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A.T.E. survey shows steady increase in customer satisfaction

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A.T.E. and its principals for their fuor the fourth time in a row, ture requirements, but also recomcustomers have reaffirmed mend them to other customers. their trust in A.T.E. by reA.T.E. Enterprises has been warding the company with conducting customer satisfaction a high satisfaction score. This is the surveys every two years as a part highlight of the customer satisfacof its commitment to continuously tion survey carried out by the comenhance customer satisfaction. The pany covering customers from the 3 company takes the insights the surindustry verticals that it operates in: vey provides on changing customer textile engineering, clean technology needs and expectations very seriand print and packaging. ously and uses On a scale this survey as a of 1 to 5 where Watch out for guide in aligning 5 denotes high exclusive the company’s satisfaction and Lapp India brochure performance to 1 denotes high changing expecdissatisfaction, on page no.77 tations. It is this A.T.E. scored 4.43 commitment that on ‘sales’, 4.07 on has helped A.T.E. ‘after-sales-serto continuously vice’ and 4.13 on improve customer satisfaction. customers’ ‘overall experience with “I am pleased with the survey A.T.E.’ A.T.E. also came up trumps result and I think we could not have on customer loyalty, with 94.6% of asked for more. In an era of increascustomers falling in the category of ing customer expectations, affirma‘loyal’ customers, which indicates not tion of loyalty by such a large chunk only their willingness to reconsider of customers is an achievement that shows A.T.E.’s abiding customer orientation.

We at A.T.E. have always been trying to bring to our customers top notch technology products from A.T.E. group companies and our principals as well as world class services. The result of the survey suggests we are on the right track. Of course, we will continue to work hard to set new standards”, said Mr AnujBhagwati, Managing Director.

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HaasTec 2013 welcomes 3000 visitors from around the world

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tatives from major CAD/CAM, tooling, he recent HaasTec 2013 and workholding manufacturers onopen house was a resoundhand to answer questions. Several of ing success, attracting the vendors enthused how the event nearly 3000 visitors - plus was a unique and invaluable oppor300 students from local and regional tunity to meet owners of HFOs, from schools and colleges, to the compaaround the world, face-to-face. “Once ny’s headquarters and manufacturagain, Haas Automation has done ing facility in Oxnard, California. an outstanding job organizing this Held the second week of April, the landmark event,” said Peter Marton, 4-day event drew customers from representing SURFCAM, “with great 44 different countries, including the emphasis on ‘good old-fashioned’ USA, Canada, China, India, Korea, hospitality. Well done, Haas!”

Latin America, the Middle East, and Nineteen of the most popular many in Europe.

Haas CNC ma“Haas Auchine tools were tomation Europe Watch out for on display – as was delighted to exclusive well the brandhost more than ACE brochure new UMC-750 250 guests from universal maall over the conon page no.175 chining center, tinent who made all of which were the trip to Oxcutting metal and nard,” says HAE demonstrating managing directhe latest high-productivity features tor, Mr. Alain Reynvoet. “For most, and options. Also on show were the this was their first time to the Haas Haas ST and DS CNC turning cenfactory, so as well as seeing the latters – with dual-spindle and Y-axis est Haas products, they were also models – the DT-1 Drill/Tap Center, treated to a VIP tour to meet senior a wide array of Haas VMCs, and a executives and witness first-hand the pair of Haas horizontal CNC machine incredible infrastructure behind the tools. company’s success.”

Those visitors who took Basked in seasonadvantage of the guided factory al, California sunshine, tours also got to see nearly 200 Haas HaasTec 2013 offered machines in action in the workshop, plenty for guests to enwhere they are employed making joy, including machine parts for even more Haas machines. In demonstrations, extenfact, of the 268 production machines sive tours of Haas Auin the Oxnard factory, nearly 75 tomation’s 100,000sq. percent are standard Haas machines. meter facility, a catered Twenty-thirteen marks Haas lunch, and 38 vendorbooths, with represenContinue on page no.6

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J. K. Files and Tools awarded for export excellence for 31st consecutive year

Automation’s 30th anniversary, and the 25th anniversary of the VF-1. Providing visitors with a historical perspective, HaasTec 2013 included a display of the company’s very first VMC – machine number one, outfitted with an early Haas rotary table – alongside its modern-day equivalent. . K. Files and Tools won the Star Performance Award Today’s VF-1 still sells for less than the first machine’s (2011-12) in the Hand Tools large industry category 1988 introductory price of $49,900, proving that Haas at the recently held 44th EEPC National Awards for remains the industry leader in delivering ever greater Export Excellence for the 31st consecutive year. The CNC machine tool value, year-after-year.

Company has been receiving this laurel every single In addition to the Haas CNC machine tools, HaasTec year since 1981 for its pioneering efforts in engineering 2013 also included a selection of Haas CNC rotary products export excellence. on display, including the new HRC210 roller cam rotary This year, the award was presented by Mr. Martin table. With a maximum speed of 830° Kuba, Honorable Minister of Industry per second, the HRC210 is more than and Trade, Czech Republic, at Mumbai eight times faster than the standard on March 15, 2013. Mr. Hemant Bhange Watch out for HRT210. The unit’s high speed - Vice President-Tools and Hardware exclusive and accuracy make it the perfect Business received the award on behalf COGNEX brochure complement for Haas Automation’s of the entire team. on page no. 201 line of Super Speed VMCs. For Mr. Harshal Jayavant, President NASCAR fans, the #14 Chevrolet – Engineering Business, said, “We feel racecar of driver Tony Stewart was extremely glad to receive the EEPC also on display, courtesy of StewartNational Award for the Star Performer Haas Racing. A high percentage of the in Export Excellence yet another year. It racecar’s high-precision chassis and engine components is awards such as this that encourage us to better ourselves are machined exclusively on Haas machines by North with every passing year. I am confident that these awards Carolina-based Stewart-Haas Racing and Hendrick are a great boost to the Indian engineering industry as a Motorsports. whole.”

By all accounts, HaasTec 2013 was an overwhelming Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Maruti Suzuki India, success, providing attendees the opportunity to see first Cummins India were some of the other prominent hand what goes into making a Haas machine, and why Haas companies that participated in the EEPC awards this year.

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Red Lion Controls internationally recognized for contributions to one of China’s top ten most influential projects for 2012 N-Tron Industrial Ethernet Switches Deliver Real-Time Monitoring and Control for Yiba Highway Construction Headquarters

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ed Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced that the company has been recognized

by Automation Panorama magazine for the use of its N‐Tron industrial Ethernet switches in helping the Yiba Highway Construction Headquarters deliver real‐time monitoring and control for a series of highway tunnels in China. This endeavor was honored as one of the “Top Ten Most Influential Projects of 2012” at the China Automation Industry Annual Conference, held in Beijing earlier this month. “We applaud Red Lion Controls for the innovative contributions it has made to advance the field of transportation infrastructure and sustainable development in China,” stated the China Automation Industry Annual Conference appraisal group.

“As automation and networking technology continues to develop and evolve, it will greatly impact not only the industrial industry, but also the worldwide economy at large.”

The Yiba highway, which is located in the Hubei province, connects central and western China through a series of highway tunnels that are subject to volatile temperature fluctuations, humidity, dust and vibration. Facing such extreme environmental conditions, it was imperative that the Yiba Highway Construction Headquarters deploy a rugged industrial monitoring and control system to reliably interlink its headquarters with remote traffic

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monitoring locations throughout the tunnels. Working with system integrators Beijing RHY Technology Development and Wuhan FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies, Red Lion provided rugged industrial Ethernet switches that efficiently utilize network‐based technology to enable real‐time monitoring and control of the Yiba highway tunnels. This allows the Yiba Highway Construction Headquarters to efficiently monitor traffic patterns, inform motorists of road conditions

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Furthermore, with a long mean time between failures, the switches help the organization reduce maintenance costs while supporting extreme conditions. “We feel very privileged to have received this prestigious award, as it recognizes the value of what we are doing on an international level and showcases the various benefits that our industrial Ethernet solutions can provide to our customers,” said Michael Wang, general manager of greater China for Red Lion Controls.

“As our company continues to grow and expand our portfolio, we look forward to introducing additional high‐quality new products in the coming months.”

The 2013 China Automation Industry Annual Conference, hosted by the China Automation Society, was co‐organized by the China Instrument Industry Association, China Computer Industry Association, National Technology Committee of Machinery Safety Standardization, and National Technology Committee of Industrial Process Measurement and Control Standardization. This year’s awards were designed to recognize the enterprises that have made outstanding contributions to the industrial automation industry.

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COVER STORY

Contents The heritage of quality excellence Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, President, Ram Ratna Group

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INTERVIEWS 62

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ELECRAMA 2014 : Taking India to the global arena

LAPP GROUP : The legendary heritage of excellence

Indo Asian: Charting the legendary pathway

Supreme & Co : The true spirit of entrepreneurship

Mr. J.G. Kulkarni President , IEEMA

Mr. Richard Lee, CEO Asia Pacific, LAPP GROUP

Mr. Vimal Mahendru, President Legrand Group - India

Mr. Harish Agarwal, CEO, Supreme & Co Pvt Ltd.

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FLIR : Extending the growth horizon Mr. T.P. Singh - Director (Sales), Handheld Commercial Systems FLIR Systems India Pvt Ltd.

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"Hensel Electric : We start where others stop!!!"

Mr. Ramji Singh - Country Head.

EPLAN Software & Service - India

Mr. R. Rajesh- Managing Director, Hensel Electric India Pvt.Ltd.

Mr. V Gokuldas, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Limited

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The market is expected to grow as new solutions in terms of technologies are added in the meters Mr. C. P. Jain, Chairman IEEMA Meter Division

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HRS : Growth in innovation

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EPLAN : CAE Solution, Faster-Accurate-Worldwide

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Kusam Meco : Changing the dynamics of test & measuring industry

CORPORATE PORTFOLIOS 104

Connectwell : Colligating the right business values

HPL : The Technology Brand of India Mr. Lalit Seth, CMD, Mr. Rishi Seth, JMD, and Mr. Gautam Seth, JMD. HPL ELECTRIC & POWER PVT. LTD

Mr. Vijay Saheta, Managing Director, Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. & Director – Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

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Motwane launches new M21C handy digital multimeter

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Buying a thermal imager for condition monitoring

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Bajaj Electricals Limited : The legendary growth Mr. Lalit Mehta – Executive Director (Luminaires & EPC Business), Bajaj Electricals Limited

TECHNOLOGY UPDATES 90

Mr. Chandmal Goliya - Director, Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd.

Mr. Arun Shroff - C. E. O., Geissel India Private Limited

118 Green Dot : Variable Transformer innovation How to choose the best electrical CAD software for your needs

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The Future Of Solar Is Brighter Than Ever

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Automatic controller setting for electric drives

Doble Engineering Company: Past. Present.

Future. Together.

9 decades of German technology - Now in India

Gupta Power : Cognitive heritage of excellence Shri. Mahendra Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd.

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SEIL : Playing the crucial role in economy growth Mr. Satish Kumar, Managing Director Steel Exchange India Limited (SEIL)

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CORPORATE PORTFOLIO

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igus : Delivering perfection & endurance

Our mission is to enhance productivity of our customer

Mr. Antony P. Kurian, C.O.O. igus India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Sandeep Sukhija, CEO, S. Crane Engineering Works, Mumbai

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Tripcon Engineering : A synonym of quality

Kumbhojkar Plastics : Supplier’s of Plastic Moulded Parts for Machine Tools

Mr. Hemal Patel - Director Tripcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Arun Kumbhojkar - Director

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‘Pethe Industrial Marketing Company Pvt. Ltd.’ : Pioneers of industrial Clutches & Brakes in India since 1965

The new generation of micro-chains System E2 micro– sturdier, quieter and more versatile

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AIA : An apodictic voice of automation industry

IPA : Bridging the industries with PROFIBUS & PROFINET technology platform

Mr. Anup Wadhwa - Director Automation Industry Association

Mr. Dileep Miskin, Secretary Indian Profinet Profibus Association (IPA)

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Red Lion Control : Pursuit of coherent excellence Mr. Naveen Kumar Mote, General Manager - India, Red Lion Controls

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Bosch Rexroth : Global leadership in drive & control technologies business Dr. Johannes Grobe , MD, Bosch Rexroth (India) Ltd.

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Katlax : Excelling through product innovation

Mr. Gebhard & Lothar Kuebler

Mr. L. R. KATRAT - MD and CEO, Katlax Enterprises

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LENZE : Establishing the technology leadership

B&R : The trend setters of automation arena

Infor : Technology excellence for manufacturing industry

Mr. Kalidas Bhangare - MD, Testo India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Debasis Nandi, Managing Director, Lenze Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. P. V. Sivaram - Director, B&R Industrial Automation

Mr. Souma Das Director, Infor

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Omron introduces a powerful robust “ONE” automation platform

Mikrosen : Productivity through process automation

TECHNOLOGY UPDATES

Taking the heat off thermal processes

Kuebler : Benchmarking the standards

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Smart Grids power the intelligent planet

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TESTO : Success through technology innovations

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Reduce your energy costs with Atlas Copco blowers

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Sumitron Exports : Success beyond the boundaries

CST Sensors : Pioneers of automation arena

Shri S.K. Jain, M.D Sumitron Exports Private Limited

Mr. Sridhar Nalluri - Country Manager CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd

Advantech integrated solutions for IC packaging machine

Janatics Metal flow control valve

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Katlax : RS232 to ethernet converter

Delta’s exhaustive range of process & industrial controllers

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RFID - New, compact, and robust UHF read /write head from Pepperl+Fuchs

P U M P S & VA LV E S

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CORPORATE PORTFOLIO

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KBL : Leading the way in fluid management

The dynamics of the Indian pump industry

Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar - CMD Kirloskar Brothers Ltd

Mr. S. L. Abhyankar

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATES 258

Lubi spreads its wings

TUBES & VALVES : For any thing & everything in pipeline materials

Kirloskar lowest lifecycle cost pumps

MACHINE TOOLS INTERVIEWS 270

Renishaw India : Beyond the technology excellence

Metallizing Equipment : Pioneers of thermal spray technology

Mr. Colin Price – Director of Sales Renishaw India - RMSPL

Mr. S.C. Modi - Managing Director Metallizing Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd.

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Mr. Sanjay Koul - MD, Timken India.

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Falcon Pumps : Pioneering the world-class pumping solutions

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LRT: Benchmarking the real standards Mr. J. M. Balaji, Head-Marketing Lakshmi Ring Travellers (Coimbatore) Limited

Chanderpur Works Pvt. Ltd : 50 Glorious years in integrated engineering excellence

Mr. Sudhir Chandra, Director Chanderpur Works Pvt. Ltd.

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Timken : Maintaining technology leadership in friction management & power transmission solutions

Goma Engineering and its engineering mettle

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Weldor : The true reputation of quality

Mr. Bharat Vaghela - Chairman, Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

HVOF : Replacement of hard chrome plating

GGB: The global leader in high performance bearing solutions

TECHNOLOGY UPDATES 294 296 298

Complex movements made easy Lantek CADCAM heats up coffee making Shock Absorbers for P.E.T. Machines

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New Kennametal brisbane office spotlights fullspectrum wear solutions for Australia and Region HAAS: HE210-PR

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Material Handling

Industrial Automation

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Machine Tools

Safety & Security

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Gears Motors

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371-PROJECT UPDATES 381-PRODUCT REVIEWS

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & SECURITY SECTION

INTERVIEWS 322

ENGINEERING

REVIEW Monthly Magazine On Engineering & Allied Industry

Managing Editors Shilpa Kadam Shirish Dongre

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CEO Shekhar Dongre Editor Rajeev lyer

Zicom: Fidelity for human & asset safety

Sparsh - Made in India brand : Pride of the nation

Prolite Autoglo : Enlightening the quality values

Mr. Pramoud Rao - Managing Director, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd.

Mr. Sanjeev Sehgal, MD Sparsh (samridhi Automations Pvt. Ltd.)

Mr. Harsha Joshi, C.E.O Prolite Autoglo Limited

CORPORATE PORTFOLIO 334

Mr. A. K. Ghosh Ex. Sr. Gen. Manager, Blue Star Ltd., Mr. Vijay Pimparkar GM, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. Mr. Gautam Kulkarni CEO, Hafi Elektra Pvt. Ltd

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Advisory Board (Editorial) Mr. G.Y. Banodkar Ex. Sr. Associate Director, Toyo Engg. Ltd.,

Mr. T. P. Singh Director-S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt Limited Marketing Team : Ladoji Pendurkar, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah, A.Purohit, Vinod Surve, Kavita Chaudhari

Marvel Gloves : A Name in Safety Gloves

Tyco Security Products is part of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world’s largest pure-play Fire and Security Company with a single, dedicated focus on the fire and security market

Protecting you, Innovatively

Mr. Farooq Abdullah Managing Partner Marvel Gloves Industries

Gears & Motors INDUSTRY FOCUS 356

INTERVIEW 360

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CORPORATE PORTFOLIO 362

Designer & Layout Arun P. Shinde, Pradeep M. Pillalamarri Rahul B. Ramgude, Dinesh Gawade Circulation Executive Satish Kadam, Amol Ranshur

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Gears & Motors : Industry Performance in 2012 (India & global sceanrio) & forecast for coming years

Sumitomo Drive : The legacy of technology perfection

Essential Power Transmission : The mark of excellence Bharat C. Shah, Technical Director, Essential Power Transmission P. Ltd

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BUSINESS NEWS

Socomec introduces the new 250 and 500 kW UPS to extend DELPHYS Green Power 2.0 Socomec continues to set the pace with its comprehensive range of Green Power 2.0 UPS solutions.

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he company has announced the results of in depth research on technology and product development with its new groundbreaking, three phase Uninterruptible Power Supplies product. The 250 kW and 500 kW Green Power 2.0 units benefit from Socomec’s early investment in 3-Level IGBT technology.

With this technology the Green Power 2.0 reaches 96% efficiency in VFI mode (Voltage Frequency Independent). As a result, the Green Power 2.0 ranges comply with environmental protection standards, saving energy without compromising on performance and availability. Moreover, these performance levels have been endorsed by an independent body.

With its unity output power factor (PF=1) the new unit provides users with full-rated 500 kW power in accordance with IEC 62040-3, bringing total power capacity to an unmatched 4MW. This makes the new Green Power 2.0 the perfect solution for the most demanding data centre applications.

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Socomec Critical Power Business Application, stated “At Socomec we listen carefully to our customers and are constantly committed to providing them with the best solutions. These solutions match their challenges to save on energy costs without compromising the availability of mission critical applications. We believe power availability is the number one concern of data centre managers, and we are committed to providing this without compromise.

Today we are proud to present our new solution that will quickly become the benchmark on the IT applications market.”

The Green Power 2.0 range is rapidly gaining market acceptance, and as customers realise it is definitely the best central piece of data centre power supply architecture Socomec can provide several products and services that also be integrated perfectly in the customer environment and with existing equipment.

The new units are manufactured in France and benefit from Socomec’s recognised industrial lean manufacturing organisation, delivering exceptionally high production quality.

Denis Finck, Director of the Data Centre Market Segment explained “Our solutions, rated for applications up to 4 MW, will be a benchmark for meeting high availability, energy efficiency, and reduced floor space requirements, which are the new current and future challenges of medium and large data centres. Combined with a set of dedicated services and energy efficiency solutions, they are suited to co-location facilities or public clouds, as well as large data centres. These units, which are lighter and smaller and lose less heat, are also especially suitable as an integrated critical power solution with our containerised Smart PowerPort system.”

The new Green Power 2.0 range is also available with a new set of services resulting from Socomec’s longstanding experience in data centres with prestigious customers. Socomec has excellent field services and expert technical personnel close to customer premises.

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Zicom launches inTouch, a revolutionary new ‘Push Video Alarm System’ based on passive infrared technology • Passive infrared technology much more reliable form of motion detection than a camera picture • Ideal for retail stores, designer boutiques, high-end salons, and other such outlets

Product USP for Retail Small Format Stores: ● Get the combined benefits of Video and Intrusion in one single unit ● Incident Notification is active and instant ● DIY (Do-It-Yourself) -Plug and play, auto configurable ● On-board recording with expandable memory up to 32 GB ● Immunity from False Alarms due to video verification ● Trigger an Alarm remotely (Hooter*) using your portable device, e.g., Android/Smart Phone ● Low cost low investment Security System which also helps in business monitoring such as customer service and productivity ● No need to spend on expensive CCTV system when the need is that of basic security

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movement. This is much more reliicom Electronic Security able form of motion detection comSystems Ltd., one of India’s pared to a camera picture. The PIR biggest electronic security systems offer a major advantage in companies, has announced terms of the decreased incidence of the launch of their latest offering – false alarms. inTouch allows you to a push video alarm system called move freely and do your daily activiinTouch. A breakthrough innovation ties without any fear, instead of conin video and intrusion alarm systems, stantly worrying inTouch has been about security designed keeping of your near and in mind the safety Watch out for dear ones, your of working couexclusive home and your ples, children, and FLIR brochure valuables. senior citizens. It on page no. 337 A p a r t is also a powerful from securing business intelliresidential housgence tool for rees, inTouch is tail stores across an ideal system the country. for retail stores stocking expensive Says Mr. Pramoud Rao, Managproducts like jewellery, watches, and ing Director, Zicom Electronic Secumobile phones. Designer boutiques, rity Systems Ltd: “inTouch takes a high-end salons, and other such step beyond the traditional CCTVs as outlets, especially those situated in it provides a real-time alarm system crime-sensitive areas, can also sewhich pushes the actual video feed cure their premises through inTouch. of any disturbance into any portable The product is tailor-made for those device such as a mobile phone or tabwho require remote managed serviclet whenever there is a human movees and a video alarm system rather ment. A user would get an instant and than just a surveillance tool. In case accurate notification with an option of an undesirable event such as burto view the real-time video playback glary, an emergency response is auto better assess the situation. Antomatically triggered by inTouch and other advantage that inTouch offers a copy of the video is also served on over the conventional CCTV systems the Zicom server. inTouch is easy to is the time saved while accessing the install with a Do-It-Yourself set up entire footage. With inTouch, prewhich configures automatically. It alarm footage can be accessed with has onboard recording with expandthe touch of a button.” able memory up to 32 GB, along with The inTouch Push Video Alarm System utilizes a PIR (Passive Infra Continue on page no.22 Red) sensor for detection of human www.engrreview.com

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Continued from page no.18 an ability to trigger an alarm/hooter remotely. The users of inTouch receive a 24X7 device-monitoring service by the Zicom Command Centre. The new inTouch Push Video Alarm System will be available at all Zicom’s business verticals like channel and DST as well as retail chains such as Kohinoor and NEXT.

About Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited:

Incorporated in 1994, Zicom is a pioneer and leader in the field of electronic security in India. With over Rs. 450 Crores in annual sales, operations in over 5 countries, 400 cities in India and over 1 million customers, Zicom is today synonymous with electronic security. In less than two decades of its existence, Zicom has established itself as a leader in the security domain, introducing distinct innovations that the rest of the industry has followed.

Zicom has been the first Indian Electronic Security Systems company to:

● Be listed on the Indian Bourses in 1995. ● Introduce 24 x 7 Zicom Command Centre (ZCC) in 1995. ● Introduce wireless security equipments in the home and retail segment. ● Introduce Security Services called SaaS (Security as a Service). ● Launch SaaS Enterprise a holistic approach towards Security Resource Planning (SRP) offering Safety and Security, Business Intelligence, Loss Prevention, Comfort and Convenience.

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dhunik Alloys and Power Limited was awarded for the Highest Growth in Exports for 2011-12 under the Large Enterprise category by EEPC India. The 44th EEPC India – National Awards for Export Excellence 2011-12 was held in Mumbai on 15th March 2013.

Mr Martin Kuba, Minister of Trade & Industry, the Czech Republic graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presented the award to Shri Nirmal Kumar Agarwal, Director, Adhunik Group, during the Council Mega event, India Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS 2013) which is India’s largest international engineering sourcing show. The awards in their 44th year was organised by EEPCINDIA in association with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Nirmal Kumar Agarwal said, “Adhunik Group has added a new feather to its cap with the honour of yet another EEPC award. We are proud to be recognised by them for our achievement in the field of exports nationally.”

Zicom Command Centre (ZCC):

● All Incident Management with Video Verification ● Response Management based on SLAs signed with the customer ● Incident based Video Hosting on Zicom Server

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Zoomlion - ElectroMech JV launches first two unique India specific products for construction & real estate sector New ‘Made for India’ TC 5013 – 5 and TC 5013 – 5G tower crane models launched

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he joint venture between Zoomlion, the 6th largest global construction equipment manufacturer & world leader in tower cranes and ElectroMech, India’s largest industrial crane manufacturer by volume & customized material handling solutions provider launched two distinct ‘Made for India’ models TC 5013 – 5 and TC 5013 – 5G at bC India.

These two new products have been launched specifically to cater to the Indian construction and real estate sector.

These models have been developed after consultation with several developers & contractors and take into account Zoomlion’s experience in the Indian market.

An example of the ‘made for India’ design is that the TC 5013-5G, having a SWL of 5t and a tip load of 1.3t at 50m, the inner climbing model has a mast section which has been designed keeping in mind typical Indian lift shafts. This model can be accommodated in a lift shaft measuring 1.9m X 2.1 m or a floor cut out of 1.38 m x 1.5 m.

Amongst the host of features that make these cranes easy to use on sites is a quick change device which requires just a pin to be removed for rapid switching between wire rope falls. Safety is also addressed through various features such as a Self-climbing mechanism with anti-drop device which ensures safety during jacking while erecting the crane and wire rope & axle

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breakage protection on the trolley for safe operations. Commenting on the launch of the new ‘Made for India’ models, Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech said, “The real estate sector in India itself has seen a paradigm shift over the past decade with modern techniques of construction becoming more common across the sector.

Not only metros, but tier II cities are witnessing previously unseen levels of development and the skylines of cities like Mumbai and Delhi are rapidly changing with skyscrapers becoming the norm. With these changes comes the demand for quicker time to market for projects, which is pushing the demand for related equipment such as tower cranes.

We are happy to have business partner like Zoomlion who is renowned for its excellent quality tower cranes all across the world.”

“Our prime objective of this joint venture is to provide international quality products to Indian customers and customer satisfaction will be our prime focus”, he further added. While a few years ago tower cranes were only considered to be a must for skyscraper construction, in today’s extremely competitive real estate market, developers and contractors are realizing the economic and efficiency related benefits of mechanization in their projects. This is causing a shift towards the use of tower cranes for all types of projects, driving up demand. The real estate

construction sector alone accounts for approximately 70% of the total demand for tower cranes in India.

Last year, India’s tower crane industry saw total revenue of USD 93 million and industry insiders expect the sector to maintain an annual growth rate of more than 20% in the next decade. ElectroMech estimates the market size for tower cranes to be approximately 600 units per year, of which 400 units are required by the real estate sector alone.

This joint venture has been formulated to satiate the rising demand by the Indian infrastructure and construction sector in India over the coming years. The Zoomlion ElectroMech Joint Venture company will manufacture, sell and service a vast range of Zoomlion’s tower cranes in India.

About Zoomilion

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Zoomlion”), founded in 1992 and listed on both Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2000 and Hong Kong Stock Exchange) in 2010, is mainly engaged in the R & D and manufacturing of advanced technologies and equipment for national key infrastructure construction projects, including construction engineering, energy engineering, environment engineering and transportation engineering projects. With a registered capital of RMB 7.706 www.engrreview.com

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billion, over 12,000 tower cranes manufactured last year and a workforce of over 30,000 employees, Zoomlion ranks 6th in the global construction machinery industry.

About ElectroMech

ElectroMech is a leading brand in engineering, manufacturing and

servicing Industrial Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Electric wire rope hoists and customized material handling solutions and is currently India’s largest manufacturer of overhead cranes in terms of volumes.

ElectroMech’s strong tradition of a solutions approach based on the foundation of good design and

manufacturing capability coupled with its tie-up with global leaders like Abus and Stahl from Germany and Zoomlion from China, enables it to provide world class hoisting solutions across several industry verticals.

For more information, Web: www.emech.in

Gati Infrastructure Limited commissions 110 MW hydro electric power project in Sikkim

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ati Infrastructure Limited (GIL), a subsidiary of Amrit Jal Ventures Ltd (AJVL) promoted by Mr. Mahendra Agarwal, Founder and CEO of Gati Ltd. commissioned its first 110 MW Hydro Electric Power Plant in Sikkim.

Gati Infrastructure had entered into an Agreement with the State Government of Sikkim to implement three Hydro Power Projects on a Build, Operate, Own and Transfer basis (BOOT). The first project – 110MW Chuzachen Hydro Project on Rangpo and Rongli rivers has been commissioned and started producing and selling power. This is the first IPP (independent power

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(First in the private sector in the North East) project) in hydroelectric power sector in the state of Sikkim and the seven sisters of North East. The plant is directly connected to the Central Transmission Utility (National Grid) through a 24 Km dedicated transmission line and will be able to deliver power across the country.

Gati Limited – pioneer and leader in Express Distribution and Supply Chain Solutions and TCI Finance Limited are shareholders of the company. Amrit Jal Ventures Ltd is implementing two more Hydro Electric Power Projects in the state of Sikkim, 54 MW Bhasmey Hydro Electric Project (under construction) and 71 MW Sada Mangder Project.

Speaking on this occasion Mr. Mahendra Agarwal – Founder and CEO Gati Limited said: “The commissioning of the hydro power project is a big milestone in the history of the Gati Group. Being a logistics expert our success into the Power sector - a completely diverse industry, is a huge achievement. It was not easy at all. Team work and dedication has helped us surpass all odds

right from the technical’s glitches to finances. It’s a momentous occasion for all of us at Gati and we hope to continue to build trust and value for our shareholders.”

