Senior Director Jakson Power Solutions

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS True Power: Recoginition for quality excellence

Leading wiring accessories, cable ties, & wiring management solution provider

Mr. Hari Om Tiwari - Director True Power Earthings Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Derek Lhundup Giantlok India BU Head.

GIANTLOK INDIA PVT. LTD.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Reactive Management Solution for Induction Furnace Industry

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TECH TRENDS

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CG Appoints Jean-Michel Aubertin as Executive Vice-President & President of Power Business Unit

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LAPP INDIA launches first-of-its-kind B2B e-commerce portal ‘The Lapp e-Shop’

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Socomec announces major expansion of its sales distribution network in India

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Welspun Renewables 126 MW Wind Project - 2 times over subscribed

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Fluke : Announced its new name as Fluke Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

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New Fluke 820-2 LED Stroboscope helps maintenance teams identify potential mechanical failures without physical contact

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Alarm Systems - Some key design considerations

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State-of-the-art solutions for controlling harmonics

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Energy Management System – ELNet Software

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Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and Kiesling – A powerful line-up streamlining the value chain

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FLIR® brings richer detail images to all its handheld industrial and building cameras

Engineering Section BUSINESS NEWS 2

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2015 gears up to present a reliable platform to identify and source genuine aftermarket products

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Atlas Copco expands its vacuum solutions

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OMRON Automation to strengthen its business in Tamil Nadu and Kerala

16 Delta rolls out Modulon DPH Modular UPS 18 Packaging Technology division : Bosch and Klenzaids plan joint venture in India, Expansion of activities within pharmaceutical sector th 22 Cole-Parmer launches its 8 annual catalog

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24 ESSAR STEEL commissions 6 MTPA integrated pellet complex in odisha becomes the largest pellet producer in India 28 Recognizing the value of sustained energy efficiency for business, ExxonMobil states how usage of high-performance lubricants can lead to significant energy savings 38 Henkel inaugurates Loctite Authorized Application Centre for Loctite EA 7034 Safe Coat in Rajkot 42 Infor introduces Infor Factory Track™

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BUSINESS NEWS

Delta rolls out Modulon DPH Modular UPS Enhances its position as a datacenter power solutions provider in the current era of Big Data

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elta Electronics, the world’s leading provider of switching power supplies and DC brushless fans, as well as a major energy-saving solutions provider, today announced the global roll out of its Modulon DPH series UPS 75/150kW,to join its existing 200kW model. Along with the launch of the new 75/150kW Series, an inbuilt rack mount power distribution cabinet and battery modules are also available as options for DPH, which allow upgrading as an ultracompact solution, including power protection, power distribution, and battery runtime to streamline power management in small and mediumsized datacenters.

In this era of Big Data, the top challenges IT managers are facing are data growth, the flexibility of datacenter infrastructure, and the cost of power. Engineered with a cutting-edge design, the fully modular Delta Modulon DPH series UPS can provide customers with three core benefits:

Ultimate Availability The Modulon DPH has a fully faulttolerant design achieved by self redundancy of the power module with inbuilt control mechanism.

Full control logic allows the system to self-synchronize in the event of a main module failure and automatically switch to a backup to ensure continuous operation.

Further advantages, such as hotswappable functionality of critical components and modules can improve the serviceability of the UPS system thereby reducing MTTR close to zero and assuring maximum

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try-leading AC-AC efficiency (95% at 30% light load and 96% from 50% load) enables customers to save significant energy costs.

When availability, efficiency and expanding according to business needs are essential, the Modulon DPH is the ideal UPS system to provide power protection and total cost of ownership (TCO) savings.

Mr. Suhas Joshi, Vice President, Delta Power Solutions stated, “With this highly intelligent and integrated UPS solution, Delta’s MCIS BU is confident the Modulon DPH seriesis the best choiceto provide backup power for modern datacenters in this dynamic era of big data.” uptime and ultimate availability in the datacenter.

High Scalability The Modulon DPH is designed for seamless scalability for both vertical and horizontal expansion. Scaling from 25kW up to 75/150/200kW in a standard 19” rack enclosure, the ModulonDPH supports high flexibil ity for datacenter growth and provides the benefit of “pay as you go” without over-sizing the UPS in the initial phase of datacenter operations. As business demands grow, the flexibility of the Modulon DPH also allows parallel expansion of up to four units to a maximum of 800kW.

About Delta UPS and MCIS: Delta’s Mission Critical Infrastructure Solutions(MCIS) business unit (BU) has developed a variety of UPS solutions. Positioned as “The power behind competitiveness,” the MCIS strives to play an important role in making our customers’ businesses and operations more competitive. Our mission is realized by providing highly reliable and efficient power management products, including UPS and datacenter infrastructure solutions that ensure the continuity of mission critical operations and better total cost of ownership (TCO).

Leading Power Performance and Efficiency While achieving ultimate availability, the Modulon DPH does not compromise on power efficiency performance. Its superior power performance (kVA=kW) and indus-

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BUSINESS NEWS

Packaging Technology division : Bosch and Klenzaids plan joint venture in India,Expansion of activities within pharmaceutical sector ● Joint venture expected to employ some 380 associates ● Product portfolios are an ideal complement to each other ● Strengthening of global market presence, especially in liquid pharmaceuticals

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rocessing and packaging specialist Bosch Packaging Technology and Klenzaids Contamination Controls Pvt. Ltd. are planning a joint venture in India. Both companies signed agreements to this effect on November 28, 2014. The plan is for Bosch to acquire a 49 percent share in Klenzaids, an owner-managed company that produces processing, packaging, and clean-room technology for the global pharmaceutical industry. By setting up the joint venture, the two partners aim to extend their global reach, particularly in liquid pharmaceuticals and packaging machines for clean-room environments.

The Klenzaids and Bosch Packaging Technology product portfolios complement each other across the board. In particular, the joint venture will allow the companies to better satisfy Indian customers’ growing demand for complete lines from a single source. Based in Mumbai, Klenzaids generated sales of around six million euros in 2013 and employs some 350 people.

Bosch Packaging Technology, which last year achieved global sales of 1.1 billion euros and employs some 5,600 associates worldwide, already has a presence in India through its Verna location in the state of Goa. The joint venture is set to be headquartered in Mumbai and is expected to employ some 380 associates. The plan is subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities. The purchase price for the shares acquired by Bosch was not disclosed.

Better products and services for customers in India The joint venture is being set up primarily to benefit Indian cus-

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tomers. Klenzaids will contribute its expertise in clean-room and processing technologies as well as peripheral systems, and Bosch will contribute its strength in innovative filling technologies. Klenzaids provides customers in the private and public sectors not just with plants, systems, and accessories but also with turnkey solutions: buildings and equipment that a customer can use as soon as they are built or assembled to process and package its particular product. These solutions include laboratories with the highest protection class for use in the field of biosafety.

Profitable growth and value orientation Friedbert Klefenz, president of Bosch Packaging Technology, said: “We already have a long history of trusted collaboration with Klenzaids. The company is known for employing excellent people and for providing high-quality products and services.

I am delighted at the prospect of a future together.” Hamish Shahani, managing director of Klenzaids, said: “Joining forces and pooling our resources will give us a stronger starting position in the emerging Indian market. Despite our different regional backgrounds, Bosch and Klenzaids have a lot in common. Both place great emphasis on profitable growth, innovative strength, reliability, a motivated workforce, and strong value orientation.”

Complete lines from a single source Klenzaids is an Indian family-run business with a product portfolio that includes laboratory and transfer systems designed to meet clean-room requirements. These machines are

indispensable for the sterile production of liquid pharmaceuticals. One of the company’s USPs is its ability to supply laboratories that meet biological safety class standards 2-4. Class 4 laboratories have to satisfy the highest safety requirements, such as being able to guarantee the absolute isolation of microorganisms from the environment. Among the company’s other strengths are isolators and processing technologies for the production of liquid pharmaceuticals.

Strategically important complement to Bosch’s Goa location Bosch Packaging Technology has been developing, building, and selling vertical and horizontal flow wrapping machines for packaging food as well as filling and sealing machines for liquid pharmaceuticals at its location in Verna since 2012. To date, Bosch Packaging Technology has sold over 1,500 packaging machines to leading brand companies in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Commenting on the agreement, Dr. Steffen Berns, president of Bosch India, said: “Following the inauguration of our manufacturing unit in Verna, this is the second milestone for our packaging technology business in two years. I am extremely confident that this new partnership will further strengthen our product portfolio and market reach. The activities of both parent companies dovetail perfectly, and our pharmaceuticals unit as well as our customers will benefit immensely from this joint venture.”

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Cole-Parmer launches its 8th annual catalog

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ole-Parmer, a global leader with more than 55 years of experience in fluid handling, life science, general laboratory products, instrumentation, and equipment, released its 8th annual catalog for the Scientific and Process industries. The company has also released its third annual catalog dedicated to the Food and Beverage industry.

Cole-Parmer is known for bringing new and unique products to the market. The new 2014/15 India Catalog has numerous unique and new products, as well as returning favourites. It offers a full selection of products and services to enhance efficiency and produce best practices.

Users can select from highly efficient laboratory essentials, lab equipment, fluid handling, and process equipment and find exactly what they need for their application from research and development to pilot plants to scale-up. The catalog also has convenient dual pricing featuring custom duty exempt prices and prices in rupees, making it handy for users to set up supply contracts.

At the catalog launch, Rakesh Aggarwal, Director, Cole-Parmer India and China, said, “The new 2014/15 India catalog underscores the company’s reputation of bringing the latest, hardto-find products to customers, considering local market needs, and utilizing our global expertise. Customers can also visit our online catalog at ColePar-

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mer.in, which now also offers ‘Live Chat’. This latest feature lets the visitor connect directly with our experienced technical expert and receive immediate answers to their product questions.”

The catalog includes a wide portfolio of products to address customers’ demanding manufacturing and process application needs.

It features the recently introduced Masterflex® pumps with anti-drip functionality, the Digi-Sense™ line of precision measurement Instruments, Cole-Parmer® mixers and stirrers, analytical instruments for the food and feed line, lab filtration, cold storage solutions, new safety consumables, and much more.

Find these and many other innovative products in the 2014/15 India Catalog from Cole-Parmer.

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About Cole-Parmer: With more than 55 years of experience, Cole-Parmer is a global leader in supplying fluid handling, life science, and general laboratory products, instrumentation, and equipment to the Biotech, Chemical, Academics, Environmental, Food, Industrial Manufacturing, and Print industries. Offering a wide selection of products and instrumentation, Cole-Parmer works with R&D, pilot plant and production, specializing in providing scale-up assistance. With a mix of proprietary products and strategic partnering with leading manufacturers, Cole-Parmer’s business is highly diversified across a spectrum of products, consumables, services and solutions.

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ESSAR STEEL commissions 6 MTPA integrated pellet complex in odisha becomes the largest pellet producer in India

● Commissioning of 6 MTPA Pellet plant supported by Iron ore beneficiation facility and 12 MTPA Slurry pipeline completes the integration. ● The complex is designed to process low grade Iron ore fines into Pellets - , an environment - friendly move. ● Reduces carbon foot print. ● Investment in Pellet facility, supported by infrastructure like Slurry pipeline is in tune with Government Policy to encourage movement of Iron Ore Fines through underground slurry pipelines to reduce pressure on road/rail infrastructure.

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ssar Steel announced the commissioning of an integrated Pellet Complex in State of Odisha comprising of Iron ore beneficiation facility at Dabuna (Keonjhar), 6 MTPA Pellet plant at Paradeep (Jagatsinghpur) and 253 kms long slurry pipe line with 12 MTPA carrying capacity connecting the beneficiation facility and Pellet Plant. Essar has invested around Rs.6000 Crs. in setting up this integrated complex. The beneficiation facility is designed to use low grade iron ore fines. The Slurry pipeline is the most cost effective and fastest mode of transportation that eases significant pressure on rail and road network, with reduced carbon foot print and minimal environmental impact.

With the commissioning of this integrated complex, Essar Steel has become the largest Pellet producer in the country with an annual Pellet

production capacity of 14 MTPA – 8 MTPA at Vizag complex and 6 MTPA at Odisha complex.

A further 6 MTPA Pellet plant at Paradeep is scheduled to be commissioned shortly including the corresponding upscaling of the Beneficiation Plant, taking the annual Pellet Production capacity of Odisha Complex to 12 MTPA. While dedicating the facility to the nation, Chairman of Essar Steel, Mr. Shashi Ruia said, “Essar has always put a lot of emphasis on sustainable development. The way this state of the art complex has been designed puts maximum emphasis on achieving our goals in the State of Odisha. It is a matter of pride that Indian engineers have delivered this challenging project keeping the balance between growth and sustainability.”

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Continued from page no.24 Captive Infrastructure The Odisha Pellet complex is backed by infrastructure that includes a 120 MW power plant by Essar Power and a captive berth at Paradeep Port set up by Essar Ports. The Pellet plant is connected by a 9.5 kms conveyor belt to the fully mechanized berth at Paradeep port owned and operated

by Essar Ports. This enables seamless transportation and loading of Pellets from the plant into the ship.

Mr. Firdose Vandrevala, Executive Vice Chairman, Essar Steel India said, “It is our policy to make a meaningful contribution in the development of the State and the Communities we operate in. With the commissioning of this integrated facility, we will be putting this policy into practice. We are committed to a long, sustainable and fruitful partnership for the growth and prosperity of the State.”

Why Odisha Odisha possesses the largest reserves of iron ore and has been the largest producer of Iron ore in the country.

A large part of this production is in the form of fines which can be used in Iron making only after converting into Pellets. Paradeep is endowed with a deep draft all-weather port and is strategically located with

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access to both eastern and western markets.Essar Steel’s integrated Pellet complex was executed by Essar Projects India Ltd and reflects its expertise in putting up such mega and challenging projects. Odisha has emerged as one of the most investor friendly states for mineral based industries in India. Rajendra Mittal, CEO, Odisha, Essar Steel, said “We are happy that we have commissioned the pellet facility, capable of using low grade iron ore fines to produce value added product, a critical input for iron/steel making. This has been possible only with persistent support and industry friendly policies of government of Odisha. We thank Government of Odisha for the same”.

Essar Steel’s global standing Essar companies with a Pellet capacity of 27 MTPA shall be amongst the world’s top three Pellet producers once its 7 MTPA Pellet plant in Minnesota USA becomes operational by the second half of next year.

Pellets Pellets are a critical and reliable raw material for iron making and find usage across all iron making processes including Blast Furnace, Corex and DRI. Iron Ore fines cannot be generally used directly in their physical

form and the only way to use the fines is to convert them into Pellets.

About Essar Steel Essar Steel India is one of India’s leading integrated steel producers with an annual production capability of 10 MTPA. The state-of-the-art facilities comprise iron ore beneficiation, Pellet making, iron making, steel making, and downstream facilities, including a cold rolling mill, a galvanizing and pre-coated facility, a steel-processing facility, an extrawide plate mill and 3 pipe mills with coating facilities. Essar Steel uses information technology extensively for its operation to ensure consistent quality of its products. It produces over 300 grades of steel conforming to quality standards of international certification agencies like API, ABS, NACE, Lloyd’s Register to name a few. The products cater to the requirements of a wide cross section of industries, many of which are import substitute products. Essar Hypermart, a pioneering initiative of Essar Steel, caters to the requirements of the SME segment, which normally does not have access to mill material directly. Sustainability has been given due importance and the company is on course to becoming a zero-waste company. www.essarsteel.com

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Recognizing the value of sustained energy efficiency for business, ExxonMobil states how usage of high-performance lubricants can lead to significant energy savings

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xxonMobil Lubricants Private Limited, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, was present at the launch of an independent study by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) on “Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Industrial Lubrication.”

The study’s findings, against the background of techno-strategic data emanating from the study and industry validated performance data in real-life case studies, established that energy efficient lubricants help achieve productivity improvement across various applications in industrial sector along with reduction in carbon emissions.

Energy efficiency is visibly a paramount issue for every company in the global industrial sector, no matter how large their operations are or what they specialize in. From an operations and cost efficiency per-

From(L to R) : Ms. Soma Banarjee, Dr. Ajay Mathur(Director General BEE)

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spective, reducing energy consumption can have a positive impact on a company’s bottom line. According to ExxonMobil’s Energy Outlook Report 2040, energy demand in 2040 is expected to double from 2010 levels, and the rate of increase is anticipated to be even higher in countries like India that have a rapidly expanding industrial business landscape.