About Gati Infrastructure Group

Gati Infrastructure Limited (GIL) is a power generation group promoted

by Mr. Mahendra Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Gati Limited, India’s leader & pioneer in Express Distribution & Supply Chain Solutions. Gati Infrastructure Group was established with intent to develop and build power projects with a focus on Renewable and Green Energy and contribute to economic growth and development of country. The Group presently has a portfolio of Hydro Power Projects and Solar Power Projects. GIL is one of the pioneers in the private sector power generation being the third group in the country to successfully commission a Hydro Power Project.

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Ingersoll Rand India employees pledge to make a difference with the Employee Giving Campaign

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ngersoll Rand (NYSE: IR),a $14.0 billion globally diversified industrial technology company is focused on Corporate Social Value creation world over and has consistently worked towards streamlining its efforts in making a positive impact around the communities where it operates.

The organization runs several social welfare projects in the country to promote Sustainability, Education, Healthcare and Livelihood creation.

Volunteering and involvement of employees in these projects have always been a key focus.

The organization launched “The Employee Giving Campaign” in partnership with United Way of India in 2011 and has made significant progress with the response received in the second year of the campaign in 2012. Under this campaign, the employees can voluntarily contribute a one-two days’ salary and pledge support to an NGO of their choice and location. The Employee Giving campaign gives the freedom to an employee to choose the cause they believe in and to choose the amount that they would like to donate towards their cause. The amount donated by the employees is then matched by the organization in India and by the Global Foundation in the US twice over, and then donated to the respective NGOs in each city.

The initiative has been instrumental in engaging over 25% of its workforce in its second year of existence. The amount raised will be equally matched by Ingersoll Rand India and the Ingersoll RandGlobal Foundation to be donated to over 15 pre-selected NGO’s across cities

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towards empowerment of the marginalized sections of the society.

In the past, the pledged funds raised by the campaign were donated to various NGOs that run projects in the area of Environment, Resource Conservation, Education, Healthcare and Improving Livelihoods. In 2012, this donation funded multiple projects that created an impact across these NGOs. Some key highlights include educating over 10,000 underprivileged children in Delhi and Bangalore, supporting destitute children in Bengaluru by providing Shelter, Education, Medical and Recreational support, restoration of eye sight and loss of vision prevention amongst children and adults through eye surgeries to name a few. As part of its environmental commitments, Ingersoll Rand is providing solar lighting to nearly 20 villages through TERI’s Light a Billion Lives Program and has an on-going maintenance and preservation drive for Lake Uttarahali in Bangalore among other initiatives.

Commenting on this initiative, Swati Bhattacharya, Vice President – Corporate Relations and Public Affairssaid, “We have been running the ‘Employee Giving Campaign’ driven by our philosophy of sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship.

This one of its kind campaignseeks to mobilize and enable employees to engage in meaningful community service activities.We have received overwhelming response for the campaign’s second edition making significant progress in terms of employee participation and expanding the reach of our social activities to tap and aid greater

number ofsocial and environmental causes. We are happy to have raised sufficient funds with which we hope to lighten up the lives of many households in India.”

With the Employee Giving Campaign, Ingersoll Rand has empowered its employees with an opportunity to inculcate and encourage a culture of extending a helping arm to the needy. With the combined effort, the company aims to provide a dignified life to underprivileged children and individuals through education andinfrastructure that play a vital role in their growth.

About Ingersoll Rand in India

Ingersoll Rand is committed to India and is implementing strategies for product innovation and design for Industrial Technologies; Security; Food Safety; Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The company is based out of 18 locations in the country.

Ingersoll Rand believes that Innovation for emerging economies is critical for products to succeed in these markets. The company has three world class manufacturing facilities at Naroda, Sahibabad and Chennai; and two Engineering and Technology Centers at Bangalore and Chennai. Ingersoll–Rand (India) Limited is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.

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Bosch Rexroth strengthens its presence in India new plant in Sanand, Ahmedabad

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osch Rexroth has inaugurated and put a new plant into operation in Sanand, near Ahmedabad , replacing the previous facility in Vatva, Ahmedabad thereby increasing the overall square footage at this new location. In order to be able to address the specific regional product and system requirements, the company is not only expanding production but also stepping up sales and development. Around 520+ associates work at Bosch Rexroth in Ahmedabad.

Overall, the company has invested around 280 Crores into the expansion of its presence in the region. Bosch Rexroth manufactures hydraulics components and systems at the site.

Going beyond production, the company has plans to develop the Sanand plant more and more into a technology center. Based on the product platforms, company to develop regional product variations here which meet the specific requirements of Indian customers.

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The hydraulic components and systems from the new plant are used in a wide variety of fields, including Machinery Applications and Engineering, Factory Automation, and Mobile Applications. The new plant will have a total area of around 37,000 square meters.

Bosch Rexroth has been present in India for over 35 years and has continuously increased local added value here. Since 2007, the company has almost doubled its transaction volume. In total, Bosch Rexroth employs around 850+ associates in India.

Bosch Rexroth in India manufactures hydraulic valves, blocks, cylinders and power units in Sanand, Ahmedabad and the Customizing unit in Bangalore utilized for power units, pneumatic panels, cabinets and cylinders, cutting and assembly line for linear motion products.

Economical, precise, safe, and energy efficient: drive and control technology from Bosch Rexroth moves machines and systems of any size. The company bundles global application experience in the market segments of Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering, Factory Automation, and Renewable Energies to develop innovative components as well as tailored system solutions and services.

Bosch Rexroth offers its customers hydraulics, electric drives and controls, pneumatics, linear motion and assembly technology all from one source.

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Lapp India achieves another milestone Awarded ISO & IEC Certifications for Bhopal & Bangalore Plant

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app India, a 100% subsidiary of Lapp Group and the pioneer in introducing the concept of “Total solutions in Electrical Connectivity” in India has added another feather to its cap by receiving highest safety and standards certifications for the Bhopal and Bangalore plant.

Acknowledging Lapp India’s stateof-the-art infrastructure across in its manufacturing facilities and its commitment to the industry, Lapp India’s Bhopal plant was awarded ISO 9001: 2008 certification on March 22, 2013 recommended by TUV India, IEC Certification for HO5-VK and HO7-VK for a range up to 6sqmm and IS 694 extension certification for producing FRLS wires up to 6 sqmm.

Founded in 1906, the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is the world’s leading organization for the preparation and publication of International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. IEC provides a platform to companies, industries and governments for meeting, discussing and developing the International Standards they require.

Wires and cables are an integral part of each individual’s life and the quality and standard of the products directly affect personal as well as property safety. Hence ensuring statutory certification for wires and cables is mandatory to help protect life and property. Conformity to the standard is ensured through regular surveillance of the manufacturing process, safety checks, surprise inspections and testing of samples drawn from the factory as well as from the market.

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According to Mr Richard Lee, CEO, Asia Pacific at LAPP GROUP and acting Managing Director of LAPP INDIA Pvt. Ltd, “We believe in adhering to highest quality standards when it comes to our products through world class technology and innovation. It gives me a sense of pride to announce that in addition to the Bhopal plant, our Bangalore Plant has also been certified by IEC for HO5 - VK and HO7 – VK. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked towards achieving this certification for both the Bangalore and Bhopal plant.”

Lapp products are in conformity with VDE Standards that are harmonized with IEC (International Electric Commission) and are more stringent than the IS (Indian Standards), generally followed by majority of the cable manufacturers in India. The VDE mark confirms compliance with protective requirements ensuring maximum safety and reliability.

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. Recently, Lapp India completed phase 1 of its second manufacturing plant in Pilukedi, Bhopal which will produce 1,000 kms of single core cables daily, catering mainly to the Building Cable Segment (BCS). Lapp India has trained regional marketing organisations in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai along with 23 sales offices and a strong network of dealers throughout the country.

About Lapp Group

Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the Lapp Group is a leading supplier of integrated wire, cabling and connector products and solutions. Its offering includes electrical and fibre optic cables, industrial plug-in and screw connectors, cabling solutions, automation technology and technical accessories. Lapp Group’s core markets are in the mechanical and plant engineering and electronics manufacturing sectors, with rapid market expansion in the renewable energy, mobility and life science industries.

Lapp Group has remained in continuous family ownership since it was founded in 1959. In the 2011/12 financial year, it recorded total consolidated sales of 860 million euros. It employs some 3,150 people, operates 17 production sites and 41 sales companies and cooperates with approximately 100 national partners worldwide.

For more information Web: www,lappindia.com

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Record visitor numbers at the Hannover Messe trade fair HARTING presents complete solutions for “integrated industry”

Bernd Hachmann (left) and Heinrich Vieker (third from the left),the mayors of Rahden and Espelkamp, and Heiner Brockhagen (fourth from the left), head of division at the Espelkamplocal authority, finding out about the latest technological trends and developments at the local company.

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ARTING KGaAis extremely pleased with the course of this year’s Hannover Messe and with the results achieved. “Hannover was a tremendously successful event for us,”remarked Dietmar Harting, President/Partner of the Technology Group. A new record was set for the number of visitors to the main stand, which was expanded by around 50%to over 1,600 m². The number of foreign visitors was extremely high, standing at over 30% and includingmany Russian delegations and customers and interested parties from China. Russia was the partner country of this year’s trade fair held in the state capital of Lower Saxony.

The trade fair was opened by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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The main attraction at the twostory HARTING stand in Hall 11 was an Auto ID demo-system which was operated live. The system simulated an intelligent production system of the future in which the products provide the information on their further processing and downstream handling. The scenario covered the entire value-creation chain including order intake, production and delivery to the customer.

HARTING is a full-range supplier of these individual solutions and a trailblazer in integrated industryin which physical products and information technology converge.

Philipp Rösler, Federal Minister of Economics, who was received by Dietmar and Margrit Harting on the second day of the trade fair, showed a strong interest in the highly impressive demonstration. Other very welcome guests included Bernd Strauch, the mayor of Hannover, Christian Dürr, the president of the FDP faction in Lower Saxony’s state parliament, Dr. Wolfram von Fritsch, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Messe AG, Dr. JochenKöckler, Executive Board member of Deutsche Messe AG and Oliver Frese, Divisional Director at DeutscheMesse AG. Official representatives from the Mühlenkreisdistrict were also present in Hannover,as they are every year, to find out aboutfutureoriented technologies and HARTING’s importance to future industry from the district’s largest employer. Dr. Ralf Niermann, head of the district authority, and Heinrich Vieker and Bernd Hachmann, the mayors of Continue on page no.44

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Continued from page no.38 Espelkamp and Rahden, gained an insight on-location into the latest technological trends and developments at the local company. In addition to its main stand, HARTING also presented its innovations at the Mobil Tec and Wind Energy exhibitions and maintained an over 200 m² stand at the TectoYouinitiative for young people. Around 500 school pupils and students accepted HARTING’sinvitation to Hannover enabling them to discover the fascinating world of technology and the career opportunities and prospects it holds in store. Education Minister Prof. Dr. Johanna Wankavisited the HARTING stand at TectoYouon the first day of the trade fair and apprentices explained the “plug game” to her. HARTING KGaAis one of the very few companies to regularly attend the trade fair in Hannover since its inception in 1947. In fact, Dietmar Harting has a unique relationship with the Hannover Messe as he attended the very first trade fair as a child with his father Wilhelm Harting, the founder of the HARTING Technology Group, and has not missed a single event since. In 2006, HARTING was presented with the Hermes Award, the industry trade fair’s international technology prize.

HARTING was also involved in the event this time around.

Dietmar Harting and Philip Harting, Senior Vice President Connectivity & Networks, participated in a panel debate as part of the tenth holding of the competition. They highlighted the great importance and significant value of family-run, medium-sized companies for the German economy.

About HARTING:

Industrial applications and production systems are based on intelligent and high-performance connection technology. HARTING’s range of products and solutions includes connectors, device connectivity solutions, network components and pre-assembled cables. HARTING products connect devices, machinery and systems and supply them with data, signals and power. The company provides solutions for markets including automation technology, energy, transportation, industrial devices, broadcast, stage and event technology, mechanical engineering, medical technology, embedded IT systems and industrial network infrastructure. HARTING also manufactures electro-magnetic components for the automotive industry and supplies housing technology and shop system and vending solutions. Today, the HARTING Group employs 3,500 people at its 37 national subsidiaries.

For more information Web: www.HARTING.in

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Yale launches CF series at India Warehousing Show

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ale and the Maini Group have announced the launch of a new electric counterbalance forklift truck series, introduced to meet the specific requirements of the Indian market. The new Yale 48V CF series is available in 2,000kg and 2,500 kg lifting capacities and incorporates all the advantages of AC technology with a battery capacity of up to 625Ah. The electronically controlled hydraulic power steering system significantly reduces operator fatigue and auto power shutdown increases battery autonomy. Excellent operator visibility and a spacious operator compartment make the CF series an ergonomic and comfortable working environment for the operator that helps reduce fatigue during the shift and increases productivity.

S. A Mohan, said ‘the Maini group has a strategic alliance with the NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG), USA for the sales and marketing of the Yale brand of counterbalance forklift trucks, reach trucks, order pickers and very narrow aisle equipment and the manufacture under license of the RCF series in India. This unique partnership between two of the most innovative and strong forces in the field of material handling solutions brings the Yale range of products to all operators of materials handling equipment in India.

The launch of the CF series will further strengthen the position of Yale and Maini in the growing Indian forklift truck market’. The Maini Group participated and exhibited its products at INDIA WAREHOUSING SHOWPragati Maidan, Delhi from 2nd to 4th May 2013 at Hall 10, Stall B21. Maini Group enters its fourth decade of delivering solutions in 2013. From its modest beginning of manufacturing of precision components and assemblies for the automotive, hydraulic, material handling and engineering industry, the group has grown to become a five company entity today. The group is widely known for its innovative and revolutionary electric car ‘REVA’ and eco- friendly material handling solutions. Since 1989, NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG) has been a dominant global player in the materials handling industry.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, NACCO Materials Handling Group continues to drive the industry forward by bringing more sustainable and greener technologies to the market while increasing productivity and decreasing operational costs.

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HRS PSL showcased energy efficient solutions at POWER-GEN India, 2013 HRS PSL offers effective heat transfer solutions for an extensive range of processing applications across a spectrum of industry sectors like Chemical, Petrochemicals/Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Fats, Fertilizer, Cement, Steel, Power, Agro Chemical, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), Paint, Paper & Pulp, Textile, Automotive, Sugar, Distillery & Breweries, Dairy, Food & Beverage among others. Pioneers in the revolutionary corrugated tube technology for the process industry, HRS PSL offers innovative technology of international standard for thermal processing like corrugated tube heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, hot water systems, evaporators, systems for food/fruit/beverage processing with modern pumping and filling technologies.

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RS Process Systems Ltd. (HRS PSL), part of HRS Group, UK, showcased their expertise in heat transfer solutions at Power-Gen 2013 in Mumbai with focus on plate type heat exchangers. POWER-GEN India & Central Asia is the region’s premier conference and exhibition for the power industry.

On display were their wide and innovative range of gasketed Plate heat exchangers that deliver costeffective solutions to the power sector and range of corrugated tube heat exchangers for various applications.

“Power-Gen was an ideal platform for technical experts and professionals from leading Power companies to connect with HRS PSL to work on reliable and innovative heat transfer solutions. India is a prominent player in the global power industry, and HRS recognizes this need and provides quality heat transfer products that ensure sustainability with a competitive edge for various power industry applications like hydraulic/ lube oil cooling, closed loop water cooling, heat recovery, condensation etc,” said Mr. V Gokul Das, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Ltd. Leading power companies choose HRS PSL for their high-performance plate heat exchangers that can optimize the thermal and hy-

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draulic design to bring the best blend of cost-efficiency, performance, compact size and reduced maintenance requirements. Their compact and energy efficient plate heat exchangers come with a heat transfer area of upto 2400m2 and can handle large quantity of fluids as high as 2500 m3/hr in a single unit.

HRS PSL not only provides companies with design support, but also offers technical expertise post installation and ensures smooth functioning of the plant.

About HRS PSL

HRS Process Systems Ltd., (HRS PSL) part of UK based HRS Group, is one of the leading heat transfer specialists operating at the forefront of thermal processing technology. Established in 2003, with headquarters in Pune, HRS PSL has marketing offices spread across major metro cities of India along with the group companies in UK, Spain, USA, Peru, UAE and Malaysia.

HRS PSL offers effective heat transfer solutions for an extensive range of processing applications across a spectrum of industry sectors like Chemical, Petrochemicals/Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Fats, Fertilizer, Cement, Steel, Power, Agro Chemical, OEM (Original Equipment

Manufacturers), Paint, Paper & Pulp, Textile, Automotive, Sugar, Distillery & Breweries, Dairy, Food & Beverage among others. Pioneers in the revolutionary corrugated tube technology for the process industry, HRS PSL offers innovative technology of international standard for thermal processing like corrugated tube heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, hot water systems, evaporators, systems for food/fruit/beverage processing with modern pumping and filling technologies.

HRS PSL is ISO 9001:2008 certified along with ASME ‘U’ (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers), NBBI (The National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors), HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.) and NSIC-CRISIL SE1A certifications.

For more information HRS Process Systems Web: www.hrsasia.co.in

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Clean drive solutions for food technology, conveyors, and beyond: Lightweight, hygienic helical bevel gear units for conveyor systems and hoists, especially in applications where geared motors have to be moved and their light weight becomes essential.

All gear units can be combined with suitable smooth-surface motors from NORD or other manufacturers.

Company background

Illustration: NORD’s hygienic helical bevel gear units are available as open or closed frame versions – right: combined with a smooth-surface motor

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or hygienically demanding applications, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS supplies aluminum two-stage helical bevel gear units in five sizes with a maximum torque of 660 Nm that are especially easy to clean. The washdown design is based on smooth inclined surfaces, transitions with large radii without dead spaces, and requires no assembly covers.

Cleaning liquids wash off easily and completely from the surfaces, which also remain considerably cooler than those of conventional drives thanks to the special construction.

The design is optimized, amongst others, for use in the food industry and complies with international guidelines and standards such as EHEDG, ANSI / BISSC, and ANSI / NSF. If required, the gear units can be fitted with double shaft seals.

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They can be ordered as open or closed frame versions with hollow or solid shafts. Designed according to the proven UNICASE principle, the housings are very torsion-resistant and withstand high mechanical stress. With the optional NSD tupH surface treatment, they become extremely resistant to corrosion as well as acids and alkaline solutions.

NORD’s NSD tupH sealed surface conversion system is not a coating, which means that no layers can peel.

Instead, the process transforms surfaces with up to seven times the hardness of the base aluminum material. Thereby, the housings acquire robustness and durability qualities that are similar to stainless steel versions, while remaining much lighter and more economic. In addition to food industry processes, the gear units are also ideally suited

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, produces and sells drive technologies with around 2,800 employees, and is one of the international leaders in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD supplies applicationspecific concepts and solutions, even for special applications, for example with energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. The annual sales in the 2011 fiscal year amounted to about 412 million Euro.

The company founded in 1965 now has over 35 subsidiaries worldwide.

The closely meshed sales and service network ensures optimum availability for short delivery times and customer-oriented services.

NORD produces a wide variety of drive units for torques from 10 to 200,000 Nm, electric motors with powers from 0.12 kW to 200 kW as well as the necessary power electronics in the form of frequency inverters and servo controllers.

Inverter solutions are available for classical installations in the switch cabinet and for decentralised and fully integrated drive units.

For more information Web: www.nord.com

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Everest Group R & D gets DSIR recognition

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verest Group’s In-house Research & Development facility at Bahadurgarh unit has received recognition from the Department of Scientific And Industrial Research, Ministry of Science And Technology, Government Of India. Everest is the first and only blower & vacuum systems manufacturer in the country to have received this recognition.

Everest Group has strongly realized and felt the shift of the industry towards energy efficient solutions. The Group stands today as one of the upcoming names in the vacuum industry, a fully integrated and diversified company involved in the Engineering, Evaluation, Designing, Manufacturing, Testing, Execution, Post Sales & Service of Pressure & Vacuum Systems. “We aim to build the most cost-effective development firm, through the blending of our world-class ‘best practices’ with local experience and knowledge. We cater to the needs of local emerging economies,” states Amit Kapur, Director.

Everest is the largest producer of Roots Blowers in South East Asia having effective presence in STP & ETP (Waste water treatment) industry, Pneumatic Conveying systems, Aeration systems, Aquaculture etc, to name a few. The Group had diversified into design & installation of innovative systems for chemical & pharmaceutical industry based on technologies which have low impact on the environment, are energy efficient and have low operation & maintenance costs. The demand for such systems is growing exponentially due to increasing environmental awareness and corporate responsibility.

Everest Group has a lot of experience in sustainability

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chemistry or green chemistry, cleaner production, clean technologies, ecoefficiency, energy saving, resource saving, environment friendly techniques, etc., like:

● Design & manufacture of solvent recovery systems to curb pollution. These systems not only play an important role by making the process eco-friendly but also recover precious solvents for reuse.

Most of the pharmaceutical processes have low boiler solvents which are undesirable if expelled into atmosphere. On installation of solvent recovery system, most of the solvent can be recovered back. The demand of such systems is growing exponentially due to increasing environmental awareness and corporate responsibility. ● Design & manufacture of CPCB approved vacuum systems for waste oil re-refining. ● Design & manufacture of mechanical vacuum boosters for replacement of steam jet ejectors. ● Design & manufacture of SUPERVAC vacuum systems using mechanical vacuum boosters and dry screw vacuum pumps – Dry Pumping Technology. ● Design & manufacture of extended shaft Roots Blowers configuration for applications requiring 100% Oil Free Air like aeration in aquaculture farms, plating lines, STPs, etc. ● Design & manufacture of Low Temperature Thermal Desalination systems for producing potable water ……… and many more.

Everest’s core competency lies in custom manufacturing special air blowers and boosters by alloying and cross linking diverse designs

to suit specific requirements and import substitutes. It has built an expert technical team that has years of application associated experience and has developed capability to help serve the customers with effective solutions.

As the company ably serves the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), it has gained in-depth knowledge of the critical requirements of OEM applications, in terms of power, space, noise, air flow, vibration, cost and more. With reference to standard models of air blowers and vacuum pumps, the company, through its unique design and engineering expertise, can develop a completely new model, or modify the existing design. The outcome is a custom air blower or vacuum pump that meets the exact requirements of OEM application at the lowest possible cost.

Over the period of two decades, application engineering has been the cornerstone of Everest’s success. Its strength has been to work on new application areas and modify existing ones so as to reduce energy consumption, optimize performance and increase process efficiency. On account of many such new developments and applications, the company has carved a niche for itself in the equipment industry, offering customized solutions.

Design & Development is one thing which never stops at Everest.

It is a continual process. Everest has been in an industrial segment

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TAMCO switchgear wins USD 85 million order in Qatar Largest single contract by L&T’s Subsidiary in GCC; good reference on capability to execute high value, large scale projects in other countries

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&T’s Malaysia based switchgear subsidiary, Tamco Switchgear, won its largest single order from Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) - the sole distributor of water and electricity in Qatar.

Tamco will manufacture and supply 11kV Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs) over a two-year period to distribution stations across Qatar.

Tamco, market leaders in the Medium Voltage category in Malaysia, won the order for indoor switchgear panels against international competitors, including Korean and European firms. Mr. S. C. Bhargava, Chairman Tamco Switchgear and Senior Vice President & Head of L&T Electrical & Automation said, “We have had split orders for many projects in Qatar in the past. This complete order has come as a testimonial of customer’s confidence in our Medium Voltage capability to meet the demands of large scale projects.”

Mr. Bhargava added that KAHRAMAA conforms to the highest local and international health, safety and environmental standards. Tamco has supplied switchgear panels to many prestigious projects and national assets in Qatar including Lusail Utility Tunnels, Lekhwiya Sports Stadium, Khalifa Stadium, Khalifa Sports CIty ASEAN Games Village, Qatar Foundation, Doha West Sewage Water Treatment Plant etc.

About Tamco Switchgear:

Tamco Switchgear Malaysia offers

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electrical distribution and control solutions in the medium and low voltage range to industries and utilities in South-East Asia, Middle East, Africa and Australia with manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. A part of L&T Electrical & Automation, Tamco is a multi-ethnic organization that strives for business excellence and customer satisfaction through its indigenous technology and focus on quality and after sales service.

L&T Background

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 13.5 billion technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate, with global operations. It is ranked 4th in the global list of Green Companies in the industrial sector by the reputed international magazine Newsweek, and ranked the world’s 9th Most Innovative Company by Forbes International. L&T is one of the largest and most respected companies in India’s private sector. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business over seven decades.

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RR KABEL : Leading the way to success and this has paid us good results. Our journey has been tough filled with challenges which we try to overcome at every point of time by delivering best to our consumers.

The various achievements in the wire and cable segment has helped us obtain number of Indian and international certifications for our products.

These include the VDE approval from Germany, BASEC from UK, UL from USA, besides obtaining ISOs. I can proudly claim that we are the only Indian company to have the maximum number of approvals for the products.

An exclusive interface with Mr. Shree Gopal Kabra Director, Ramratna Group

Q. RR KABEL has gained credible brand recall among the electrical cables space during last few years, please brief us about the company’s journey from the inception & share some of the milestones achieved by the company?

It’s indeed been a great journey since our inception in 1965 when we had started off from a small electrical trading shop. Keeping in mind the increasing need of the Indian consumer towards safer electrical products our company – Ram Ratna Group started RR Kabel in the year 1998. We have always strived towards delivering world class quality products to our clients both national as well as international

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Q. Please brief us more about RamRatna Group’s infrastructure?

Ram Ratna Group is over USD 500 million conglomerate which operates in three verticals – electricals, infrastructure and chemicals. In the chemicals sector we are majorly into exports. The electrical segment has various products – RR Kabel for cables, RR Shramik for winding wires, RR Copper for copper tapes, bus bar systems, RR Micro for the panel accessories and RR Eubiq for the power outlet system.

We have newer ranges of products to be offered which are all focused on the power sector. In the infrastructure segment, however, we are offering car parking solutions. We are the first company in the country to get technology for introducing multi-level car parking solutions which we have named as RR Parkon. The largest car park is being designed in New Delhi which is also called as puzzle parking.

All our sectors are growing very well.

We believe in innovation and hence always strive to get the best technology to our country and then work towards further improving it.

Q. The ensuing electrical boom calls for massive investment in electrical products manufacturing and the component industry, according to you what are the prospects for cable

products in India? How do you plan to position your products?

The current scenario is not as good as it would take another couple of years for the economy to come out of this vicious cycle of recession. Observing these trends, the industry has witnessed constant increase in demand for good quality wires and cables. Barely 20 per cent of our population have all the benefits and facilities required and these days there is increased awareness amongst consumers for upgrading their products.

Not only this, but a study concluded by IEEMA states that the Indian electrical equipment industry has grown by over 14 per cent in the last year. This is despite strong competition from Chinese and Korean companies flooding the Indian markets with their products.

Being a key player in the electrical sector we have always tried to offer tailor made solutions to suit the needs of our diversified customer base. We believe that with technology and skills available with us we must be in a position to exhibit our strengths and offer the right product mix to the people from the power sector. Currently there are three other major players in this sector –Polycare, Finolex Cables Ltd and Haver Inc. As far as positioning our product in the market is concerned we follow the old route of marketing the product like any other company would do. Since the last couple of years we have also been following the brand building exercise as we strive to take our product from class to mass.

In short we believe in transition from class to masses as mass cannot become class.

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segments. Our topline products vary in each range FIREX in RR Kabel, oxygen free copper tapes and bars in RR Copper, safe, flexible and smart power outlet system from RR Eubiq.

Besides we offer fire alarm wires, instrumentation cables, armoured cables, etc. At all times we ensure that our product delivers both cost and operational efficiencies to our clients. In terms of value addition we contribute by customizing the needs of the clients and ensure superior delivery parameters.

Q. Kindly brief us more about RR PARKON parking systems that were introduced earlier, how this segment is shaping up & let us know some success stories of these systems in India?

RR Parkon, one of our emerging divisions, is an advanced multi-level car parking system which we had visualised nearly more than a decade ago as it is an innovative car parking solution.

The big cities are expanding its borders and a huge influx of cars is making parking a premium commodity of today.

With easy availability of car loans and increase in disposable income with the middle class consumer, lower car prices there is an annual growth rate of more than 8 per cent in the number of cars on roads across the major cities in the country. RR Parkon is a solution aimed at resolving these parking woes in congested cities by maximising parking capacity by utilising vertical spaces rather than expanding horizontally. We aim at reducing energy consumption by maximising parking in open spaces.

It is important to note that the number of hours a vehicle is parked is more than the number of hours it actually moves. It is believed that if a vehicle moves for 5 per cent of the time, nearly for the rest 95 per cent of the time it is parked. Hence the problem in the growing cities is not about the moving cars but the stationary ones.

Many a times, due to inadequate parking space cars have to be parked out-

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side offices thus blocking the access to the building. A multistorey car parking is a structure designed where there are floors or levels where parking takes place.

This technology uses pallets and lifts for parking and retrieving cars thus removing the need for lengthy drive ways and ramps which helps in accommodating maximum cars in minimum space. It’s a flexible solution which can be situated either above or below the ground or even a combination of both can be designed to accommodate the number of cars. Since it can be prefabricated it can be easily assembled on site with lesser construction costs.

Also the system is operated automatically and hence the added expenses of providing lighting, security, underground parking, etc can be done away with.

The multi-level car parking system requires less energy to operate as there is no need for energy intensive ventilating system as a result it is low on maintenance and operational costs. It provides safety to the vehicles parked as the cars cannot be accessible by anyone else as a result the chances of damage or dent to the car is avoided.

It also can prove to be environmentally friendly as the saving of ground space can be put to good use by having gardens and landscaping.

It comes as a great convenience to the driver as well as now he would not be required to drive through the entire parking lot looking for place to park nor does he have to attend to the car when it is parked. It also eliminates the difficulty of parking in tight corners.

Q. What are your future plans to maintain substantial market positioning in electrical cable space?

Our future plan is to grow, grow and only grow. We are continuously in the process of expanding our product basket as we want our clients to get the maximum value for money while offer-

ing innovative product range to our clients. Since we have both national and international approvals to ensure global level of safety we have embarked on increasing the availability for our products with wider distribution network.

At the same time the Indian electrical sector is a highly competitive market with many companies offering virtually the same product. Here it becomes utmost important to position our product as the leader by offering innovative products as well as providing consumers with highest quality o after sale services.

We are indeed proud to be the first manufacturers of cables in India to attain ROHS compliance in 2009.

Q. What is your quality policy for the business?

Since we are a customer focused company we concentrate more on innovation in the product development which thus is our main policy. We also thoroughly believe in empowering people, building self sustaining processes and enabling transparent business practices to strive value added services to the end user.

Q. As per your opinion what is the role of research & development in product performance? How do you score R&D in your company against all other functional heads?

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avenues and attain innovative engineering capabilities.

Today’s consumers have become more and more quality conscious about standards and hence look out for value for money. Even in the wires and cables sector manufacturers are spending on up gradation of their products by way of R&D. R&D is a function driven by top management and we work closely with the marketing team to analyse the existing trends to ensure that right investment is made at the right time. Our goal is to provide highly efficient electrical solutions which are cent per cent reliable and our rigorous R&D has enabled us to achieve it.

Q. The recent meltdown of the economy has affected many industries, what is the current scenario of electrical cable industry?

The current market scenario is very bad for the electrical, cable and other allied industries. The electrical cable industry has faced the impact of the recent meltdown.

In the recent past in this sector purchases have been majorly impacted but there is a slight hope as with slow stabilisation of the economy this temporary phase might fade out as the market is gradually limping back to normalcy.

Q. What are the future opportunities for electrical cable industry?

The electrical cable industry has great future opportunities as there is ample scope for development in growing economies. With newer initiatives de-

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clared by the government in the power sector, it is estimated that the dependence on the electrical industry will increase. This would increase the demand for investment in the electrical sector.

Also there is large scale redevelopment likely to happen in these major cities with changing lifestyles of the people. With more and more development there will be more and more demand for both electrical and electronic products.

Q. As per your opinion, what are the technology transformations in electrical cable manufacturing industry over the years?

There hasn’t been any major technological transformation in the electrical cable manufacturing industry. The only change has been effective in the insulation part of the wire where earlier wires were made from rubber insulation and aluminium was used for household wiring.

But with continuous upgradationgood quality wires are being used in the domestic as well as commercial wiring purposes. With the recent awareness more and more consumers are opting for halogen over PVC.

Q. What are the distinguishing factors in comparison of Indian against the global electrical cable industry?

Indian companies are as competent as the global counterparts. Companies dealing with low voltage equipments are quite capable and the medium voltage companies are also becoming capable. However, the high tension equipments are more or less technology driven and hence it is dependent on the companies with whom joint ventures are signed.

The global cable industry is differentiated in terms of scale of operations. Earlier the Indian companies were confined to only domestic consumption which used to be lower than the production base. However, now the domestic demand is growing which needs to be supported by higher manufacturing capacities.

Q. Please comment on how can the Indian electrical cable industry become globally competitive?

The Indian electrical cable industry can become globally competitive provided the market adopts to change its ageold practices. These include sourcing of raw materials, adherence to basic IS standards and changes in the taxation policies to become competitive in the market.

First and foremost the interest rates must come down and the multiple taxes must be eliminated. Today despite manpower being less expensive, manufacturers are compelled to pay heavy duties by way of multiple taxes. GST must be the only tax levied.

Q. What factors impart the success of your company?

As a group we have always believed in making life simple for the modern living. Innovation, trust and transparency are the three major pillars of growth which is the success of our company.

Our strong foresight, vision for growth and collective efforts have enabled us transform a small trading house into a global entity.

We don’t just sell products but we believe in demand generation make relations and thus do business.

Q. What is your vision for RR KABEL for coming years?

We want to be seen as an organisation that ranks among the top three globally for wires and cables. Our vision is to create, build and sustain a harmonious and forward looking organisation which is not only inspiring, strong and innovative but also an organisation which gives back and cares.

As a respectable company I personally feel that RR stands for Respected Relation and Reliable Resources.

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ELECRAMA 2014 : Taking India to the global arena

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he Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry has been in existence in India since more than 100 years and today it’s a mature, diversified industry with a robust supply chain and capability to manufacture equipment Right from 100V to 1200 kV. India boosts of the largest Load Dispatch Center in the world and has the largest 765 kv transmission network. Huge additions are planned to further strengthen this network for evacuation of power offering offers business opportunities of US$ 500 Billion over next 5 years.

Legacy of performance:

Mr. J.G. Kulkarni - President , IEEMA

Recap

CHANGEXCHANGE RBSM IN ELECRAMA – 2012

276 buyers from 31 countries from Africa, ASEAN, CIS and Latin America attended this mega RBSM spread over five days, held in conjunction with ELECRAMA-2012, the world’s largest electrical transmission and distribution exhibition organised by IEEMA. A few select foreign journalists were also invited as part of the foreign delegations. 20 foreign diplomats based in India, including some Ambassadors and High Commissioners, also accompanied their delegations. Some of the foreign delegations were led by Ministers and senior Government Officials of the Electricity / Energy Ministries / Departments.

African delegation was the largest and included 234 buyers from Benin, Botswana, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

There were 14 ASEAN buyers representing Malaysia and Thailand. 4 CIS buyers from Belarus, Georgia, Uzbekistan along with 24 Latin American buyers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay participated at the event. 683 Indian sellers represented the India supply side at ChangeXChange event and included major Indian companies manufacturing electrical equipment.

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IEEMA created a global business vehicle ELECRAMA in 1990, which has grown from strength to strength to emerge as the Single largest T & D Exhibition in the world. As in the past, I am sure that ELECRAMA-2014 will continue to provide an excellent opportunity to Indian manufacturers to showcase their products and technologies & manufacturing capabilities to a global audience whom we whole heartedly welcome to our great country. ELECRAMA exhibition was conceptualized with the objective of providing a global window to showcase Indian Electrical equipment manufacturing capabilities. More than 90% of the electrical equipment installed in India has been manufactured indigenously.

The mature Indian electrical manufacturing fraternity is now increasingly looking outwards to grow exports as a huge opportunity exists.

ELECRAMA 2014 @ Bangalore:

ELECRAMA-2014 is being held for the first time at BIEC - Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, India’s first “LEED-Certified” Green Exhibition & Conference Facility at Bangalore.

The purpose built 34 acres of beautifully landscaped complex has covered Pillar -less air-conditioned exhibition space. A multi-facility conference centre spread over 5,600 sqm including 4 Conference Halls, a Helipad, an Amphitheater, VIP Lounge, Food Court of 7,500 sqm, and large outdoor area including grassy lawns.

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technology, ELECRAMA-2014 also offers a variety of meaningful concurrent events to further enhance participant experience.

1. CHANGEXCHANGE

WORLD CLASS BUSINESS EXCHANGE ACTIVITY, ELECRAMA-2014 will see a repeat of the hugely successful aspect of the previous edition with 450 overseas buyers from targeted regions will be invited. - the REVERSE BUYER SELLER MEET (RBSM). ELECRAMA-2014 is bound to raise the bar in terms of facilitation and added services so as to make the event a resounding success.

The Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM) is organised with the support of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, to provide a focused thrust to Indian exports of electrical equipment to the focus regions of Africa, ASEAN, CIS, Latin America, SAARC and Iran.

2. CEO NITE

An exclusive ‘By Invitation only’ business leaders networking platform for the who’s who of the global EE industry, in partnership with a leading television channel is planned alongside ELECRAMA-2014. This event will feature ‘live’ panel discussions with eminent experts, on challenges and opportuinities offered by the electrical sector.

3. INTERNATIONAL T&D CONCLAVE

A HALF DAY PROGRAM FOR EXPERIENCE SHARING BETWEEN THE GLOBAL T&D UTILITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS

4.TRAFOTECH 2014

This prestigious international technical conference will provide transformer designers, manufacturers, consultants and users a common platform to review the latest advances and emerging trends, share operational experiences and discuss on transformers for smart grids.

5. THE ENGINEER INFINITE

The Engineer Infinite 2014 is a pan India competition for encouraging third/fourth year engineering student to share & display their Innovative projects to a wide audience at the specially created Students Pavilion.

The activity culminates with cash prizes and recognition at the specially organized Innovation Day event .

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Mr. Sanjeev Sardana, Chairman ELECRAMA -2014 • The Demand Supply gap and The Indian Power expansion program to fill the same offers a huge opportunity in excess of US$ 500 Billion over next 5 years in the T & D segment alone.

• A robust Alternative/Renewable energy program based on Solar, Wind, Biomass etc is also well entrenched to supply greener power.

• Encouragement by BEE for use of Energy Efficient Equipment to help enhance avoided generation and reduce carbon footprint of the Indian Power Sector is further strengthened focused by initiatives like Clean Energy initiative/ Solar Power program (Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission) • Home and Building automation is another exciting domain which throws up additional opportunities • Increasing use of Smart Grid Technologies for cost effective and energy efficient solutions in transmission distribution, storage and consumption of power to address the huge challenges faced due to rapidly expanding power network and demand offers another set of business opportunities • E mobility although at an infant stage is another emerging opportunity waiting to be exploited.

Taking India to the global platform MADE IN INDIA , MADE FOR THE WORLD.

India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world with a huge skilled human capital and strong, contemporary manufacturing base. Further India is strategically placed to export to South East Asia, Middle East and African Regions including Europe and Latin America. India also exports a large variety of equipment to USA and Canada. The quality of the Indian Electrical ENGINEERING REVIEW | MAY

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IEEMA: The prudent body behind success of ELECRAMA

Mr. Aaditya Dhoot, Vice Chairman, ELECRAMA-2014 Equipment is robust and the prices are highly competitive and the technology is contemporary.

Indian Electrical equipment manufacturers have once again demonstrated their capabilities by indigenising in a short span of just 5 years the latest technologies and by successfully developing the world’s first 1200 kV transmission system .

The current size if Indian electrical equipment industry is above INR 1.25 lakh crores (US$ 25 billion) and comprises of,

• Generation equipment (boilers, turbines, generators) and • Transmission and Distribution (T&D) and allied equipment like transformers, cables, transmission lines, switchgears, capacitors, energy meters, instrument transformers, surge arrestors, stamping and lamination, insulators, insulating material, industrial electronics, indicating instruments, winding wires, etc.

• India has 30% of the world’s engineers.

• Over 1 million qualified engineers graduate every year out of 3,500 Technical institutions in India • 150+ MNC captive R&D centers in India

India’s Exports of Electrical Equipment

• Global trade in electrical equipment accounts for 3% of the overall trade.

• India’s exports of electrical equipment were around US$ 5 billion (INR 25,000 crores) in 2011-12

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IEEMA, The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association is the apex national level Industry body of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment in India was Founded in 1948, IEEMA has a pan India presence with its headquarters in Mumbai and regional offices in New Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore.

• The IEEMA vision; “Electricity for All and Global Excellence leading to Human Enrichment”. IEEMA, the first ISO 9000 certified industry association in India, currently has around 800 member organisations encompassing the complete value chain in power generation, transmission and distribution equipment.

Its membership base, ranging from public sector enterprises, multinational companies to small, medium and large companies. It is considered as the VOICE of the Indian Electrical Industry.

• IEEMA members have contributed to more than 90% of the power equipment installed in India. The Indian electrical equipment industry size in 2011-12 was in excess of INR 1.20 lakh crores (US$ 25 billion), with exports of US$ 5 billion. The industry provides direct and indirect employment to over 1.5 million persons, and to 5 million across the entire value chain.

• IEEMA with 18 focused product forums, organises International Technical Conferences and works closely with government agencies, utilities, standardisation bodies, research & development organisations and testing institutes for formulating Indian standards for electro-technical industry and developing energy efficient products.

• IEEMA SME Quality Award (ISQA) signifies IEEMA’s commitment to quality and international benchmarking.

IEEMA produces well researched publications and reports, including the IEEMA Journal – the leading electrical and electronics monthly in the country.

• IEEMA’s Flagship Biennial ELECRAMA Exhibition, a UFI certified event is the largest focussed electrical transmission and distribution equipment exhibition in the world. ELECRAMA spread over 80000 Sqm attracts over 1,000 exhibitors and visitors from more than 120 foreign countries.

• In its endeavour of making the domestic electrical industry a global leader, IEEMA also organises periodic high-level delegation visits and participation in exhibitions abroad. It actively networks with overseas counterpart associations for exchange of information and organisation of joint programmes aimed at enhancing business co-operation.

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LAPP GROUP : The legendary heritage of excellence

Mr. Richard Lee, CEO Asia Pacific, LAPP GROUP Q. LAPP INDIA being one of the leading manufacturers of electrical cables in India has established its brands in the market over the decade please brief its journey towards this milestone & share some of its achievements?

Our success story began with Mr. Andreas Lapp, who in 1959 identified the need for branded cables in the unorganized sector. The flagship brand ÖLFLEX® recently celebrated its 50th year. Today, the Lapp brand is a byword for competence, quality and innovation all over the world.

LAPP INDIA strives to be a partner for its customers for high performance cabling solutions. A 100% subsidiary of the LAPP GROUP, we are leading providers of cables, wires and cable accessories. In India we began operation in 1996, with its first manufacturing unit in Jigani, Bangalore. The Bangalore facility produces world-leading quality products for the Indian market. We operate through a trained regional marketing organisation in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai with 23 sales offices and a strong network of dealers throughout the country. Our family

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has grown to more than 250 employees. LAPP INDIA has been riding on a growth trajectory, with a growth of 23% as compared to last year. LAPP INDIA clocked a turnover of Rs. 300 crore during the financial year (Oct 2010 – Sept 2011) and a turnover of Rs. 368 crore during the past financial year (Oct 2011 – Sept 2012) and plans to achieve Rs 10bn by the next three years.

We have successfully completed the set-up of Phase 1 of our second Indian manufacturing facility in Pilukhedi, Bhopal and currently it is operational. The 4-phased construction is planned to be completed over a period of 5 years, post which the Bhopal facility will be LAPP GROUP’s largest facility globally, effectively catering to the growing domestic demand. This unit is the first facility outside Bangalore and with this expansion we aim to cater to our customer in the northern and eastern parts of the country.

Q. How about LAPP INDIA’s initiatives in electrical cables space? Which are your focus areas?

As far as the electrical cables space in India is concerned, higher efficiency and productivity has been witnessed in the businesses. There is a strong focus on value engineering and quality product development. We are looking at offering customers high performance, quality cabling solutions to help them meet their manufacturing output and improve efficiency.

We are working by example, by implementing Lapp Operating System. (LOS) a global initiative taken by the parent company to enhance efficiency of operations in all its manufacturing plants and sales organisations of which

India is a significant contributor.

This methodology will enable the enterprises to manufacture products and services for the customers within shortest time, by eliminating redundant activities involved in manufacturing and support functions.

We are focusing on verticals like Renewable, Building Solutions, and Instrumentation cables for Process industries by offering customized cables relevant to the respective domains while communicating the need for quality cabling solutions for these industries.

Q. What are the market opportunities for LAPP INDIA’s products in India?How do you plan to position these products?

We see opportunity for all our products more specifically; there is the need for customized cables for different vertical. These cables can address the nuances and requirement of that industry and contribute to efficient operations. LAPP cables have large popularity in the machine tool industry, automobile sectors and our flagship product ÖLFLEX ® is popular across the industries. This year, we are increasing capacity to focusing on verticals like renewables, building solutions and instrumentation cables for process industries. We are also turning the spotlight on fibre optic cables with the brand HITRONIC®.

These glass fibre cables are primarily used in the telecommunications sector, as well as anywhere large amounts of data are generated, extreme ranges are necessary or dangerous showers of sparks need to be prevented. Our customized cables have relevance in every domain, this coupled with quality we predict strong sales in the coming year.

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of R&D in the success

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of your products?

Being part of the global conglomerate we have the privilege of relying on our parent company, Lapp Group for our R&D requirements. The German efficiency and quality of our products is well acknowledged giving us an edge over the others products and worked to our advantage. We are a research centric company that is at the helm of innovation and always focused on creating new applications that cater to newer markets. LAPP has recently launched two new versions of its connection and control cables, ÖLFLEX® Classic 110 and Smart 108, both tried and trusted names for over 50 years promising greater versatility, performance and efficiency. Unlike its predecessor, the latest ÖLFLEX® Classic 110 has an expanded temperature range stretching from -15°C to 70°C, and can even withstand up to -40°C when permanently laid. As a result, it can be installed during the cold winter months, thereby helping to cut costs.

Efficiency and sustainability are the hallmarks of ÖLFLEX® Smart 108. In an environmentally friendly solution that also helps to keep costs down, the inner layer of the outer sheath is made of recycled PVC reclaimed from in-house manufacturing processes.

Our R&D center conducts testing and designing to develop products that can address connectivity requirements for number of industries.

To name of few, products that have seen success already in the market, first is the counter nut with 360 degree shielding. This is a plastic cable entry with 360 degree EMC shielding that off ers a lighter, simpler and more flexible option. Second,The HITRONIC® HQN 1500 Outdoor Cable and HITRONIC® HVN 5000 Outdoor Cable have been redefined for remote data transmission. They can now be laid directly in the ground and are particularly hard-wearing. Thirdly, the EPIC® DATA CAT.6A 10G fieldwww.engrreview.com

configurable connector, designed for the higher bandwidth requirements of 10 gigabit Ethernet and for transmission frequencies of up to 500 MHz in industrial and building networks. Fourth, is the new is the UNITRONIC® LAN 1500 CAT.7A LAN cable for structured building cabling in horizontal surfaces, for example in a floor level with improved output of up to 1500 MHz. Furthermore, it complies with the EN 50173 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards.

Finally, LAPP will also be presenting LAN cabling solutions for outdoor installation. The UNITRONIC® LAN OUTDOOR CAT.7 comes in two versions: for laying directly in the ground or for laying outdoors between two buildings.

Both designs are UV-resistant, and the version with the polyethylenealuminium-coated sheath also has a diffusion barrier. LAPP is also innovating in terms of wiring, we have has also come up with a comprehensive product programme for fieldbus technology. Lapp has made it easier for customers to upgrade to more economical fieldbus technology with its AS-Interface BUS cable range.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for Indian market?

We are planning to gear up to meet India’s growing domestic needs.

The Bangalore plant is nearing its full capacity so the plan is to invest in expansion of the Bangalore plant.

Also, we are planning on making India the hub for marketing the company’s products in the SAARC region. Further the tier-II and III cities have been developing vigorously and we have been witnessing good demand from these regions. Hence we are focusing our efforts on exploring the market potential in these regions by educating buyers about the significance of quality products as opposed to the lowpriced sub-standard products. We

LAPP Office Overview have embarked on augmenting our customer service and the way we respond to customer requirements.

Additionally, we have introduced a single hotline for customers to get in touch nationally. We are learning how to improve ways to respond to customer requirements across the globe. To win a competitive edge over the players in the field we believe in delivering unbeatable quality and our excellent logistics enables supplies to reach in the shortest time.

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

As mentioned earlier, we follow the globally acknowledged VDE Standards that are harmonized with IEC (International Electric Commission) and are more stringent than the IS (Indian Standards), generally followed by majority of the cable manufacturers in India. The VDE mark confirms compliance with protective requirements ensuring maximum safety and reliability. Also, our employees are highly qualified some of them have received their training in Germany and at least 60% of them have served for more than five years in the company.

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure in manufacturing facilities and adherence to highest safety standards has earned our manufacturing plant in Bhopal an ISO 9001: 2008 certification on March 22, 2013, recommended by TUV India, VDE and IEC certification for HO5-VK and HO7-VK for a range up to 6sqmm and IS 694 extension certification for producing FRLS wires up to 6 sqmm. In addition ENGINEERING REVIEW | MAY 2013 |

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occupied an integral area of focus in ported a 6.6% growth the cable industry. in FY12, as compared to 13.7% in 2010Q. What are the issues you need 11. Sluggish growth to address that are related to in power sector and electrical cable industry? escalating imports of Educating customers about the exelectrical equipment istence of important certifications is impacting the comsuch as ISI, product certification from mercial viability of BIS etc is highly important. The VDE domestic electrical standards are harmonized with IEC Q. Please highlight equipment industry.

(International Electric Commission) the Indian & Global However, we are optiand are more stringent than ISI. Non ® perspective of electrical SKINTOP BRUSH ADD- mistic with sustained adherence of standards can be quite ON counter nut against and efficient produccable industry? disastrous. Especially with referthe picture As cabling is a necessary tion the industry will ence to the numerous fire accidents component across inbe able to recover in that are caused due to faulty cables/ dustries, manufacturers the upcoming quarters. We can exwires used in India today. The quality produce multitude of cables ranging pect the market to grow between of insulation material used in most from power cables, fire safe cables, 5-10% in the next 2-3 years. Howcases is questionable. The material single cores, multi cores and data ever, I do hope that beyond the 2-3 is not flame retardant (FR) which is cables. According to Global Indusyears the market grows by 15-20%. a property of the insulation to check try Analysts, Inc the wire and cable Q. What are the key technological the spread of fire. Flame Retardant industry is expected to generate trends that are driving electrical and Low Smoke (FRLS) Halogen Free USD 113.9 billion by the year 2015.

Flame retardant (HFFR) wires can cable industry?

In India, the wire and cable indusbe quite useful to minimise fire acAround 35% of the cable and try has moved from unorganized cidents. FRLS PVC is a special grade wire industry is controlled by PVC which limits the amount of to organised over the last 20 years. the unorganized segment where smoke that is generated when the However, 35% of the industry is quality is often compromised. The wire catches fire and at the organized market however still in the unorganized sector. same time is self extinguishis favoring more quality There are multiple players in ing. Adoption of modern products leading to the the market, including Indian as well manufacturing technology influx of foreign MNCs into as International providers. The Infor wiring systems is importhe Indian market. The dian market consists of both branded tant so as to cater to safety growth of vital segments and unbranded cables. Cables and aspects in this high growth like nuclear power, mining, wires are also imported from other market. The influx of global petrochemicals, renewable countries to meet the ever growing players has led to tough has led to the greater requirement. The wire and cable in“Plug & Play” emphasis on Specialty cables ETHERLINE® patch competition in the market. dustry comprises 40% of the entire There is a pressing need for leading to a significant electrical industry, which is expected cords for local young dynamic talents in market opportunity for to double in size over the next five networks. the industry to build up the these MNCs. Specialty years. More specifically, the domesmomentum. To cater to the cables call for increased spends tic electrical equipment industry rechanging needs of the industry we in R&D which results in increased have a strong emphasis on constant investments creating a positive training, performance management, traction for the cable industry going recruitment and retention program forward. Compound research seeks to meet the significant parameters great attention when we talk of latest speed, reliability and quality that technological trends in the industry. play a very important role in running Developing compounds that can a smooth business. survive extreme conditions, last longer, compounds that are easily available, cheaper, reusable has Lapp Quality ( R & D) to this, Bangalore plant has been awarded IEC certification for HO5-VK and HO7-VK for a range up to 240sqmm. This is definitely a motivation that we have to harness to achieve our present and future goals.

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Indo Asian: Charting the legendary pathway ENGINEERING REVIEW is in interface with Mr. Vimal Mahendru for assimilating an overview of the electrical industry.

Q. Indo Asian has gained credible market share in an electrical industry. Brief us about overall outlook for Indo Asian? (Domestic & global presence) We are in a unique situation since we are based in India and enjoy many benefits such as highly skilled labor and the huge domestic demand for our products. A major chunk of our sales volumes comes from the low voltage segment which is poised to grow as majority of housing and other real estate projects fall under this segment. On the whole we are very positive of the overall outlook for the group.

Q. Is the recent economic turbulence in EUROPE has created any impact one electrical industry?

Mr. Vimal Mahendru, President Legrand Group - India

Yes, the crisis is a bit of a concern.

However, it has not affected our operations since they are largely India centric, with a major volume of our production going into the local markets. On the other hand our international operations are targeting developing countries across the world. Moving ahead we will continue to review the situation and will take necessary steps if required. In the coming years the crisis may affect the infrastructure segment in the electric sector but not the low voltage segment in which we operate.

Q. How has Indo Asian equipped itself to counter the recent situation in the industry?

Of course given the situation any company needs to constantly take

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corrective measures to counter any negative changes taking place in the industry. At Indo Asian we have taken necessary steps to counter this threat by accelerating our new product development and investing heavily in human resource development to adapt to the constant changes and challenges.

Q. How about Indo Asian’s initiatives in electrical space? Which were your focus areas?

The low voltage sector has been our key focus area where we get our major sales volumes from. It is in this sector that innovation is an imperative part of business operations and we will continue to position ourselves as a buildings electrical company.

Some of the other initiatives include enhancing our product range to offer a more comprehensive range of electrical products under the Indo Asian brand name. At the same time we are also looking at expanding our product availability across various other cities in urban, semi-urban and rural towns of India.

Q. How do you encounter the needs of these products in domestic and industrial market?

Our plant capacity is sufficient enough to meet the demand of all our products in the domestic and industrial markets

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Q. Which are some of your pioneering products you introduced in the market to face the competition? Are there any plans to launch new products?

We offer our consumers a complete range of electrical products in the low voltage segment and if one visits our stand at the upcoming Elecrama exhibition he or she can see the complete range of products that we are into. In the future we plan to launch a new range of protection devices and switching products

Q. What are the factors that have enabled you to consistently satisfy your entire supply chain?

At Indo Asian we have always prided ourselves as an organization which has developed high quality, long term relationships and this is a unique value which we bring to our clients.

We don’t look at business from a transaction perspective but from a relationship point of view. As a result,

our focus is always long term. Our key focus here is to provide value to our clients in a long term sustained manner rather than looking at short term gains. This has helped foster better, longer and stronger relationships with all stakeholders.

Q. As a manufacturing company, how do you rate India vis-Ă vis competition from low cost manufacturers like China and other countries, especially for the electrical products? How do you balance cost competitiveness and quality?

Firstly if you see, India is importing more electronic products rather than pure electrical products into our country. Having said, I see India has a distinct edge over other international players when it comes to products needing more than just visible technological enhancement because Indians are far better in understanding and assembling high tech products. On the other hand we are concerned about the subsidized products which are dumped into our country. On behalf of the industry, IEEMA has taken up this matter with the government of India. Lastly India has some of the best brains in

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the power sector and a lot of Indian companies are striving hard to develop innovative and cost effect technologies to counter the import threat.

Q. According to you, what are the measures taken by IEEMA for the electrical industry in order to help local companies compete with global players?

There are several initiatives which IEEMA takes on a regular basis, however, let me highlight the top three initiatives which we have taken, First, we are actively engaged with the Ministry of Heavy Industries to develop the Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry Mission Plan for the next 10 years. The mission plan is a critical document which has all the policy framework and initiatives which will be followed by all the relevant governmental institutions such as Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Power. Second, IEEMA is highlighting the importance of talent and skill development and for this we are engaging with a lot of universities and colleges to ensure that the syllabus is relevant to the changing industrial scenario. Third, we are actively engaging with our members to understand the challenges which they are facing and bringing out regular training sessions for our own industry members.

Q. How do you compare the Indian electrical and the electronics industry against the global industry?

Indian companies are at par with many of the global entities and have successfully developed innovative and value engineered products and solutions. Our country’s main USP is

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supplying value for money products.

Moreover we have a robust legal system in place to protect patents, copyrights and designs. This is far more advanced than many foreign countries

Q.Please elucidate the export performance of Indian electrical products? What is the demand scenario of Indian products in global market?

Local manufactures have been striving hard to gain a larger pie of the international electrical sector and we have more than doubled our exports volume over the last 10 years. However this is miniscule as compared to the growth potential and as compared to what major players in others international markets are doing.

There is a huge growth potential and local manufactures still need to go a long way in gaining a larger pie of the international market.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving electrical industry?

One key trend is that consumers today are looking at combined electrical and digital network solutions based on the communications technology where electronics will be embedded in the electrical network instead of the traditional isolated networks.

Another interesting trend is that there is a change in demand from purely discreet products to comprehensive electrical solutions and eventually services. Gone are the days when you will go and buy circuit breakers and other products separately, consumers are now wanting a complete solutions for their homes. These solutions can communicate with other devices and electronically control key house hold components.

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Q. According to you what are the factors affecting the electrical and the electronics business?

One of the major factors affecting the electrical business is government policies and its overall framework for the coming years. The government has been coming out with increasingly progressive policies and ideas to push the electrification project across major town and cities in India. One of the most important steps which the government has taken is inviting the participation of the private sector in the planning process of various projects in the country. In fact for the first time in the history of our country IEEMA is actively engaged with the Planning Commission in providing sector specific inputs for the 12th Five Year Plan

Q. How do your foresee the future of the Indian electrical industry?

I am very optimistic about the positive growth as Indian companies are well poised to face the growing demand as well as the challenges which lie ahead. I don’t see any slowdown for the industry as the local domestic growth by itself will help companies grow their sales volumes. However there may be occasional hiccups for one or two quarters, which is purely cyclical. The overall future seems very positive. www.engrreview.com

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Mr. Harish Agarwal, CEO, Supreme & Co Pvt Ltd. Q. Supreme & co was established in 1970 as a fasteners manufacturing unit. Over the years, the company has evolved into india’s leading manufacturer and exporter of products for power T&D, construction, telecom & engineering industry. What were the company’s key strategies that were implemented in order to obtain this strong growth?

We are an entrepreneurshipdriven organization. The spirit of entrepreneurship is not just with the entrepreneur alone. It’s all pervasive.

As an organization, we all believe in saying yes to the customer needs.

Saying yes is easy but delivering is difficult. But we have worked very enthusiastically, synergistically and cohesively to deliver on this “YES”.