Mr Chima Eze, Global Industrial Brand Manager, ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants said, “The industrial sector is a major consumer of energy, accounting for about half of all the electricity consumed around the world and for about 30 percent of primary energy use. One opportunity for energy conservation that is often overlooked in industrial facilities is the technology behind the lubricant used.” He further added, “Using energy efficient lubricants will enable manufacturing facilities to operate at maximum efficiency at optimal cost. Typically companies that upgrade their lubricants and reliability practices have been able to document a significant reduction in power requirements along with achieving productivity improvement and reduction in carbon emissions across various applications in the industrial sector.”

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Continued from page no.28 help companies demonstrate to their partners and customers that they are committed to sustainable practices.

Mr Glen Sharkowicz, Asia Pacific Industrial Lubricants Marketing Manager, ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants added, “ExxonMobil’s leadership in innovation is accentuated by commitment to sustainability which demands an efficient use of resources – human, environmental and operational while energy efficiency remains one of the most visible and discussed sustainable business practices. Mobil lubricants not only delivers exceptional, long-lasting performance and protection, but also feature valuable energy efficiency benefits. With our comprehensive strategy, referred to as Advancing Productivity, we leverage our technology leadership and application expertise to help companies enhance their operational safety, achieve their environmental care-related goals, and maximize productivity thus delivering energy efficiency benefits to our customers”.

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ExxonMobil offers a broad line of advanced lubricating oils and greases that can help increase equipment operating efficiency and engine fuel economy, and help contribute to reduced energy and resource use, lower emissions and cost savings for industrial equipment, machinery, passenger and commercial vehicle engines. Mobil Industrial Lubricants is geared to meet and exceed industry requirements through a suite of step-up technology lubricants designed to potentially deliver energy efficiency benefits. Mobil Industrial Lubricants’ range of energy efficient lubricants currently includes the next-generation Mobil SHC 600 series, Mobil SHC Gear series, Mobil SHC Pegasus, Mobil SHC Cibus series, Mobil SHC 500 series and Mobil DTE 10 Excel series.

In extensive testing, these technology-leading lubricants delivered significant energy savings compared to conventional oils. Since even small energy savings can translate into significant monetary and resource savings, the energy efficiency benefits offered by Mobil-branded industrial

lubricants lead to achieving important gains in industrial energy efficiency. The ExxonMobil proprietary Energy Efficiency logo is a visible statement that users can easily recognize and be confident that they are purchasing and using Mobil Industrial Lubricants’ potentially energysaving technology According to Mr. Shankar Karnik, Mobil SHC Brand Manager & Energy Advisor, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd., “There is a need for companies across industries to perceive energy efficiency through a strategic lens and align it to their core business objectives. In almost every sector, we’re now seeing companies achieve success by creating or deploying new technologies that use energy more efficiently, and using synthetic and energy-efficient lubricants can help achieve those results.

In the Indian industry, we are already working with various stakeholders to apply energy-saving lubricants to reduce industrial energy demand.”

For Mobil Industrial Lubricants, innovation, technological leadership and application expertise lie at the core of our product portfolio of advanced lubricants solutions for companies across all sectors. And as technology innovation continues to evolve, Mobil will continue to take application expertise to new heights and help its partners advance the productivity of their equipment.

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INDIA-Official Partner Country HANNOVER MESSE 2015 (13–17 April, 2015) HANNOVER MESSE 2015 TO SHOWCASE INDIA’S MANUFACTURING PROMISE, STRENGTHEN INDO-GERMAN BILATERAL RELATIONS EEPC, under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce, Government of India signs with Deutsche Messe to be the official nodal agency in facilitating India’s participation as Partner Country in HANNOVER MESSE 2015 Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend HANNOVER MESSE, Germany in April 2015 to strengthen Indo-German bilateral relations

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ANNOVER MESSE 2015, the world’s largest and oldest engineering trade fair in Germany, is set to provide a boost to India’s manufacturing competence, adding a new leaf to the Indo-German bilateral relations. India will be the official partner country for this year’s HANNOVER MESSE edition, representing a key spotlight at world’s largest manufacturing showcase. With over 350 Indian manufacturing companies exhibiting at the premier industrial technology show next year, HANNOVER MESSE will be the perfect platform to showcase the country’s engineering prowess as the Indian Government gear ups with ‘Make in India’ vision.

EEPC, under the aegis of their Ministry of Commerce , today signed up with Deustche Messe as the official partner agency for facilitating India’s participation as partner country for HANNOVER MESSE 2015.

Through this partnership, Ministry of Commerce will showcase approx.

350 Indian companies under a area of over 3500 sq. meters in the world’s largest & most important industrial trade show – HANNOVER MESSE. Along with EEPC, India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), CII are also mandated to organize a high level participation from the country.

Deustche Messe’s Indian subsidiary – Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd will be playing a crucial part in organizing participation from

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all agencies. The dignitaries that were present for the signing were His Excellency German Ambassador Michael Steiner, Shri Dammu Ravi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Mr. T. S. Bhasin, Sr. Vice Chairman EEPC India, Mr. B Sarkar, ED & Secretary, EEPC, Mr. Marc Siemering, Sr. Vice President, Deutsche Messe AG. and Mr. Mehul Lanvers-Shah, Managing Director, Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd. Whilst HANNOVER MESSE has seen active participation from India since several years in the past, this is the second time India has been chosen as the partner country at the fair. Indian participation at the show in 2006 resulted in the total business value to the tune of US $ 1.3 billion.

During the Hannover Fair in April 2006, several major deals were finalized including joint ventures between Mann Age and Force Motors, Deutsche Bann and Indian Railways.

In-line with Modi’s Make in India mantra, the country is well on its way to becoming a manufacturing powerhouse. This year, the show will see participation from companies based in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi, focused across a wide-array of industry verticals including energy, MDA (motion, drive, and automation), industrial automation, ComVac, and industrial supply. “BoastContinue on page no.36

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Continued from page no.34 ing of an average annual growth rate of 10 percent over the last 10 years and with current growth running at around five percent, India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The country is brimming with opportunities and manufacturing industry is leading this fresh wave of growth. Through the HANNOVER MESSE show, we aim to catalyze this momentum and highlight the colossal Indian talent pool.” said Mehul Lanvers-Shah, Managing Director, Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. “We envision a fully networked industrial future where automation will take center stage. Being the frontrunner of industrial engineering technology for a global audience, our show intends to prominently feature latest innovations in the field of industrial engineering and automation. Adding another feather in India’s illustrious cap, this year the country has been designated as the official partner country at the HANNOVER MESSE 2015. We are happy to note that the Indian participation has been overwhelming and look forward to a fantastic exhibitor showcase from the country at the show.” said Marc Siemering, Senior Vice-President, Deutsche Messe AG. Globally, Germany is the second largest partner for technology collaborations, the country has been an important partner for India; nearly 1600 Indo-German collaboration agreements and around 600 IndoGerman joint ventures are presently in operation, according to a latest report by FICCI. The largest cooperations are in the field of machinery and parts, followed by heavy vehicles, chemicals, technical consultancy services, computers,

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and electrical appliances. Indian investment in Germany has also increased in recent years, the IT sector being most prominent in terms of foreign direct investment.

As per the latest, the Hannover Fair attracts a footfall of almost two hundred thousand visitors from across the world, over 60% of which are key decision makers, technology heads, industrial scientists and top policy makers. Russia was the partner country for HANNOVER MESSE 2013 and Netherland was the partner country for HANNOVER MESSE 2014 edition. Last year, HANNOVER MESSE attracted 180,000 visitors in 5 days, out of this 57% of visitor audience were from European Union and 20% from South, East and Central Asia. A total number of 5,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries showcased their products.

HANNOVER MESSE – Get new technology first!

The world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology runs next year from 13 to 17 April 2015. HANNOVER MESSE 2015 comprises ten flagship fairs: Industrial Automation • Motion, Drive & Automation (MDA) • Energy • Wind • MobiliTec • Digital Factory • ComVac • Industrial Supply • Surface Technology • Research & Technology. The upcoming event will place a strong emphasis on Industrial Automation and IT, Power Transmission and Fluid Power, Energy and Environmental Technologies, Industrial Subcontracting, Production Engineering and Services and Research & Development.

developed, planned and staged 119 trade fairs and congresses worldwide in 2013 which hosted 41,000 exhibitors and four million visitors. Its event portfolio includes world-leading trade fairs such as CeBIT Hannover (information and communications technology), HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), CeMAT (intralogistics), DOMOTEX (floor coverings), and LIGNA (wood processing and forestry). With more than 1,000 employees and a network of 66 representatives, subsidiaries and branch offices, Deutsche Messe is present in more than 100 countries.

Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd: Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd (HMFI) is the Indian subsidiary of the Global JV Company HMG (Hannover Milano Global), a joint venture between Desustche Messe and Fiera Milano - two of the world’s largest exhibition organizers. HMFI is engaged in the organization of international trade fairs, with a recently launched show CeBIT India, India’s leading IT exhibition; WIN - World of Industry India. WIN is the umbrella brand for 5 internationally established trade fairs covering automation, intra logistics, subcontracting and surface engineering. Shows being operated under the WIN umbrella brand include: MDA – Motion Drive and Automation , IA – Industrial Automation, CeMAT – Centre for Material Handling, Industrial Supply, Surface Technology and FHW – Food Hospitality World

Deutsche Messe AG: With revenues of 312 million euros in 2013, Deutsche Messe AG is one of the world’s ten largest trade fair companies and operates the world’s largest exhibition center. Deutsche Messe

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Henkel inaugurates Loctite Authorized Application Centre for Loctite EA 7034 Safe Coat in Rajkot

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ajkot – With the commitment to provide innovative, end to end solutions and enhance customer service, Henkel Adhesive Technologies inaugurated its first Authorized Application Centre for Loctite EA 7034 Safe Coatapplication on submersible pumps in Rajkot.

Henkel has tied up with Innovative Engineering, its channel partner, to provide a unique service to submersible pump manufacturers in Rajkot. The Application Centre will not only supply Loctite Safe Coat but also provide application service.

The centre will take care of the surface preparation prior to coating, followed by spraying of Loctite EA 7034 Safe Coat onto the rotors and oven curing. Loctite EA 7034 Safe Coat is a high solid epoxy coating that can protect submersible pump rotors from corrosion till 7 years of operating life even if exposed to temperatures upto 120C. Mr. Pradhyumna Ingle Business Director, General Industry, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Rajkot is the hub for submersible pump manufacturing and there has been immense demand for quality solutions. We launched Loctite EA 7034 Safe Coat last year in December. Many of our customers requested us to provide a one stop solution thereby freeing their infrastructure and manpower to focus on their core competence. We have joined hands with Innovative Engineering, to offer end to end services to the customers.”

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Deepak Naik, Innovative Engineering, said: “We are pleased to be as-

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sociated with Henkel. This is a one of a kind service offering. Currently this centre processes 350 rotors / day and has a capacity to coat upto 1500 rotors /day. We are already witnessing a positive response from the customers.”

With this kind of value addition, Henkel Adhesive Technologies seek to become the technology partner of choice for its customers and continue to give them end to end support.

For more information, please contact: marketing.ag@henkel.com or www.henkel.in/enquiry.

Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite.

Henkel employs about 47,000 people and reported sales of 16.4 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of 2.5 billion euros in fiscal 2013.

Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.

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Infor introduces Infor Factory Track™ New Application Helps Manufacturers Reduce Costs, Increase Productivity and Remain Competitive

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nfor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 73,000 customers, announced Infor Factory Track™, a comprehensive manufacturing process automation solution that helps manufacturers synchronize their enterprise plans with plant activities; bridging the gap from idea to execution. Built for the Cloud, Infor Factory Track offers flexible deployment options and a lower total cost of ownership. The solution was developed using Infor Mongoose, a rapid application development platform that enables more configurability and ease of enhancements. Infor Factory Track also offers the latest consumer-grade user experience from the shop floor kiosks to handheld barcode scanners.

Infor Factory Track will provide a comprehensive solution so manufacturers can increase their operational efficiency and improve visibility across the warehouse and the shop floor.

The solution offers three key modules: ● Warehouse Mobility will help organizations simplify inventory management, automate data collection and eliminate errors and inventory write-offs. This realtime inventory management solution will also help manufacturers gain visibility into their material movements and automate both inbound, outbound logistics. ● Time Track will collect labor time and attendance and provide easy payroll extracts to feed payroll applications. Synchronizing the workforce with manufacturing ac-

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tivities will allow organizations to increase productivity and control labor costs. ● Shop Floor will to automate production schedule execution, dispatch operations and work center operations. This solution will also enable paperless shop floor operations to allow greater visibility of the shop floor, increased process control and greater accountability.

From top to bottom, this new solution supports all the functions of the enterprise and has the capabilities to increase inventory accuracy, reduce inventory carrying costs, reduce overhead, understand the true cost associated with labor, create strategic plans and increase compliance and traceability. In addition, users can align with lean manufacturing principles by eliminating waste – time and materials – and better optimizing processes.

“Manufacturers invest significant time and resources in planning solutions, such as their ERP, to help manage enterprise level business processes like financial management, order processing, and operational planning. However, there is an inherent gap between planning systems and their ability to execute when it comes to automation of shop floor and warehouse business processes,” said Mark Humphlett, director, Industry and Solution Strategy, Infor. “Infor Factory Track not only bridges this gap, but also helps organizations reduce cost, increase productivity and gain a competitive advantage.”

Infor Factory Track is available in English, with Portuguese (Portugal) German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Mandarin, Thai, French, and Spanish versions expected to be available later this year.

About Infor Infor is fundamentally changing the way information is published and consumed in the enterprise, helping 73,000 customers in more than 200 countries and territories improve operations, drive growth, and quickly adapt to changes in business demands. Infor offers deep industry-specific applications and suites, engineered for speed, and with an innovative user experience design that is simple, transparent, and elegant. Infor provides flexible deployment options that give customers a choice to run their businesses in the cloud, on-premises, or both.

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Merck inaugurates Biomass plant in Goa, India Co-generation unit promotes climate protection and energy efficiency To manufacture vitamin preparations, industrial and laboratory chemicals as well as microbiological products, among others

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erck, a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in the pharmaceutical, chemical and life science sectors, today commissioned a climate-neutral co-generation plant at its production site in Goa, India.

In doing so, Merck is underscoring its commitment to climate protection and energy efficiency in line with its corporate responsibility. The project is part of a company-wide climate protection program. Merck previously commissioned a new cogeneration plant at its headquarters in Darmstadt in July.

Dr. Thierry Hulot, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Manufacturing & Supply and Member of Merck Pharmaceutical Executive Committee visited India on the occasion and inaugurated the plant. He said, “Merck’s new climate-neutral co-generation plant in Goa has a tremendous power output for our pharmaceutical and chemical production operations. In the manufacture of our products, we seek to impact the environment as little as possible. As a responsible company, we express our respect to the environment in an Industrial Plant that provides medicines for millions of patients in India.”

Merck’s Goa site is located in Usgao, around 45 kilometers from Panaji, the capital of the Indian state of Goa. This co-generation unit, which has a power output of three megawatts, generates electricity and steam for the pharmaceutical and chemical production operations in Goa. Merck is mainly recycling the shells of cashews and coconuts, two crops that are farmed in the region, to use as biomass. Overall, this will make it possible to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 11,500 metrics tons, corresponding to

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around 85% of the site’s total CO2 emissions. The biomass plant, which represents an investment of more than € 3 million, will ensure that the site has a reliable supply of energy and can operate independently of the public power grid. More than 300 employees manufacture vitamin preparations, industrial and laboratory chemicals as well as microbiological products, among other things.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pramod Pimplikar, Director - Technical Operations, GMS- Merck Serono said, “We are extremely excited in being able to make a positive difference to our business, the environment and capacity building efforts.

With this Green field site, we aim to reduce CO2 emission by 85% and deliver clean, green, efficient, reliable power and steam supply, improving efficiencies and contributing to the nation’s interest. By 2020 Merck KGaA has committed to reduce its global CO2 emissions by 20% and we are happy to be in a position to contribute to those efforts.”

The climate protection proMerck’s new Biomass Plant, Goa Key Benefits ● Green field site ● Co – generation (steam & electricity) ● Uninterrupted power supply & Biomass supply potential ● Greenhouse gas reduction ● Fuel efficiencyimprovement ● 5% plant productivity increase

gram Edison comprises around 300 climate protection and energy efficiency activities of the Merck Group.

The objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation as well as to enhance the energy efficiency of research and production processes. Merck aims to reduce its total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020, measured against the 2006 baseline.

At its site in Jaffrey, New Hampshire (USA), Merck plans to commission a further biomass central heating plan next year.

Merck is a leading company for innovative, top-quality high-tech products in the chemical, pharmaceutical and life science sectors.