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Our growth is driven by strong fundamentals. We have no external investor breathing down our neck and giving us an Investor-focused strategy to work on. We have no investor-driven top line growth imperatives. We have always followed the fundamentals. We know that future is in delivering the customer needs. Future is in innovations.

Future is in spending on research.

An investor will come and want us to build top-line for nothing. We have followed largely organic path to growth. And our growth has been over a long term. We have focused on sustainable growth.

Q. What are your company’s key initiatives to offer advanced and sophisticated technologies (like smart grid) in the t&d market?

Smart Grid is an evolving technology.

There is no such fixed definition of Smart Grid. It’s all a matter of how Smart Grid is a Smart Grid. What was smart yesterday is not so smart today. The whole world is working on it but nobody has a fixed course charted yet. India has also taken up various Smart Grid initiatives at different levels. The most cohesive, integrated, well-coordinated and well thought Smart Grid initiative that has been taken up in India is by Power Grid last year, where they have been collaborating with Puducherry Municipal Authorities.

Puducherry Electric Company, all the premier Technical Institutes in India, leading Energy Consultants, IT companies, Metering companies, Equipment Manufacturers to make a joint effort to develop a range of

open source inter-operable solutions for setting up a Smart Grid pilot in India, which is now truly on the way in Puducherry. That Smart Grid pilot will let people see the first hand benefits derived visa-vis cost incurred. As the process of setting up of the pilot is taking place, the cost has already started coming down for various components. Our Advance Metering System is getting installed in Puducherry next week. They have been tested as per IEC. After the pilot is there, the Discoms, the consumers, the Transmission companies, Power Generation companies, Regulatory Authorities, Power Exchanges, they all will have the opportunity to see it first hand and assess the costbenefit binomial of the Smart Grid.

And what Power Grid has ensured by the way of their experience that they have introduced a pilot which is completely a non-commercial and there is no intellectual property right ownership. Everything is open source inter-operable and nobody has an opportunity for taking anybody for a ride. This is a national project. People who are willing to be part of it are collaborating. Business Model for them will emerge out of satisfactory completion of the overall project.

Q. India is expected to invest Rs. 7 Trillion in its power T&D sector in the xii – plan period, what initiatives are you taking to seize opportunities thrown up by this investment?

The opportunities are huge and the money will also come. But ultimately money will go only to places where meaningful assets actually get built or sustainable returns come from there.

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People started quoting absurd rates.

And what happened ultimately … that Transmission Lines failed to emerge. The person who had taken the Contract to build the line was not willing to build it anymore because he was suffering losses.

The business evaporated not just because there was no money for it. That situation was also there.

This was aggravated by Discoms accumulating a debt of Rupees 3 Trillion which also contributed to the downturn. But again that was not the only cause of downturn. It was also because across the Board, people had been taking business which they were not able to deliver. Either they had taken the business for which they are not ready or they had taken business without knowing the prices or knowingly that the prices were not good but hoping that something would emerge out of it later.

Our strategy is to stick to fundamentals. In spite of so much investment coming to Indian market our focus is on the international market. Because the advantage of being at international market is that you are always close to fundamentals.

In an international market you cannot survive a day without strong fundamentals. We keep increasing the range of our Prototype Testings.

And put systems in place which will respect customer’s timelines. We strive to maintain the functional integrity of our products all the time.

We have always taken a long term view and we continue to grow in the long term. In every boom when it emerges in the short term, a lot of players come with very strong top-line focus. They would want to take orders in any situation. So you consciously decide to stay out of it and let them have it. But in long term those consumers have no options but to come back to you.

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supreme gridtech offers complete ene-to-end solutions. What are some of the successful projects that the collaboration has carried out lately?

That is the part of our strategy of offering a wider gamut of solutions to try and offer end-to-end solutions.

Getting involved with WEBSPIDERS gives us an IT-perspective. It made us realize the value of ITempowerment in any process.

Supply of electricity is also a process where downstream activities were missing out IT-empowerment. And when this initiative came, due to our involvement in IT business we knew the possibilities and potential of that.We have worked on a 1200 KV project despite experience of only up to 220 KV. We were the first to supply and our products were the first to be installed. We got lot of international leverage out of that. And now we are an international brand, similarly this Smart Grid City pilot is going to be very significant project. Because world over Smart Grid is like a wave.

It’s a movement now. This project will enable us to become an active part of that movement now. This is going to be the internet of electricity.

Q. The government has recently announced the debt restructuring scheme for distribution companies.

Do you think this is going to have a positive impact on the financial health of state the distribution companies?

This will go a long way. When it actually gets implemented, it will go a long way in pulling the T&D industry out of the deep hole it is in. For two reasons number one all the Discoms are completely starved of money.

They will get much needed Oxygen.

So far they have not been given Oxygen. They were always given steroids. Because, the money which will be granted is linked to the more sensible tariffs that they are going to

charge. It’s not a giveaway that they are getting. I am not sure about the exact nitty-gritty of the policy but I am given to understand that the redemption of the loan been given is being envisaged to be paid out of the increased tariff and reduction in AT&C losses. If something like that actually takes place, it kills two birds with one stone. Because, it introduces the systemic corrections which were missing and it is giving the much needed vital finance to the Discoms.

Q. What are your views on power distribution through franchise mode? Do you think this will lead to reduction in power theft and improve revenue realization for power utilities? What according to you are the major road blocks for adoption of this model in india?

I don’t have a very good idea about it but on face of it as I understand that it has been a limited success.

Essentially it is a kind of publicprivate partnership. This experiment has not been a uniform success although on paper it looks very good. Some experiments of Torrents and Tatas have by, all accounts been successful. In India it also has been a partial success at some places but in some cases it has failed because people have taken business without doing their diligence and homework.

See, initiative is good, but if a contract goes to the highest bidder, and the highest bidder goes too high, nobody is going to fund him. Discoms can still be funded by the Governments one way or the other but who will fund a private operator, if you make some mistake and where your money going to come from.

Q. Are you looking for the new alignments at global level to diversify your export basket?

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purely Technical Collaboration for our range of products. Right now it’s not in the plan. Because, we have developed most products on our own that industry has globally required and we have not gone for the softer option of shying away from investing in Type Test, going into the collaboration to avoid doing the Type Tests on our own. We intend to invest heavily on Type Testing our products globally for the next two years because we already have developed most of the products which are available globally for our range of business.

Q. After the success of 1200 kv test station at bina in madhya pradesh, what next?

See, the next milestone is as I said is becoming a fully qualified player for the entire range of hardware, Connectors & Conductor Accessories in UHV segment. We still have a lot of pre-qualifications to cover for the commercial side of the business which we are addressing gradually and we expect the next two years are going to be very critical where our PQ level for our range of products will be at par with any manufacturer in the world.

Q. You have been conferred various national and international awards, so what do you attribute your success to?

It is again the faith of the people, their ability to deliver. See when people have given up a business when we didn’t have anything, and we delivered it to them.

Q. How do you differentiate supreme from other manufacturers offering similar products and what keeps you ahead of them?

Working at non-remunerative prices is a worse form of greed than working at higher prices. Ultimately what happens, you get under pressure, and you take business at unsustainable prices. The buyer doesn’t remember

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that. Any problem that comes he remembers all his life. He doesn’t come back to you.

Q. What are your future plans and share with us your vision for supreme for the next two decades?

Two decade is a pretty long time. We don’t exist in a vacuum. We are a part of an industry. We have seriously been pursuing and developing various Energy Management Solutions and Smart Grid Applications. In the next 10 years, we will be highly active in the developments of various Smart Grid Applications, as the investments in various Smart Grid Applications in India are envisaged to be around Rupees 3 Trillion during this period.

Globally, the numbers keep coming which you can’t even count.

We have been part of the pilot.

We have a Development Centre in Bangalore for the software for this family of business.

Q. Tell us about the mou that supreme has signed with power grid corporation of india (pgcil) for the 1200 kv transmission line system.

SUPREME has signed two MoU’s with PGCIL so far - one was signed some 6 to 7 years back for developing Hardware and Conductor Accessories for the 1200 KV Transmission Line, where we had supplied most of the Insulator Hardware, Conductor Accessories and Clamps & Connectors and they are all working on the line, quite satisfactorily. This is the highest System Voltage used in the world so far and is a very prestigious project.

Supreme is very actively involved and the business model of this will emerge after the trial is completed. The good thing about this project is that while even at 765 KV there were very few Indian manufacturers qualified when it was brought into India, for this test station all the product and equipments used are indigenous.

The second MoU was signed with

PGCIL last year for their pilot Smart Grid project in Puducherry, where we are providing many services like Advance Metering Infrastructure, System Configuration, GIS services.

They are willing to provide their own grid for trial. So, once this pilot is completed, it will be our significant contribution to a national project, because cutting down AT&C losses is the primary concern of the Indian Power Sector. Current AT&C losses are unaffordable for any power sector.

Q. Enumerate the difficulties that you initially faced during the manufacturing of 1200 KV equipment.

There were lot of challenges in the sense that we were not even in the Power Grid’s approved list for 400/765 KV Hardware and Fittings.

So, it was a quantum leap for us from 220 KV direct to 1200 KV. We had to substantially augment our manufacturing facilities only for the sake of supplies to non-commercial Test Station.We invested very heavily into Dies, Tools and Testing facilities.

We installed a 200 ton Test Bench which would only be needed for a 1200 KV Quad Tension Strings. A large range of dies were developed and then all these supplies were done non-commercially. And noncommercially is off course only a matter of expression because when we send our materials for Performance Testing outside India, we not only supply without payment but we also have to pay them very hefty charges for using their Test Bench for testing. In this case, the test station was available to us without any extra charge. So, the new technology that has been developed is a quantum leap in Transmission. Having said this, the challenges in development of new facilities, new test abilities, new dies were not engineering alone in nature but also required commitment of such significant investment in noncommercial supplies. www.engrreview.com

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HRS : Growth in innovation Q. Being the key player in heat exchangers business, Please brief us about recent initiatives undertaken in Chemical & Process equipment industry?

Mr. V Gokuldas, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Limited

HRS today is a “One-Stop-Shop” for heat transfer solution to the Chemical & Process equipment industry. We felt the need of our Customers who wanted value added heat transfer solution rather than buying on “ equipment fabrication” or competing product evaluation basis. Customers want to work with Companies who have all the key heat transfer products and can cater to their total project requirement, rather than go to different manufacturers.

We provide ECOFLUX* Corrugated Tube Heat Exchanger, which is a revolutionary technology introduced by us in the market a decade ago ! Our FUNKE rage of versatile Plate Heat Exchangers and Customized Shell and Tube heat exchangers enable us to offer our Customers effective, techno commercially viable solutions.

Q. What are the market opportunities for Chemical & Process equipment industry in India?

We anticipate a healthy growth

for our products in the Chemical & Process equipment sector, since their application is across the industry segment. Many new companies are being set up to address the growing demand of various chemicals and intermediates that make up for a host of consumer durables. With buoyant growth in pharma and allied sectors, demand is going to build up for expansion in chemical process industry and thereby for all kind of process equipments.

Q. The incisive competition leads to work on lower profit margins, how do you tackle this position by implementing what kind of marketing strategy?

Incisive competition does have pressure on margins; however this is more predominant for “equipment fabrication”. At HRS we believe in providing innovative customized solution to our Customers, with a technological edge and excellent service backup. We offer Customers our expertise as a value added service, to evaluate their existing systems and perform a cost benefit analysis which will enhance productivity and profits.

HRS is “One-Stop-Shop” for heat transfer solution, giving Customer the confidence of a valued solution for their heat transfer application.

Q. According to your opinion, how does the synergy of R&D & technology developments is maintain to maintain the position in the market ?

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R&D is key in all our business plans.

Our pioneering technology, the ECOFLUX* Corrugated Tube Heat Exchanger is an innovative product which has “Corrugated Tubes�.

These tubes enhance the efficiency of the heat exchangers which not only helps to have a uniform thermal processing but also ensures that there is very low fouling of heat exchanger surface. ECOFLUX * CTHE is a low maintenance, no spares requirement heating equipment and thus ideally suited for the chemical and petrochemical industry.

Our energy efficient range of Funke Plate Heat Exchangers having special embossed plate design, higher heat transfer co-efficient and special gasket design, enhance energy savings and eliminates loss due to any leakage. We have a wide range of application area for our product independently and in combination to become an efficient solution provider to the Customers. Considering the prime role that process equipments play in the chemical industry and global competition, it is essential that good R&D and sound technology go hand in hand. This will enable Companies to provide cost-effective solutions to the Customer.

Q. What are the recent development in Chemical & Process equipment sector?

The chemical process industry is one of the main sectors where heating equipment is used for all kind of processing. This industry has been expanding at a decent rate, whereby we have new projects and also requirement for modernization of the plant and replacement requirements.

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Plate heat exchanger with Mr Gokuldas in a much better manner than earlier.

The Customers are ready to evaluate new technology and not afraid to take calculated risk. We have also observed that Customers are more conscious to ensure a reduction in daily operating cost with incremental increase in capital cost. The Customers today evaluate the total energy cost, which many time include other equipments (like pump) that would form a part of the energy cycle. Companies today are shifting buying from mere fabricator to technology provider in heat exchanger too. Another area is evaluation of environmental impact while designing with assessment on emission reduction in plants involving gases. Overall the industry has started looking at heating equipments as one of the key process equipments which has a big impact on process stability and performance.

Q. Could you brief us on Indian & Global perspective of Chemical & Process equipment industry?

Globally and in India, the Chemical & Process equipment industry is look-

ing at enhanced technology products to enable better product conversions at optimum cost. The scale of production also has gone up necessitating better process equipments and high level of reliability. The developed economies process high end product and the base products are manufactured at locations globally based on raw material availability and cost of production. Hence, it is essential that all Companies understand this changing dynamics and orient to serve a global business community rather than local. We anticipate a healthy growth in this sector in coming years.

Q. According you what are the factors affecting to Chemical & Process equipment business?

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HRS range of heat exchangers

and perform a cost benefit analysis with a new heat exchanger design which will help them enhance the plant efficiency and save on cost. At HRS we have studied various industry sectors and have found many avenues in the existing process line, for the Customer to add heating equipment which has a very quick pay back on investments, there-by giving a value add to the customer.

In many chemical process industries “heat recovery” is not still a common practice. There is also immense scope for reducing the heat energy and power costs (pumping costs) on heating / cooling medium by various heat recovery solutions.

HRS today offers Customer this expertise at no extra cost which helps them reduce the energy bill and become more efficient

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving Chemical & Process equipment industry?

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Heating equipment for chemical process industry has not changed much in generic terms. Primarily shell and tube type and plate type heat exchangers are used in the industry.

Majority of these heat exchangers have one of the fluids which have fouling tendency (typically cooling water).

Hence reducing or eliminating fouling becomes one of the key challenges for any heat supply to the chemical process industry.

Our ECOFLUX* Corrugated Tube Heat Exchanger with “Corrugated Tubes” enhance the efficiency, with better thermal processing and low fouling of heat exchanger surface.

UNICUS® Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger is an excellent heat exchanger for all applications where fouling is a major problem. UNICUS® can run non-stop in such conditions where other heat equipment will not run even for few hours. Today many companies have devised special

heating equipment for various industrial sectors with specialized equipments for certain applications in the same sector.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Our vision is to be a globally preferred, innovative heat exchanger company, providing sustainable heat transfer solutions. We would like to create value for our Customers in terms of energy efficient heat transfer solutions.

Q. Please let us know the issues you need to address that are related to Chemical & Process equipment industry?

The heating equipment for the chemical industry segment needs to address two key areas. One, energy efficiency viz–a-viz cost of the equipment and secondly reducing or eliminating down time for maintenance which can be due to fouling or wrong selection of equipment. This is possible by good interaction between the user and the equipment manufacturer. HRS is a “one stop solution” provider for all heat exchange solution for the process industry. Another issue that also needs focus is educating the industry on advancements in the existing technology and availability of new technology.

Q. What is your advise to the Indian Chemical & Process equipment manufacturers to achieve global competitiveness?

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FLIR : Extending the growth horizon Q. FLIR has gained credible market share in thermal imagers & IR cameras industry, how did FLIR manage this significant growth?

Our clear focus on strategy which includes 6 points helped us to achieve the same. 6 points are :-

● Market penetration: to gain market share in existing markets and create and enter new markets. ● Reduction of cost: so that the products can become more affordable for customers at large. ● Innovate: we are continuously investing in tomorrow in terms of R&D and as a result, our products are considered to be most advanced in terms of latest features. ● Build Awareness: for creating larger markets. ● Strategic M&A: helping FLIR and other new member companies to grow. ● Financial Disciple: by carefully spending the money we earn.

Q. Can you brief us about FLIR’s global network & activities?

FLIR is a USD 1.4 Billion company listed on NASDAQ and is Global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging cameras for a wide variety of applications that offers affordable, fully integrated thermal imaging and measurement solutions for applications such as Predictive Maintenance, condition monitoring, R&D, security and surveillance etc. FLIR offers hand-

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Mr. T.P. Singh - Director (Sales), Handheld Commercial Systems FLIR Systems India Pvt Ltd. held stand alone as well IP based online systems. Thermography as well as Security systems are extensively being used by our customers all around the Globe including India.

FLIR conducts business in more than 100 countries around the globe.

Q. What type of different products you deal in ?

FLIR has 2 main divisions- Commercial Systems and Government Systems. Our Commercial Systems business designs and manufactures products for use in a variety of emerging industrial and commercial markets where the primary requirements are to either see at night and in adverse conditions or to detect and measure minute temperature differences. These products are useful in a wide variety of commercial

vision applications, such as commercial and infrastructure security, transportation safety and night vision, recreational boating, firefighting, and personal night vision; and thermography applications, such as predictive and preventative machinery maintenance, research and development, industrial test and measurement, gas and fluid leak detection, and scientific analysis.

Our Government Systems business is focused primarily on markets where very high performance situational awareness tools are required.

Q. When you say Commercial Systems, what are the type of customers or industries you cater to ?

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Continued from page no.82 2 sub divisions- Thermal Measurement and Thermal Vision. Under both these divisions, we have different products for different requirements.

For example, Thermal Measurement products gets classified as per market segment- Electrical & Mechanical, Building Diagnostics, Research & Development, Automation and Gas leakage detection. Same way, for Thermal Vision, we have different products for Law enforcement, Border Security applications, Maritime Night vision, Cores and Components, Personal Vision Systems and Automotive Night vision products. Altogether, for Commercial Systems, we have 100 plus different models as per requirement of our customers.

Just to give one example- for Electrical & Mechanical applications, almost all manufacturing Industries can get benefitted from our products by predicting the healthiness of their equipment/ machinery/ electrical connections. Electrical connections predictive maintenance alone can help them to reduce breakdown time and also help in preventing fire. For more details, we have many application stories available on our websitewww.flir.com/IN.

Q. Can this technology help to prevent fire due to electrical connections- which is the major source of fire incidence as per latest TOI edition of 17th Feb? This technology can do wonders for this application. You can “ SEE” tomorrow’s problem today with the help of thermal cameras. For example, if you see this digital image, you cannot tell if something is getting heated up. The moment you use Thermal Camera, this will identify the hot spots within few seconds as vis-

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imagers & IR cameras industry?

The major issue is awareness. Many people do not know about this wonderful technology and few people who know, consider this as very expensive. We are trying our best to address these major challenges.

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of R&D in the success of FLIR India products?

ible here in the second image, which shows middle connection has higher temperature than rest two. This can help to avoid any fire incidents due to loose electrical connections.

Q. How about FLIR India’s initiatives in thermal imagers & IR cameras space? Which are your focus areas?

We are having product range for Automation, Building, R&D, Electrical & mechanical, Gas Imaging for Oil & gas sectors and commercial Security market. In India, we are working for all segments mentioned.

Q. Does FLIR have manufacturing facility in India?

No, we do not have any manufacturing in India. Our manufacturing operations are in USA, Sweden, France and Estonia. We have sales and marketing head office in Delhi with regional presence all over India and surrounding countries.

Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to thermal

R&D ofcourse has played a major role. FLIR has always been ahead in terms of new innovations and our new products are the right examples.

Latest systems available in the market have ● wi-fi connectivity for data transfer through iphone/ipad or Android devices ● Bluetooth connectivity for Voice annotations and Current readings ● Touch screen display ● Excellent ergonomics with the well proven concept of a tiltable IR unit ● Sketch on IR/visial Image ● High Contrast Fusion ● Instant Report generation ● DDE

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

We are maintaining highest standard of quality and our products confirm the same. We are giving 10 years warranty on our uncooled detector of handheld range after product registration, that itself confirms the confidence we have in our product and quality standard we follow.

Q. Few words regarding you ?

I am a graduate Engineer with degree of B.E in Electronics and Communication. I did my management course from IIM, Calcutta and have more than 19 years of work experience. I am responsible for Sales of Handheld series of FLIR in India. www.engrreview.com

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EPLAN : CAE Solution, Faster-Accurate-Worldwide 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?

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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 interdisciplinary engineering without limits. A major advantage of using this intelligent tool is the reduction of up to 70% of the design time and man-hours.

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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 30,000 loyal customers and 90,000 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 Mumbai, Faridabad, Chennai and Pune. We have a customer base of SERVICES www.eplan.in

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EPLAN Product range in single platform 600 and around 1,500 installations in the Indian market. EPLAN India has proven its success with its stellar software solutions and excellent customer service for over 11 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 PROCESS CONSULTING

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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 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. What is your marketing strategy for the Indian market?

One of EPLAN India’s marketing strategies is to focus on creating a mass awareness about the engineering solution among students so they view us as a cutting-edge tool to learn and a vibrant firm to work for. Also, we want to connect with external training agencies to provide educational training and certification and to promote our educational licenses to different institutes and training centers.

Our target is to increase awareness of our solutions starting from a basic level. It means each and every student should come out of their institutes with a basic understanding and a certification in our software solutions which they can further utilize once they start their professional careers. This strategy will help us to increase the knowledge and competence level of EPLAN solutions in the market. We also want to attend more trade shows, and organize more customer meetings and seminars in order to stress the full range of software and services offered by EPLAN. And of course, we want to plan joint marketing activities with our strategic partners.

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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.

ABOUT EPLAN 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 30,000 loyal customers and 90,000 installations worldwide.

EPLAN is a synonym for innovative strength, continuity, progress, and investment security within this strong business group.

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Continued from page no.86 EPLAN keeps on adding new features and makes required changes in new versions to stay updated.

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 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?

Our current version is EPLAN 2.1 with over 600 new changes compared to the previous version. We would like to highlight a few features in version 2.1, such as: new options in message management, device management, device navigators, rotate & mirror functions, more consistency of data, and smoother engineering. The upcoming EPLAN 2.2 Platform will be released in September/October this year. EPLAN has also introduced new products like EPLAN Pro Panel Copper and EEC One. In the end of June this year, EPLAN acquired a new product, EPLAN Harness Expert and can now also offer a modern 3D software for wire harness engineering.

Q. What do you think are the strengths of the CAE software solutions industry and how it is positioning itself in the global marketplace?

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● Workflows are more structured due to stream-lined engineering ● Maintenance with a CAE system is simpler with symbol libraries, macros, existing data base etc. ● Automatic Reporting, Documentation like cross reference, Terminal Overview, Plant diagram, Cable over view, Parts List, Device tag numbering etc. ● Interdisciplinary design & engineering without limits ● 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.

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.

New Solution : EPLAN Harness Expert 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 are the factors affecting your business?

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Motwane launches new M21C handy digital multimeter

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“ Hensel Electric : We start where others stop!!! ” Passion for Power – Hensel’s new slogan symbolizes its commitment to make life safe and easy for electrical technicians Worldwide.

Engineering Review in conversation with Mr. R. Rajesh.

domestic pres- ence?

Mr. R. Rajesh- Managing Director, Hensel Electric India Pvt.Ltd. Q. Hensel Electric is being one of the leading providers of electrical power distribution systems & has significant market share for distribution products, how did Hensel Electric managed this bounteous growth?

We have been in India for the past 12 years and have focused on a very spe- cific target segment instead of trying to cater to all sectors.

Our electrical power distribution systems have found widespread acceptance in Industry for its quality and reliability. In addition to the quality of the products, we ensured a high quality technical support to customers backed by easy availability of products nationwide. Instead of trying to do extraordinary things, we kept our goals simple but focused on them. All these years we listen to our customers and try our best to meet their require- ments. I believe that this was and is the key to our success.

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The parent company Gustav Hensel GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1931.

During the last 80 years, the company has grown significantly with market leadership in its product segments.

Hensel now has a combined turnover of Euro 100 million. In addition to the 3 subsidiaries in Germany, Hensel has subsidiaries in India, China, Russia, Middle East, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey with 800 employ- ees worldwide.

The Indian operations started in 1999 with a Liaison Office based in Chennai. This was later upgraded to the subsidiary – Hensel Electric India – in April 2003. Hensel now has a vast network of marketing engineers as well as distribution partners covering all major industrial centers in the country.

Q. How about Hensel Electric’s initiatives in electrical power distribution space? Which are your focus areas?

Our focus areas are industrial power distribu- tion in difficult environments. This means that all areas where there exist problems with dust, moisture, corrosion, chemiThe Indian market is full of opportunities for all companies who have a business plan that gives priority to the quality of its products and service.

A country with peak power deficits and growing appetite for energy is a big market for any serious player in this business.

cal activity etc are typical segments where Hensel provides reli- able solutions. We have a complete solution for distribution of power upto 630A in such envi- ronments with all products made of high qual- ity thermoplastics. We are the only company in India with such a comprehensive range in IP 65 / IP 67 degree of protection. Our quick build modular distribution board systems are the only product in thermoplastics to be type tested at CPRI as well as ASTA certified.

Q. What are the market opportunities for electrical power distribution products in India?

How do you plan to position these products?

The Indian market is full of opportunities for all companies who have a business plan that gives priority to the quality of its products and service. A country with peak power deficits and growing appetite for energy is a big mar- ket for any serious player in this business. Our products offer a safe and reliable in-stallation in areas where normal solutions are inadequate. To this extent, we are specialists in this “small” field.

Q.What is your marketing strategy for In- dian market?

As already explained, our target customers are industries with difficult environments. We like to listen to our customers who have a lifetime of experience in such conditions and try to of- fer solutions Continue on page no.94

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Continued from page no.92 that meet their requirements. We see ourselves as solution providers for safe and reliable installations in such environments.

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribu- tion of R&D in the success of electrical power distribution products?

Research & development activities are the key drivers for a successful company. We continue to invest in research and innovation on a permanent basis. Market proximity is a decisive factor in this success and every innovative product is based on maximum efficiency and optimum advice received from actual users. In short, apart from the design competence of R&D staff at Lennestadt, Germany the inputs from our subsidiaries, partners and the most important export markets are factored into product development.

The innovative product range of modern installation and distribution systems has made Hensel into one of the mar- ket leaders in the low voltage sector.

Q.Brief us about the policy for the business?

quality

Our quality policy is to manufacture and supply high quality products to meet the requirements of the low voltage electri- cal distribution systems industry and to continually improve to achieve customer satisfaction through an established qualitymanagement system with measurable quality ob-jectives and employee involvement.

Q. Can you brief us more about hensel elec- tric’s top line product range?

We have a focused product line that targets a market niche and finds their scope in difficult environments. Every product designed and manufactured by Hensel is an outcome of the

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feedback from our esteemed customers. What make them successful is that they offer the highest safety levels and provide practical so- lutions to problems on the field.

The core products marketed in India are : Enycase: DK Thermoplastic

Insulated Cable junction boxes with IP 54-67 degree of protection upto cable size 240 sq mm ( Aluminium as well as Copper conductors) Enyboard: KV Small type distribution boards or MCB Enclosure Systems with IP 65 degree of protec- tion upto 63A

Enystar:

FP Quickbuild modular enclosure panel sys- tems made out of Thermoplastic Polycarbon- ate with IP 65 degree of protection upto 250A. Type tested as per IEC 439-1

Enymod:

Mi Combinable and modular thermoplastic polycarbonate panel systems with IP 65 de- gree of protection upto 630A / extendable upto 1000A. ASTA certified / Type tested at CPRI as per IEC 439-1.

Enyfit: Cable entry systems consisting of cable glands, stepped glands, grommets upto IP 67 degree of protection.

Enycon:

Innovative solutions for the assemblies re- quired for temporary power in maintenance or construction site projects with a very high IP rating (IP 65) in Insulated and shockproof modular enclosure systems as per IEC 439-4 (Requirements for assemblies for construction sites).

Enysun:

Safe product solutions for Photovoltaic plants conforming to IEC 60 439-1 standards.

In addition Hensel in India represents a gamut of quality solutions manufactured by specialist German companies that include;

Walther Werke:

Hensel Electric Factory Overview Insulated Industrial plug socket and combina- tion systems upto 125A in IP44 and IP67 as per IEC 60309 – 1 /2

Schill GmbH & Co. KG:

Insulated & Shock proof Synthetic Rubber Ca- ble drums, Automatic cable and Hose Dispens- ers.

Schlegel Elektrokontakt GmbH :

Control Units with IP 65 degree of protection Agro AG: Synthetic Cable Glands upto IP68 degree of protection.

Emiter: IP44/IP54, GRP Enclosures for Feeder Pillar and Metering Panels

Q. According to you what is the forecast for the power distribution industry?

High demand and low generation has resulted in a power deficit in excess of 10%. This deficit is expected to widen further as power requirements are outpacing the generation.

This could put a serious brake on the eco- nomic progress of the country if remedial steps are not taken. Therefore in addition to ramping up generation capacity of conventional power plants, the union government has shown that it is thinking of bridging the gap with other po- tential sources of energy.

Q.According you what are the factors af- fecting to your business?

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“ The market is expected to grow as new solutions in terms of technologies are added in the meters ” the meters.

Q. What are the challenges the industry is facing as of now?

The industry is facing a large number of challenges and some of them are highlighted below:

Mr. C.P.Jain, Chairman IEEMA Meter Division Q. How was the sales during this year so far?

The sale for FY 12-13 has been overall satisfactory. As per the figures available for February 2013 there has been a reduction of about 2% in the quantity of Single Phase meters sold as compared to the same period in FY 2011-12. At the same time there has been an increase of about 4½% in the quantity of 3 Phase Meters been sold in FY 12-13.

We have also seen a reduction in Single Phase Counter type (Hybrid Meters) as compared to last fiscal and this reduction in sale of hybrid meters has been covered up by sale of completely static Meters. So overall the sales have been positive this year as compared to the last year.

Q. How big is the market and which are the prospects ahead?

The static Energy Meter market in India is growing year on year in the past decade. Presently our estimation of the market is about Rs.2500 crores.

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● Much dependence on supply of meters to Electricity Distribution Companies. Presently a large number of Electricity Distribution Companies are facing financial constraints and therefore receivables are a major major concern ● The commercial terms and conditions of the purchasers are one sided and specially so in the case of Energy Meters when compared to other electrical equipments like Transformers, Conductors etc. ● For Energy meter, the contracts are fixed price contracts and the typical minimum execution cycle of the contract from tender to contract closure is about 12 to 18 months and in some cases at times it takes 6 to 9 months to decide the tender. In other words the prices have to be kept FIRM for this long period. ● Most of the components in the Energy Meter are imported and accordingly the cost is subjected to exchange rate variation

Q. What kind of reforms the industry seeking?

a) There should be a common specification of energy meters amongst all Distribution Companies in India.

In 2010 a common protocol for meters required for

RAPDRP projects was evolved by a committee consisting of Ministry of Power, PFC, CEA, BIS, CPRI, Various Distribution Companies and Meter Manufacturers. As a result of which a common protocol was evolved. The new Indian Standard IS 15959 was issued. This ensured smoother and faster availability of energy meters for all RAPDRP .projects apart from ensuring that meters were purchased with common protocol. Similarly if common specifications are available amongst the Utilities for energy meters then availability of meters would be much faster.

Today the Industry is spending a huge amount of time and cost on developing different solution of meters for different utilities.

b) Common Commercial terms and conditions amongst various Distribution Companies which is fair to the supplier as well as the Purchaser. Presently the terms and conditions are too skewed in favour of the purchaser. As a result of which the suppliers have huge liabilities with various customers c) Meters are cash box for various Utilities / Distribution Companies and therefore priority funding should be made available towards payments for meters supplied to utilities. d) Indian Meter manufacturers are facing barriers while exporting the meters outside India. Most of these barriers are non tariff barriers.

For example the test report from Indian test laboratories are not acceptable outside India whether it is Middle East, Europe or South Asia etc.

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Continued from page no.96 For this a support which the Industry seeking is ● Availability of modern test laboratories in India which would mean modernizing and enhancing the capacity of the existing laboratories and adding more laboratories. ● Acceptance of these test labs in the Country with whom we have trade agreements and covered under GATT.

Q. Any major development has taken recently?

Government of India has recently approved 14 smart grid pilot projects to various Utilities all across the Country. This approval will set the ball rolling for various activities into the entire value chain of implementation of these pilot projects including smart meters wherever required.

Simultaneously CEA and BIS is working on smart meter specification as well as compilation of various standards required to meet the specification of smart meter as well as various functional requirements.

Q. What kind of technological advancement taking place today?

Indian Metering Industry is technologically quite advanced. The metering market in India is quite diverse and different as compared to other Countries as there are a large number of Distribution Companies in India and practically each Distribution Company has different specification which changes with each tender.

Therefore to meet this requirement, the metering industry in India has to be sufficiently equipped, which it is.

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ently being undertaken for metering is focused on different communication technology being used. For example Hardwired communication, Over air communication using GSM / GPRS / CDMA or Low Power Radio communication and Power line communication.

Latest State of the Art solutions like Smart meters, Prepayment Meters have been developed along with the other equipment in the value chain to meet the requirements of AMI and Smart Cities.

Q. What is the future of smart metering in India ?

India is already using meters with advanced technology including smart meters. Therefore India is ready for smart meters. The requirement of smartness in meters has to be seen from the geographic, demographic usage etc..

In countries such as Italy, Sweden, Australia, Canada and UK etc., where smart meters have been deployed, the prime motive was to improve the frequency of meter readingas the meter reading costs were very high. Therefore, advanced technologies like AMR/ AMI and twoway communication etc. have been deployed in these countries.

In India, the directions are there for reading all the meters at least once a month and the meter reading costs are not so high as in the other countries mentioned above.

Therefore by using Smart meters, the other advantages such as Energy Audit, Consumption Pattern Analysis and Demand Side Management would be a priority rather than just once a month meter reading. The metering technology available in India is quite advanced and in fact as per the regulations of March 2006, only advanced digital meters

with communication are to be used for all tariff-metering applications.

Presently, the meters being used in India are already smart with lot of smart features built in especially for prevention of theft of electricity and are suitable for advance functions like AMR and Prepayment.

Further, in order to align with the latest development in Smart Grids, the Govt. of India has taken the following steps.

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Formation of India Smart Grid Task Force (ISGTF). The India Smart Grid Task Force (ISGTF) has identified 14 pilot projects to be implemented in 14 towns coming under 14 Electricity Distribution companies.

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Formation of Indian Smart Grid Forum (ISGF): The Indian Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) which is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) and an initiative of Ministry of Power, Govt. of India has been formed to have accelerated development of smart grid technology in the Indian Power sector.

India is an extremely diverse country and therefore the 14 pilot projects as identified above when completed will provide the road map for large-scale roll out of smart grid in India.

The decision on Mass / Large scale rollout of meters having advanced features such as:

● Connect / disconnect ● HAN

● Remote firmware up gradation etc.

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NürnbergMesse sets up its Indian operations

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ürnbergMesse, one of the 20 largest exhibition companies in the world and amongst the top 10 in Europe, announced the inception of its Indian operations.

NürnbergMesse India PVT Ltd. will strengthen the bond between Nürnberg and India in future. NürnbergMesse also announced the appointment of Ms. Sonia Prashar as the Managing Director of NürnbergMesse India Pvt Ltd. Ms. Parashar was presently looking after the Indian projects of NürnbergMesse as its Director of Marketing & Trade Fairs at Indo German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC).

Speaking at the press conference, CEOs of the NürnbergMesse Group, Dr. Roland Fleck and Peter Ottmann said, “The portfolio of specialized Indian events and pavilion organization already existing is to be further is to be extended, and the flow of exhibitors and visitors from India to Europe, America and Asia and vice versa is to be made easier. This is backed by an ambitious growth programme, as NürnbergMesse wants to generate an annual revenue of 400 million US dollars (300 million euros) by 2020, of which international revenue is to contribute 70 to 80 million US dollars (50 million euros). The group is aiming for a position amongst the world’s top 10 with latest addition being of subsidiary in India.”

“In terms of purchasing power India is now the fourth largest economy and is expected to achieve a higher Gross Domestic Product than Germany by 2020. India has a diversified economic structure. Growth sectors like the automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, information technology, mechanical engineering, medical technology, biotechnology, electrical engineering or food processing generate their demand mainly from the Indian tendency to consumption and investment” said Mr. Peter Ottmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Indian subsidiary. Dr. Roland Fleck further added, “If an economy grows, its exhibition sector grows

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too: 40 trade fairs in India have become 140 within a decade, plus numerous events of regional importance. A growing, high-spending middle class, a demand for modernization in industry, large-scale investment activities in the private sector and India’s advancing integration into the world economy continue to boost this development. The trade flows to Europe and Germany have increased noticeably – this is not only shown by the rising importance of the Indian exhibition sector, but also by the presence of Indian companies as exhibitors and visitors at the international trade fairs in Germany. After all, Germany is India’s most important trading partner in the EU.” NürnbergMesse has been active in India for more than 20 years. Its first assignment was for a pavilion of German companies at the Agrotech exhibition in Chandigarh in 1992. The company cooperated with the IndoGerman Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) as its representative in India since 1992. A new phase of collaboration with IGCC on a project basis for individual events started in 2009. One the most recognized German exhibition companies in the world and the largest German Chamber of Foreign Trade join forces in the growing Indian market in order to explore the exceptional opportunities together. The exhibition expertise of NürnbergMesse and the chamber’s local network and know-how will prove to be a win-win situation,” said Mr. Bernhard Steinrücke, Director General of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce.

Just in time for the official opening of NürnbergMesse India, the company has entered into a long term cooperation with India’s largest and the only HVAC&R exhibition, ACREX India.

“We are very grateful for the trust shown

by ISHRAE”, added NürnbergMesse.

According to figures from AUMA, the Ausstellungs- und Messeausschuss der deutschen Wirtschaft (Association of the German Trade Fair Industry), India with 2,832 exhibitors still clearly lagged

(From Left to Right) Mr. Bernhard Steinrücke, Director General of the IndoGerman Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Roland Fleck, CEO of NurnbergMesse.

Mr. Peter Ottmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Indian subsidiary.

Ms. Sonia Prashar as the Managing Director of NürnbergMesse India Pvt Ltd

behind China with 9,482 exhibitors in the international ranking of exhibitors at events in Germany in 2011. However, in terms of the other BRIC countries – Brazil with 622 and Russia with 880 exhibitors – this is already a promising basis for the future.” said Ms. Prashar.

Giving further details of NürnbergMesse’s operation in India Prashar informed that, “NürnbergMesse is present in India with a number of its own events, and fensterbau/frontale india and Powder & Bulk Solids India have joined BioFach India over the past years. In January this year, NürnbergMesse together with the German publisher Vincentz Network confirmed the purchase of a share in India’s biggest coatings exhibition, Paintindia.”

The Nürnberg Company’s portfolio contains various themes suitable for setting up and developing relevant exhibition networks in India. The aim in the Indian market is to acquire events and develop the company’s own events to establish a broad portfolio of events that correspond to the worldwide exhibition families of the NürnbergMesse Group and the international subsidiaries in China, Brazil and North America.

For more information Web: www.nuernbergmesse-india.in

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KUSAM MECO : Changing the dynamics of test & measuring industry Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives?

Mr. Chandmal Goliya - Director Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd.

KUSAM-MECO has been the pioneer in India for introducing Digital Test and Measuring Instruments in India.

Digital Multimeter and Clampmeter were introduced way back in 1986.

At that time most of the Multimeters and Clampmeters used were analog instruments. By introducing Digital Instruments, KUSAM-MECO changed the Senario of Test and Measuring Instruments in India.

As time went by, KUSAM-MECO also updated with the time and has introduced new products keeping the Indian customer updated with the latest technology, by introducing the products from World class manufacturer of the world. The products include Insulation Resistance Testers, Earth Resistance Meters, Environmental Test instruments, High Voltage Detectors, Transducers,

Transmitters, Distance meters etc.

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

Being one of the largest companies in the field of Test and Measuring Instruments in India, our products are required by each and every industry. They are also widely used in other sectors such as Defence, TeleCommunication, Electric-Utilities, Railways, Cement Plant etc. As such the market opportunities are very vast. We cater to the requirement of almost every industry.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India?

We distribute our products through a vast network of distributors all over India. Apart from that, we also conduct seminars for our customers to upgrade their knowledge in different parts of the country.We participate in Exhibitions.

In addition to the above we have a full-fleged service centre equipped with qualified and experienced engineers and necessary instruments, so as to provide satisfactory services to the customer.

Our Company is the only company in India to have ISO certificate for Sales and Service.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in India to cater the demand of the industry?

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Continued from page no.102 Yes, we are investing heavily in new and larger premises and upgrading our testing facilities so that we can give better service to our customers.

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

Our top line product range consists of “UL approved Digital Multimeters and Clampmeter� which have surge protection upto 12 KV. Industrial accidents are very expensive and to avoid such accidents industry must use only high Safety UL approved instruments.

Many industries have realised that it is cheaper to buy good quality and high safety Multimeter and Clampmeter than pay heavily for compensation to workers in the event of an accident.

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

New technologies are aiming at providing more functions and features within the same size of the instrument made earlier. This leads to saving of cost due to the need of lesser number of instrument for more measuring function.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

The vision of our company is to be the one single source for all high quality and reliable Test and Measuring Instrument required of the customer.

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The “Geissel” brand of cable glands is well known and accepted worldwide. The products are made from brass, polyamide and stainless steel S.S 303(1.4305) & S.S. 316 TI (1.4571) – according to RoHS standards – up to cable dia of 116 mm with all kinds of threads, i.e.

Pg, metric and inch. The cable glands meet specifications of IP 54, IP 68 and EMC. The latest introduction is DOUBLE COMPRESSION GLANDS– designed in Germany, but made in India. They are certified by C I M F R, Dhanbad.

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The special features are: ● The only IP 68 solution for double compression glands. ● Available in BSC and Metric threads. Other threads like Pg, NPT or BSP on request. ● Three sizes of glands to suit cable dia from 12 – 34 mm- this wide clamping range per size allows the user to reduce stock and minimize different sizes of cable glands. ● One type of gland for Weather proof, Waterproof, Flameproof suitable for gas groups IIA & IIB, Zones 1 & 2 ● Explosion proof suitable for gas group IIC, Ex – d, Zones 1 & 2. ● Patented and protected.

We also manufacture Conduit, Conduit glands, lock nuts, plugs, reductions, enlargements, adapters & twisting sleeves.

All these are available ex stock from our factory at Pune. We have many satisfied customers - MNCs, well known Indian Companies, both in the Private and Public Sectors, and the list is growing. Our 55 page catalogue has detailed specifications of all the products.

For more information Geissel India Pvt. Ltd. Web: www.geissel.com

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Doble Engineering Company : Past. Present. Future. Together.

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oble Engineering Company has partnered with electric power industry clients to minimize risk, improve operations and optimize system performance.

Doble provides enterprise level solutions, engineering expertise, on-line and off-line diagnostic instruments, consulting and testing services, educational seminars and the world’s premier library of electrical apparatus test data for the benefit of the global power industry.

Doble has earned a reputation for excellence because of the excellence of its engineers and the quality of its products and services.

Products: Solutions for a New Era

Today’s power industry faces a series of complex changes. Doble evolves with your needs and the changing demands of the industry, providing new techniques and offerings, such as on-line monitoring solutions.

Doble also continues to enhance the advanced off-line testing tools that are trusted around the globe for reliability and ruggedness.

Services: Engineering Expertise

With nearly a thousand years of cumulative industry experience, Doble’s engineers are an invaluable resource for technical support, training and consultation. They can serve as an extension of your own team, providing assistance when you need it, covering everything from test result analysis through expert consultation on your toughest problems and large investment purchases.

Founded in 1933, Doble’s materials laboratories are staffed

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by expert chemists and engineering personnel who provide answers and solutions to your problems based on quality data from a wide scope of testing capabilities and rich experience in apparatus diagnostics.

They provide test reports including data analysis and recommendations, help identify and solve apparatus problems, and can assist in developing cost-effective condition assessment programs

Knowledge: Together We Power the World

Doble Engineering Company prides itself on the knowledge we offer the power industry, including forums such as client conferences and training seminars, technical papers, our unparalleled database of statistically relevant data, analytical support and the expertise of our engineers and chemists.

Doble was founded on the principles of providing knowledge, technical services and collaborative forums for the power industry. One of the ways we continue that mission is by hosting client conferences throughout the world. The largest and longest running is the International Conference of Doble Clients, which is considered the premier industry event for electric power utilities.

Regional client conferences are also held in India, Europe, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico and Australia.

The Complete Picture

Doble offers premier solutions for other critical power industry apparatus and components, including: • Cables • GIS & Circuit Breakers

• Protective Relays • Rotating Machines • Substations • Transformers

Doble Solutions at a Glance These are some of the many products and services that can help support your company’s testing and asset management programs: Asset Testing • Protection Testing: F6150 • HV Insulation Analyzer: M4100 • Asset Management Software: DTA6 On-line Monitoring Solutions • Bushing Monitor: IDD • Moisture Sensor: DOMINO • Partial Discharge: PD-Smart, PDGuard Expert Services • Enterprise Asset Management • Consulting Services • Material & High Voltage Laboratories • Forensic Analysis • Advanced & Routine Testing

Over 5500 companies in more than 110 countries rely on Doble Engineering Company solutions to improve operations and optimize system performance. Doble is part of the Utility Solutions Group of ESCO Technologies Inc. With offices around the globe, Doble representatives can help you determine which products, services and solutions best meet your needs.

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HPL : The Technology Brand of India

Mr. Lalit Seth, CMD, Mr. Rishi Seth, JMD, and Mr. Gautam Seth, JMD. HPL ELECTRIC & POWER PVT. LTD

Q. HPL India is in the industry for 5 decades, what are the discerning achievements that has been made by the company in the electrical segment?

HPL Group is a company of technology and a company of character; we value and aspire to bring the Best of Technology in the country, in field of products like switchgear, electronic energy meter, lighting etc. For us quality and latest technical products has more meaning then high volumes of lower technology products. Besides this, HPL group has a vision to run on our 3D’s philosophy both as a human and as a corporate.

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that has been made in order to outfront the competition?

HPL has its presence overseas in South East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The products in HPL manufacturing facilities are supervised by its technical team and are the best in terms of technology, quality and design. Currently, HPL is on a global expansion policy to expand its business horizons and is looking for marketing alliances for its products from unexplored markets. Exporting its products to Middle East, SAARC and European Countries, HPL is increasingly focused on export-led growth through optimal utilization of its comparative technical advantage vis-à-vis competitors.

Q. What is the market potential for HPL products in India?

How do you plan to position these products?

The customer has graduated and is now demanding quality

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and Technology . He is also much aware of what is available in the global market and is very conscious of environment and individual safety. These can be provided to the customer satisfaction, by the organized sector. Organized sector is very mature and undertakes lot of quality and design evolution to produce a technically safe & environment friendly products.

Hence, the share of organized sector is far increasing according to me and is now around 70% or more of the industry. Since HPL is very conscious of the above, with in house R&D and quality production, the growth potential of HPL in Indian market is unlimited .

Competition is always healthy and gives growth to develop of new products and technology. That is what has happened in last 15 years and we believe it and will continue.

Consolidation is a natural phenomena of a growing a developing market and is going to play a major role in India at least for the coming few years as newer technology are introduced and smaller players do not have the resources to develop that. Focusing on technology and quality has earned HPL products a position of reliability . HPL is popularity known as the ‘Technology Brand of India“.

Q. Is there are any alliances, HPL made recently to strengthen its position in electrical industry?

Co operation with international companies is an ongoing process and we are always open to it as we are committed to bring in the latest technology in India and to our customers.

Q. What are the distinguishing factors which makes HPL, a cutting edge over competition?

A cutting edge factor of HPL products are technology, R&D and quality. HPL evaluates all these factors while adopting new production techniques. This enhances the acceptability of products. Due to innovative technology adapted by HPL engineers, the products comprise both technology & durability. Ultra-modern manufacturing facilities ensure accuracy & reliability of the products.

Q. Please elucidate in brief about the HPL infrastructure & What are the measure that is being taken from the phase of manufacturing to distribution of the products?

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supervised by its technical team and are the best in terms of technology, quality and design. This strong & effective presence gives HPL products a respectable share in the market and justifies its brand image that is ‘Technology Brand of India’.

Q. Can you brief us about HPL 3D’s philosophy which is the nectar of HPL’s success?

The 3D’s philosophy can be applied on individual or a corporate. For example, individual importance to have a sense of Duty, Discipline in life and devotion to GOD. While as a corporate , we at HPL believe duty to work, discipline to quality and devotion to the customer. Our 3D’s philosophy of Duty , Discipline & Devotion was a source of great strength of the company and helped to grow from strength to strength .

Q. Please tell as more about TAB series MCCB? The TAB series is among the best available in the market and has the stamp of the latest technology. HPL’s switchgear R&D has developed TAB series of moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) with unique features like current limiting, reliable & precise protection against circuit abnormalities like overload, short circuit etc, line load reversibility and adjustable overload protection against changing loads to meet & exceed various application demand.

HPL MCCBs are available from 10A – 800A, in different frame sizes, with breaking capacity from 10kA-65kA, for different applications like distribution circuit, transformer, capacitor bank, motor circuit and DC circuits among others. It also offers a wide range of accessories which can even be fitted at site according to the need. The compactness in size and dimension makes the products simple to install.

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Q. Is there any new products launched recently?

Yes..... HPL Group, being a giant in the Indian electrical industry, is on a major expansion programme, adding new products like Modular Switches and specialised accessories to its existing product range that is available panIndia.

Switchgears, lighting and Luminaries.

The other facility is for the expansion of Electronic Energy Meter Division.

Looking to touch the Rs. 1500 crore mark over the next 3 years.

Gautam Seth, JMD, HPL, said, “HPL has always enjoyed a good presence in India and with the launch of Modular Switches and accessories,

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Mr. Lalit Seth-Managing Director - HPL, said “HPL has always believed in bringing the best in technology and keeping customers delighted. Our new range of Smart Modular Switches is a step forward in this direction.

The switches that combine great looks with state-of-the-art technology have been designed to please the most discerning customers across the spectrum and keep up with our endeavour of providing nothing but the very best”.

Continuing with the ethos of giving the very best to its customers HPL has invested Rs 120 crores to set up two new facilities. Spread over an area of 4 lac sq.ft. these 2 state-of theart facilities will churn out the most modern electrical equipment. One of the factories is dedicated to produce

we are looking to further improve our presence and market share in this region. Our strong distribution of 1600 retailers, a dedicated customer service network and a great assortment of quality products gives us a distinct advantage to serve all over India better.” Moreover our dominant position in CFL and wires in the trade market will further help the brand ‘HPL’ to further consolidate its position as one of India’s leading electrical companies.

Arun Pathak,RSM (Modular Switches) - HPL,said, “We are eyeing increased market share and enhanced turnover with the launch of Modular Switches. The new Modular Switches are a perfect blend of graceful aesthetics and great features.

Available in a stunning range of 21 colours these switches and sockets are set to become the preferred brand of Modular Switches for Homes, Offices, Retail and Hospitality.”

The unique features of our range includes a multi-plug with in-built 750 volt design, an arrester with remote control, a special 32 amp key tag for hotels and many others.

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Connectwell : Colligating the right business values Q. Please brief us about recent initiatives undertaken by Connectwell in electrical and the electronics space? Which are your focus areas?

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Our goal has always been to provide highly efficient products which are cent percent reliable, thereby providing our customers with the best value for money. This has always driven us to take our products through rigorous R&D and QAQC cycles. In the last one year we have invested substantially in improving and standardizing our product development platform right from incorporating specialized software needed for mechanical and electronic design, to systems needed for a robust product life cycle management. Our HR initiatives have been directed towards expanding our Research and Development team with the objective to enhance the size of our R&D team four fold in the next two years.

The electrical generation and distribution sectors in India have a long way to go as compared with other countries globally.

The availability of reliable and clean electricity will drastically improve the overall growth and development of the country and also improve the standard of living of individuals in the country. Despite the current economic crisis in Europe and USA, the electrical market in India will still witness a healthy growth in the near future thanks to the local demand.

This clearly shows that there is a growth potential in the domestic market for component manufacturers like us and we plan to capitalize on this by providing our customers with innovative and reliable products which offer value for money. Electrical connection products like Terminal Blocks are one of our key focus areas. However, our long term strategy is to diversify horizontally into various other Mr.Vijay Saheta, Managing Director, electrical products which will enhance Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. & Director – Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd. our standing in the electrical component market across India and the globe.

Q. Being the key player how do you plan to position your company in electrical and the electronics sector?

Being a key player in the electrical sector, we have always been a customer focused company and offered a mix of standard and tailor made solutions to suit the needs of our diversified clients. From a broader perspective, we have been focusing on low tension power connection products and simultaneously been expanding into products used in the automation segments like interface modules and power supplies. In addition to this, our associate company, Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd has also been providing solutions for cable protection from various international manufacturers to Indian consumers.

Q. How do you score R&D in your company against all other functional heads?

Being an engineering company, R&D has been the key parameter of our success today. Since our inception, we have been steadily investing in various R&D projects which have helped us open new markets and attain innovative engineering capabilities. For example, we were one of the first companies in India to own and operate software tools for analysis of plastic moulding also we have been one of the first companies in India to move to, an all-

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Q. Indian market is price sensitive, what is your marketing strategy for India to counter this situation?

Traditionally India has always been a price sensitive market which makes it challenging for us to market our products in India, especially because of increased availability of highly competitive products from other Asian countries. As price has been a basic factor governing sales and cannot be ignored, our marketing strategy has been to highlight the fact that when a price comparison is made, one should not miss out on the hidden parameters of the product and carry out a rigorous cost – benefit analysis.

We have always urged our customers to identify their specific requirements before finalizing the sales. That is we try to suit our offering to the specific needs of the customer delivering better value for money. On the operations side, we have taken numerous steps to control overhead costs. Few such initiatives include, automating all critical and high volume manufacturing processes, following value engineering principles on some of our extremely price sensitive products and constantly evaluating and reducing our organizational waste levels through better standards and systems.

Q.What is your quality policy for the business?

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We do not differentiate on product quality on the basis of the target market and hence all the products leaving our company premises are export oriented. Which means that products supplied to a local customer is of the same standard as the one supplied overseas to developed regions like Americas or Europe.

Our company is ISO certified and also all our products carry international approvals like UL, CSA, VDE etc. which requires us to conduct rigorous audits to maintain these high quality standards.

The routine customer feedback on products supplied to them also plays a critical role in our internal quality policy as a whole.

The quality of the product is monitored by statistical tools and also by frequent audits on all systems be it design, manufacturing or delivery. We set internal targets for improvement and strive to reach these goals every year, hence challenging ourselves on a regular basis.

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Product quality assesment Connectwell quality control department Connectwell Products are CSA, UL, VDE, Atex and CE approved.

In addition our products adhere to environmental directives defined by RoHS and REACH directives. Our UL accredited laboratory is fully equipped with all the required lab equipment for testing our products and ensures our adherence to quality standards. In addition to the above our use of fully automated machinery ensures minimum wastage and also repetitive high quality levels.

Q.Please elucidate the export performance of Indian electrical and the electronics products? What is the demand scenario of Indian products in global market?

According to a report by IEEMA, India’s export contribution in the electrical component sector is less than one percent of the global trade. This means that Indian companies virtually do not exist on the international platform. One of the few reasons for this is lack of innovation and quality aspects of the ‘made in India’ product label which needs a lot of improvement. However over the last few years, this trend has changed and many Indian companies are emerging as leaders in their respective product segment, but there is a lot more to be done.

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have scored overseas and there has been a gradual increase in the demand for Indian products. We as a company have strived very hard to maintain international standards for all our products and have been awarded as a star export performer in the electrical segment last year. We were also recognized and awarded by the Government of Maharashtra, Ministry of Industries, Ports, Employment and Self Employment for Export Achievement in our Product Group for the year 2009 – 10. Having participated in many global trade fairs and exhibitions, we have noticed a change in customer perception for Indian products and many international buyers are accepting India as a favorable source to import electrical equipment from. So the market remains as open as ever and it is only a matter of reaching the right quality levels and the right exposure.

Q.According to you what are the factors affecting to electrical and the electronics business?

There are several factors affecting the electrical sector. Over the last two years we have seen unprecedented rise in the cost of raw materials, adding to it is the fact that inflation needs to be combated with appropriate adjustments in wages and salaries.

These factors have led us to increase our prices in a market which is already highly price sensitive and competitive. As far as the market’s condition is concerned, the inordinate delays in government led projects on electrification are leading to slower off-take from primary suppliers of electrical products. The economic crisis in the US and Europe have led to fears of a global recession becoming a major concern and may affect demands from these nations.

Q.What are the key technological trends that are driving electrical and the electronics industry?

As we reach an era where crude oil prices have already crossed the US$ 100 per barrel mark many countries are looking at alternatives to fossil fuels which are not only renewable but also cheaper to extract. Sources of power such as solar, wind and bio-gas is one of the fastest growing segment the world over. Brazil for example meets almost 40 percent of its energy requirement through bio gas derived from sugarcane. Many European countries have invested in wind and solar technology.

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Employee training centre at Connectwell As these technologies make their way into India, our endeavor is to provide solutions which match up to these new technologies.

Q.According to you what are the measures taken by Indian manufacturers in order to compete with global players?

It’s been two decades since Dr. Manmohan Singh opened up the Indian economy to the world which made Indian companies rethink their manufacturing and marketing strategies in order to compete with global multinationals. Since then we have witnessed a complete change in the manner in which Indian companies have perceived the term “business”. Today Indian companies are investing heavily in R&D initiatives to develop innovative and efficient products to meet global standards.

India is no longer being seen as a heaven for cheap labor, on the contrary many international companies are outsourcing the development of highly technical products and solutions to India. Delivering quality products at reasonable prices, meeting international environmental standards and investing in R&D initiatives are some of the initiatives taken by domestic players to compete with global multinationals.

Q.How do you compare the Indian electrical and the electronics industry against the global industry?

With India’s export contribution in the electrical component sector less than one percent of the global trade, Indian companies have a lot of work to catch up with the global industry. Traditionally India has never been an export oriented hub and hence most technology developed was made to suit the local needs. Lack of R&D initiatives and dependence on foreign technology set us back many years. This scenario is gradually changing, thanks to the initiatives taken by the Government of India and strong endeavors shown by domestic players particularly those in the SME segment.

Q.How do your foresee the future of the Indian electrical and the electronics industry?

The recent civil uprisings in the Middle East followed by the economic crisis in Europe and the United States have threatened to slow down the immediate growth. Having said this I am confident that the long term outlook still looks bright given the local demand from India’s energy sector and it should be our

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Production facility at Connectwell endeavor to remain on path of growth and investment.

Q.Please elucidate the product portfolio of your company & do have any plans to launch new products in the market in near future?

Built over the years on the premise of strong engineering and technology Connectwell offers a wide range of products. Each of our products represents the precision, safety and reliability that customers have come to expect of Connectwell.