With its four divisions Merck Serono, Consumer Health, Performance Materials and Merck Millipore, Merck generated total revenues of around € 11.1 billion in 2013. Around 39,000 employees work for Merck in 66 countries to improve the quality of life for patients, to further the success of customers, and to help meet global challenges. Merck is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company – since 1668, the company has stood for innovation, business success and responsible entrepreneurship. Holding an approximately 70% interest, the founding family remains the majority owner of the company to this day.

Merck, Darmstadt, Germany holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are Canada and the United States, where the company is known as EMD. Web: www.merckgroup.com

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RENISHAW Metrology Systems Ltd : Global leadership with technology expertise Q. RENISHAW has gain credible market share in computerized measurement technology industry, how did RENISHAW India managed this significant growth?

Multi-task machines enable multiple operations to be completed in a single setting, reducing the need to move parts between machines and enabling new capabilities. Multitask machines present more complex challenges in programming, setting and operating. Renishaw provide the solutions to over come everyday manufacturing challenges in all areas of manufacturing processes, from understanding machine tools capabilities to offering post-process inspection and verification and everything in-between.

We consider ourselves a partner company where we work with companies to provide the full solution and not a sell-it and walk away company.

Q. What are the plans to promote Renishaw brand in IMTEX 2015?

Which products that will be displayed during exhibition ?

Mr. Colin R Price, Director - Sales & Marketing (India), Renishaw Metrology Systems Ltd.

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I think you will see some of these challenges addressed at IMTEX 2015, like Renishaw’s solutions for machine calibration and performance monitoring, part setup, tool datuming and process automation.

Also Renishaw are launching a new product which will bring a completely new approach to an existing challenge in manufacturing – that is all I am able to disclose at this time but I would recommend to come and visit us and see for yourselves this revelation……….

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Q. How about RENISHAW’s initiatives in measurement technology space? Which are your focus areas?

Companies continue to pursue more production throughput and greater capabilities from their machining processes. These demands force machinists to identify and eliminate wasted cycle time and causes of poor performance.

As such, automation is at the forefront of developments in machining technology.

The need to get more out of machines by reducing human intervention and the causes of scrap is driving developments in machining technology.

Q. What are the market opportunities for RENISHAW products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

Indian companies continue to pursue more production throughput and greater capabilities from their machining processes. These demands force manufacturers to identify and eliminate wasted cycle time and causes of poor performance.

As such, automation is at the forefront of developments in machining technology. The need to get more out of machines by reducing human intervention and the causes of scrap is driving developments in machining technology.

Renishaw employ over 300 people in India and we will continue to expand to match market demands and expectations. New product launches and technologies will also necessitate the need to increase resource when and as required.

In Pune we have product manufacturing, software design and development and of course over 60 sales and support staff across our regional offices.

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Q. Can you brief us more about RENISHAW’s top line product range?

Renishaw’s metrology product demand remains strong around the globe and contribute to a large portion of our growth and turnover but the new technologies we have introduced such as Additive Manufacturing (3D metal printing) and healthcare ranges are also growing at unprecedented levels also.

Q. What do you think are the strengths of Indian measurement technology industry & How it is positioning itself against the global market?

I have been involved in India since 2001 and coming regularly since 2005 and during this time I have seen a stepped change in the manufacturing culture throughout India and the demand for productivity and quality system improvement.

Investment in machines and people has also been key in this change being effective. I believe the majority of Indian companies and business leaders see the tangible benefit in automation and process control

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challenges and having localized technical and service support.

Q. What is your vision for Renishaw India for forthcoming years?

Machine Hall Stonehouse and this will continue to drive the business and economy forward and stronger.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving computerized measurement technology industry?

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We are seeing a vastly improved market within India over the last six months. The last two years have been challenging due to the economic slowdown in key sectors such as automotive and power generation and of course the political changes in the Country. We continued our expansion and growth as a company and this can be contributed to the fact that when companies reduce spend on capital manufacturing equipment such as purchase of new CNC machine tools they strive to maximize output of their existing assets. Renishaw’s solutions are able to make this possible with a relevantly low investment with a typical quick return. As I mentioned earlier, Renishaw’s strength is our ability to provide our customers with manufacturing solutions to meet today’s demanding manufacturing

Renishaw has been at the forefront of innovation in its industry sectors for over 40 years, aided by its exceptionally high levels of investment in R&D and its global presence. The company is passionate about ensuring its customers benefit from the best technology and expertise available to maximise their potential.

Renishaw announced back in October of our plans to set up India’s first Additive Manufacturing Technology and Technical Centre based in Pune. We will initially have three AM machines processing different material powders. This move in itself will open up exciting opportunities for the Indian market and show that we are serious about this technology. I believe the additive market is relatively still new and the opportunities vast. There has been a real ‘buzz’ about the additive technology over the last two years and whilst it is an exciting technology the application of it is critical and should be applied correctly. Additive is not a replacement for subtractive manufacturing and radical new approaches to design should be applied to ensure that the component design is optimized to meet the true capability of what additive can provide. The applications and machines behind additive will develop and just as CNC did many years ago will evolve quickly as the technology becomes main stream and accepted across all the broad manufacturing fraternity.

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Mr. Marc Seidel, Director, Geissel India Pvt. Ltd.

Q. Please brief us about company’s Indian & global infrastructure?

The Geissel Group has two manufacturing facilities.

The headquarters, based in Germany as well as our 100% Indian daughter based in Pune. Originally founded in 1920 from my great-grandfather we settled in India in 1994 – already 20 years ago. With over additional 20 country representations worldwide including own storage we supply our customers with our product ranges of precision turned parts, cable glands, conduits and accessories.

Lately we developed a totally new IP 68 double compression cable gland for the Indian and Middle East market. Easy to use, economically and equipped with the highest standards. With our experience in extreme climatic areas we serve customers from Siberia to hot and sandy conditions. Already in the 1970s we have been one of the head suppliers for cable glands for the newly built airport in Riyadh and presently we are part of the chosen international suppliers for the Makkah Kab’ba Project 2020.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

As a company with years of experience in India as well as high quality cable glands and accessories we understand the needs of our Indian customers and try to strengthen our shares in the market. We want to be a long-term and strategic partner for our customers and want to grow with them.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

For us it is important to serve our customers punctually from our fullyautomated finished parts warehouse.

Presently for example we are involved in projects with special requirements for electromagnetic compatibility as

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well as stainless steel projects for the oil and gas, chemical or foodprocessing industry.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

Along with the input of our sales staff worldwide and together with our German development centre we are monitoring the market very closely and invest in machinery, manpower and new products on a regular basis.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

In India our top line products are definitely our cable glands along with all our accessories, our conduits as well as our customized solutions.

The principle that “Our customers’ success is ours as well” guides our working and thinking to this day.

We expect a lot of ourselves, and are never satisfied with resting on our laurels. That’s another reason why we go from strength to strength, we continue our logical development, we continue to search for new, even better, more efficient solutions. And we find them.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Together with our customers we want to offer a highly technical quality range of cable glands and accessories to a cost-effective price, available from stock all over India.

That’s the reason we are building up a network of Geissel-experts who can help our customers with their special requirements.

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Reflections from Industry Q. How did the Power Industry fare in 2014?

Mr. D.P. Nadkarni, Senior Director, Jakson Power Solutions

Genset Industry did notdo well during 2014 perhaps due to low industrial outputs, lack of new industries, not many expansions of the existing industry and other demands being on a low key.

Q. Any notable technological developments in the industry you would like to reflect on?

Major technological development had to be brought about with new CPCB norms implemented w.e.f.

1st July 2014. All engines up to 1000 KVA are conforming to new CPCB II norms which are pretty stringent on emission. This will help to reduce green house gases.

develop gensets complying CPCB II requirements of engine emission and sound norms.

Q. What are the positive developments we can expect in this dynamic industry, now that there are signs of a steady growth in the economy?

With rise of market sentiments and enhanced activity on Industrial and other fronts, substantial growth of this industry is anticipated in 2015.

Steady growth of economy will only supplement growth.

Q. As a leader, what are Jakson’s achievements and milestones during the year?

Jakson with their tie-up with Cummins have been able to

A turnkey power project set up by Jakson involving diesel & gas

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Reactive Management Solution for Induction Furnace Industry Nifa Electronics has provided several solutions for Energy Saving, Power Conditioning & Power Management. The company claims to have served more than 3000 customers in a span of two decades.

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eclamation & Welding is one of the flagship companies of the AIA Engineering Group situated in GVMM, Odhav. The company manufactures cast iron based grinding media. The plant had a contract demand of 2000 KVA from GEB.

Subsequently, they installed a 2-T induction furnace and the same was operating at 585V. The total load of the furnace was 1.6 MVA. The plant also had an auxiliary load of 1000 KVA which includes grinders, welding machine, shot blasting machine and so on. They were having some 1400 KVAR of power capacitors for reactive power management.

study, Nifa advised them to install state-of-the-art specially designed APFC Panel of 1800 kVAR with VAR based Automatic Control depending upon the load and sensing of reactive power requirement from the 11kV, HT supply. They readily implemented Nifa’s recommendation. With the installation of this APFC Panel, they could achieve payback hardly within 18 months.

Nifa Electronics has provided several solutions for Energy Saving, Power Conditioning & Power Management. The company claims to have served more than 3000 customers in a span of two decades.

Problem The client was not able to maintain unity PF in their utility bills. The problem was due to their sintering process of furnace on every Saturday. During this process, the plant was operating at 0.3 to 0.4 PF only. They were trying to bring this PF to Unity by connecting power capacitors of 1400 kVAR in the auxiliary load section. Despite several power capacitors, the plant was not able to achieve unity PF in their utility bills

Solution The client called NIFA Electronics to find a solution to this problem.

NIFA studied their plant thoroughly in the normal days as well as when the sintering process was going on. Based on this Power Quality

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Alarm Systems - Some key design considerations

By Vivek Dev

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larm systems have come a long way since the days when these mainly comprised panel indicating lights, to today’s fully-featured human-machine interface (HMI)/PLC systems. Alarm systems used to consist of light boxes, audible alarms, and push buttons which presented problems to even the most experienced operators to trace the causes of equipment failure. HMI/PLC systems offer virtually unlimited alarm capabilities, software configured for maximum flexibility. One of the main features HMI alarm packages provide is the ability to custom-configure alarm notification.

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Human intervention But whatever the sophistication of an alarm system what needs to be understood is that for any automated equipment, the presence of an alarm is the control system’s way to get someone’s attention, mostly due to the system’s inability or failure to accomplish what it wanted to do. The alarm is at times also a notification that there was something the system needed and was unable to provide.

The function of an alarm is basically to alert someone that the control system is seeking human intervention or is trying to make someone aware of something. At a very basic level, alarm systems provide information through a human-machine interface (HMI) console. The systems often coupled with a PLC, work to provide a clear look at the details about historical and current alarms. The occurrence of an event triggers the alarm on the console. After operators acknowledge and clear the alarm, the information might then be stored to create charts and graphs that help in the identification of trends or events that led to the causative events and subsequent action.

Types of systems Basic alarm systems differ from more advanced systems mainly in the manner of notification of an alarm.

Basic systems require an operator to be located directly in front of the display to see and respond to the alarm while intermediate systems integrate the functionality to communicate with portable devices such as PDAs Continue on page no.62

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Continued from page no.58 or other types of personal digital assistants. This ability comes in handy when companies share or divide resources, as it allows individual operators to attend to more than one machine. An alarm can be sent to the operator responsible for correcting the situation. Further a notification could be e-mailed to the plant manager or quality department to allow the occurrence to be logged and tracked, or other corrective action to be taken.

Alarms that provide information to keep processes running are no doubt essential; however what is of greater importance is the ability to identify trends that improve machine productivity.

More advanced alarm management systems provide maintenance personnel the ability to analyse messages in the event history, which in turn allows users to view operational changes and identify root causes.

The current development trend is toward historization of alarms, to enable users to construct an historical database. With the available technologies users can view this database via a web interface. The technology receives notification of an alarm and allows different levels of personnel to access and look into the context of specific events.

User groups can be defined to suit the requirements of management that can receive specific inputs and different levels of notification can also be established. An alarm could be sent to an operator tasked with the responsibility for correcting the situation.

Simultaneously a notification could be e-mailed to the plant manager or quality department to allow for the logging and tracking

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of the event, or for other remedial actions.

Less is more Given the increasing complexity of systems, control system designers need to, at times, resist the temptation to take the easy way out and keep alarms at the bare minimum. Alarms often provide an easy way out for system designers for once the alarm is annunciated, the control system does not need to do anything else, since human intervention is required, which eases the designer’s job. However, at times there are simply no alternatives and providing an alarm is the only reasonable approach.

As a general rule more is definitely not good when it comes to alarms. The problem, however, is not with alarms it is with human psychology. It has been noted that the more often alarms occur, the more likely they are to be ignored or even disabled. Logic diagrams and flowcharts come handy while eliminating alarms that are redundant. System designers can often improve the performance of the control system by taking the minimalist approach. The system needs to be designed around ensuring that alarms are rare events as those events have consequences.

Alarms generally require operator intervention and if the designer were to work on the basis of the assumption that the operator was always busy adding value somewhere else, designers might design their controls better, especially regarding alarm events. The assumption would result in minimizing all events requiring operator interaction or attention that contribute to reduction of overall effectiveness.

Presentation of the data is another design consideration, and only necessary data should be presented. If an operator sees a large number alarms on one screen showing simultaneously with a lot of text associated with them, he can get overwhelmed quickly. The designer would, therefore need to identify which data would be needed to be presented and keep it succinct.

The control system designer should understand how the acknowledgement of the alarms is handled. Some alarm systems, for instance, allow other computers or a PLC to acknowledge an alarm. A good alarm system should display an alarm when it is active and has not been cleared and acknowledged.

Keeping track of who should receive what type of alarm can at times be a complex task. System designers can make use of software to help users send alarm information to the right person. Pre-scheduling alarm notification destinations allows users to accommodate holidays, weekends, and business trips.

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State-of-the-art solutions for controlling harmonics

Mr. S. B. MAHAJANI M.Tech from IIT, Bombay and MBA in Operations Research.

Introduction: Harmonics are the multiples of fundamental frequencies. They are generated due to non-linear loads.

Non-linear loads, by definition are the equipments which draw non-sinusoidal current even from a sinusoidal voltage source. The examples of non-linear loads are Rectifiers, Induction furnaces, UPS Systems, Variable frequency drives and so on . . .

The adverse effects of harmonics in industrial plant are well known: Effects of harmonics: The harmonics adversely affect almost all the components of any industrial plant : ● Power factor improvement capacitors draw excessively high current if voltage is contaminated with harmonics. ● The magnetic equipments like motors, generators and transformers are abnormally heated up due to harmonics. This is due to increased copper loss, hysterisis loss and eddy current loss. ● Fuses, Circuit breakers, Protective relays malfunction due to

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harmonic currents. ● Neutral cables get over heated due to addition of zero-phase sequence triplen harmonic current.

Due to the adverse effects of the harmonics, harmonics needs to be controlled.

There are two philosophies of harmonic control. ● To eliminate or reduce the harmonics by taking care in the equipment design. This is essentially in the “Green Power Technology”. ● Elimination or reduction of harmonics which are already generated by the non-linear equipment which was not designed to take care of harmonics.

In industries both these philosophies are prevalent for harmonics control.

Prevention of harmonics by design 1) Multipulse converter 3-phase rectifier consisting of 6-diodes having 6-pulse design is shown in Fig – 1. This is a basic building block of variable frequency drives, UPS systems, battery chargers and so on . . . This rectifier has typically 62% current distortion (THD).

Please refer Fig – 2 showing the input current waveform. In order to reduce this current distortion by design multi-pulse converters are commonly used.

Please refer to Fig – 3 showing schematic of 12-pulse rectifier. It consists of 12 diodes instead of 6 diodes. The two 6-pulse converters are connected to two secondaries of input transformer. One secondary is star connected and other secondary is delta connected to give 30º phase shift.

The current distortion is reduced from 62% to about 8% in this configuration. The input current waveform of 12-pulse rectifier is

shown in Fig – 4. This technology is further extended to 18-pulse or 24pulse converters to further reduce the current distortion.

This technique is used in high power rectifiers. For example in HVDC transmission (High Voltage Direct Current transmission) multiple converters are used. However, multi-pulse converters have disadvantage of using more number of devices leading to relatively poor efficiency. They also required intricate transformer design and balancing required for current sharing by multiple converters. Hence the state-of-art technology in converters is PWM converter.