Few of our leading product lines are (i) We offer hundreds of variants of Din Terminal Blocks with complex functionalities and also a host of PCB Terminal Blocks. (ii) Interface Modules which act as Input and Output Interfaces / Adaptors for Control Systems which involve PLCs, SCADAs etc. (iii) Industrial Plugs and Sockets which enable a quick connection system for powering any industrial appliance / Machine. (iv) Din Rail mounting Switching Power Supplies which comply to European guidelines. (v) Din Rail Mountable Switch & Sockets offering easy connections in Electrical Panel Boards. (vi) Professional Tools offering with wide range of Screw and Nut Drivers with Highly Ergonomic design which are best in Industry. (vii) Customized Products & solutions like Din Rail Assemblies, Combination Boxes and Customized Junction Boxes adding a value to standard Product offering and saving considerable amount of installation time and costs for our customers.

Q.What is your vision for your company?

Connectwell is committed to provide safe, reliable and efficient control & connection solutions in line with ever changing technology requirements. We shall empower domestic and global customers with the products of the highest quality standards, with a competitive edge and at superior service levels. Create a work culture that encourages individual growth, team spirit and creativity, helping us over come challenges and attain goals.

Deploy fair & ethical business practices for the growth of our vendors and maximize returns to our share holders. Contribute towards the welfare of our community and follow environment friendly practices. www.engrreview.com

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Bajaj Electricals Limited : The legendary growth ENGINEERING REVIEW is in interface with Mr. Lalit Mehta for assimilating the dynamics of his company and an overview of the electrical industry.

Q. Is the recession has created any impact on electrical industry domestically & globally?

Q. How do you encounter the needs of electrical products in domestic and industrial market?

Besides recession, the electrical industry has been impacted by slower rate of reforms and policy constraints, because of which many projects are kept on the slow burner.

We have split our businesses into 2 verticals namely B2B and B2C. The industrial products are handled by B2B vertical with our wide range of industrial luminaries and EPC activities for the entire chain of power generation, transmission and distribution, while B2C vertical handles the consumer facing businesses with leadership position in small appliances ,fans and domestic lighting products.

Q. How do Bajaj Electricals equipped itself to counter the slack in the industry?

Mr. Lalit Mehta – Executive Director (Luminaires & EPC Business), Bajaj Electricals Limited

Q. Bajaj Electricals has gained credible market share in an electrical industry, brief us about overall outlook for Bajaj Group? (Domestic & global presence) Bajaj Electricals has been growing steadily at over 25% y-o-y and has attained leadership position in the field of Highmasts, Illumination and Power Projects, Appliances and Fans.

Bajaj Electricals achieved a sale of nearly Rs.3500 crores in the year 2012-13 and has plans to maintain a steady growth rate. The growth in 2012-13 was, however lower at 10%.

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Bajaj Electricals has a good spread of products in the industrial & consumer facing businesses and with its sound management polices and tight control on quality, procurement, value engineering, etc., Bajaj Electricals has been able to grow steadily in an otherwise overall lack lustre environment. To give our exports a boost, we have formed a separate Exports Division to handle all Bajaj products and services,

Q. How about Bajaj Electrical’s initiatives in electrical space?

Which are your focus areas?

Bajaj Electricals is in its own small way present in the entire value chain of power generation, transmission, distribution, industrial arena and domestic household with a range of products and services like windmills, power plant illumination, transmission lines, sub-stations, APDRP projects, rural electrification, Highmast, area lighting, highway & street Lighting, sports lighting, airport lighting and we touch the lives of the consumers in everyday life through our wide range of luminaries, lighting, fans and domestic appliances.

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

Bajaj Electricals Limited has a vast distribution network across the country through our dealers & distributors and our products are available in every nook-and-corner of the country and now with the focus on rural penetration, we service the growing rural market also. We have high end products as well as value for money products to cater to all strata of society.

Q. Which are the some of your pioneering products you introduced in the market to face the competition? Are there any plans to launch new products?

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are also guided by high quality standards and continuous quality checks and review mechanism being the leaders in most of the products that we market and with the Bajaj Mantra of “Value for Money”, we are able to deliver high quality at competitive prices.

Q. According to you what are the measures taken by Indian manufacturers in order to compete with global players?

Bajaj Electricals Limited - Sion Office Overview which was a major import substitute initiative and this changed the face and style of outdoor lighting in India.

There is a constant endeavor by all Business Units to keep launching new products as per the market demands and consumer needs.

Indian manufacturers have a backing of top class Technocrats / Managers with a strong business acumen.

With the opening up of economy, the need to compete with world class quality players has guided the Indian manufacturers to bring out world class products and Indian products are already being accepted overseas for their quality and value for money.

Q. How do you compare the Indian electrical and the electronics industry against the global industry?

We have a dedicated group of vendors to cater exclusively to our requirement and this policy helps us to maintain the quality standards and our R&D centre is focused on continuously upgrading our products.

Lot of investments are being done overseas for R&D, which is not so in India and therefore the global players are much ahead when it comes to new technologies like LED, solar power or latest gadgets like laptop, I Pad and mobile phones. It will take some time for the Indian manufacturers to catch up with the world class innovation, but India will catch up sooner than later.

We have our own quality control systems and our imports from China

The export of electrical products is growing steadily as the testimony to India’s reliable quality and competitive pricing. The export scenario is steadily improving and I

Q. What are the factors that have enabled you to consistently satisfy your entire supply chain?

Q. As a manufacturing company, how do you rate India visà-vis competition from low cost manufacturers like China and other countries, especially for the electrical products? How do you balance cost competitiveness and quality?

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Q. Please elucidate the export performance of Indian electrical products? What is the demand scenario of Indian products in global market?

am sure the Indian electrical products will occupy its rightful place in the world market.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving electrical and the industry?

The investment, latest machineries, superior technical manpower and lower manufacturing cost are some of the drivers of the Electrical Industry.

Q. According you what are the factors affecting to electrical and the electronics business?

The large unorganized sector is enjoying a substantial market share in the Electrical and Electronic Industry who are not quality conscious, and it does effect the sentiments of the end user when attractive prices over –shadow genuine products & quality.

Q. How do your foresee the future of the Indian electrical industry?

With the huge infrastructure development and investment in the country and the huge gap between supply & demand in power, transport, road and rail, infrastructure is driving the domestic demand and with exports also picking up, there is no dirth of demand for good quality product within the country and overseas.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

We will continue our steady growth, expand and diversify and be an industry leader in the business that we are in and continue to serve the industry and consumer needs. We are strongly focused on “Save the environment” issues by supporting “Paryavaran Mitra” activities through our products and involvement of all our employees and associates.

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Gupta Power : Cognitive heritage of excellence

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upta Power Infrastructure Ltd is a trusted and proven name in the field of electrical transmission & distribution line Cables & Conductors having its own EPC Divn. The company has a glorious track record of more than 50 years for its product & services.

An SME in the name and style of Gupta Cables started in the year 1961 in the state of Odisha, has gradually become an engine of growth to be christened as Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd. with annual turnover in excess of USD 250 million.

Such change of identity from Gupta Cables to Gupta Power Infrastructure was inevitable because of expanded activities in products & services in India and abroad.

Having strategic business alliance with multinational giants like TROESTER Germany for CCV Line & Mercury Cables for production of new age high voltage smart Cables & Conductors, the company offers various eco friendly energy conservation product remix which have become the need of the hour and inevitable for the challenging task of Nation building.

The company has been constantly strengthening its intellectual assets and creating an organization confident of its abilities and talent offering a single window solution to become a customers’ trust point.

Some of the notable milestones in its evolutions are; cross head and extruders

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● 1st manufacturing company in Eastern India to take up

manufacturing of Alloy Conductor to avoid theft & power loss.

● Catering to the SOS at the time of Super Cyclone for restoration of power in devastated areas of Odisha.

● Electrification of 2500 villages & 50,000 BPL households in remote areas of Odisha under RGGVY, BGJY & MNP schemes of Central & State Govt. ● Construction of Substations for strengthening.

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● Construction of 132 KV, 220 KV T/L in various projects of OPTCL in Odisha.

● Holds certifications like ISO 9001:2008 & 14001:2004 OHSAS 18001:2007 & Star Export House Certification for its qualitative and full proof domestic & oversees activities.

Gupta Power has sailed through myriad of oddities with its stead-fast working culture & has surfaced with better sagacity of exhilaration with progressively amplified Sales Volume & is the Profit Earner by far that adds to its Testimony par Brilliance.

The company’s contribution to the power sector reforms has been widely acknowledged with several awards and certifications at State and National level. The phenomenal recession proof growth of the company is a tribute to its transparent work culture and able leadership. www.engrreview.com

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Shri. Mahendra Kumar Gupta : Personal Portfolio

Shri. Mahendra Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd.

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hri. Mahendra Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd., is a winning industrialist in the Manufacturing Arena. Hallowed with his sturdy business imminence, Mr. Gupta plunged headlong into entrepreneurship & thrusted his company with his supreme precision & it was his painstaking effort that has endowed GPIL to strike an annual turnover of USD 250 million.

The steering force behind his success story is the values & beliefs of his father, Late Jagdish Rai Gupta in terms of Steadiness, Integrity & Welfare of mankind as a whole, owing to which he fostered innovation and has built a distinct & healthy Company Culture.

He is a first generation entrepreneur who started up petitely and through sheer uphill struggle and determination, he made it to zenith. Today, Gupta Power is one of the largest manufacturers of Power Conductor & Cables in India and www.engrreview.com

he is the man widely ascribed for its success by making a conscious effort to always project the most professional business image to wow prospects.

Today GPIL has entered every nook and corner of Odisha, as well as other states, addressing the needs of Industries, with its products and services, while mounting its business into other countries as well.

Recently GPIL made a strategic agreement with “Mercury Cables & Energy” of USA for manufacturing HTLS conductors which is going to transfigure the transmission technology in the country & has also tied-up with Business Associates in South African & Latin –American countries towards product supply, owing to his strong hold on international marketing.

He believes that the most successful organizations understand that the rationale of any business is to create value for customers, employees, and investors, and that the interests of these three groups are inextricably linked. He is the man behind sprucing Gupta Power to focus on creating value for the customers & ensures that the right employees are selected, developed, and rewarded.

His strict consideration in value creation is entailed to make products and provide services that customers find consistently useful. In today’s economy, GPIL creates value based typically on product and process innovation on understanding unique customer needs with ever-increasing speed and precision. Mr. Gupta continuously contours his business by having a tap on commitment, energy, and imagination of his employees.

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“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, & all the books I want to read” says Mr. Gupta. He defines the mission of his company in terms of its primary valueadding activities. His determination, discipline and thriftiness have earned him an astute and smart businessman stance that has influenced a lot of people. He never saw the reason to quit and instead pursued his goals relentlessly. In appreciation of his commendable contribution to power sector reforms, he has been awarded with Best Entrepreneur Awards for 3 years consecutively.

The unsurpassed escalation of GPIL is a tribute to the law and idea of Mr. Gupta who has been presented with Business Leadership Award for the year 2009 by the Honourable Chief Minister of Orissa Shri Naveen Patnaik.

Apart from the responsibilities of the Managing Directorship, he is the esteemed member of supreme bodies:

● CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)

● UCCI (Utkal Chamber of Commerce & Industry) ● OSSIA (Orissa Small Scale Industries Association) ● AIEB (Association Industrial Entrepreneurs of Bhubaneswar)

● FISME (Federation of Indian Micro & Small and Medium Enterprises).

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others.

● OEEMA (Orissa Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association)

M. K. Gupta is one of his class who believes in leaving behind not only immense achievements but also a sequence of kindness with the exact resilience & buoyancy that helps one in coming out with superior ecstasy.

Being the Immediate Past President of Lions Club Bhubaneswar SG, he also sponsors major activities related to health and education to cater to the needs of society & his company GPIL extends financial assistance to 6 NGOS to carry forward social activities like Plantation of trees and Development of 200 acres barren land to support environmental and green peace norms.

According to Mr. Gupta “Success is achieved and maintained only by those who try and keep trying. It might take 20 years to earn a strong repute but just five minutes to ruin it. If this is swathed in one’s mind, he can do as well as perform things differently as every great man, every successful man, no matter what the field of endeavor is, has known that the magic lies in just these words: “Every Adversity has the seed of an Equivalent or Greater Benefit”.

Believing on this, Mr. Gupta continues to walk tall, sporting a perpetual smile aimed to inject enthusiasm into the next generation of up-andcoming employees & continues to shine bright as the North Star.

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SEIL : Playing the crucial role in economy growth

Mr. Satish Kumar, Managing Director Steel Exchange India Limited (SEIL)

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ndia has traditionally been one of the major producers of steel in the world. After the economic reforms of the early 1990s, the steel industry in India evolved significantly to conform to global standards. Today, steel industry is one of the leading industries that is growing rapidly in this competitive world. The steel industry in India is expected to play a major role in the country’s economic development in the coming years.

Steel Exchange India Limited (SEIL), a part of Vizag Profiles Group, is one of the major manufacturers of steel in the private sector in Andhra Pradesh. It was incorporated in February 1999 as Pyxis Technology Solutions Limited (PTSL), a software company focused on the development of business-to-business specific online solutions. Having enough experience in the steel trading, the promoters decided to launch a portal based steel trading platform. Later, when the requirement for steel started mounting, the promoters progressively ventured into steel manufacturing as a backward integration of their strong steel retail & trading business by acquiring Simhadri Steels, a company having a rolling mill at Vizag and setting up an ingot manufacturing unit at Kothapeta in 2004.

Under a Scheme of Amalgamation approved by the Members of the Companies, M/s Steel Exchange India Limited (Subsidiary) and M/s Simhadri Steels Private Limited (a company acquired by the group) were merged with M/s Pyxis Technologies Solutions Limited and the name of the Company was

changed to M/s Steel Exchange India Limited. The equity shares of the company are listed on the Bombay and Kolkata stock Exchanges. SEIL primarily deals in manufacture and sale and purchase of steel products, which are utilized for construction purpose.

Activities:

● SEIL Trading Division- trades in all types of structural steel, long products, special steels ,Semis and Raw materials for steel sector. ● SEIL Ingot Manufacturing and Power Division- manufactures 90000 TPA steel Ingots and has got 12 MW Captive power generation from Gas. ● SIMHADRI – STMT Re-bar Rerolling of FE-500 Grade having capacity of 45000 TPA.

Integrated steel Plant (ISP) – Kothavalsa – Consisting of

● Sponge Iron unit - 220,000 TPA capacity sponge iron unit ● Billet Division – 240,000 TPA capacity SMS Billet unit ● Rolling Div- STMT Rolling of Fe500 Grade having capacity of 225,000 TPA in state of the art imported rolling mill. ● Wire Drawing division- MS Binding and Gauge wire, High Carbon PC wire and stranded PC wire manufacturing unit of 24,000 TPA ● The Company has plans for further backward integration by setting up a 0.6 million iron ore Pellet plant and increase the manufacturing base to 1 million tons of finished www.engrreview.com

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steel by 2020.

ten shares of GSAL.

SEIL currently comprises of the following divisions:

Steel Melting – Billets & Ingot Divisions

ISP Division With the merger of GSAL (India) limited a sick company referred to the BIFR the company has a 220,000 TPA sponge iron unit located close to Vishakapatnam.

The unit is located at village Malliveedu, L. Kota Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh. The factory is well connected by road and the site is approximately at 40 kilometers distance from Visakhapatnam City. The present factory has 2 nos. of DRI rotary kilns, each of 350 Tons/ day capacity and operating with CODIR technology of Mannesmann Demag Hutten Technik, Germany.

The plant has a captive railway siding with 3 tracks for receipt of Iron ore and Coal rakes. The unit has extensive material handling system for Iron ore and Coal. It has a well set up laboratory. The plant is in excellent working condition. Over 400 acres of land is available for further expansion and down ward integration.

SEIL was introduced as the strategic investor cum new promoter in the rehabilitation of GSAL. SEIL set up the 225,000 TPA rolling mill and 240,000 TPA Billet plant as part of the rehabilitation scheme of the sick

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company in the same premises to set up the integrated steel plant.

The new Billet unit of 240,000 TPA capacity with continuous casting was completed in August 2010. The unit has been set up at Kothavalsa, Maliveedu Village and will captively consume the sponge iron produced from the sponge iron unit.

The new state of the art rolling mill to produce TMT bars has been set up at Maliveedu, L.Kota Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh with a capacity of 225,000 TPA. The unit was completed in March 2010. The sparingly used Rolling mill was imported from Taiwan. The mill is a highly automated mill and complete automation of the plant is by ABB. The drives have been supplied by ABB and the PLC system

by Siemens. This is a state of the art rolling mill with straight line pass and multiple stands and can also produce wire rod coils by addition of a wire rod block and a Stellmore cooling bed which will be taken up subsequently to have value added products.

With the Billet unit and the new rolling mill of 225,000 TPA capacity, SEIL has successfully set up an integrated steel manufacturing hub at Kothavalsa to produce finished steel from the iron ore stage.

The DRS submitted to the BIFR has been approved vide their order dated 6.8.2012. The scheme interallia approved the merger of GSAL (India) limited with SEIL at a swap ratio of one share of SEIL for every

As part of consolidation and backward integration, this division was set up with financial assistance from SBI to manufacture Steel Ingots using captive generated power in two phases. Phase I was setting up of 60,000 TPA ingot unit with 6 MW captive natural gas based power generation. In Phase II the installed capacity was increased to 90,000 tons in June’2006. The Gas based Power Generation capacity was also increased from 6 MW to 8 MW and later to 10 MW in 2008-09.

Recently, over the past couple of months month, ONGC, a major oil firm, started supplying gas under direct marketing plan from its remote fields in the K-G Basin to Steel Exchange India Limited at the rate of 35,000 standard cubic meters per day (scmd).

Steel Rolling Mill

The company has a Rolling mill located near Visakhapatnam with an installed capacity of 45,000 tons per annum. The unit manufactures TMT Re-Bars, which are marketed under the Simhadri TMT brand name, which is a reputed and well recognized brand in the market.

Wire Drawing Division

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Trading Division

The trading division deals in sale and purchase of steel products. The trading division offers the Company unparallel marketing strength in the Steel Industry, which in turn is essential for higher turnover for inventories & also acts as insulation against price volatility. The trading division of the Company has attained fame as Visakhapatnam Steel Plant’s largest dealer for many years. It has a strong retail chain with retail outlets at Visakhapatnam, Vijaywada, Hyderabad, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Bangalore, Chennai and Cochin.

60 MW Power Plant

SEIL set up a 60 MW captive power plant through its SPV Simhadri Power Limited in GSAL premises.

The unit has come into operation in December’2012. The unit generates about 14 MW from waste heat recovery of DRI Kilns and about 24 MW of power will be generated from

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the coal fines and char also generated by the DRI unit. The balance power will be generated by fresh coal. The project has been set up by Simhadri Power Limited an SPV promoted by SEIL. SEIL will consume up to 51% of the power generated. The total project cost is about Rs.320 crores.

SPL has successfully commissioned the CFBC boiler and turbines with power generating capacity of 50 MW on 17.11.12. The balance 2 X 5 MW from Waste heat recovery boilers were commissioned in Jan 2013 and March 2013.

Over one and a half decade back, with the core strengths of steel trading, transport and manufacturing a budding group of enterprising enthusiastic professionals came together to incorporate the Vizag Profiles Group. It rose to eminence by emerging as the leading steel distributor for the steel manufacturing public sector giants Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and Steel Authority of India Ltd. Steel Exchange India Ltd a VPL group company was at the stage of inception in 1999 was a steel retail and trade service organization and in a span of few years has expanded into a large integrated steel plant in the private sector, in Andhra Pradesh.

The group has a history of acquiring sick companies and turning them around into successful ventures.

The steel industry, like any other industry, suffered a setback due to the sluggish economy in the country and across the globe.

However, this situation is about to change. Demand for domestic steel is expected to increase by 3–5 %.

However, weak demand coupled with an acute shortage and high prices of iron ore are expected to keep margins under pressure.

India has advantage in terms of having almost all the technologies of steel making such as induction furnaces, direct reduced iron (DRl) - induction melting furnaces(large capacity), continuous casting of billets or rolling mills. Prices of steel products are estimated far above the ground in India than in China. MS billets in the Hyderabad spot market were quoted at $611 a tonne and Rourkela (the first integrated steel plant in the public sector in India which was set up with German collaboration) at $530 a tonne, compared with $517 a tonne in the Tangshan market of China.

Similarly, rebar in Hyderabad was sold at $656 a tonne and versus $570 a tonne in the Tianjin spot market in China. Steel prices are rising due to a rebound in regional demand from the construction sector.

While the budget focused on rural and infrastructure development which may increase the steel consumption, there was no cut in the 30 percent excise duty on exports of both iron ore lumps and fines. But it cannot be said that prices are firm because of budget or demand. It is only because freight rates hiked up which resulted into a slight increase in prices as traders are passing on the impact of freight hike on consumers.

The various schemes proposed in budget 2013 for the infrastructure sector will surely benefit the roads and housing segments.

Today, India is ranked the fourth largest steel producing country in the world and has recorded the highest growth rate amongst the top ten steel producing countries of the world. The steel industry in India is expected to become the second largest steel producer soon.

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Buying a thermal imager for condition monitoring What Equipment Specifications Should You Consider

Introduction

Over the past few years there have been considerable breakthroughs in the market for thermal imagers.

Prices have dropped considerably and image quality has improved significantly. Infrared cameras are also finally being designed with the end user in mind.

Ten years ago you a full featured thermal imager was not available for less tha 15 Lakhs Rupees. Today There is a wide choivce of Thermal Imagers in the Price Band of 2 to 5 Lakhs.

The Ideal the ideal thermal imager for industrial maintenance today does not necessarily need to be “top-of-the-line” or “most expensive”. There are many fine choices in 2-5 Lakhs rupees that can certainly meet your needs whether you use Thermography for in plant maintenance or for Thermography services. If you are ain Maintenance this information will also help you make an informed decision if your facility is in the market for a new infrared camera.

What IR Camera Features are Important?

Infrared cameras are comprised of some basic components: lens, detector, processing electronics, display, controls, power supply and reporting and analysis software.

Thermal imager specification sheets can be confusing and difficult to understand. Some features such as thermal sensitivity and detector size are useful in evaluating performance, but a data sheet is not going to tell you how the camera functions and feels when you use it in the plant.. If you are considering purchasing any

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type of infrared camera be sure to try it before you buy.

There are a number of factors to consider in addition to cost and after-sales service.

Detector Array Size: This relates to the number of pixels or sensors on your camera’s detector. While new infrared imagers that we use for industrial maintenance are much smaller than the 5-8 megapixel visual arrays we are used to seeing on most smartphone cameras, they are more than adequate for use in reliability maintenance. More pixels generally means greater detail. Excellent infrared systems are available with 160 x 120 (19,200 detectors) and 320 x 240 (76,800 detectors) focal plane arrays For Maintainance applications minimum recommended size of the focal plane arry is 160 X 120 pixels.

Resolution and Field of View: The Field of View (FOV) is the measure of the angular view path of what a camera sees. Usually measured in degrees, it determines the thermal imager’s overall viewing area and is defined by horizontal and vertical angles. The bigger each angle value the larger the field of view.

It is the field of view and detector array size that are the primary factors in determining the resolution of an infrared camera.

The IFOV or Instantaneous Field of View. IFOV is the smallest spot size an infrared camera can see at a given distance with a given lens and detector array. It is usually written on the specification sheet as a unit of milliRadians or mRad, which is simply an angle of measurement.

The smaller the mRad value, the smaller angle which translates into a

better ability to see smaller objects at greater distances.

For example, an infrared camera with a 1.25mRad IFOV is capable of seeing a 1.25 cms diameter object or larger at a distance of 1 meter while a 3.3mRad can only discern a 3.3 cms diameter “hot spot” or bigger at that same distance.

When buying an infrared camera you need to carefully consider what your needs are for resolution.

What is your typical target size? What distances will you be working at most often? Do you have the ability to move closer or further away. Can you use an optional lens? Will you need to measure temperatures? These are all important considerations.

A thermographer working for an electric utility is going to want a camera with a lower mRad resolution value than say amaintainance engineer who is only looking at panel boards from 3-5 feet away.

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telephoto lens is certainly helpful for situations where a component, say a hot connection on a disconnect in an outdoor substation, is too far away to analyze (i.e. measure) properly at a particular distance.

Thermal Sensitivity: This is specification for the smallest temperature difference that a camera can detect. It is typically stated in milliKelvin (mK) or NETD (Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference) on a specification sheet. The smaller the number the better (i.e. more sensitive) the infrared camera.

Sensitivities range anywhere from 45-50mK (0.04-0.05°C) on high-end thermal imagers up to 200 mk and more on lower-cost cameras.

Typically for condition monitoring applications you do not necessarily need the best (lowest) thermal sensitivity.

Ergonomics/Ease of Use: Often overlooked, but important, the camera must be simple and easy to use. What I mean is that image adjustment; focusing and basic operation must be simple to use. Avoid complicated menu systems or cameras that make the most important, and often used, adjustments such as focus, level/ span and image capture cumbersome to execute. See if you would be able to comfortably holding it for an hour or two.

These are just some of the important questions to consider.

Visual Image Capture: A useful and common feature of many imagers is a built-in visual camera that captures a visual picture and links it to the saved infrared image, a must for complete reports. On some models the visual camera allows for a picture-inpicture feature or a “fused’ mode that combines the infrared and visual features of a camera. This can be useful for pinpointing which phase is running warm while still having a

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visual reference in the frame.

Voice Annotation: The integrated voice recorder in the camera allows plant thermographers to work more efficiently. Since the voice file is tied to the captured thermal and visual images, all that one has to do is just open the file in the report software, play back their notes, and type those into the report. No pens, clipboards or separate voice recorders that can be cumbersome to carry around.

Radiometric Measurements: Today, most infrared cameras come with at least one fixed temperature spot in the center of the screen. Some models go a bit further and provide the Hot and Cold Spot Temperatures.

Having at least one spot to use in the field can be helpful, however, a thermographer MUST be trained if they are going to be measuring temperatures with an infrared camera. Temperature values will be wrong if emissivity and background/ reflected temperature values are not correctly adjusted in the Imager.

Image Analysis and Reporting Software: Most infrared cameras today work with a free, software package provided by the manufacturer. With these you can typically perform simple image adjustments, add analysis and comments, export individual shots with adjusted temperature scales, change color palettes and generate basic reports of multiple images at a time.

Image Display: A high-quality LCD display screen is essential to diagnosing an image. The size of these vary considerably from model to model. Larger displays are helpful and easier to see, especially if more than one person is trying to view the problem.

Focus: Cameras come in several varieties including Fixed Focus, Manual Focus and Motorized/Auto

focus. Fixed focus imagers, while convenient, can have trouble with clarity when looking at objects either very near or far. Motorized/ Auto focus cameras are nice for their simple function which allows for quick, “one-hand”, operation on some models. One drawback is that you might find it difficult to fine tune the image to your liking. Many thermographers seem to enjoy the control one has over image clarity with a manual focus where the operator is able to focus on what he wants.

Batteries: Almost all new cameras on the market have run-times that average 3-4 hours or more, depending on the model, the user’s inspection habits and the camera’s settings such as the brightness of the display screen.

Laser Pointer: This feature is certainly not required, but the laser pointer can help visually guide you by providing a general idea of where the camera is pointing. While the laser does not necessarily line up exactly with the spot temperature displayed on the screen, it is often close. This can be useful for both beginner thermographers and those who are working in highly complex industrial environments such as a power plant or petrochemical facility where you often encounter a cluttered web of piping, valves, and steam traps when trying to pinpoint your target.

Image Storage : Images are saved electronically either on a small removable SD or compact flash memory card. Most SD cards now are 2 gigabytes at a minimum; more than enough space for your typical inspection day.

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Green Dot : Variable Transformer innovation The use of Inbuilt Micro Controller Based Metering has greatly helped to convert Full Lab into one Portable Instrument incorporating Voltage, Current, Watts, Power Factor & Frequency on a back lit 4 line LCD Display here are some more details.

Mr. R K Dhawan, Managing Director Green Dot Electric Limited

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nnovation of a Variable Transformer to Electrical Industry is like a Wheel to the Automobile Industry. More & more versatility has been introduced to extend its use & convenience.

The use of Inbuilt Micro Controller Based Metering has greatly helped to convert Full Lab into one Portable Instrument incorporating Voltage, Current, Watts, Power Factor & Frequency on a back lit 4 line LCD Display here are some more details.

A Variable transformer in a general form – is a Toroidally wound transformer – which is mounted flat on a plate & at right angle to the plate

– a shaft moves carrying a Carbon Brush - Spring loaded wipes around the Flat surface made bare free from FACE INSULATION. Since the brush spans more than one turn, the change in voltage is practically continuous.

The brush is so designed that excessive heating can not occur in the turns that it spans. The Varying Output Voltage collected from Brush Arm is DISTORTION LESS & exact replica of Input Wave form This – thus provides a honest varying output voltage that is essential required for all purpose testing. It is produced in varying current capacities upto 2000 Amps.

Other advantages of this device are

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How to choose the best electrical CAD software for your needs Choosing the right electrical CAD software is crucial, but making a qualified decision can be tough for the firsttime user. Below we take a look at what you can gain, and what you should demand, from your new electrical CAD software

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oday, even in larger companies, you can experience that the electrical documentation only exists as traditional paper drawings. Changes in the production line is probably added by hand - that is if the electrical engineer could find room for it on the paper, when the changes were made.

The rest of the electrical documentation is in his head, and most likely this has functioned quite well for several years. But the problem is what happens when he is no longer in the company. Maybe he retires, maybe he gets another job - who knows?

When this happens both the employer and the new electrical engineer have a problem.

Tough start for new employees

It is close to an impossible task for the new employee to get a survey of the documentation, which might consist of meter after meter of bookshelves stuffed with paper drawings of wiring diagrams and other electrical schematics: ● Which changes have been made ● since the documentation was originally created? ● Which „specialities“ should be

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taken into consideration? ● Are all of the schematic references and all of the bills-of-materials uptodate? ... etc. Loads of valuable information will be lost for good, and lots of manhours will be spent regaining lost knowledge.

Increased security with electrical CAD

In the scenario above, it is far more accessible for a new employee to get a survey of an electronic documentation, which can be updated and printed continuously, and where comments can be attached to the electrical documentation without making a mess.

Along with this increased security and quality, there are huge amounts of time to save by using a good electrical CAD software, which for instance can update all electrical schematic references, update all kinds of lists, and fill out ordering requisitions automatically.

Difficult to get an overview?

One of the reasons why much electrical documentation only exists on paper, is that it can be difficult to get an

overview of what to demand of a good electrical CAD software for electrical documentation. Furthermore it is difficult to see exactly which needs you have for the moment, and to foresee what you will be needing in the future. The aim with this text is to make it easier to make a qualified decision about which electrical CAD software is the right for you in your situation. Therefore we try to give some basic guidelines for what you could reasonably demand of a good electrical CAD software.

When is the right time to get started with electrical CAD?

Basically it is not a good idea to rush out and buy an electrical CAD software, just to keep paste with the rapid modern development. Such a decision matures over a period of perhaps a year, and all involved parties must be able to realise that the investment actually pays of for the company.

Is the electrical CAD software too expensive?

A reason for not buying an electrical CAD, is that people find it too expensive. Most people imagine that they neither have the money nor the resources for creating proper electrical documentation in a CAD program.

But the expenses by not doing so, instead occurs as a more troublesome error finding, longer stops in the production, poorer maintenance of the electrical documentation, spending too many man-hours creating the documentation - and a much longer starting period for new electrical professionals.

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However, there will naturally be a transition period while getting used to the new software. In this period you will not have the full benefit of the increased production rate.

Reasonable demands for electrical CAD softwares

When you choose your coming electrical CAD, it is important to stick to the point that it is you and your needs that specifies the demands for what the new system should be able to do. Having said this, it is a good idea to have an open mind, and be open to the new working methods and possibilities some of the programs offer.

A good electrical CAD software should set the user free to concentrate on the professional aspects, and at the same time utilise what the computer is good at - namely the time-consuming trivial tasks. This gives the electrical professionals a better survey, and liberates them from spending valuable time on for instance filling out components lists and bills of materials.

Automatic updating of lists

The trivial tasks that the program should handle mainly falls in two categories: Filling out lists and

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automatic support of drawing functions. A major advantage is achieved if component manufacturer databases with electrical symbols have been created for the program.

This makes it possible to draw the electrical schematics by use of the symbols from the databases, and then let the program fill out parts lists, components lists, cable lists, terminal lists and PLC lists automatically.

Beyond the huge amount of time saved by not having to type in this information yourself, you also get the security that you know that you have not entered incorrect component information. You are also sure that you order the correct amount of components each time.

Automatic support of electrical drawing functions

The other major area is about automatic support of drawing functions and about references, which makes it possible to keep the survey of the documentation, and fulfil the current documentation regulations . Here you can for instance get help by automatic naming of symbols and their connection points, automatic wire numbering, support of mounting correct drawing, automatic

line-drawing, design check, reference designations, automatic replacement of symbols in the entire project, and on-line update of references between symbols in the documentation - and many other features for electrical CAD. To check these automatic functions you should get a demo version of the different programs on the market, and try for yourself how easy - or difficult - it is to use them when creating documentation.

In some of the programs you will find that they function logically and clearly, following common Windows standards, and that you only need a few mouse clicks to activate the commands.

In others you might have to specify lots of complex settings in more than one menu, or even have to type in commands yourself. This is specially important, because we are talking about routines you maybe have to repeat hundred times a day.

In this connection you should also check if you can define your own single key short-cuts easily.

Does the program follow the general technical development?

Furthermore it is important that the development of the program continuously follows the general technical development.

This general technical development covers a wide range of areas, such as making proper use of the facilities in the newest releases of Windows, enhanced integration with other programs, support of the electrical design drawing standards, and improving of the drawing and structuring facilities in the program.

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a reasonable price.

However, this does not mean that you can not create electrical documentation with a two-year old documentation program. You will always be able to edit and print out the created documentation, have lists updated automatically etc.

Even though you do not update your program, you will still be able to create proper documentation.

But if the program you choose is not updated regularly, this means that you will not be able to work as quickly and effectively as your competitors on the market.

Electrical CAD features in the next version Many software producers will promise you that the next version of their software will be available tomorrow, and that it will contain all the hundred extra facilities you have always dreamt of. In the real world, software products can be years behind schedule. In stead of focusing on what the producer claims will come, you can therefore focus on which extra facilities have already been added to the program in its last two versions.

This gives you a good idea of the quality of the resources that are put into the development of the program.

In the next version you could then reasonably expect to get just as many extra facilities, as were released in any of the previous two. The interval between the upgrades also tells you when you could probably expect the next version of the program.

Therefore ask the reselling agent of the program for information about of which functions have been added in the last two versions, and when these two versions were released. This gives you concrete information about the general development of the electrical CAD software - and not just wishful thinking of what might happen in the next version of the program. www.engrreview.com

However, if the reselling agent does not have this information, you could check whether you could find it on the homepage of the company producing the program, or by contacting the company directly.

Supporting IEC/EN standards

These years there are a lot of focus on supporting the international standards in electrical documentation.

In most European countries - and especially in the European Union - lots of electrical standards are being updated and effectuated for the moment. It is therefore important that the electrical design software supports these EU electrical drawing standards, and that it is flexible enough also to support you in following other standards.

In order to do so, the company developing the program must have detailed knowledge of the existing standards. If you are not sure this is the case, you could do one of three things: Ask the reselling agent about material on standards, visit the website of the developing company for information, or send an email directly to the developing company and request for information about standards. If the developing company does not take your request seriously and mail back information, you might be better of buying your software elsewhere.

Integration with other programs, Viewer and PDF

A part of the program development will be increased integration with other programs. This is because it is very important how the program interacts with the other programs in your company. Here you can save even more time if the software for instance can: ● Export data to the applied storage ● management program ● Exchange files with the plc programming ● tool ● Import AutoCAD files (DWG/DXF

files) intelligently ● Export AutoCAD files ● Send information to the applied wire numbering tools and component label tools.

Companies with contact to other countries must further examine whether the program supports translation of texts to other languages. Also, it should be possible to send a free project Viewer along with a documentation project, so that customers can view and print out the electronic version of the documentation without having to purchase a program license for themselves.

If the software can save as PDF, this can also solve the problem. But please examine if the generated PDF files also contains active links between the symbols in the documentation, so that the customer navigate properly in the documentation. The flexibility of the software developers Another aspect is the flexibility of the program developers. This flexibility can vary a great deal from company to company, and is basically a question of company style or culture.

Some companies pay great attention to their worldwide customers, and try to incorporate their suggestions in the next version of the program.

If you sent an email to a company with this culture, they would ask you interested questions, and advice you how to get what you want until the next version is released. For smaller, but important, details they might even create an update of the current version for your benefit.

Other companies are more difficult to get in dialogue with.

Programs developed by smaller versus bigger companies

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people consider programs developed in bigger companies to give a better guarantee of the future existence of the program. Mainly because bigger companies usually have the most money. On the other hand, bigger companies can sometimes have to make some very harsh decisions because of the interests of their share holders - such as when a large US company closed down their electrical CAD-program. In smaller companies the software developers could also be the company owners, who would give their right arm to keep the program running. You could also ask yourself how important a customer are you in a bigger company, compared to how important you are in a smaller company.

An alternative approach could be to take a look at how long time the company have already existed? Five years, ten years, or more than twenty years? This is always a good thing to check.

Getting qualified employees

Furthermore it is important that training in the software can be given on demand, and that it is possible to get a proper hot-line service when you start using the program, and if you run into difficulties.

It could also be important whether it is possible to get qualified employees. Is it for instance possible to get consultant aid from the outside, who are capable of creating parts of the documentation in the chosen program. And what happens if you choose one company the one time, and another company the other. Will both companies then be able to maintain the documentation properly?

Cooperating with the vendor

Often buying the program is one thing, and what happens after the purchase is a completely different story. Here it is important to find a credible program vendor, who is interested in your needs. Does it suddenly turn

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up that you have to purchase extra modules for the program in order to make partslists, graphical terminal plans, automatic wire numbering, or to document hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical installations? Or to draw mechanical assembly drawings to see how much room they take up?

Or does it suddenly turn up that you have to pay extra to get functions, which you thought were included in the first place?

It is therefore always a good idea to ask others in the same situation how they have been treated, and whether their program vendors have been responding positively to their needs - also after the deal has been closed.

Cost-free correction of program errors Because of the rapid technical development, no computer programs on the market are a 100 percent error free. It is therefore a good idea to ask what will happen if you meet an error in the program. The reaction of the program vendor might give you a hint of how the future cooperation will work out:

● Is it a minor or a major error? ● Do you get a propper work- around, so that you can get a solution here and now? ● Will the program developers then correct the error and update your program for free? ● Or do you have to wait for the next version of the program, which you will not be able to get before the end of next year? ● Do you then have to pay for the corrected version?

Get a free electrical CAD demonstration

All serious vendors on the market will furthermore offer you a free demonstration of the program. It is a good idea to make use of this offer, and get the opportunity to discuss your needs with a professional.

Here you can see which options the

different programs offer - and find out for yourself whether you can use it in your situation. Alternatively, you can get a free demo program, with proper guidance and documentation, so that you can test the program thoroughly yourself.

Choose the right electrical CAD the first time

Finally it is important to test the available programs on the market, and make sure that you pick the right program the first time. This is very important, because you can not necessarily transfer electrical documentation from one program to another.

All the man-hours spent on documenting in the wrong program can therefore be wasted.

Buying the wrong program and spending the double amount of time creating the documentation, will also be a waste of money. It is in other words important to check out the various program vendors and check whether they meet your requirements. - Well, the next step is just to get started. Good luck!

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Eplan EEC One : New version, new languages

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ased on the motto of “Integrated Industry”, the new version of the Eplan Engineering Center One (EEC One) is not only the individual discipline specialist combined to produce an overall solution. EEC One now has multi-lingual functionality to lift national barriers, thus ensur-ing improved interaction for automation on an interna-tional stage. Customers use the software to generate schematics and fluid plans automatically - now in Russian or Chinese too.

EEC One now has multilingual functionality to lift national barriers, thus ensuring improved interaction for automation on an international stage.

The key elements of this new development are even deeper integration into the Eplan Platform and increased international orientation with four additional software languages. The existing integration with support for value sets, variants and script technology has also been extended.

In future, users will be able to access the parts database in the Eplan Platform directly from EEC One. Selected parts and their properties are adopted directly in EEC One and can be used for further automation purposes. The benefits are clear: Increased levels of automation for schematic production, reduced manual input and lower error levels, plus optimised, user-friendly operation. Of course, the new version supports the current Eplan Platform 2.2.

Automation with compliant representation

Companies active in the US American market need to

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con-figure their systems and plants not only in compliance with IEC standards, they also need effective mastery of ladder technology. The new version of the EEC One generates schematics to this typically American standard. Simple switching between IEC and ladder views is also a bonus.

Depending on the setting in EEC one, plans are generated automatically either to the IEC standard or based on ladder technology. The real practical benefit: different target mar-kets can be served from a single data source.

With four new languages (French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese), the EEC One is now all set for the global market.In conjunction with the Eplan Platform, configuration engi-neers can now generate projects automatically in their own language. The advantage: Language barriers are removed and the degree of efficiency of software use increases. Inter-national companies with cross-border locations will appreci-ate the new move the Eplan Engineering Center One (EEC One) has already established itself in Germany and English-speaking countries within the space of a year.

EPLAN Software & Service develops engineering solutions that accelerate the product engineering process.

Interdisciplinary expert systems ensure a maximum of productivity and data integration. The solution provider develops tailor-made PDM and PLM concepts customerspecifically and provides comprehensive services such as customizing, consulting and training. Innovative development competence, a consistently practical approach, and international presence are the success factors.

EPLAN is part of Rittal International and thus of the Friedhelm Loh Group with 11,500 employees worldwide and generated revenues of about € 2.2 billion in 2011.

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The Future Of Solar Is Brighter Than Ever

D r . Richard Swanson, IEEE Fellow; Co-founder and President Retired of SunPower Corporation

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n 1973, I was a young man just out of graduate school. That was the year of the oil crisis.

I remember standing in the gas lines along with everyone else wondering, how in the world did we ever get into this mess? That’s when I came to the realization that we had to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Personally, I was very eager to do something about it. I earned my degree in the field of microelectronics, but that was already a maturing field.

My chances of making a significant impact were small. By contrast, the renewable energy field was new and exciting. I felt I could get in early and help bring about real change.

I chose photovoltaics (PV) over other forms of renewable energy because I was trained as a solid state physicist. I thought it was an area where my background was well suited. Solar cells were being used on satellites, a concept I found extremely intriguing. The challenge was to figure out how to make the cells — which were extremely expensive to produce — more cost-effective. Now that the price of generating solar power is, in some cases, on par with

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the price of electricity generated from fossil fuels, I can say with confidence that all these years of hard work have paid off. PV has gone mainstream.

On an annual installation basis, the global solar industry has grown 10fold in the past five years. Over the past 10 years, its grown 60-fold.

Frankly, I always knew this day would come. I also knew it would be a long-term commitment – I just didn’t know it would take quite as long as it did. The biggest lesson I’ve learned over the years is that you have to stick with it through thick and thin.

Since 1975, the PV industry has been through many ups and downs. There have been periods where PV was touted as the next big thing. There have been other periods where no one seemed to care at all.

The solar industry is attracting many talented engineers and entrepreneurs. My advice to people coming into the industry is to not worry about the next down period.

Don’t get discouraged because the long-term factors are still very much in favor of PV, and the industry will continue to develop and improve for many years to come. In fact, I would say the one factor most responsible for PV’s success is the tremendously dedicated and talented people who

entered the field over the last several decades. They have enabled this tremendous progress. Similarly, the continued success of PV, including the ability to further increase efficiency and drive down prices, will rest on the shoulders of the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs who enter the industry.

Indeed, over the past several years solar has progressed so fast and so far, that many people are not even aware of the advancements. Growth rates have been in the neighborhood of 58 percent on average year-toyear over the past five years, or 50 percent on average year-to-year over the last 10 years. And panel prices have come down approximately 40 percent in the past 12 months, nearly 60 percent in the past 18 months and almost 70 percent in the past two years. The cost of solar has dropped about 97 percent in the last 28 years.

In 1980 it was $23 per watt and in today, it’s in the range of $0.68 per watt.

The result is that a lot of people who aren’t watching the solar industry have outdated ideas about the state of the market. I’ve even come across people who have said with a straight face that it makes no sense to do solar because it takes more energy to make a panel than what the panel will ever produce. That may have been true 40 years ago, but it’s not even close today. Most people realize that this is the century when we must unwind our dependence on fossil fuels. That means we have somewhere between 50 and 100 years to do it. This is no time to be backing away from renewables like solar. This is the time to go all in. www.engrreview.com

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Automatic controller setting for electric drives

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erfect control of current, speed and position is a fundamental requirement for modern positioning control. However, optimum setting of all control parameters and feedforward control values is by no means trivial. An intelligent, automated setting procedure handles this complex task.

Currently, servo amplifiers are expected to not only optimally perform the drive task and the fast, precise drive control, but also provide user-friendly functions for operation, configuration and diagnostics for the given application. To achieve this goal the maxon EPOS2 positioning controllers (EPOS; Easy to use POsitioning System) offer a number of convenient functions for quick, easy setup of the drive. Focus is placed on electronic aids that relieve the user from the tedious and time-consuming setting of the controller.

The user is guided through the startup process by a menu. To determine all necessary controller parameters, the automatic, exceptionally effective set-up procedure described in this report (“Auto Tuning”) is per-formed. With this procedure, all necessary parameters of the current controller, the speed controller and the position controller, as well as any feed-forward values (“Feed Forward”) are automatically and optimal-ly determined.

The digital EPOS2 positioning controller from maxon motor is suitable for DC and EC motors with incre-mental encoders. EC motor is a description for brushless DC motors (BLDC motors). The EPOS2 control-lers are available in various

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sizes for motors with a rated power from 1 to approximately 700 watts.

Various operating modes, such as “Profile Position Mode”, “Profile Velocity Mode”, and “Current Mode”, cover a wide range of applications in various devices, machines and industrial equipment. Many of these control-lers can be connected to drive networks, using the widely implemented communication interface CAN (CANopen according to CiA 402).

Figure 1 EPOS2 controllers: EPOS2 24/5 (left), EPOS2 50/5 (right) Controller structures The EPOS2 product series can configure three different controller types: current controllers, speed controllers, and position controllers.

Current controller

The current controller is designed to quickly set the motor current to the resistance of the motor inductance and thus generate the desired motor torque. The current controller can also handle external disturbances such as fluctuations in the supply voltage. This makes it possible to obtain complete control over the motor current, independent of the motor properties and supply voltage.

In addition to an improvement in dynamic performance, current limits or torque limits can be reliably observed.

subordinate current controller is used to quickly follow changes to the desired speed. Disturbances, such as changes to the load torque, can also be compensated. Speed controllers with a subordinate current controller are used in numerous applications, such as pumps, centrifuges, transport systems, conveyor systems, winding machines, etc.

Position controller

For highly dynamic, precise positioning operations, position controllers with a subordinate current controller are used. These controllers quickly and reliably perform positioning operations while observing the speci-fied acceleration and braking profiles and maximum speeds. Typical applications are found in automation technology, such as control of robots or positioning of a work-piece under a mill head.

The current or speed controllers are designed in the EPOS2 as PI controllers. Optimal setting of the PI controller ensures an instant response to setpoint deviations for current and speed and guarantees sta-tionary accuracy through compensation of stationary disturbances. The position controller in the EPOS2 is designed as PID controller (proportional, integral, derivative controller). This makes possible even greater controller dynamic response and a faster transient response to the desired target position. The damping effect of the D component greatly reduces

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Figure 3 Speed control structure overshoot that can result from large controller errors. In many drive applications, such as contour milling of a workpiece, the control variable must follow a trajec-tory exactly at all times. This is not optimally achieved solely by the controller – a following error between actual and target value occurs. To minimize this effect, EPOS2 offers a model-based feed-forward struc-ture. By its nature, a controller can only take corrective action once a control deviation is present. Due to the de-lays in the control loop, the deviation and following error described above occur.

As a path generator spec-ifies the desired path or trajectory, at any point in time, in addition to the desired position, the required speed and acceleration can also be derived.

If the track properties, in particular the inertial mass and the friction parameters are known, the feedforward values for the desired system dynamics can then be calcu-lated.

With these feed-forward values, the motor current can thus be set with no delay so that the target trajectory is achieved exactly in the ideal case.

The position controller then only needs to compensate the minimal remaining deviations.

In EPOS2 two types of feedforward control are implemented.

Figure 4 Position control structure

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Acceleration feed-forward control provides additional current that is required for the acceleration or braking operations of the inertial mass of the drive. Velocity feedforward control can compensate viscous friction, which is proportional to the speed.

Auto Tuning

Startup and optimal parameterization of the controller and feed-forward values for a specific system can be difficult, as in practice prior knowledge of the system parameters (mass, friction, etc.) is not typically avail-able. A numerical determination of the controller or feed-forward parameters is thus either impossible or difficult and time consuming.

To overcome this problem, EPOS2 offers a guided startup procedure with which the controller and feedforward parameters are automatically determined.

Figure 5 Loop to generate the continuous oscillation a steady-state continuous oscillation at the output of the path Y achieves a specific amplitude. By adjusting the time constant T of the low pass accordingly, the phase delay of the system is also set. By changing the gain and time constants, different characteristic frequencies can be set.

Thus, additional values of magnitude and phase can be obtained for reconstruction of the frequency response of the path. Using the calculated transfer function of the path, the controller parameters can be calculated, for instance using

maxon Auto Tuning is a modelbased, automatic setup procedure, which takes place in the main steps:

â—? System identification â—? Calculation of controller and feedforward parameters System identification is performed in the frequency domain. The response of the plant is determined by a continuous oscillation process. For this procedure, a two-point element is added to the control loop that excites the nonlinear control loop with a suitable selection of the parameters to characteristic natural vibrations (Figure 5). The fundamental oscillations at the input X and output Y of the plant are measured. Their ratio of magnitude and phase provide a point for the desired frequency response. Using an adaptive algorithm, the gain of the two-point element is set automatically so that

Figure 6 Model structure with three parallel linear axes: (1) EPOS2 position controller (2) Drive (motor, gears, encoder) (3) Belt drive (4) Carriage (5) Load Description of the model: A pendulum is mounted on the carriage by a rotary axis. At rest, the arrow (pendulum) points down. The carriage is set in motion by the drive, so that the pendulum swings up completely and comes to rest at the top dead point. In this (fundamen-tally instable) position, it is held in balance and moved by the carriage in the longitudinal di-rection.

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Figure 7 Properties of the current controller before Auto Tuning the pole placement method, as can the feed-forward parameters.

Suitable controller and feed-forward parameters can thus be automatically identified with the press of a button.

Practical experience has shown that this automatic setup procedure is extreme-ly reliable in delivering optimal controller and feed-forward values even for extremely different plant proper-ties. Depending on the application or requirements, the controller settings can be “soft” or “hard” configured. The “soft” setting leads to a slow but well damped control behavior. The “hard” setting, on the other hand, provides a less damped but faster transient response to the setpoint.

Example from a practical application

Using the example of a liner axis with belt drive and a mass to be moved, the extraordinary performance of the Auto Tuning procedure can be demonstrated. The load shall be moved quickly and with the smallest

Figure 8 Properties of the current controller after Auto Tuning

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possible controller error from point A to point B. The motor drives the belt drive through a gear. A maxon EC-i motor, rated at 50 W, is used.

This type of motor is characterized by excellent dynamic performance and high torque density. The load control of the car-riage position or the mechanical load is performed indirectly by the encoder integrated in the motor. The positioning controller is an EPOS2 50/5.

For automatic adjustment of the current controller, the plant is first identified using the procedure described above and then the PI current controller parameters are calculated. For the position controller, the proce-dure is repeated in the same basic manner and in addition to the PID position controller parameters, feed-forward parameters are also calculated.

The following figures show the improvement of the dynamic performance when Auto Tuning is applied to this practical example.

Figure 7 shows the properties of the current controller before Auto Tuning. The reaction of the motor cur-rent to a setpoint step of 100 mA is slow; the motor current oscillates significantly around the desired val-ue. Figure 8 shows the same situation after successful Auto Tuning of the current controller. The motor current follows the setpoint without overshoot in significantly less than 1 msec. The remaining, very small fluctua-tions are primarily due to the finite resolution of the current measurement.

The dynamic behavior of the position control for a positioning procedure of the carriage corresponds to a setpoint change of 0 qc to 5000 qc (qc = quadcount, a pulse of the encoder unit corresponds to 4 qc)

Figure 9 Positioning dynamics before Auto Tuning which is recorded in Figure 9. The significant oscillation around the target trajectory can be recognized, stimulated by the acceleration and braking operation of the positioning procedure. In contrast, after Auto Tuning the path of the position of the carriage is practically perfect. The following er-ror is extremely low, the steady-state accuracy is achieved in a short period of time (Figure 10).

Figures 7 to 10 impressively demonstrate the improvement in the control dynamics. Specialized control engineering skills are not required.

Because this procedure for automatic adaptation of the controller set-tings is performed extraordinarily quickly and reliably, the position controller can be put into operation in a matter of seconds.

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Score information technologies and wavesight working together to provide a cost effective solution for Hindustan Petroleum in India

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industan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has O&D supply locations spread across length & breadth of the country. While 56 locations had already been covered with CCTV Systems (executed by SCORE Information Technologies Limited) an additional 28 locations were being brought under an integrated video surveillance system or CCTV system.

Secondly while a wired system was proposed in most of the locations – at a few large locations, wireless system was proposed and deployed.

The broad objectives of the Integrated Video Surveillance system (IVSS) were as follows:

● Access points monitoring with Motion Detection Alarms ● Full perimeter coverage for detection of any intrusion ● Enhancement of operational control by covering critical areas ● Recording of camera outputs for analysing critical events The IVSS was required to ensure effective security and surveillance of an area as well as create a tamper proof record for post event analysis.

The surveillance system needed to provide an on-line display of video images on monitors at the main control room as well as at the security control room (and also at any other place as defined by large areas) The IVSS should have sophisticated tracking analytics with powerful filtering to detect significant activities in the plant and alert approaching or breaching perimeters, www.engrreview.com

people running or loitering, speeding vehicles, etc. The IVSS should also facilitate viewing of live and recorded images and controlling of all cameras by authorized users.

Score Information Technologies Ltd., is promoted by the INR 7.5 Billion, 18000 employees strong Kankaria Group. SCORE was founded with the philosophy to address niche needs of the market for Identifying, Authenticating and Securing critical business information. SCORE team has the aptitude to understand the customer requirements and engineer a solution that is technically stable and scalable, while doing so SCORE gives utmost importance to the economies of scale for quicker Return on Investment. SCORE offers end to end solution for Video Surveillance based on analogue-digital hybrid and IP enabled systems. From consulting, system architecture, design, deployment and maintenance the entire gamut of services can be availed as desired.

SCORE has strong relationship with world rated original equipment manufacturers in the field of Closed Circuit Cameras, Display Systems, Video Analytics and related components.

SCORE’s solution has found favour and is used by various security agencies for sensitive area operations.

SCORE is also dominant player in the Petro-Gas Vertical for CCTV Security having its presence across HP Aviation, LPG and O&D apart from success stories with various Police & Defence Projects. SCORE is also ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Wavesight is a UK based leader in the design, manufacture and application of outdoor point-to-point and multipoint wireless communications solutions. Featuring extremely high levels of data security, Wavesight wireless systems can be deployed

rapidly and provide extremely low latency, high quality video ideally suited to modern security and surveillance installations. Wavesight wireless technology is equally suited to data and voice communications applications. Wavesight is a qualityfocused business at all levels. Proof of this is our attainment of ISO accreditation for our UK based management and manufacturing facilities and business processes. Whilst all our products meet or exceed standards for performance and compliancy we are BS EN 9100, IPC-A-610D Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies (Class 3) and ISO13485-2003 accredited. Across the world, thousands of organisations use our products to cost effectively create new networks or expand existing infrastructure, cutting their communications costs and driving their profitability. Wavesight has over 5,000 installations in more than 50 countries across 4 continents, working with a growing community of System Integrators, VAR and OEM partners. Our products are used to effectively solve video, voice and data communications challenges in a diverse range of applications and are fully supported by our team of professionally trained network engineers, radio communications specialists and field technicians. Locations in India where Wavesight Products and Solutions have been deployed: Jammu and Kashmir, Bhopal City Centre, Toyota Kirloskar Manufacturing Unit (Bangalore), DLF Enclave Phase V (Gurgaon) ,Tuticorin Port (Tuticorin), Durg City and across 5 locations of Hindustan Petroleum. Locations in India where Wavesight Products and Solutions are under deployment: DIAL (T3) New Delhi Airport and six districts of Karnataka State Web: www.wavesight.com ENGINEERING REVIEW | MAY 2013 |

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The Tripack Advantage – Energi Tripack Solution

by Lutron now available in India

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ndia is at the crossroad in its development path, India’s building-occupied area has skyrocketed in the recent times.

Buildings have already accounted for more than 30 percent of the country’s electricity consumption, and nearly 70 percent of the buildings in India that will exist are yet to be built. Under a business-as-usual scenario, India’s current power production is and will be unable to meet the expected demand. Energy efficiency will be the cheapest, fastest way to close the energy demand and supply gap. Incorporating energy-efficient windows, lighting, and airconditioning systems at the design stage for new construction are more economical than costly retrofits. State and local governments, real estate developers, and financial institutions are critical to the successful development and implementation of energy-efficient buildings. Accelerating energy efficiency while India experiences an unprecedented growth in its buildings market provides a singular opportunity to generate tremendous financial benefits, while improving public health, combating climate change, and closing the widening gap between India’s energy production and demand.

Lutron understands that in order to have total control of the lighting environment; one must control the biggest light source of the world – sunlight.. Lutron Electronics introduces a new lighting control that finds a way how to reduce Lighting Energy Usage by 60%.

Energi TriPak is a simple, costeffective, energy-saving light control which is used for both new con-

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struction and retrofit solutions. It is a family of products which provides the ability to choose the components that meet any project need and create the best light control solution for any space. This family of wireless load controllers, sensors and controls communicate via radio frequency, allowing the system to be easily installed without any complicated programming or additional wiring.

Energi TriPak is ideal for applications like classrooms, conference rooms, private offices, hallways, stairwells, washrooms, and break rooms. In most of the buildings, lighting and HVAC systems are the largest users of energy. Lutron’s solution Energi TriPak can reduce lighting energy consumption by up to 60% and HVAC energy consumption by 10% to 30% by offering wireless sensors that monitor occupancy and available daylight levels, and communicate that information to the load controller which can then adjust the lighting in the space to optimise energy efficiency. The utilisation of Energi TriPak is beneficial to various aspects in our daily life. It allows teachers to tailor the lighting for all kinds of activities, including a perfect lighting environment during presentations by turning off whiteboard lighting while maintaining enough light on the desk surfaces for students to take notes.

Apart from classrooms, Energi TriPak is also essential in a public space such as a hallway or a washroom. Since lighting is on continuously in hallways or washrooms even when the space is unoccupied, which takes up most of the time within a day, energy consumption can be re-

duced easily by more than 50% by using Energi TriPak with a Radio Powr SavrTM wall-mount or ceilingmount occupancy or vacancy sensor.