2) PWM converter The schematic of PWM converter is shown in Fig – 5. It uses 6-IGBTs in place of 6-diodes. PWM converter has following advantages. ● It can work at unity power factor and it can also be made to operate at leading power factor to compensate for the poor power factor created by other lagging power factor loads. ● It can work in both ways i.e. it can transfer the power from mains input to output as well as it can feed back power from regenerative loads to mains. Thus it can lead to energy conservation in case of some applications like Centrifuge. ● It can stabilize DC link output voltage against fluctuations in mains input voltage.

All the above techniques of harmonics control are the examples of harmonics controlled by design.

However, these techniques can not take care of existing harmonics in the plant. The equipments which controlled the existing level of harmonics are given in the following session.

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Continued from page no.64 Passive harmonic filter consists of inductor and capacitor in series.

This combination is tuned to the harmonics to be eliminated. The schematic of passive harmonic filter is shown in Fig – 6. The passive harmonic filter is simple and economical. It is very effective for applications where the load configuration is fixed and supply frequency is relatively constant.

However, these filters have the following limitations. ● These filters can be over loaded due to harmonic inrush current coming from some other load which can damage the filter. ● This filter becomes less effective if the supply frequency varies. ● If the load configuration changes this filter can not effectively filter the harmonics. ● The inductor and capacitor used in the filter can resonate with power factor improvement capacitor used in the plant at

some harmonic frequency.

To overcome these limitations Active Harmonic Filter is invented.

2) Active harmonic filter: The schematic of active harmonic filter is shown in Fig – 7.

Active harmonic filter has a

current sensor connected in series with a non-linear load which is to be compensated to reduce the harmonics. The harmonic components of current in the non-

linear load is sensed and equal and opposite current is generated by active harmonic filter. The current of active harmonic filter cancels the harmonic current of the non-linear load. As a result the source current is pure sinusoidal which does not contain harmonics.

Advantages of active harmonic filter ● It reduces the harmonic current distortion by eliminating the harmonics. ● The harmonics can be selectively eliminated by configuring the active harmonic filter in user programmable manner. ● Like passive harmonic filter this filter does not resonate with any components of industrial plant. ● This filter is dynamic by design and can adapt to changes in load configuration. ● This filter can compensate for lagging power factor and it can also take care of 3-phase current

Fig : 7 balancing.

Thus active harmonic filter is a state of art solution for harmonic mitigation.

Conclusion : Use of more and more non-linear loads is becoming common in today’s industrial plants.

Therefore, harmonic elimination has become the necessity of the day. Depending upon the equipment used in the industrial plant different harmonic elimination techniques can be adopted. Whenever any new equipment is to be designed it should be designed to take care of harmonics by using multiple converter or PWM converter whereas, if the existing harmonics are to be taken care of either passive filter or active filter can be used.

The author Mr. S.B.Mahajani is working with M/s.Amtech Electronics (India) Ltd, as Dy.General Manager.

AMTECH is the leading manufacturer of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters. AMTECH also provides Total solution for Power Quality and Energy Conservation.

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CG Appoints Jean-Michel Aubertin as Executive Vice-President & President of Power Business Unit

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vantha Group Company CG has appointed Mr. Jean-Michel Aubertin as Executive VicePresident and President of Power Business Unit.

Aubertin will also be a member of CG’s Executive Committee Jean-Michel joins CG with an extensive Mr. Jean-Michel Aubertin, experience of the global Executive Vice-President & electrical market, having President of Power Business Unit. spearheaded businesses in various locations including India, Europe and USA. He brings with him a rich experience in the Aerospace and Electrical industry having held various executive management positions. Jean-Michel joins us from DOOSAN Power Systems where he was CEO and President. In the past, he has held prime positions as Head of Global Power Sales and Marketing for ALSTOM and the Head of ALSTOM Energy and Environment Systems Business Unit.

Jean-Michel holds an MBA from the CPA (Centre de Perfectionnement aux Affaires) and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the highly reputed Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace (ENSAE).

About CG Avantha Group Company CG is a global pioneering leader in the management and application of electrical energy.

With more than 15,000 employees across its operations in around 85 countries, CG provides electrical products, systems and services for utilities, power generation, industries, and consumers. The company is organized into four business groups: Power, Industrial, Automation, and Consumer. CG clocks US$ 2.3 billion in revenues from product lines that cover the entire value chain of engineering offerings.

For more information Web: www.cgglobal.com Web: www.avanthagroup.com

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Indian OEMs and Perkins leaders look ahead to 2015

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s one of the leading global suppliers of offhighway diesel and gas engines, Perkins Engines Company Limited recently held its 6th GOEM (Global Original Equipment Manufacturers) Council in Delhi, India.

Attended by many of the company’s senior leaders including Bill Giunta, global sales and marketing general manager, Jasbir Gill, sales director Asia Pacific, and Matthew Bradshaw, general manager India sales, the meeting was an opportunity to provide Perkins’ GOEMs with a business overview, highlight recent product updates and discuss continued activities in the product support space.

Facility manager Jawed Ahmed also provided an update on the continued progress that is being made at the Aurangabad manufacturing facility which will open in 2015.

Reiterating Perkins’ commitment to India, Bill said: “As we progress with our plans for India, we are working closely with our OEM and distribution partners to capitalise on our global expertise in order to offer them a competitive edge. India is an interesting market and in many ways it is unique as we see higher running hours for our engines due to peak power deficits. We continue to work with our distributors and product support team to maintain the installed engine base in the country. Keeping this in mind, our meeting provided a great opportunity to discuss our upcoming Aurangabad facility and our products, which have been designed with the Indian market and its requirements, in mind.”

Perkins conducted the meeting with its Indian distributors - Powerparts Private Limited and Gmmco Power along with its GOEMs for the upcoming 4000 Series engines in India namely - Sterling, Supernova, Captiva and Ashok Leyland.

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launches first-of-its-kind B2B e-commerce portal ‘The Lapp e-Shop’ Faster and easier access to high performance cabling solutions now just a click away

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app India, leading providers of Cables, Cable accessories and Systems in India introduces ‘e-Shop’, its new ecommerce portal for the cabling industry. With this venture, Lapp India takes the big step forward to catapult their online presence across India.

The Lapp India e-Shop is a first-of-its kind dedicated digital channel offering the widest range of cabling solutions to the customers in India. The e-Shop will ensure speedy delivery of cables/accessories to customers who require them urgently.

Lapp India expects primary demand for the e-Shop from customers across Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MROs) industry, Research Institutes (for prototype creation), Engineering Companies and Institutes, Laboratories, SMEs. In addition to the existing traditional sales channel, the portal opens up a new avenue for customers to avail the Lapp products through e-purchase.

On the product delivery front, Lapp India’s e-Shop caters to customers from over 2000 locations across the country.

With the launch of this new venture, Lapp India aims at enabling a perfect integration of the online and physical stores to enhance customer experience and drive growth in sales.

As an added advantage, non standard SKUs of products which take considerable amount of time to be ordered will also be available through the e-Shop Lapp India believes that the digital platform will be an excellent tool to build its customer intimacy by understanding, anticipating and catering to customised needs. The Lapp India e-Shop will enable cus-

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tomers to quickly locate relevant products along with detailed information. The user friendly interface of the e-Shop will enable customers to navigate through the portal and help them pick and choose products in a simple and efficient way.

Expressing his enthusiasm over the launch, Marc Jarrault, MD, Lapp India said, “We are really excited about this new platform as it will provide us a strong competitive edge in the industry. Lapp India has always emphasized on delivering high end customer buying experience and through the e-Shop, Lapp India will scale up its services to a wide range of customers and a larger part of the country. This initiative will help customers avail the unbeaten quality of Lapp India’s cabling solutions in a much faster and convenient manner.”

In today’s dynamic business environment, it is critical for brands to be relevant and adopt a smart multichannel strategy. With the internet’s large scale global penetration, web and mobile have transformed the way tech savvy consumers are making buying decisions. The increased usage of technology, smart devices and social media enables customers to buy wherever and whatever they want to with the help of a click. B2B e-commerce makes it easier for companies to implement streamlined purchasing, payment, and inventory processes while providing unique product assortment, pricing, and business flows.

Lapp India is definitely optimistic about taking their customer delight to greater heights with the launch of e-Shop.

About Lapp India Lapp India is a 100% subsidiary of the LAPP GROUP which manufactures Cables, Connectors, Cable Glands, Conduits and Accessories.

They are the pioneers in introducing the concept of “Total solutions in Electrical Connectivity” in India, with an unbeatable range of products. Lapp India started its India operations in 1996 with a manufacturing unit in Jigani, Bangalore. Today, our Bangalore manufacturing unit is the third largest manufacturing facility of the Lapp Group, producing about 100,000 km of ÖLFLEX® connecting and control cables and insulated single cores each year. In 2012, Lapp India established its second manufacturing plant in Pilukedi, Bhopal and has a capacity of producing 1,000 kms of single core cables daily, catering mainly to the Building Segment. Lapp India has trained regional marketing organisations in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore along with 23 sales offices and a strong network of dealers throughout the country.

Lapp India offers vast range of cables catering to connectivity requirements of more than 20 different industry verticals including Machine Tools, Automation, Automotive & Ancillary, Buildings, Renewable Energy, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Metals & mining, Textiles, Paper, Packaging, Plastics & Machinery, F&B, Cement & process, Utility & Power generation, HVAC, Material handling - Cranes, hoists & conveyors, Pharmaceuticals, Glass, Lifts & elevators, Railways, Shipping & ports and Telecom.

For more information Web: www.lappindia.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Socomec announces major expansion of its sales distribution network in India

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fter several years of fruitful partnership in India, Socomec and HPL have mutually agreed to end their relations in order to focus on their respective core business. Socomec has been operating in India for more than 20 years and has an understanding of the Indian market dynamics and requirements. Socomec owns its factory in Gurgaon which is an international class manufacturing facility producing for both domestic and global markets Manual & Motorized On Load Changeover Switches, Load Break Switches, Automatic Transfer Switches and UPS. We are very pleased and proud to announce that the entire domestic and international product offer will now be exclusively available through the Socomec distribution network. Thanks to this new direction Socomec will have direct relations with the all stakeholders (consultants, end-users, contractors, panel-builders, OEMs and distributors) in order to better serve the evolving market needs and customer requirements. Socomec will offer its entire range of domestic and international switching & metering products, including the market leading COS (Changeover Switch) and LBS (Load Break Switch) ranges, under the Socomec brand.

Socomec is an independent family French based company and a world leader in the supply, control and security of low voltage electrical networks with a specialist positioning in Power Control and Safety (switches, changeover switches, fuse switches, …), Critical Power (UPS), Energy Efficiency (Network analyzers, energy meters, software, …) and Solar (DC switches, solar inverters).

With almost 100 years of global success, Socomec is a fully integrated company with a total control of the design, development, test, certification, manufacturing and distribution operations. Speaking on the announcement Mr. Olivier Tremouille, Managing Director, Socomec Innovative Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. says, “India is one of the highest potential markets globally; hence our key objective is to further strengthen our existing market leading position by having more distributors, bringing innovative solutions as per the needs of our customers. Socomec is a specialist for Power Control and Safety, Energy Efficiency, Critical Power and Solar business applications. We wish to reinforce our leadership in India by being in contact with all the stakeholders such as End Users, Consultants, Contractors, Panel Builders, OEMs, System Integrators and Distributors. We plan to widen broadly our distribution network for switching and metering products.”

Web:www.socomec.co.in

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Welspun Renewables 126 MW Wind Project - 2 times over subscribed WREPL achieves financial closure for mega Rajasthan wind project Financed through a consortium of leading institutions through a debt support of INR 630 crores Slated to be commissioned in June 2015, way ahead of schedule Wind project will generate 290 million units of clean energy

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elspun Renewables Energy Pvt. Ltd. WREPL), India’s leading clean energy generator, has closed financing for its 126 MW wind project in Rajasthan. Debt component of INR 630 crore has been secured through long term funding from a consortium of leading financial institutions.

WREPL’s penchant of building its projects way before committed deadlines has instilled confidence in financial institutions. Slated to be commissioned by June’2015, the on-ground construction work for the project has progressed well ahead of schedule. While the industry has been facing funding challenges, WREPL has been successful in organizing financing for its projects.

Apart from receiving backing from national institutions, Welspun Renewables has also received infusion from a major international financial institution.

Mr. Vineet Mittal, Vice Chairman Welspun Renewables Energy Pvt. Ltd. said, “The financial closure of the Pratapgarh project has boosted our confidence. The trust shown in us by financial institutions is entirely due to Welspun Renewables consistent performance in the last few years. We have commissioned our projects well within the committed timelines and many of these are being numbered among the highest generating power plants in the country. We are aggressively focusing on our wind portfolio now and the Pratapgarh project is our second wind power project in the state.”

Welspun Renewables had conducted an extensive wind velocity study of the site for nearly three years, prior to closing in on the project location. The Pratapgarh district is one of the highest wind velocity sites in the state.

Once commissioned, this project will generate an estimated 290 million units of clean energy.

The company has successfully developed 328 MW (DC) capacity of Solar PV projects across the country.

WREPL has been aggressively working to build a sizable wind portfolio across high velocity sites. The IPP is constructing wind and solar projects across the country.

For more information www.welspunrenewables.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

New Fluke 820-2 LED Stroboscope helps maintenance teams identify potential mechanical failures without physical contact The rugged, compact, portable strobe is ideal for stop motion diagnostics and mechanical troubleshooting

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luke Corp. introduces the Fluke® 820-2 Stroboscope, a simple, easy to use tool for investigating and observing potential mechanism failure on a variety of machinery without making physical contact with the machine. The rugged, compact strobe allows maintenance teams to identify the running speed of rotating equipment without stopping operation, and perform stop motion diagnostics of parasitic oscillations, flaws, slippage, and unwanted distortions. It also enables teams to identify serial numbers and other markings on fast moving parts.

The Fluke 820-2 features a seven LED high-intensity array with uniform flash characteristics that allows for high flash rates from 30–300,000 flashesper-minute, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications and industries. The solid-state LEDs have no filament, gases, hollow cavities, or glass to compromise its rugged construction. The 820-2 has an efficient “X2 and ÷2” button system that allows the user to easily ramp up

or down to the stable RPM zone as well as verify that they’ve found the correct speed by simply pushing each button one time to perform the validation.

The adjustable flash duration feature of the Stroboscope is ideal for applications with higher rpm or larger rotating objects with high surface speeds where objects may move during the brief period of a single flashing, resulting in a blurred image. Adjustable flash duration allows users to decrease the flash duration making the image appears sharper.

The Fluke 820-2 LED Stroboscope is available now. For more information, visit: www.fluke.com/stroboscope.

Fluke Corporation For information on Fluke tools and applications, or to find the location of a distributor, contact us at www.fluke. com/india For more informtion Web: www.fluke.com

Fluke : Announced its new name as

Fluke Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

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luke sets stronger foot in India by taking next steps towards registering the organization as FLUKE TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT. LTD. with effect from November 2014. All the

communications and transactions would be done on the new name with immediate effect.

Fluke Corporation acquired national distributor (TTL Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) in 2012 which was the first step taken towards being closer to the customer. Since then it was a continuous development with expansion of new product offering for specific vertical markets like O&G, Energy, Utility & Retail, said Mr. Arindam Majumdar, MD & Country Head of Fluke in India.

Fluke now has entry level Digital Multimeters

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starting from INR 2,199/- onwards which has broken sales records of shops due to huge demand from technicians, electricians & students, explains Mr. Milind Thakkar, Marketing Head of Fluke in India who is quite optimistic about expansion plans in Retail market with more products, availability & service.

About Fluke Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot and manage industrial, electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes.

Web: www.fluke.com

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PORT FOLIO

True Power: Recoginition for quality excellence

Mr. Hari Om Tiwari - Director, True Power Earthings Pvt. Ltd.

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e as TRUE POWER EARTH SOLUTIONS are the leading organization in the field Installation and providing back up services for our Earthing Electrode ‘TP Earth Electrode and back fill compound material which is a superior product and comparatively priced to others product in Indian market and also our product is warranted for ten years for any manufacturing defects..

We are already supplying our product to telecommunication company (Bharti, Vodafone),Maruti ltd, Jcb ltd, Jindal steel; amd pwer ltd, jaypee cememt plants (HP),Videocon international ltd., Our organization is fully devoted in providing the cost effective and permanent solution for all type of your Earthing Requirements.

The company is established in the year 2004 by a group of qualified and zealous electrical engineers, and has continuously contributed to the development of electrical Earthing techniques. Backed with a strong

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R&D team, our organization has always been committed to deliver quality products and also our product is warranted for Ten years for any manufacturing defects therefore ‘TP Earth Electrode is a trusted name in India and abroad.

Our company is headed by a team of dedicated, motivated and qualified experts in their areas of operations and expertise in their respective fields of Electrical Earthing for the last more than four years, therefore we understand the client’s need and work with the goal “to be the best at what we are and keep striving for excellence”.

We specialize in installation and testing highly conductive, corrosion free Earthing system as well as lightning protection system.

Our services extend to private businesses (large and small) as well as Government agencies ranging from Domestic, state to national levels. Our electrode is available in different sizes of 6 Feet and 10 Feet along with Back Fill Material which reduces the resistively of Earth around the Electrode. We assured you for the required Ohmic value in normal conditions as well as with multiple installations in rocky areas.

Our electrodes are manufactured according to British Standard and are copper plated which increase the life of Electrode.

Our Product is Tested From CPRI BHOPAL. WE also Have various type of Earthing Systems and all Earthing Accessories.

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

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PORT FOLIO

Leading wiring accessories, cable ties, & wiring management solution provider unit, leverage on the close trading ties of India with Mid East, Africa and Eastern Europe to endeavor to become a global sourcing unit.

Mission

Mr. Derek Lhundup Giantlok India BU Head.

GIANTLOK INDIA PVT. LTD.

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iantlok® is the professional brand of cable ties and wire accessories.

Its products have been sold all over the world with strategic branches in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Korea, India, and Hong Kong and so on. Through its network, Giantlok® ensured that the best and fastest solutions are offered to the customers. Its quality has been approved by all customers.

Giantlok® provides full line of cable management products, which can help all related industries, improve production efficiency and reduce assembling costs. We provide total solution for not only products, but also our outstanding service.

Giantlok® has one-stop shop products lines, which includs cable ties, stainless steel ties, security ties, cable markers, cable clamps, fasteners, cable clips, PC board supports, cable protection, wiring ducts, conduits, adapters, wire connectors, and terminals, to support different re-

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quirement of customers from every industry. By means of outstanding design, Giantlok® supports customers with high quality cable ties and wiring accessories, which are UL, CE, CSA, GL and ABS accreditation and complied EU RoHS and REACH environmental regulations.

Vision Giantlok India Private Ltd. will Endeavour to be the best cable ties and wire accessories company in India meeting the requirements of the customer and ensuring customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service. It will build Giantlok® as the preferred brand in India.

The company will be a professionally run organization meeting the high ethical standards of Giantlok®, Taiwan and conforming to the Indian laws. In the long run, it will identify the competitive advantage of an Indian sourcing

● Building a world class local team trained to identify and serve customers. ● The focus will be to understand the Indian cable ties and wire accessories markets, identify major customers, appropriate distribution channels. ● The market will be serviced initially by imports. A suitable location will be identified to build a stock point to expand customer base and give better service. ● In order to serve the large Indian geography / market, identify suitable locations and setup manufacturing unit/units, starting with extruded products. ● Examine take over/strategic alliances with local competitors ● Build close professional relationship with the concerned Government Ministries and Industry Associations. Understand the Indian anti dumping laws. ● Understand rules governing foreign Private Ltd Companies and constraints, if any, on their operations in India.

For more information Web: www.giantlok.com

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INDUSTRY FOCUS

“ In coming next 5 years Power Industries will have boom as Make In India will give a lot of boost and results” exchange obligation applicable to regular units in such enclaves.

Q. What are the future technology trend of the industry ?

Mr. Haren Shah, Senior Marketing Executive MECO INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

Q. How did Power industry performed in 2014 ?

India’s power market is 5th largest in the world. The Power Sector is high on India’s priority as it offers tremendous potential for investing companies. In the past few years there has been considerable growth in power plans based on renewable sources of energy. The Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has introduced a scheme to achieve the objective of helping new and young entrepreneurs enter the renewable energy business & make renewable energy products easily available , besides providing after sales service, repair and maintenance. In as boost to power firms with plans to set up units in Special Economic Zones (SEZ) the Government has exempted them from the positive new foreign

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Government is targeting a capacity addition of 62000 MW in 11th Five year Plan during 2012-2017 the funding requirement in Indian Power Sector has been estimated at US $ 230 billion, out of which US $ 132 billion as in power generation.

In order to fully meet both energy and peak demand there is a need to create adequate reserve capacity margin. Renewable energy sector growth in India during last five years has been significant and the need to increase the use of renewable energy sources for sustainable energy development has been recognized by Government.

The National Solar Mission under the National Action Plan on Climate change envisages a 20,000MW solar capacity addition by 2022. India renewable growth so fas has been financed domestically.

Majority of financing has been asset financing in the area of Wing where capacitive power generators have been investing to expand wind manufacturing capacity and project development.

Power Plants, Energy Auditors, Engineering company, Education Institute, Consumers, etc. They are like, Solar System Analyzer, Energy Auditors, Power & Harmonics Analyzer, Power & Energy Monitor Multifunction Meters (SCADA), Environment Testing Instruments, Lower cost Multimeters, Clampmeters, Power Guard, 5KV Insulation Tester, Battery Capacity Tester, Calibrating Equipments, etc.

Our Marketing Team have participated in several new and old Exhibition though out India like Elecrama, Automation, LED Expo, Accrex, Renewable Energy, Intelect, Solar etc. MECO product catalogue are distributed and sent to several above industries from the data base available with us. Regular advertisement, articles, product write-up are published in all leading Magazines and Journals.

Q. What will be the future of the industry?

In coming next 5 years Power Industries will have boom as Make In India will give a lot of boost and results. Quality Product manufacturer and service provider will have a good time ahead.

Q. What are initiatives carried out by your company ?

Our Company M/s. MECO INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD. is a Manufacturing Measuring & Test Instruments in India since 1962. Looking at demand in Power Industry in last 5~10 years, we have added many products in our basket to offer the Power Industry, Power Utilities,

For more information MECO INSTRUMENTS PVT.LTD. Email: haren.shah@mecoinst.com & harenvshah@yahoo.com Web: www.mecoinst.com

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EPCOS India Pvt. Ltd.

A Member of TDK-EPC Corporation

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Mumbai: 022-2575 0800 • Noida: 0120-450 5801 • Kolkata: 033-2419 8815 • Bengaluru: 080-4039 0640 • sales.in@epcos.com

TECH TRENDS

POWER

Energy Management System – ELNet Software

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LNet is ELMeasure’s Energy Management System (EMS), distributed PC based data acquisition and monitoring software tool used to check the performance of electric utility grids to monitor and optimize the performance of the generation and/or transmission system.

This system used in any organization to achieve energy efficiency through well laid out procedures and methods, and to ensure continual improvement, which will spread awareness of energy efficiency throughout an entire organization. The system will collect all electrical data like Voltage, Amps, Power factor, peak demands from multifunction meters that enables necessary actions and correction at right time.

ELNet is a Client Server based EMS, user can access the data online or offline and even generate the reports from any PC in Local Area

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Network. There are four different modules available in the system and called as Configuration, Online, Data log and Reports. Data acquisition is possible in Six different means ● Serial communication using data cable, ● Using fiber optic cable for long distance ● Ethernet communication using LAN cable, ● Wireless communication using RF modems/Ethernet bridges, ● Remote data collection using Ethernet gateway (Static IP is required) ● Remote data collection using GSM modems.

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Continued from page no.86 better polling rate. The software is designed to collect the data from network of small, medium and large number of meters i.e. 1 to 512 meters can be configured in the System.

Here there is no restriction on data collection from the meters; all the parameters available in the meters are recorded. User can select the data recording time interval (1 minute to 60 minutes) that is used for further analysis. All the abnormality will be recorded in the Alarm option in the software and this will be recorded in terms of seconds. Database backup and restore option is also available in the software. Grouping and sub grouping is another feature of the ELNet software.

There are many screens of online data representation available in the software. These are view of all parameters for the selected meter, Group of meters, all the meters in the network, trends of five different parameters for the selected meter,

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trends of single parameter for any five meters, Trends for any four parameter/meters, Analog meter view and meter Line diagram.

Data log module is used view the historical data and trends. One of main feature is export data to excel or text file so that user can utilize the data as per their requirement. Data comparison of selected parameter for any selected six meters is also available in the data log. By selecting points in the trend chart user can read the data values with time stamp and also able to zoom the chart.

Report module enables the user to generate different types of reports. Some of the available reports are Data log report, Parametric report, Min/Max report, Outage (No. of power interruption) report, Alarm report. Energy consumption of Hourly, Daily, weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Shift wise, TOD wise and Group wise report is a part of Report module. Some of these reports are generated with bar, line and pie charts. Monthly Maximum Demand

(MD) report shows the daily MD with time stamp. Software can be programmed for the automatic reset of MD reading in the meter daily or monthly. Production data can be fed to the software for any selected meter, this will help to generate the specific energy consumption reports.

Energy Billing System (EBS) is a standard feature available in the ELNet software. These feature widely used in commercial complexes, Shopping malls, residential buildings.

Here software will also take care of both DB and DG supply if dual source energy meters are networked.

Miscellaneous cost calculation is taken care in the EBS with respect to the Area of shop/house. Consolidated and any single meter energy bill can be generated using the EBS. Software will also keep track payment made for the generated bills. The power disconnection and sending SMS is an optional feature in the software if payment is not made.

For more information Web: www.elmeasure.com

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POWER

Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and Kiesling – A powerful line-up streamlining the value chain

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asting efficiency improvements in engineering and manufacturing cannot be achieved without seamlessly integrated product development processes. At the 2014 Hannover Messe, enterprises Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and Kiesling will show control enclosure and switchgear manufacturers how they can streamline their value chains to achieve unprecedented effi-ciencies. With more than 1,100 software and engineering specialists, the Friedhelm Loh Group is a leading global network for mechatronics engineering and interface development.

The top priorities for manufacturers of machinery, control enclosures and switchgear are increasing efficiency and innovation and driving down costs. They can achieve

Wiring data from Eplan and information from the 3D model showing components and their positions on the mounting plate are passed on to Kiesling’s Avarex wiring robots via a specially developed interface.

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these goals by digitizing processes, by standardizing products, data and system interfaces, and by deeply integrating specialist systems such as CAx, PDM and ERP with their PLM structures. “A key requirement for tomorrow’s interdisciplinary engineering and for imple-menting Industry 4.0 in control systems and switchgear manufacturing is the use of consistent data throughout all product development processes,” explains Uwe Scharf, Executive Vice President, Product Management at Rittal.

Specialists in their disciplines Rittal has been a technology partner to manufacturers for more than 50 years. A provider of standard system platforms for industrial enclosures and switchgear, Rittal offers madeto-measure solutions for practically every industry – from control enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure to software and services. With its “Rittal – The System.” range and the provision of key commercial and technical product data for material procurement and engineering in control systems and switchgear manufacturing, Rittal offers innovative, end-to-end solutions to customers worldwide.

Eplan Software & Service is a leading provider of engineering solutions for automation, measurement and control systems, and switchgear manufacturing. The company provides integrated software systems that optimise digital product development processes. Bringing together mechanical and electrical informaContinue on page no.92

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Data exchange across system boundaries A key task for the Friedhelm Loh Group is the provision of consistent, system-compatible

commercial

and technical product data from component

manufacturers

such

as Rittal. Via the Eplan Data Portal, the data is fed directly to the CAE application, and synchronised across all relevant systems, including ERP. Engineering, material procurement, material requirements planning and logistics are all supported. This is a key precondition for supplying decisionsupport information to downstream

If the design meets technical specifications, assembly of the enclosure can begin: using components from the “Rittal – The System.” product range.

processes in production, assembly, testing and pre-commissioning.

Automation specialist Kiesling

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Maschinentechnik develops CNC

tion and software with integrated engineering methods and authoring systems can streamline end-to-end value chains. These span materials logistics, automated production and assembly, and commissioning tasks in control-system and switchgear manufacturing. Another core component of end-to-end product development processes is the integration, storage and provision of system-compatible, consistent data throughout the value chain.

The Friedhelm Loh Group has further extended its broad skillset through the 2013 acquisition of Cideon, with a headcount of around 500.

The company expands the group’s offering by providing software-based M-CAD solutions for mechanical design and by integrating engineering systems with ERP and PDM/PLM solutions. In time for this year’s Hannover Messe, Cideon has developed a new interface between Eplan and SAP.

compo-nents, NC devices for cut-

machining centres for enclosure ting cable ducts and support rails to length, solutions for the automated assembly of terminal blocks in component pre-assembly, and technologies for robot-assisted wiring on mounting plates controlled directly from the Eplan engineering environment.

For more information Web: www.eplan.in

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FLIR® brings richer detail images to all its handheld industrial and building cameras

The FLIR T440 with the innovative Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) feature.

Innovative, FLIR patented MSX® technology allows for faster and more detailed electrical, mechanical and building inspections.

Being able to share camera images with your customers or coworkers is a great benefit of thermal imaging technology. However, a thermal image alone is not always enough to help them understand what they are seeing. For that reason, FLIR Systems developed the MSX® Multi-Spectral Dynamic image mode. MSX imaging brings together both the visual and thermal spectrums in a striking, innovative way. The technology is now onboard most of FLIR’s thermal cameras for the industrial and building market. MSX instantaneously generates a definitive, all-in-one thermal picture that easily orients you to the location of the problem as soon as you see it on the screen or in a report. With the FLIR format you’ll save all images (MSX, thermal and visual) in one push of a button.

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ey details apparent to the naked eye like numbers, labels, signage, and structural features can get lost in a regular thermal image, often requiring a separate digital photo to reference the location of the temper-

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Thermal image without MSX

ature issue you have found. A regular thermal image only displays heat signatures, which can cause details to get lost in the haze if they present a similar temperature. To overcome Continue on page no.96

Thermal image with MSX: As compared to standard thermal images, MSX technology allows for the additional detection of important details.

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Visual image

Visible detail extracted

Continued from page no.94 this, FLIR cameras with MSX use an internal digital camera to enhance the thermal image.

The high-contrast skeletonized visual image allows for key aspects of the visible spectrum to be overlaid on top of the thermal output, while still keeping the important thermal information prominent. Consider the elbow connectors (images at the right) for example. Through the thermal camera you can see that one of the connectors is hot, and with your own eyes you can see a label identifying each connection on the panel. But the ink on those labels is going to have the exact same temperature as the sticker they are printed on, so your thermal imager will not differentiate between them.

With MSX on the other hand this is clearly visible in the image.

Thermal image

Thermal image with MSX. Note how the motor numbers are legible.

Thermal image plus highcontrast visual details MSX technology extracts high-contrast details from the images taken by an onboard visible light camera, and etches or superimposes them onto the thermal images that the camera is taking. This all happens in real time, so what you see onscreen is a super sharp image that allows you to make out unprecedented details in the image.

MSX uses visual data from a digital camera built into several models of thermal cameras for the industrial and building markets.

Internal software then analyzes the image from the cameras to superimpose the key aspects of that visual world onto the thermal image. The visual spectrum never blots out the thermal side of things, making sure that all information is still at the highest level of accuracy.

nology directly on the touch screen of the camera, in real time.

Whether it’s presented in person, on a smartphone, or delivered in a report, stunning and convincing MSX images give industrial and building professionals an extra edge to help them tell a much better story, get a faster yes for repairs, and save customers’ and companies’ money.

MSX benefits MSX ensures easier target identification without compromising radiometric data and the quality of the thermal images is excellent. Thanks to MSX, thermal images look sharper, the orientation of the target will be done quicker, the reports are clutterfree and ensure a faster route to solutions.

Users can see the results of MSX tech-

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“ The whole manufacturing Industries started seeing the brighter light of the day in terms of overall economic situation” Automotive sector but also in other Industries as well.

Q. What are the future technology trend of the industry ?

Mr.Mukhopadhyay- Director Weldindia Consultancy (P) Ltd.

Q. How did Automation industry performed in 2014 ?

In the beginning of 2014, with the global cash crunch, Indian industries were no exception for their investment in Automation and process up gradation. In fact, most of the companies were struggling hard for survival in the stiff economic situation of our country. But fortunately, with the New Government in power, the whole manufacturing Industries started seeing the brighter light of the day in terms of overall economic situation.

The Word “Make in India” ransacked the whole Industries and provide support for not only survival but also growth in many fold with new economic thrust. The manufacturing Industries had by now realized that the Investment in Automation is the key for not only adhere to the stiff quality standards but also will assure productivities and hence the demand for high end automation systems are found to be in increasing trend by the last quarter of the year, not only in

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Larger Automotive Industries had already experiences Robotic Automation in manufacturing of their Cars with the technology that is going stay for some more time to come. But it is time for the Sub suppliers of the components and Parts, where process automation will be required, to stay competitive, since Globally acknowledged MNC companies are trying to make their presence felt in this segment as well.

Use of more and more Laser based technologies for welding and cutting processes in connivance with Robotic Systems will find their presence for fabrication of parts, which will ensure practically Zero distortion with Zero defect welding with ensured quality.

Use of On Line Automatic Short Blastic , Painting systems will make their presence felt in these high volume manufacturing companies in line with European and Japanese manufacturers.

In short, the system oriented manufacturing process will be in place very soon

manufacturers using Robotic automation. We are also providing the automated Robotic solution for Grinding and Polishing for the Foundry and Forging Industries including Pick and place Robots for total automation line.

Q. What will be the future of the industry ?

Indian Automation Industries will have to move Miles in comparison to the European and Japanese Industries. The Indian suppliers of the Automation systems, like in Europe need to be treated as a Technology Partner, not as a Trader and then the technology & the requirement are to be shared among each other in trust worthy manner, so that the supplier can design & upply the perfect Automation system supported by back up Services. This will only ensure the performance of Automation system, failing which the Automated system will stand like a Crane inside the works without any throughput, irrespective of its manufacturer.

Q. What are initiatives carried out by your company ?

We at Automation India Welding Technology Pvt Ltd, are providing up-to-date automation Robotic technologies in welding and cutting process and we are in line to introduce Automatic Short Blastic and Paining systems to the Indian

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“It’s important for professionals to create electrical documentation following international standards” electrical CAD software, such as PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, will become even more crucial to stay in business.

Q. Which initiatives has your company taken recently?

It’s important for professionals to create electrical documentation following international standards for instance when exporting machines to other countries. Therefore, we recently updated our bestselling handbook “Electrical documentation according to standards”, which makes this very easy for professionals. In 2015 we introduce a PC|SCHEMATIC Panenelrouter software for faster production and mounting of panels.

Mr. A.Venkatakrishnan, Market Consultant – INDIA

Q. How did the Automation industry perform in 2014?

At PC|SCHEMATIC, we have definitely had increased activity in 2014, and the industry has been very interested in our software, so it has been a very positive and active year.

Q. What is the future technological trend of the industry?

More advanced solutions must be developed, and more customer segments will need to purchase electrical CAD software, just to stay in business. Wages will increase, production time in the industry must constantly be reduced to keep up with competitors, and the market will mature in such a way that hiring more employees is no longer the solution. High-end

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Q. What will be the future of the industry?

Standards and effective workflows.

As the market becomes more mature and open to following the international standards, the market will find that PC|SCHEMATIC Automation is the best product for doing this easily – as it is also the best product for easily setting up individual company standards, in order to work as competently and effectively as possible.

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EPLAN : CAE Solution, Faster - Accurate - Worldwide sign time and man-hours. In addition, it is able to produce error free drawings and reports by automatically generating all related documentation.

After the financial crises, the Indian engineering companies believed in implementing high-end technological solutions to sustain growth in this competitive market.

EPLAN engineering solutions help to do electrical engineering in the most efficient, accurate and fastest manner.

Q. What is the overall outlook of EPLAN Software & Service; also brief us about the company’s global & domestic presence?

Mr. Ramji Singh - Country Head. EPLAN Software & Service - India Q. EPLAN Software & Service is a 100% subsidiary of RITTAL International, which is part of the Friedhelm Loh Group and is one of the leading providers of software solutions in the CAE sector. How did your company manage such tremendous growth?

EPLAN is an intelligent CAD/CAE solution provider used for design, engineering, documentation of electrical controls and automation, Fluid, Process plant, P&ID, and panel design in 3D environment on single platform to get cross linking between each other.

EPLAN innovation provides inter disciplinary engineering without limits. A major advantage of using this intelligent tool is the reduction of up to 70% of the de-

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EPLAN Software and Service, which is part of the German-based Friedhelm Loh Group deals with specialized CAD/ CAE software solutions for Electrical, Fluid, Instrumentation, P&ID, and cabinet design in 3D. EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co, based in Monheim, Germany started in 1984 with a vision to provide comprehensive design and engineering solutions in the world of automation.

During the past 25 years, we have grown into a multinational corporation operating in 50 countries in six continents with over 35,000 loyal customers and 95,000 installations worldwide. EPLAN is a synonym for innovative strength, continuity, progress, and investment security within this strong business group.

The EPLAN India operation started as a sales and support team in the year 2000 with the head office in Bangalore and regional offices in Continue on page no.116

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Continued from page no.114 Mumbai, Faridabad, Chennai and Pune. We have a customer base of 650 and around 1,700 installations in the Indian market.

EPLAN India has proven its success with its stellar software solutions and excellent customer service for over 12 years. EPLAN India is responsible for the promotion of software solutions, training, pre& after sales support, as well as consulting services, customized solutions, and related activities for our range of engineering solutions in the Indian market.

Q. What are the different focus areas for EPLAN? Our major focus is on all companies related to Factory and Process Automation, System Integrators, as well as general engineering firms and consultants. In addition, we target all types of machinery manufacturers, EPC contractors, and building automation firms.

We serve a vast array of industries, ranging from Power & Energy, Automotive, and Machine tools to Crane, Marine, Ship Building, and Material Handling.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

The engineering level in India is still lower compared to other countries; most companies still utilize drafting tools, but the slow migration towards high-end automatic tools can be observed since it´s imperative for survival in this competitive world.

The scope of our products and solutions is very high, and we expect very high growth in the

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coming years. EPLAN Efficient Engineering provides interdisciplinary engineering without limits. We are positioned as one of the leading engineering software solution providers and play a very important role in the Control & Automation field related to Electrical, Fluid and Process Plant engineering. EPLAN innovation is faster, more accurate, and available worldwide.

Q. Can you please elaborate on the contribution of R&D in the success of the company?

Dedication and investing in R&D is a key factor for our success and continuous growth. EPLAN’s development team in Germany develops globally applicable standard engineering solutions and incorporates valuable customer feedback into our solutions in order to fulfill and satisfy our customers´ requirements.

We want to further improve our solutions and to optimize our design and engineering process for our clientele. EPLAN’s research team detects trends and future technologies which will then be implemented into our software by the development team. Also, the focus is to developtailor-made PDM and PLM concepts customer-specifically. EPLAN keeps on adding new features and makes required changes in new versions to stay updated.

Our major focus is on all companies related to Factory and Process Automation, System Integrators, as well as general engineering firms and consultants. In addition, we target all types of machinery manufacturers, EPC contractors, and building automation firms.

We serve a vast array of industries, ranging from Power & Energy, Automotive, and Machine tools to Crane, Marine, Ship Building, and Material Handling.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for the business?

We regard our customers as our partners in growth and integral to our success. We believe in meeting our customers to listen to their needs and to offer them the best Continue on page no.118

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Gear unit n 2-stage bevel gear units n Unique aluminium housing n Lightweight n Smooth surfaces n Cool surfaces

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Continued from page no.116 solution. Our policy is to be with our customers on time and to ensure the proper implementation of software solutions to its fullest. Of course, we also offer support service for feedback and questions.

Q. Can you brief us more about EPLANS’s latest versions & its applications?

The current version released recently is EPLAN 2.3; Version 2.3 furthermore provides numerous new application options in the mechatronical engineering process. These include in particular the additions in the field of preplanning and the configuration of connections that can be routed freely in electrical switch gears as well as in the field of compact pneumatics.

EPLAN also includes Wire Harness to its range of Engineering solutions offered.

EPLAN Engineering Center One, EPLAN Integration Suite are now more advanced with new features.

Q. What do you strengths of the solutions industry positioning itself marketplace?

think are the CAE software and how it is in the global

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mentation like cross reference, Terminal Overview, Plant diagram, Cable over view, Parts List, Device tag numbering etc. ● Interdisciplinary design engineering without limits

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● Reduces man-hours, increases accuracy, and improves the quality of engineering. ● To stay competitive in this highly globalized market, CAE is becoming mandatory and a necessity for each and every industry. In this fast and furious era, every industry has to stay updated on the latest technology in order to compete and move ahead.

Q. Please highlight the global influence of the CAE software solution industry and what is the differentiating factor?

It helps everybody to work and standardize on a common platform, and it allows companies to be on the same page, using a healthy and effective communication channel.

In the present era of globalization, CAE solutions help to communicate in the same standard.

● Maintenance with a CAE system is simpler with symbol libraries, macros, existing data base etc. ● Automatic

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Our direct presence in the Indian market for sales and support, local presence in different parts of the country, a strong user base, highest market share, better support from our principal, R&D, and excellent support from all our users in order to get more and more references all affect our business growth.

Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to the CAE software industry?

We should focus and invest in more CAE education on a basic level, so as to increase the competence level in the market. In this manner, all related industries will be able to attain more skilled professionals with some basic knowledge.

Higher management in each industry should make this goal a top priority and to make provisions in the yearly budget to invest in such an educational training.

Even after implementing an educational program, a company should invest every year for training and consulting. In addition, they should continuously upgrade their software to the latest version and renew software services in order to get a faster return on their investment.

Q. According to you, what is the forecast for the computer aided engineering software industry?

In all emerging markets, like India, scope and demand of CAE is very high, but we are still at the preliminary stage of adapting and implementing such tools.

We predict a 45-50% growth over the next five years.

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Sumitomo Drive Technologies : The synergy of perfection with technology procession thirds of its reduction components in contact at all times. This design enables Cyclo speed reducers and gear motors to withstand shock loads exceeding 500% of their ratings, and provide exceptional performance, reliability and long life in the most severe applications.

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Mr. Chandrashekhar Paradkar, Country Manager Sumitomo Drive Technologies, Pune, India

Q. Can you brief us more about top line of product range, application and industry they cater?

From moving walkways to boarding bridges to the most complex baggage handling systems, From Bulk Material Handling to Rolling steel on roller beds. we @ Sumitomo provide the industry’s premium lineup for your application. Sumitomo Drive

Technologies offers standard drives as well as custom engineered drive solutions for all types of applications where in torque has to be transmitted with drive speed. Our gear drives are highly efficient and extremely quiet, ideal and are used in almost everything motor-driven including automatic doors, conveyors. Agitators and food processing machineries and all rotary applications.

Right Angle Spiral Bevel Speed Reducers with Cyclo® or Planetary Reducer Inputs The all new Cyclo® Bevel Buddy box 4 & 5 Series (Cyclo® BBB) is a highly efficient, state of the art, compact series of speed reducers and gear motors. Optimized for shaft mounted applications and easy maintenance, the Cyclo® BBB exterior dimensions have been minimized without compromising the ability to transmit torque. The all-steel internal construction, Cyclo® or planetary gear input, and space-saving housing design, make this product unmatched in reliability, efficiency and durability.

Paramax 9000 Drive Paramax parallel and right angle drives are built on almost seven decades of Sumitomo excellence in power transmission engineering.

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Inline Gear Motor Cyclo‘s unique epicycloid design has advantages superior to speed reducers that use common involute tooth gears. Cyclo components operate in compression, not in shear.

Unlike gear teeth with limited contact points, a Cyclo has two-

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Continued from page no.120 Some of the largest and most durable power transmission systems operating in the world were designed and manufactured by Sumitomo.

With 26 standard housing sizes, application of a Paramax 9000 unit is optimized for precise horsepower, torque, speed and duty cycle, ensuring long life and cost-effective, efficient operation. It comes with 26 frame sizes for more precise unit selection and optimized applications, has High Torque ratings, up to 736,000 Newton meter Higher ratings with a 25° pressure angle and wider gear tooth face Comes with Universal Housings accommodate horizontal, vertical and upright installations, Modular design concept allows direct motor mount for right angle designs.

The New fan and shroud design delivers up to 87% increased thermal capacity, cooler operation and greater efficiency. With Optimized gear tooth profile for gearing accuracy, low wear, quiet and efficient operation. Rugged cast iron FEM-designed housing minimizes deflection under load

6.3 and 630. There is also an option of a solid or hollow low speed shaft and parallel or right-angle shaft arrangement to cater for specific industrial requirements.

Features of P4 Multistage Units: ● Mounting pads for motor base on the top of the unit. ● Specific housings for horizontal and vertical applications ● Standard higher bearing span for vertical applications ● Strong oval lifting lugs for easy handling. ● Standard fixation points for easy mounting of accessories on the side of the gearbox (e.g. cooling systems). ● Provisions for crowbar on smaller housing for easy alignment during installation. ● Provision for easy removal of covers to perform service on the spot when needed. ● The rounded external design ensures a smooth surface without dirt or moisture retaining cavities. ● Central filling connected to internal oil distribution system en-

sures all parts are lubricated before start-up. ● Large inspection cover with reusable O-ring. ● Horizontal split housing for easy maintenance

Q. Please brief us about company global reach.

More than 45 years ago, Sumitomo Drive Technologies began to develop a global presence in response to the challenges of the company mission to facilitate premier support of our partners’ needs that lead to the development of operations located around the world.

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Hansen P4 Drive The Hansen P4 gearbox is available in 19 different sizes, ranging from 6kNm to 1100 kNm torque and with a power rating of up to 7,500kW. It is available with two, three or four-gear stages and reduction ratios between

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Continued from page no.122 plant, in the United States to support the Western Hemisphere. In 1974, we signed a capital sharing agreement with CYCLO Getriebebau Lorenz Braren Co. KG of Germany to bring further innovation to the Cyclo technology through technical collaboration of both companies. Eventually, the partnership formed Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive Germany, GmbH. The global Sumitomo Drive Technologies web extends to 50 countries with 10 main hubs, 9 manufacturing plants, 45 assembly plants, and 226 sales offices. Through this extensive web, we provide the world with high performance, reliable, and premium quality products and services. Our global web links the resources for marketing, procurement, production and distribution to support customers at a world-class level for speed and accuracy.

Q. What are the distinguishing factors which give gives you’re a cutting edge advantage over competition.

In striving to satisfy customers without compromising on the goals of innovation and reliability, Sumitomo Drive Technologies aggressively invests in Research and Development.

As technology changes and improves, the power transmission and controls systems must also change and improve. To challenge the technical horizons of mechanical and electrical components, Sumitomo Drive Technologies relies on research to uncover new levels of performance, reliability,

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and quality. From these “seeds” of research come the technologies of the future and the creation of new products to better serve customer needs. The strength of our Research and Development efforts is in the ability to generate original concepts that transform into unique, customer focused products.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies Research and Development believes that “what was not possible before is now possible.” Meet and exceed customers’ expectation, which is our passion.

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Through this extensive web, we provide the world with high performance, reliable, and premium quality products and services. Our global web links the resources for marketing, procurement, production and distribution to support customers at a world-class level for speed and accuracy.

Q. How do you foresee the future of India related to your industry?

As the recognized premium, power transmission technology supplier in the India, Sumitomo Drive Technologies listens to customers closely to understand their changing needs and expectations. With Growing business in India and demanding Market situation we see Sumitomo to become leading player in supplying world class products to this Market.

Q. Brief us about your new launches.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies is proud to introduce the PT Experience: Cyclo®BBB. The new Augmented Reality (AR) mobile app, available exclusively for the Apple iPad, offers three main functions: a customizable AR experience for both Cyclo® Bevel Buddy Box® (BBB) products, an in-depth look at all of the Cyclo® BBBs’ internal and external features, and an opportunity to connect directly to Sumitomo’s representatives and online resources.

Virtual product display is extremely beneficial in a wide range of industries because it allows for a non-present object to appear virtually in an extremely realistic way. With PT Experience, users can visualize their custom Sumitomo product at their desk or see how it fits into their specific industrial application. This allows a user to view and interact with Sumitomo’s products virtually in the real world, without having the products physically present.

Designed to visualize Sumitomo’s premiere right angle, spiral bevel product lines and educate the power transmission and controls industry on the robust features of the Cyclo® Bevel BuddyBox® 4 and 5 series, PT Experience: Cyclo® BBB is available on the Apple App Store in English and is optimized for the latest versions of the Apple iOS and iPad displays.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

In this Highly Volatile Market we have consolidated our strength, expertise, excellence to become a leading brand in India and thus are determined for grow with commitment to business ethics, innovation and modernization.

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ROLLON at IMTEX 2015: Solutions for better performing Machine Tools Rollon Group to exhibit actuators and linear guides at a major trade show in Bangalore

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Industrial machinery is at the heart of production process efficiency: machining centres, cutting machines, painting machines or machines to process wood and marble must be able to run flawlessly for extended periods, often under stressful cycles and in critical conditions. Malfunctions or downtime lead to loss of efficiency and additional costs. Each component must therefore contribute to the optimal operation of the machine, ensuring maximum reliability. To meet these demands, Rollon offers a wide range of actuators, continuously updated with new models and new sizes.

Rollon’s screw drive and belt driven actuators ensure compactness, rigidity and accuracy for linear motion devices for multiple applications in the field of industrial machinery. Rollon offers solutions that are ideal inside and outside machine tools, for pick & place machines, for automation of tool change operations or for security door automation. They are also applicable to cutting machines, painting machines and presses. The advantages of buying an assembled mechanical solution, such as the Rollon actuators, comes to light in

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the most complex situations, when customers require the construction of complex axis systems. The Italian Group can leverage its extensive technical expertise, acquired over decades of experience in many fields of application, and an R&D department ready to design custom solutions for each individual application. It can also perform all the testing phases internally, and can therefore provide the most appropriate solution for its customer’s needs in terms of reliability, performance, security.

All this, of course, translates into a reduction of all the costs related to maintenance and increases the system’s productivity.

Rollon’s linear guides are used in many industrial applications: from sideways sliding of protection doors to the movement of control panels and for the motion of tools in work centers to controlling the motion of registers of presses.

Thanks to their ability to handle misalignment, typical of the Compact Rail family, Rollon guides ensure extremely smooth motion and efficiency even when dealing with inaccurate and uneven surfaces or when the supporting structure is not rigid.

Rollon’s telescopic guides are used to slide out compartments

or serviceable machinery components, have high load capacity, guaranteed by tempered raceways, and high rigidity to ensure minimal bending, thus ensuring maximum efficiency and ergonomics.

Rollon Group manufactures linear and telescopic guides and actuators for many fields: in addition to machine tools, the products are used in railways, aeronautics, logistics, packaging and medical equipment. Its numerous markets and customers are among Rollon’s strong points. Its portfolio is characterized by high quality standards, pre-sales support and product customization. ROLLON is based in Italy, near Milan, and has offices in Germany, France, United States, China and India, where it opened its Bangalore branch at the beginning of 2014. The idea is to meet all the requirements of Indian customers with a local office, recruit local people and create in a short time a complete logistic center, in order to manage the requests with very short delivery times.

You can find Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. and its solutions for linear motion at: IMTEX 2015 - Bangalore, India January 22-28, 2015 Hall 2B - Stand A113 For more information, Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. Regus Gem Business Centre 26/1 Hosur road, Bommanahalli Bangalore 560068, INDIA Telefono: +91 80 67027066 Fax: +91 80 67027004 E-mail: info@rollonindia.in http://www.rollonindia.in

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“ Automation technologies are making the industries grow stronger and more competitive”

and wireless data monitoring of climate conditions of a production process.

maintenance in all industries – big or small to avoid failures, malfunctions and downtimes. Its newly launched testo 870 thermal imager brings best-in-class features in a lower price segment bringing thermogrpahy within the reach of small time buyers also.

Testo also launched data loggers specially made for transport.

Testo revolutionarised transit data logging to such an extent that it reduced the logistics effort to only 3 steps – Start-Stop –Read.

Testo also took a strong initiative in energy conservation and launched Testo Energy Kit that comprises of testing & measuring instruments required for energy auditing.

Testo, thus, offered its measurement expertise in different fields & applications.

Q. What are initiatives carried out by your company?

Q. What will be the future of the industry?

Mr. Kalidas Bhangare, Managing Director- Testo India Pvt. Ltd.

Q. How did Automation industry performed in 2014?

In my opinion, the year 2014 was undoubtedly a better year as compared to the previous one.

Industry embraced automation & new technology trends with open arms as it showed more willingness to invest in automation technology.

Industry is turning to be leaner, have increased productivity & efficient processes which is largely aided by automation and measurement technology.

Q. What are the future technology trends of the industry?

Automation is the need of the hour. Automation technologies are making the industries grow stronger and more competitive.

Therefore Automation industry is set to show good growth in the coming year as well. I am sure the new year is setting up a platform for more cutting edge automation technologies that are bound to change the way industries work.

Technology at Testo is only getting smarter by the day. Testo’s latest measurement solutions deploy all the latest technology – be it data transfer from data loggers through mobile enabled NFC, Android apps to remotely control flue gas analyser, or cloud computing

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Testo India, in 2014, carried out some new product launches for its Indian customers. It brought to them some of the path-breaking technologies in precision measurement technology. Testo is promoting thermography as an effective tool for preventive & predictive electrical & mechanical

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REVS UP 2-D Barcode reading Read 2-D matrix and challenging DPM codes even without visible perimeters

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ognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the world’s leader in machine vision, recently announced its PowerGrid™ technology, a texturebased location algorithm that takes a unique, inside-out approach to reading 2-D matrix and Direct Part Mark (DPM) codes. While conventional feature-based algorithms start by locating the finder pattern, Cognex’s PowerGrid technology looks for a pattern of alternating light and dark modules within the code.

PowerGrid technology dramatically increases read rates in 2-D barcode-reading applications where a part’s geometry, poor lighting, occlusion, or print-registration errors make it difficult to capture an im-

age of the entire code. Unlike previous solutions, PowerGrid technology can locate and read codes even when they exhibit significant damage to or complete elimination of the finder pattern, clocking pattern, or quiet zone. “Even though 2DMax® software set the standard for performance in industrial ID for the most challenging 2-D barcodes, Cognex is constantly seeking opportunities to

improve our decoding algorithms,” says Carl Gerst, Senior Vice President, ID Products.

“After analyzing images of codes that we couldn’t read, we determined that a high percentage showed significant finder pattern, clocking pattern, or quiet zone damage. Leveraging our 30+ years of vision experience, our engineers came up with a completely new and innovative technique that can find and read these codes without relying on the finder pattern. The result is nothing short of incredible.”

Cognex’s PowerGrid technology is now available on the X models of the DataMan® 300 series fixedmount barcode readers.

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Chain and roller compatible cables for order picking equipment Still uses chainflex cable in the hoist frame of the EK-X

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True high-performance equipment in a narrow aisle warehouse: the vertical order pickers of the EK-X series reach gripping heights of up to twelve metres. The driver also travels to height. (source: Still GmbH)

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ow are energy and signal cables guided from the mobile hoist frame to the cab of an order picking unit using several guide rollers? The design-engineers for the Still EK-X vertical order picker found the answer: they used a chainflex cable that was originally developed for use in energy chains. Both igus and Still determined from various tests that this cable is not only ideal for applications in energy chains, but will also perform well with guide rollers.

Orange is the colour of choice for many operators of logistics and distribution centers, warehouses, and order picking plants, because they are using forklifts, tugs, and order picking equipment made by Still. The company is headquartered in Hamburg and is part of the Kion Group, which in turn is the world’s number two forklift manufacturer with turnover of approx. EUR 4.5 billion (2013).

The vertical order pickers from the EK-X series are particularly impressive systems Their job is to travel to specific pallets in the narrow aisles of a high-bay warehouse from where the driver picks individual packages. The order pickers reach gripping heights of up to twelve metres. The modular design principle allows them to be adapted to the exact application.

For instance, buyers can select from various cabs, liftmasts, operator panels, and battery systems, and even custom designed options can be implemented.

Meticulous design – down to the last detail The Reutlingen facility of Kion Warehouse Systems GmbH is responsible for developing and manufacturing this equipment. The factory builds approx. 2,000 material handling machines per year, which are designed with extreme care down to the last detail. This is certainly the impression at igus GmbH, which is working together with Still and Kion Warehouse Systems as a supplier to a project.

The reason for the collaboration was to optimise the hoist frame on the EK-X series. This created the need to reduce the overall installation space requirements for the electrical and hydraulic line guides in the liftmast. Achim Schwarz, Product Manager for narrow aisle vehicles at Still GmbH: “We originally equipped the deflection points with a polygon element that formed a semi-circle with small rollers. But the limited installation space in the new liftmast called for a solution with a roller.”

Failure mode “Corkscrew” Still has already used this deflection principle in smaller order picking equipment, where it performed well.

Due to the longer cable runs on the EK-X series, the lateral guide of the roller was improved slightly – the initial testing promptly revealed that this solution would unfortunately not work in this case. Volker Haspel, responsible for electrical engineering design at Kion Systems: “The cables we normally use started twisting Continue on page no.132

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Continued from page no.130

Energy and signal cables up to 14 metres in length are guided in the hoist frame by guide rollers, and move every time the mast is raised or lowered. (source: igus GmbH)

The chainflex cables are braided in bundles and were specifically developed for use in energy chains.

The do not develop “corkscrews” in response to bending motions and are therefore chain compatible without restrictions. (source: igus GmbH)

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and then looked like a corkscrew.

They failed during the test shortly thereafter.”

At this point of the development the contact to the cable experts at igus was established. They were already able to assist customers with similar experiences approx.

25 years before. Andreas Muckes, Product Manager chainflex: “When we developed our first energy chains, we found that the chain worked great, but the commercially available cables frequently did not last long.

Back then, this was the kickoff for our cable product range.”

A look under hood of the cable: Braiding in layers or bundles? igus then developed the chainflex product range, which differs from conventional industrial cables in one significant detail: conventional cables are braided in layers. This means that the cores of a cable are braided with a relatively long pitch in several layers around the centre, and are then equipped with a jacket extruded in the shape of a hose.

When the cables move in the energy chain, the cores along the inner radius are compressed, and the cores along the outer radius are stretched. This exerts pronounced push-pull forces on cores. As these forces are distributed in the cable, the braiding structure of the cores is destroyed. This causes the cable to deform, resulting in the so-called “corkscrew”. This ultimately leads to core failures.

After having understood this causal relationship, igus developed cables with a completely different design principle. The cores are first braided in bundles, which are then braided at a small pitch around a centre element. This centre element

is not only used as a filler, but also functions as a strain relief element.

The result is very similar in appearance to a wire rope. As additional support for this high-strength braiding structure, a jacket is extruded under pressure to additionally guide the cores in length direction. All these measures have the result of minimising the forces created in the cable, and preserve the structure.

Are chain compatible cables also roller compatible?

This design is more complex, and producing these cables requires greater effort. But the expense is worthwhile for motion-controlled cables, since cores and the entire cable are exposed uniformly to the forces generated during bending processes. Andreas Muckes: “We have never seen a corkscrew on a cable braided in bundles, therefore making this one of our most important design principles.

The question now was: Are chainflex cables braided in bundles not only chain compatible but also roller compatible? The igus lab conducted appropriate preliminary tests, and Kion also tested the cables extensively. Mechanical engineering designers were also included in the testing. Matthias Fohrer, Design-Engineering + Mechanical Engineering Development: “Testing this type of cable is a highly complex task. They perform relative motions in the hoist frame, and pronounced dynamics occur during order picker travel. One must also take into account the tensile forces, which occur in this case in contrast to energy chain cables.” The igus staff was pleasantly surprised to learn that the Kion design-engineers were investing this much effort into this topic. Andreas Muckes: “Very Continue on page no.134

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Continued from page no.132 few companies take this approach.”

New standard for liftmast cables

The Kion Systems design engineers worked closely together with igus during the development phase. The end result showed: chainflex cables are not only chain compatible, but are also a good solution for guide rollers. From left to right: Andreas Muckes, igus Product Manager chainflex, Achim Schwarz, Product Manager Narrow Aisle Vehicles (VNA) at Still GmbH, Matthias Vohrer, Mechanical Engineering Design at Kion Warehouse Systems, igus Sales Consultants Michael Fuchs and Volker Haspel, Electrical Engineering Design at Kion Warehouse Systems in Reutlingen. (source: igus GmbH)

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The tests in the labs of both companies showed : The cable design with braiding in bundles will hold up very well on rollers. The special jacket materials and their processing also contribute greatly toward their durability.

Testing showed that the shape of the roller has no direct influence on the service life. The decision for the Still designers was therefore clearcut: the cable was defined as the standard for the EK-X liftmast.

The specification calls for a chainflex cable with braiding in bundles and TPE jacket. Instead of the original blue colour, Still receives the custom colour black, which blends well into the environment, since the hoist frame and hydraulic lines are black.

Sophisticated design, thoroughly tested The cables used in the order pickers range in length between 4.50 and 16 metres. There is no doubt that they are exposed to extreme loads. The equipment is used continuously in most applications, with the hoist frame always in motion. The chainflex cables in these environments move as much as they do in many thousands of energy chain applications.

Still therefore found a solution for a task that resulted from the modified geometry of the hoist frame and the deflection rollers. The cable specialists at igus also benefited from these findings.

They now know that their cables are not only chain compatible but will also perform well in roller guides.

A cable grip ensures that tensile forces are properly transferred to the cable. (source: igus GmbH) ABOUT IGUS : The igus GmbH is a world`s leading manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The family-run company is based in Cologne, represented in 29 countries and contracts 2,200 em-ployees worldwide. In 2012 igus generated a turnover of 399 million Euro. igus operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its industry to offer customers innovative and tailor-made products and solutions within the shortest time.

The terms “igus, chainflex, readycable, easychain, e-chain, echainsystems, energy chain, energy chain system, flizz, readychain, triflex, twisterchain, invis, drylin, iglidur, igubal, xiros, xirodur, plastics for longer life, manus, vector“ are legally protected trademarks in the Federal Republic of Germany and, where applicable, in some foreign countries

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Robust drive systems show their sweet side Many steps are necessary to make chocolate from cocoa beans. During this process, ingredients and mixtures in various states remain in near-continuous motion for hours and days on end, which requires reliable drive systems. In Zotter Schokoladen’s factory in Southeast Austria, the durability and fail-safe operation of these drives is doubly significant: firstly, smooth operation ensures top quality of the final product. Secondly, the production line is always open to thousands of visitors who should of course not witness any malfunctions. For years now, the facility has been using geared motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS for conveying, mixing and pumping tasks.

Thomas Linshalm, head of cocoa processing at Zotter’s Riegersburg factory

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hocolatier Josef Zotter is a man of principle, and sustainable production is his prime directive.

His factory in Riegersburg in the South of Austria completely relies on renewable energy and generates most of it from burning in-house waste products. Fair treatment – of both farmers and consumers – is equally

important to Zotter. Therefore, he is the only chocolate manufacturer in Europe to exclusively use fair trade materials in organic quality. Zotter expects the same sort of commitment from his suppliers.

The Riegersburg factory therefore has strict requirements regarding the standard of machines and plant equipment and the customer service of his technology partners. Swiss process engineering expert Bühler was responsible for the design and implementation of the chocolate production facility. Geared motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS significantly contribute to smooth operation during all process steps.

“Our suppliers, including NORD, are very reliable”, says Thomas Linshalm, head of cocoa processing at Zotter.

“Reliability is essential in all our machines. Therefore, it is good to know that NORD is there to react quickly in case of a problem. We can simply call them and be sure to immediately talk to someone who can help – we are very pleased with that.”

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Zotter exclusively uses fair-trade, organic ingredients – first of all, cocoa beans from select growers

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Safe in the knowledge that smooth operation of the plant can always be relied on, the Zotter masterminds can bring their power for innovation to full fruition. The company introduces dozens of new flavors with a wide variety of ingredients every year. These range from pineapple to lemon, from celery to asparagus, from coconut to cheese, and to even

more extravagant raw materials. Zotter currently offers bars and other sweets in 365 different varieties. But regardless of exotic flavors and new creations, classic chocolate remains an indispensable ingredient for a large part of the product range. For years now, chocolate has been produced in-house according to Zotter’s recipes, which is quite unusual for a small manufacturer.

Cocoa beans delivered to the factory are cleaned and then roasted for several minutes at temperatures above 100 °C, and subsequently sterilized under steam pressure.

Conveyor drives with 0.75 kW rated power ensure transportation between the cleaning, roasting, and sterilizing stations. The next step is a crusher, where the cocoa nibs are de-shelled. A grinder with a NORD drive then turns the nibs into liquid cocoa paste, which is piped to a mixer. The pumps required for this stage feature 4 kW geared motors. Inside the mixer, sugar and – for some recipes – dried milk are added to the cocoa paste. On top of that, extra cocoa butter is added from neighboring tanks which are equipped with several 1.1 kW pump drives.

Liquid turns solid …

Mixing the cocoa mass with the other ingredients results in a pourable mass, which is ground in a rolling machine in order to achieve a fine texture. A dedicated worm gear unit powered by a 4 kW helical geared moContinue on page no.138

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The raw mixture must be re-ground in a rolling machine. A conveyor belt transports the mixture there.

Continued from page no.136 tor then ensures compression. Based on the current NORDBLOC.1 design, this drive features an innovative construction: The gears are introduced and mounted through the bearing bores. While the axis-to-axis distance is the same as in conventional helical gears, the NORDBLOC.1 design allows for using larger bearings in an overlapping offset configuration.

The shafts are also larger than in other market-standard one-piece systems. Thanks to the larger bearings, the drive systems are considerably stronger and more durable, since wear through radial and axial forces is further minimized. The larger shaft journals allow for a very flexible implementation of customer specifications, for example regarding shaft diameters or the shape and length of the shaft studs.

… and solid turns liquid Conveyor drives then transport the solidified intermediate product through five rolling machines, where it is gradually refined. Only then does

Belt drive during conche loading the mixture arrive at the last step of chocolate production. Developed by Bühler with special industry knowhow, the single-shaft conche is used to reduce the water content, which ensures a smooth, silky consistency.

Bitter compounds are evaporated through sophisticated temperature monitoring while the desired aromas remain. In this application, NORD drives are used for transportation, agitating, and pumping tasks. A helical geared motor serves as a belt drive for filling the conche.

Depending on the recipe, the chocolate mass is agitated for up to 48 hours at increased temperatures in a liquid state, until a product with the finest glaze and the desired aromatic profile is created. The agitator arms are moved by a space-saving direct drive. The parallel shaft geared motor used for this purpose provides a rated power of 55 kW. The conched mixture is evacuated via a pump system driven by a helical geared motor.

The cocoa paste is compressed by a dedicated worm gear unit powered by a helical geared motor

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Parallel shaft geared motor driving the conche Illustration

Ingredients and intermediate products are moved from tanks and from one machine to the next by means of several pump drives; shown above: conche evacuation Conclusion: In chocolate production, machines such as grinders, mixers, and agitators as well as many conveyors and pump lines rely on robust drive technology. Various geared motor types from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS accomplish a wide range of these tasks in Josef Zotter’s factory. Thomas Linshalm, head of chocolate processing at the inspired confectionery company, explains: “We operate a large number of geared motors.

Just in case, it is therefore very important for us to always have quick access to spare parts. In general, however, the drives perform very reliably.”

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Geissel India : German quality produced in India

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eissel India is an established name in India as a supplier of cable glands and electrical wiring accessories since many years. 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 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.

Three recently introduced products from the Geissel stable have created an impact in the Indian electrical market: Double compression cable glands, Conduits and Conduit glands.

Double Compression cable glands: The first of its kind in the Indian mar-

EMC GLAND ASSEMBLY ket with IP 68 and only three sizes to suit cable dia from 12 – 34 mm.

Introduced just over a year ago, 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.

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DOUBLE COMPRESSION CABLE GLAND Geissel has also achieved success in their 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.

To promote and exhibit its products, Geissel has taken part in numerous exhibitions since the past six years, including the last three Automation Exhibitions. This year they are located at hall 1, stall no. E15.

Geissel India’s USP is the availability of all products ex-stock from their factory in Pune.

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Useful to Analysis for 1 & 3 Phase Quality Power System.

Large Dot Matrix LCD Display with Backlight of 35 Parameters in 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.

For more information Mr.Haren Shah – Senior Marketing Executive (Mobile : 09820093232)

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Single & dual source energy meters

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ishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd. introduced new generation Single Source and Dual Source Energy Meters - RISH EM 13xx Series and RISH EM 2340DS. These meters are designed with many advanced features in order to cater to the increasing market expectations.

These energy meters are On-site Programmable and can measure more than 65 parameters including Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) measurement. They are also available with optional RS485 (MODBUS) and Pulse Output options. They come with Click Fit arrangement which makes it very easy to install and less time consuming.

Their low back depth of 35 mm requires lesser space. So these compact meters can fit into any panel in single or three phase network. Considering the future requirements that may come after the meter is installed, we have provided On-site Pluggable Output Options which provides more flexibility to customers for fulfilling these future needs.

These feature packed energy meters are mainly designed for applications in Gen-sets, Building Management system, Energy Billing, Panel Instrumentation, SCADA & PLC Systems and many others.

For more information Tel: : +91 253 2202 028 E-mail: marketing@rishabh.co.in Web: www.rishabh.co.in

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Recycle plastic & reprocessed granules screener

TA Vibro Screens are used for Removing Dust, Chips & such Fine Impurities from Plastic Granules/Materials being Reprocessed or Recycled. It can also be used for recovering good Granules from Floor

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Sweepings. ETA Vibro Screens are available in different models as per customer requirement.

ETA Vibro Screens are widely used in plastic industry. Other than Reprocessed granules, ETA Vibro screens are used to Screen Polymer Powder, Extruded Granules, Injection Molding Waste, Floor Sweepings etc.

ETA Vibro Screens are screening machine which are used for continuous separation process like screening, sifting, grading, classification, filtration, over size/ under size removal etc. using wire mesh or perforated sheet. It can work for solid-solid or solid-liquid/ slurry separation.

The machine has vibratory motor.

ETA Vibro screen is Versatile, Reliable, Economical And Flexible equipment which is used in various industries like plastic, food, chemical, oil, engineering, agro, mineral paper etc.

For more information Mr. Udbhav Mehta ETA Engineering Services, Ahmedabad, India.

Email: sales@etamail.com, etaengineering@vsnl.net Tel : +91-99099 17170 Web: www.vibroscreen.com

GEM’s Bottle Type FRP Cooling Tower

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EM’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.

Following are some of the constructional features of this trendsetting product: ● 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 -free aluminium, computerized balanced and wind tunnel tested.

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● 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 GEM Equipments (P) Ltd. SF No.103, Avinashi Road Arasur, Coimbatore 641 407 Phone: 0422-2363800 Email: sales@gemindia.com

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Dahanukar for Surface Grinding Machines

ahanukar Machine Tools, established in 1983, specializes in manufacturing horizontal spindle reciprocating table and vertical spindle rotary table type Surface Grinding Machines. The company manufactures machines featuring high accuracy, high efficiency, very precise with a high degree of repeatability. The company also provides custom-made machines for specific grinding solutions for customers. Various machines from sizes as small as 4 inches x 6 inches job holding capacity to 40 inches x 20 inches are manufactured in hand operated, hydraulically operated as well as NC cut machines Machines with Auto Down feed, Auto Grinding Cycles, Linear Motion Guides,; Ball Screws are also manufactured as per customer’s needs. Dahanukar has recently launched PLC-based automated solutions for its range of Surface Grinding Machines. A dedicated team of service engineers for trouble shooting as well as servicing the machines is available on a 24 x 7 basis.

For more information Dahanukar Machine Tools College Road, Vadkun Dahanu Road (W) Dist Thana – 401 602 Phone: 02528-224354 Email: sales@dmtindia.com Web: www.dmtindia.com

Steady volt servo voltage stabilizers

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requent 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

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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-the-art Voltage Stabilizer designed to protect such equipment from voltage variations and its ill-effects.

● Die cavity of molds ● Bearings and other parts ● Failure analysis of pressure vessel, steam generator and other equipment ● Heavy work piece ● The installed machinery and permanently assembled parts ● Testing surface of a small hollow space ● Material identification in the warehouse of metallic materials ● Rapid testing in large range and multi-measuring areas for large-scale work piece

Technical Specifications Following are some of its unique features: ● Intelligent microprocessor-based 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 contact: Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd 405, Sapphire Arcade, 42 M.G. Road, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400 077 Phone: 022- 2501 3832 / 33 E-mail: sales@unitycontrols.in Web: www.unitycontrols.in

ITI-160(P) Portable Digital METAL Hardness Tester Advantages ● Largest screen 3 inch , showing all functions and parameters.it is the largest screen of leeb hardness tester , easy read and operate.

Main Application

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● Measuring range: HLD(170~960)HLD ● Measuring direction: 360° ● Hardness Scal: HL、HB、HRB、HRC、HRA、HV、HS ● Display: 3 inch screen , ● Data memory : 600 groups max.(relative to impact times 32~1) ● Printing paper: width is (57.5±0.5)mm, diameter is 30mm ● Battery pack: 6V NI-MH ● Battery charger: 9V/500mA ● Continuous working period: about 150 hours(With backlight off, no printing) ● Communication interface: USB1.1 ● Outline dimensions: 210mm×85mm×35mm ( Instruments weight : 350 Gram)

MiNi Digital LCD Paint Thickness Tester (Coating thickness Gauge )

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his tester is designed to not-destructively measure the thickness of non-magnetic coatings (including paint enamel, plastic, epoxy, etc ) on iron ,steel or Aluminium.)

Specification : Measuring Range:0.0mm2.0mm / 80 mil (Approx 2000 Microns) Accuracy ; 2%rdg ± 0.1mm , 2%rdg ± 4mil Resoluation : 0.1mm / 1 mil Size : 6.9 x 3.8 x 2 CM Weight : Approx 23 Gm. Accuracy is guaranteed at the operating temperature of 23°± 5° and relative humidity of not

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more than 75% Compact and Easy to Carry Power Supply : 3V Button cell Operating Environment;: Temperature : 0° to 40°, Relative Humidity:<80% Temperature: Coefficient: 0.05x(2%rdg ± 0.01mm,or 2%rdg 4mil)/(<18° o>28° Storage Environment : Temperature: -10° to 50°,Relative Humidity: 80% For more information India tools & Instruments co.BOMBAY INDIA Tel: 09819345050/022-23428862 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com / www.indiatool.net

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Thermocouple Terminal Blocks CTT2.5UK, CTT2.5UJ, CTT2.5UT & CTT2.5UE

hermocouple Terminal Blocks are used with Thermocouple wires in measurement applications. As per DIN 43713 & DIN 43714 the current carrying element of the Terminal Block is made of the same material as the Thermocouple wire. These special current carrying elements ensure that there is no loss of potential at the connecting points.

The following types of Thermocouple wires can be connected using standard Thermocouple Terminal Blocks.

‘K’ Type – Chromel (Ni/Cr), Alumel (Ni/Al) ‘J’ Type – Iron (Fe), Constantan (Cu/Ni) ‘T’ Type – Copper (Cu), Constantan (Cu/Ni) ‘E’ Type – Chromel (Ni/Cr), Constantan (Cu/Ni) Terminal Pitch : 43mm Connection Possibility : Stranded Wire – 0.2 – 2.5 Sq.mm Solid Wire – 0.2 – 4 Sq.mm Approvals : IECEE, CE Rated Voltage : 1000V Rated Current : 10 A

Applications: These Terminal Blocks are an ideal choice for Heaters and Boiler application with Thermocouples.

For more information Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. D-7, Phase 2, M.I.D.C., Dombivli - 421 204, India

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Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800, Fax: +91 251 3980 700 Email: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

Multipole industrial connector

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ultipole Industrial Connectors (MIC) are designed for heavy duty industrial applications and are suitable for A.C. & D.C. current. MIC facilitate manufacture, installation and maintenance of electric parts in Electrical Electronics Machinery, Robots, Control Panels and wherever connections are required for Power, control & Signal Circuits. Multipole Industrial Connectors are UL &CSA approved & are CE marked.

Inserts: Male / Female Inserts are made of self extinguishing thermoplastics (confirming to flammability grade UL 94 VO) and can be used from –40 Deg C to +125 Deg C. The contacts are made of silver plated copper alloy with connection to conductors made by captive stainless steel screws or crimping terminals. These inserts are numbered on both sides by laser printing / moulding and are polarized for correct mating.

Enclosures: The Enclosures are made of Die cast aluminum alloy with the finish of Epoxy Polyester powder or in self extinguishing Thermoplastic. The coupling stability and protection against accidental opening are ensured by single or double locking system comprising of mono block lever in stainless steel, springs & pegs in stainless steel or plastic. By virtue of design these enclosures offer excellent resistance to impact & strong mechanical stresses. Surface mounting & Bulk Head Housing and Hood are available with or without fixed covers or with mobile protective covers. Special gaskets made of Vinyl Nitrile Elastomer provide IP 65 protection against dust, water and other aggressive agents.

For more information Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd. C-203, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4, 5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai - 400 705, India Tel.: +91 22 2775 6293 Fax: +91 22 2775 8767 E-mail: sales@controlwell.com Web: www.controlwell.com

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Company Name

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BEI Sensors Heavy Duty Encoder Specially for Steel, Paper, Cement & Crane Industries

CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd

144

Dahanukar for Surface Grinding Machines

Dahanukar Machine Tools

146

Gandhi Rolling Shutters - Quality Engineered

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

142

GEM’s Bottle Type FRP Cooling Tower

GEM Equipments (P) Ltd.

146

Grinding Oil 1- Straight Grinding Oil

Laboratories, Inc.USA

141

ITI-160(P) Portable Digital METAL Hardness Tester

India tools & Instruments co.

147

Lasercheck non contact surface roughness gauge

SBS Precision Systems (India) Pvt Ltd

144

MECO “ Power & Harmonics Analyzer - Model PHA5850 A/B/C/D ”

Meco Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

145

MiNi Digital LCD Paint Thickness Tester (Coating thickness Gauge )

India Tools & Instruments co.

147

Multipole industrial connector

Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

148

Recycle plastic & reprocessed granules screener

ETA Engineering Services

145

SBS AE -1000 Acoustic Emission Monitoring

SBS Precision Systems (India) Pvt Ltd

143

Shot blasting machine – Rotary Barrel Type

Surface Finishing Equipment Co.

141

Single & dual source energy meters

Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

145

Steady volt servo voltage stabilizers

Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd

146

Thermocouple Terminal Blocks CTT2.5UK, CTT2.5UJ, CTT2.5UT & CTT2.5UE

Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd.

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Tulex HEX Reducers inserts

Tulex Industrial Tools Pvt. Ltd

142

Z3/42

Zenith Industrial Products

143

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ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

A A.C. AUTOMATION

131

A.T.E. ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD. (ECOAXIS)

31

ALLIED POWER SOLUTIONS

83

ARIHANT GROUP OF COMPANIES

100-101

ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSOR TECHNIQUE

27

AUTOLITE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM

20

AUTOMATION INDIA WELDING TECHNOLOGY (P) LTD. AVIANS INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY PVT. LTD.

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

EINS SECURITY

25

INGERSOLL RAND (INDIA) LTD.

35

EPCOS INDIA PVT. LTD.

85

INORBIT TOURS PVT. LTD.

30

EXIDE INDUSTRIES LTD.

53

F FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.

49

FLUKE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

57

39

B

LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

60-61

GEM EQUIPMENTS (P) LTD.

21

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

55

LASER WORLD OF PHOTONICS INDIA

37

LIBRATHERM INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

125

19

H

CUSTOM SENSORS & TECHNOLOGIES

FRONT GATEFOLD

M

HAAS AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

FALSE COVER

MARK TRADE LINKS

105

HARTING (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

115

MECO METERS PVT. LTD.

81 & 89

HAVELLS INDIA LTD.

13 & 17

MENNEKES ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.

70-71

HPL ELECTRIC & POWER PVT. LTD.

63

MERCHANTILE ELECTRIC CORPORATION

104

I

E

95 & 97

93

GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INDIA PVT. LTD.

69

KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.

GEISSEL INDIA PVT. LTD.

133

CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD.

113

L

BRY-AIR (ASIA) PVT. LTD.

67

KUEBLER AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

5

99

CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

INSIDE BACK COVER

GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.

GIANTLOK INDIA PVT. LTD.

7

JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION LTD.

87

29

CISCO

3

GALAXY EARTHING ELECTRODES (P) LTD.

BOGE INDIA

C

JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

K

G

129

J

N

E4 EVENTS

40

IGUS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

123

NEPTUNE (INDIA) LTD.

51

EFFICA AUTOMATION LIMITED

121

INDIA TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS CO.

137 & 139

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

117

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O OBO BETTERMANN INDIA PVT. LTD.

102

OMRON AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

9

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

ROLLON INDIA PVT. LTD. - INDIA

119

SUPER FASTENERS INDUSTRIES

135

ROOTS MULTICLEAN LTD.

23

T

RR KABEL LIMITED

73

TEJ INDUSTRIES

133

TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.

111

THE MOTWANE MANUFACTURING CO. PVT. LTD.

152

103

S

P PARAGDEEP METALS

131

PARKER-LEGRIS INDIA PVT. LTD.

109

SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD.

15

SERVAX DRIVES

11

91

TRUE POWER EARTHINGS PVT. LTD.

PC|SCHEMATIC

79

SHREE NM ELECTRICALS LTD.

POWER-GEN 2015

106

SKF INDIA LIMITED

41

U

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

33

UDEYRAJ ELECTRICALS PVT. LTD.

76-77

SOFTCORE SOLUTIONS

10

UNITY CONTROLS PVT. LTD.

50

SPS AUTOMATION INDIA 2015

108

R RAVIN INFRAPROJECT PVT. LTD.

INSIDE FRONT COVER

RISHABH INSTRUMENTS

65

RITTAL INDIA EPLAN DIVISION

INSIDE FRONT COVER & 1

X XYLEM INDIA

RMG POLYVINYL INDIA LTD.

98

SUMI CYCLO DRIVE INDIA PVT. LTD.

ROLEX FITTINGS INDIA PVT. LTD.

133

SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD.

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