Saving Energy the Lutron Way

Lutron is committed to helping its customers find ways to save energy and all of Lutron’s lighting control systems enable customers to reduce electricity usage and extend lamp life significantly. In addition, the company’s range of shade and blind controls allow natural light levels to be maximized, offering the ultimate in efficient artificial and natural lighting control.

Lutron leads the industry in controlling energy efficient light sources and full-range dimming is now possible for a wide range of fluorescent lamp types. The trend toward LED lighting for accent and general lighting is growing, and Lutron is there to control it all.

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., headquartered in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of lighting controls and architectural lighting control systems for residential, commercial and institutional applications. The company that invented solid-state dimming, Lutron is the most recognised and requested brand in the industry and sells and services products in more than 80 countries around the world. It offers more than 15,000 products from single-room dimmers to comprehensive architectural systems that operate lighting throughout an entire building and can control virtually any lamp source. Lutron has offices in Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Coopersburg, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Mexico, New Delhi, Paris, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo.

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nterestingly there wasn’t a huge time gap between Edison’s invention of the electric lamp and the first use of the same in India - which was first demonstrated in Calcutta, on 24 July 1879 by P W Fleury & Co. Kilburn & Co secured the Calcutta electric lighting licence as agents of the Indian Electric Co, only 8 years later. This company was renamed the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation in a month. The control of the company was transferred from London to Calcutta only in 1970.

Scenario Today :

Despite the global slowdown, the Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.6 percent in the current fiscal. In order to encourage a compassionate environment for economic development, equal contribution from all major sectors is required. Power sector is unanimously been accepted as one of the vital inputs for economic growth.

The overall growth of the Indian economy is dependent on the performance of power sector.

The present level of energy consumption in India is quite low at 778 units per person when compared to the global average of 2300 units per person. According to the Electric Power Survey, the energy requirement of India is expected to increase multifold from 9,02,275 MUs in 2011-12 to 37,10,083 MUs in 2031-32. In order to meet this increasing requirement, the government is planning for massive capacity additions in conjunction with bringing efficient changes in the power verticals of transmission, distribution and trading. However, in the past few years, the pace and stage of development of power sector has

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been slow in all the major segments.

Due to several unattended issues wheeling the sector, capacity addition target was revised from 78,700 MW to 62,374 MW. The final capacity addition further stands much lower than the revised target at 54,000 MW. ● Installed capacity growth from 1349MW in 1947 to 140GW by 2007 and 210 GW by 2012 ● Transmission system transformed from isolated small grids, to state grids and inter -state grids.

Formation of state grid in 1960s Formation of Regional grids in 1970s Asynchronous interconnection of regional grids in 1990s Towards formation of National grid from 2000 onwards

The government has scaled down its target of 75, 785 MW for the XII Plan from the previously planned 100000 MW. Of which, about 63, 781 MW is to come from Thermal sources, 9,204 MW from hydro and 2800 MW from Nuclear sources. In the XII Plan about 42,131 MW capacity addition is expected to come from the private sector alone.

The 11th Plan target for Hydro generation was 15627 MW. Only 6201 MW is expected to be commissioned by the end of the plan. The total capacity likely to slip to the XII Plan is about 9468 MW exhibiting only about 40% target achievement status.

Coal demand-supply gap continues to diverge and the gap be twe en expe c t ed demand and indigenous availability is likely to reach 137.03 MT by this plan which is to be met by imports. The Gap is likely to widen to

200 MT by the end of FY17.

Coal shortage is likely to hit 46, 000 MW power projects. Costly imported fuel is eroding the profit margins of the producers. SEBs are unwilling to accommodate highpriced electricity. Supply security from domestic sources yet not ensured. The estimated medium term potential(up to 2032) for power generation in the country from renewable source has been estimated around 87, 000 MW. The Non-conventional energy source poses a bright future ahead of India’s way to achieve sustainable and clean energy. For capacity addition target of about 76,000 MW the interregional transmission links of about 38,000 MW is expected to be added during the XII Plan. Transmission system augmentation along with boosting the higher transmission voltages for bulk power transmission shall help to curtail the transmission losses.

The electricity sector in India had an installed capacity of 223.343 GW as of March 2013, the world’s fifth largest. Captive power plants generate an additional 34.444 GW. Non Renewable Power Plants

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constitute 87.55% of the installed capacity and 12.45% of Renewable Capacity. India generated 855 BU (855 000 MU i.e. 855 TWh) electricity during 2011–12 fiscal.

In terms of fuel, coal-fired plants account for 57% of India’s installed electricity capacity, compared to South Africa’s 92%; China’s 77%; and Australia’s 76%. After coal, renewal hydropower accounts for 19%, renewable energy for 12% and natural gas for about 9%. In December 2011, over 300 million Indian citizens had no access to electricity. Over one third of India’s rural population lacked electricity, as did 6% of the urban population. Of those who did have access to electricity in India, the supply was intermittent and unreliable. In 2010, blackouts and power shedding interrupted irrigation and manufacturing across the country.

The per capita average annual domestic electricity consumption in India in 2009 was 96 kWh in rural areas and 288 kWh in urban areas for those with access to electricity, in contrast to the worldwide per capita annual average of 2600 kWh and 6200 kWh in the European Union. India’s total domestic, agricultural and industrial

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per capita energy consumption estimates vary depending on the source. Two sources place it between 400 to 700 kWh in 2008–2009. As of January 2012, one report found the per capita total consumption in India to be 778 kWh. India currently suffers from a major shortage of electricity generation capacity, even though it is the world’s fourth largest energy consumer after United States, China and Russia. The International Energy Agency estimates India needs an investment of at least $135 billion to provide universal access of electricity to its population.

The International Energy Agency estimates India will add between 600 GW to 1200 GW of additional new power generation capacity before 2050.This added new capacity is equivalent to the 740 GW of total power generation capacity of European Union (EU-27) in 2005.

The technologies and fuel sources India adopts, as it adds this electricity generation capacity, may make significant impact to global resource usage and environmental issues.

India’s electricity sector is amongst the world’s most active players in renewable energy utilization, especially

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wind energy. As of December 2011, India had an installed capacity of about 28 GW of renewal technologies-based electricity, exceeding the total installed electricity capacity in Austria by all technologies. India’s network losses exceeded 32% in 2010 including non-technical losses, compared to world average of less than 15%. Both technical and non-technical factors contribute to these losses, but quantifying their proportions is difficult.

But the Government pegs the national T&D losses at around 24% for the year 2011 & has set a target of reducing it to 17.1% by 2017 & to 14.1% by 2022. Some experts estimate that technical losses are about 15% to 20%, A high proportion of non-technical losses are caused by illegal tapping of lines, but faulty electric meters that underestimate actual consumption also contribute to reduced payment collection. A case study in Kerala estimated that replacing faulty meters could reduce distribution losses from 34% to 29%.

Key implementation challenges for India’s electricity sector include new project management and execution, ensuring availability of fuel quantities and qualities, lack of initiative to develop large coal and natural gas resources present in India, land acquisition, environmental clearances at state and central government level, and training of skilled manpower to prevent talent shortages for operating latest technology plants.[9]

Demand trends

* Of the 1.4 billion people of the world who have no access to electricity in the world, India accounts for over 300 million. * Other drivers for India’s electricity sector are its rapidly growing economy, rising exports, improving infrastructure and increasing household incomes. * According to a sample of 97,882 households in 2002, electricity was the main source of lighting for 53% of rural households compared to 36% in 1993.

The 17th electric power survey of India report claims : ● Over 2010–11, India’s industrial demand accounted for 35% of electrical power requirement, domestic household use accounted for 28%, agriculture 21%, commercial 9%, public lighting and other miscellaneous applications accounted for the rest. ● The electrical energy demand for 2016–17 is expected to be at least 1392 Tera Watt Hours, with a peak electric demand of 218 GW. ● The electrical energy demand for 2021–22 is expected

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to be at least 1915 Tera Watt Hours, with a peak electric demand of 298 GW.

If current average transmission and distribution average losses remain same (32%), India needs to add about 135 GW of power generation capacity, before 2017, to satisfy the projected demand after losses.

McKinsey claims that India’s demand for electricity may cross 300 GW, earlier than most estimates. To explain their estimates, they point to four reasons : ● India’s manufacturing sector is likely to grow faster than in the past ● Domestic demand will increase more rapidly as the quality of life for more Indians improve ● About 125,000 villages are likely to get connected to India’s electricity grid ● Currently blackouts and load shedding artificially suppresses demand; this demand will be sought as revenue potential by power distribution companies.

A demand of 300GW will require about 400 GW of installed capacity, McKinsey notes. The extra capacity is necessary to account for plant availability, infrastructure maintenance, spinning reserve and losses.

In 2010, electricity losses in India during transmission and distribution were about 24%, while losses because of State

Per capita Consumption (kWh)

Goa

2004.77

Gujarat

1558.58

Puducherry Punjab

Haryana Delhi

Chandigarh Tamil Nadu

Himachal Pradesh Andhra Pradesh

Jammu & Kashmir Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand

Madhya Pradesh

1864.5

1663.01 1491.37 1447.72 1238.51 1210.81 1144.94 1013.74 968.47 811.12 386.93 930.41 618.1

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Maharashtra

1054.1

Lakshadweep

428.81

Karnataka Kerala Bihar

Jharkhand Orissa

West Bengal

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Sikkim Assam

Manipur

Meghalaya Nagaland Tripura

Arunachal Pradesh

873.05 536.78 117.48 750.46 837.55 515.08 506.13 845.4 209.2

207.15 613.36 242.39 223.78 503.27

Mizoram 429.31 consumer theft or billing deficiencies added another 10– 15%. Power cuts are common throughout India and the consequent failure to satisfy the demand for electricity has adversely effected India’s economic growth.

Electricity Consumption

The Per capital Consumption (kWh) in 2009–10 was as follows : This information was given by the Minister of State for Power Shri K.C.Venugopal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on 18 May 2012.

Power Generation

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Tehri is world’s 7th tallest dam. With a capacity of 2.4 GW, it is India’s largest hydroelectric power generation installation. Power development in India was first started in 1897 in Darjeeling, followed by commissioning of a hydropower station at Sivasamudram in Karnataka during 1902.

India’s electricity generation capacity additions from 1950 to 1985 were very low when compared to developed nations. Since 1990, India has been one of the fastest growing markets for new electricity generation capacity.

The country’s annual electricity generation capacity has increased in last 20 years by about 130 GW, from about 66 GW in 1991 to over 100 GW in 2001, to over 199 GW in 2012. India’s Power Finance Corporation Limited projects that current and approved electricity capacity addition projects in India are expected to add about 100 GW of installed capacity between 2012 and 2017.

This growth makes India one the fastest growing markets for electricity infrastructure equipment. India’s installed capacity growth rates are still less than those achieved by China, and short of capacity needed to ensure universal availability of electricity throughout India by 2017. State-owned and privately owned companies are significant players in India’s electricity sector, with the private sector growing at a faster rate. India’s central government and state governments jointly regulate electricity sector in India.

As of August 2011, the states and union territories of India with power surplus were Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tripura, Gujarat, Delhi and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

The table below presents the electricity generation capacity, as well as availability to India’s end user and their demand. The difference between installed capacity and availability is the transmission, distribution and Item

Value

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Total installed capacity (GW)

209.27

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Available base load supply (MU)

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985317

Available peak load supply (GW)

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October 2012

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consumer losses. The gap between availability and demand is the shortage India is suffering. This shortage in supply ignores the effects of waiting list of users in rural, urban and industrial customers; it also ignores the demand gap from India’s unreliable electricity supply.

Electricity sector capacity and availability in India (excludes effect of blackouts / power-shedding)

According to India’s Ministry of Power, about 14.1 GW of new thermal power plants under construction are expected to be put in use by December 2012, so are 2.1 GW capacity hydropower plants and a 1 GW capacity nuclear power plant.[47] India’s installed generation capacity should top 200 GW in 2012.

In 2010, the five largest power companies in India, by installed capacity, in decreasing order, were the stateowned NTPC, state-owned NHPC, followed by three privately owned companies: Tata Power, Reliance Power and Adani Power.

A super thermal power plant in Rajasthan In India’s effort to add electricity generation capacity over 2009–2011, both central government and state government owned power companies have repeatedly failed to add the capacity targets because of issues with procurement of equipment and poor project management.

Private companies have delivered better results.

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Thermal power Thermal power plants convert energy rich fuel into electricity and heat. Possible fuels include coal, natural gas, petroleum products, agricultural waste and domestic trash / waste. Other sources of fuel include landfill gas and biogases. In some plants, renewal fuels such as biogas are co-fired with coal.

Coal and lignite accounted for about 57% of India’s installed capacity. However, since wind energy depends

on wind speed, and hydropower energy on water levels, thermal power plants account for over 65% of India’s generated electricity. India’s electricity sector consumes about 80% of the coal produced in the country.

India expects that its projected rapid growth in electricity generation over the next couple of decades is expected to be largely met by thermal power plants.

Thermal power plants can deploy a wide range of technologies. Some of the major technologies include : ● Steam cycle facilities (most commonly used for large utilities); ● Gas turbines (commonly used for moderate sized peaking facilities); ● Cogeneration and combined cycle facility (the combination of gas turbines or internal combustion engines with heat recovery systems); and ● Internal combustion engines (commonly used for small remote sites or stand-by power generation).

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total installed capacity. ● Current installed base of Coal Based Thermal Power is 120,103.38 MW which comes to 57.38% of total installed base. ● Current installed base of Gas Based Thermal Power is 18,903.05 MW which is 9.03% of total installed capacity.

respectively and are among the first in Asia. India is endowed with economically exploitable and viable hydro potential assessed to be about 84,000 MW at 60% load factor. In addition, 6,780 MW in terms of installed capacity from Small, Mini, and Micro Hydel schemes have been assessed. Also, 56 sites for pumped storage schemes with an aggregate installed capacity of 94,000 MW have been identified. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy. India is blessed with immense amount of hydroelectric potential and ranks 5th in terms of exploitable hydro-potential on global scenario.

The present installed capacity as of 31 October 2012 is approximately 39,291.40 MW which is 18.77% of total electricity generation in India. The public sector has a predominant share of 97% in this sector. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), Northeast

Indira Sagar Dam partially completed in 2008

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant -With initial installed capacity of 2 GW, this plant will be expanded to 6.8 GW capacity.

● Current installed base of Oil Based Thermal Power is 1,199.75 MW which is 0.57% of total installed capacity.

The state of Maharashtra is the largest producer of thermal power in the country.

Electric Power Company (NEEPCO), Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL), Tehri Hydro Development Corporation, NTPC-Hydro are a few public sector companies engaged in development of hydroelectric power in India.

Hydro power

Nuclear power :

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and hydroelectric power plant on the Krishna River. It is the world’s largest masonry dam, with an installed capacity of 800MW. The dam also irrigates about 1.4 million acres of previously droughtprone land.

In this system of power generation, the potential of the water falling under gravitational force is utilised to rotate a turbine which again is coupled to a Generator, leading to generation of electricity. India is one of the pioneering countries in establishing hydro-electric power plants. The power plants at Darjeeling and Shimsha (Shivanasamudra) were established in 1898 and 1902

As of 2011, India had 4.8 GW of installed electricity generation capacity using nuclear fuels. India’s Nuclear plants generated 32455 million units or 3.75% of total electricity produced in India. India’s nuclear power plant development began in 1964. India signed an agreement with General Electric of the United States for the construction and commissioning of two boiling water reactors at Tarapur. In 1967, this effort was placed under India’s Department of Atomic Energy. In 1971, India set up its first pressurised heavy water reactors with Canadian collaboration in Rajasthan. In 1987, India created Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited to commercialize

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nuclear power. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited is a public sector enterprise, wholly owned by the Government of India, under the administrative control of its Department of Atomic Energy. Its objective is to implement and operate nuclear power stations for India’s electricity sector.

The state-owned company has ambitious plans to establish 63 GW generation capacity by 2032, as a safe, environmentally benign and economically viable source of electrical energy to meet the increasing electricity needs of India.

In 2011, India had 18 pressurized heavy water reactors in operation, with another four projects of 2.8 GW capacity launched. The country plans to implement fast breeder reactors, using plutonium based fuel. Plutonium is obtained by reprocessing spent fuel of first stage reactors. India successfully launched its first prototype fast breeder reactor of 500 MW capacity in Tamil Nadu, and now operates two such reactors.

India has nuclear power plants operating in the following states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. These reactors have an installed electricity generation capacity between 100 to 540 MW each.

New reactors with installed capacity of 1000 MW per reactor are expected to be in use by 2012.

India’s share of nuclear power plant generation capacity is just 1.2% of worldwide nuclear power

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production capacity, making it the 15th largest nuclear power producer. Nuclear power provided 3% of the country’s total electricity generation in 2011. India aims to supply 9% of it electricity needs with nuclear power by 2032. India’s largest nuclear power plant project under implementation is at Jaitapur, Maharashtra in partnership with Areva, France.

Solar Power :

India’s power sector has a total installed capacity of approximately 1,46,753 Megawatt (MW) of which 54% is coal-based, 25% hydro, 8% is renewables and the balance is the gas and nuclear-based. Power shortages are estimated at about 11% of total energy and 15% of peak capacity requirements and are likely to increase in the coming years. In the next 10 years, another 10,000 MW of capacity and investment of about Rs. 24 lakh crore are required. In July 2009, India unveiled a US$19 billion plan to produce 20 GW of solar power by 2020. Under the plan, the use of solar-powered equipment and applications would be made compulsory in all government buildings, as well as hospitals and hotels. In November 2009, it was reported that India was ready to launch its National Solar Mission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, with plans to generate 1,000 MW of power by 2013.

From August 2011 to July 2012, India went from 2.5 MW of grid connected photovoltaics to over 1,000 MW. According to a 2011 report by BRIDGE TO INDIA and GTM Research, India is facing a perfect storm of factors that will drive solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption at a “furious pace over the next five years and beyond”. www.engrreview.com

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igus : Delivering perfection & endurance Q. igus being the key player in the industry, please brief us about recent initiatives undertaken by your company? Which are your focus areas?

Mr. Antony P. Kurian, C.O.O. igus India Pvt. Ltd.

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From the time we made a humble beginning in India from a small 3 room office, the focus of igus has been the same as it was world over; to be with the customer as a part of their team to develop innovative and comprehensive solutions.

Over the last year 10 years igus growth has been chartered by a passionate adherence to a simple philosophy “Plastics for longer life”.

Today igus through its Headquarters in Bangalore measuring 40,000 sq. ft. and through its 16 Technical Support Offices spread across India, successfully practices “Plastics for longer life” “Lifetimes Configured in Minutes” and “Delivered in 24 hours” with “Cost Down…Life up…” – the guiding principles that defined the success of igus in India as well as world over.

Today with customers and their needs in mind, we have launched our new 24 hours express catalogue program, where in anything ordered from this catalogue will be dispatched within 24 hours or the same day. Further to be closer with our customers and offer the best of application engineering by our trained professionals we have expanded our sales force by 50%.

To support the above to active sales measures we also invest in increasing factory space by nearly 70%. These measures along with the 145 new product launches we hope that we remain ahead in not just competition but more importantly

in the customers estimates of igus as an inventor and innovator in performance plastic solutions.

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition?

igus has 27 offices and 54 exclusive distributors worldwide. As pioneers in tribopolymers it has been our endeavour to continuously develop new materials, products and product extensions based on constant feedback from our customers.

The launch of 145 new products is a testimony to our focus in this area. What additionally all our products offer for the discerning customer is the ability to calculate lifetimes, which is based on the accumulated results of over 10,000 tests per year in our labs for varying operating conditions in our test labs.

This real and actualized life time predictability is unique to igus and sets us apart and ahead of all others.

It is our attempt to be true innovators and inventors in the field of performance plastics that encourage us to run the famous global “manus” and “vector” awards to bring out hidden innovations with plastics globally in the field of general bearing and cable management applications.

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

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machine tool manufacturers are all faithful and long standing igus customers. Likewise all automotive majors, be it the homegrown or global players are all buying igus bushes. The India growth has spanned across all industry segments be it, automotive, packaging, steel, medical, machine tools, automation, material handling, cement, fertilizer, ports etc.

All our actions are to further our belief and strengths in our two umbrella brands namely – the-chain, energy for your motion & dry-tech bearings, lubrication free for your motion.

There is no better marketing than the word of mouth.

In today’s world when companies including us work aggressively with marketing campaigns, SEA & SEO’s, costly print ads, what we are really proud of is the marketing that comes from our customers – these are amply proven time and again by the thousands of application references and customer testimonials in our websites.

Coming more specific to our strategy – we believe our attempt to come closer to the customer as always has to be taken to the next level. With this in mind we have distributed more 10,000 Express Catalogues into the hand of Technocrats in various industry segments with the promise of delivering these articles (around 6000 various items) within 24 hours of a request.

On the same plane is also the aggressive sample campaigns that we undertake for industry segments where customer are given samples of products that are commonly used from their segment with a promise of free till proven sample for each individual application that the customer may have.

It is also our endeavour to take the good news “plastics for longer life” to the industry – this is amply demonstrated by our famous road-shows or “In-House Exhibitions” as we like to call it, wherein we move an exhibition booth to the customers place where they are invited to feel our products and freely discuss their applications.

Definitely without a doubt R&D plays a major role in any process. We have tests run round the year to make sure our parts perform well. Over 10,000 tests are run before they are out to the customers. Detailed R&D is carried to understand applications, conditions etc and manufactured accordingly with high quality. igus replaces classic metallic solutions with engineering plastics. We call these plastics tribo-polymers.

As we know from our daily life the possibilities of plastics are seamless. What makes igus special is the state of R&D and testing which helps to translate cost and life saving ideas to tangible usable products which can be configured on the internet, ordered from stock and delivered in 24 hours. This is a significant promise which differentiates us and keeps us very close to the customers.

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What is your marketing strategy for India?

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Q. Product innovation through R&D is vital to be forrader in the competition, as per your opinion how does R&D plays the role of catalyst in the success process?

Q. Quality standards are benchmarked by the product performance; please brief us how do you maintain the quality norms since from product manufacturing to implementation?

Our products come from the stable of the unbeatable German quest and diligence on quality. These are ensured through Lean Production Systems and iPS (igus Production System). From the stage of design to production we maintain all quality norms and over 10,000 tests a year are run in our labs to make sure we deliver what we promise. This confidence is how we are able to offer online life-calculator tools, thus making

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igus India Office

it possible to measure life of the components even before we physically run the tests.

Based on these results we are able to provide the most cost effective solution to our customers with absolutely no compromises with quality. Coming to quality standards in production and conformity, it goes without saying that we comply with all major certifications including ISO9001.2008, TS16949, UL, DESINA CSA, RoHS etc. as applicable for the product and production systems.

noise, better/easy handling, technical benefit etc. and to ensure that we strictly offer to our customer Economical advantage or Technical advantage or both in most of the cases. We wish to spread this message across the country.

Our Customer centric approach (igus Solar system) highlights our vision that all igus team (planets) revolves around the Customer to get energy in the form of ideas, requirements and suggestions and to fulfil it by innovative solutions we develop in return.

Q. According to you what are the factors affecting to your business?

Q. Please let us know the issues you need to address that are related to your industry?

In our country, we never experienced any situation where the trend is down across all industry segments, thanks to our country’s variety of industry segments ! The same is applicable for our product line also where we have more than 100,000 product variants to support all kinds of industries from a small one man work shop to a complex thermal power plant or steel plant or automotive or space technology. Thanks to igus innovations !

Our underlined principle is “Cheapest solution that works is the best solution.” We have many innovative products in our kitty that reduces cost by way of various aspects like 90% weight reduction in automotive bearing application to 75% power savings by state of the art cable management solutions using Roll e-chains in material handling equipments. So any kind of industry situation is an opportunity for igus.

Our aim is to turn around the issues as opportunities to serve the customer better. ● Cost reduction exercise done currently by all industries (from Automotive to Material Handling!) are addressed by our philosophy “plastics for longer life” and “cheapest solution that works is the best solution” ● Space saving design requirements are addressed by our thin self lubricated polymer bearings in hundreds of Automotive and similar applications and High Flex Cables and e-chains serve compact machine desings. ● Faster speed requirements-challenge of the hourthanks to high speed solutions in the rage of 10 mtrs / sec velocity and acceleration up to 15 g. ● Greener India dream-Millions of self lubricated polymer bearings in the field replaced and continue to replace gallons of lubricating oil. ● Power savings challenge-thanks to roll e-chains for cable management solutions to save up to 75% power savings in material handling equipments and cranes. ● Fast delivery challenge-nothing impresses other than speed. Thanks to our dynamic stock we maintain in our works. Express catalogue where we offer 24hr or today delivery services.

Q. What is your vision for igus INDIA for near future?

Bring out new innovations with plastics with focus on customer needs and new areas of applications. Reach out to all customers across India and let them know what igus Tribopolymers (plastics) could really do. Our vision is to spread our philosophy “Plastics for longer life” means to customer- longer service life, better performance, lower

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Our mission is to enhance productivity of our customer S. Crane is a dedicated manufacturer of industrial cranes, Goods Lifts and Double Truss Single Bridges. The company, with a reputation spanning over three decades, is known for its manufacturing excellence and quality obsession. With a sprawling production facility in Talsari, a dedicated workforce of 200 people and a capacity to make and test girders upto a length of 50 metres and a capacity of 50 tonnes, S. Crane is truly poised to chisel out lifting equipment of impeccable quality and high reliability. No wonder corporate giants like L&T, Reliance Infrastructure, ACC, Voltas and Siemens and public sector organizations like Indian Railways, NTPC, HAL and HIL are ornating the ever-expanding client list of this big time manufacturer specializing in customized products. P.K. Balasubramanian speaks to Sandeep Sukhija, CEO, to know more about the capabilities, achievements and future thrusts of this trendsetter. Excerpts:

Q. S. Crane, as the name suggests, is well known for cranes for industrial applications. What precisely is your niche?

“We always strive to deliver what we promise.�Sandeep Sukhija, CEO, S. Crane Engineering Works, Mumbai.

Our focus industries are mainly small and medium scale industries, viz.

Workshops, assembly lines, fabrication bays, machine shops, pumphouses, maintenance shops, power plants, plastic injection moulding units, die and mould manufacturers, yarn units, yarn dyeing plants, warehouses, etc.

Q. What are the different types of cranes that you offer? And why are they unique?

Our product range includes Single Girder cranes, Double Girder cranes, Under Slung Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Wire Rope Hoist Cranes, Goods lifts, Jib cranes and Double Truss Single Bridge. These cranes are available from 0.5 tons to 50 tons. Also with spans up to 50 metres. Our products are light weight, easy to erect, and easy to maintain too.

Quality products come from quality people and systems. S. Crane has a QC team which ensures that every product adheres to the predefined process of manufacture.

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Q. Are your cranes all custombuilt?

S. Cranes specialises in custombuilt cranes, hoists and lifts, getting involved with the customer right from scoping to design, manufacture,

installation and maintenance.

Q. Who are your major customers?

With our mission to Increase the productivity of our customers, we consistently strive to deliver excellent MH solutions to our customers.

This has won us many Industrial giants like Reliance Infrastructure, Voltas Limited, ACC Cement, L&T, and Siemens. We have also catered to the requirement of Public sector bodies like Indian Railways, NTPC, HAL and HIL. Also we are not just one time suppliers to our customers but have been consistently catering to their needs by providing customised solutions for their varied requirements.

Q. Besides Cranes, what else do you offer?

We offer Cranes, hoists, Lifts & Elevators

Q. Could you give us some idea of your design capabilities and manufacturing excellence?

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up to a length of 50 metres and a capacity of 50 tons. The company has the legacy of more than 50 years of experience in this field. We have a design team which is highly skilled & experienced. Our designs are worked around to give optimum solutions to our customers within their budget.

We do design girders with a span of more than 50 metres.

Q. How do you instill quality and reliability in your products?

Quality In order to deliver what we promise we have a well-trained in house QC Team which ensures that each product strictly adheres to the predefined process of manufacture.

The product then goes through the watchful eyes of the inspection team where Load Testing Process is carried out to the satisfaction of our customers. All the products manufactured are certified under ISO 9001. Reliability Our Raw Material comes from our time tested partners and every consignment comes with a certificate of quality and assurance Our outsourced bought out components partners are the best players in the industry with high standards of manufacture and large market presence which makes those components readily available (motors, switchgears, cables, gearboxes etc).

Design changes when required are trial run in our own manufacturing plant before incorporating in the product.

Q. What are the major milestones of S. Crane?

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manufacturing facility at Talasari in 1997, in 2003 we began to exports to Africa & Gulf countries. We formed Joint venture with Omar trading for our business in Oman. We became solution partner for Torqk & in 2011 we shifted in our new corporate office at Dahisar.

Q. Which is the most outstanding achievement you would like to speak about?

During the Iraq war, we delivered 14 cranes to Iraq; we are also a supplier of COFMOW (Central Organization for Modernization of Workshops) of the Railways. We became solutions Partners for Torqk in 2011. We have started operations in Oman by forming an alliance with Omar Trading.

Q. Any expansion plans on the anvil?

A. We are in the design stage to launch our service business with a lot of strength and power. We realize that we are committed to support our customers for the maintenance of their MHE and in the event of breakdowns, to minimize their downtime cost. We are in the process of setting up S. Crane service Centre at various locations which would enable us to attend to the breakdown complaints within eight hours. This service will be available 24 x 7. We will have an ex-stock availability of all spares. We will support customers by providing them Annual Maintenance contract not just for our Cranes but also for the cranes installed by other manufacturers.

Q. What have you to say about the industry scenario and how conducive is it to growth?

The requirement of overhead cranes

A product of proven reliability is directly related to the growth in the region (district, state or country).

Since it is capital equipment its requirement is directly related to the market sentiment of growth and hence setting up new businesses.

And it is an inevitable need for any industry which is being set up.

Q. What are the challenges ahead for S. Crane?

S. Crane offers custom-built cranes which usually take around 6-8 weeks for manufacture & delivery which is due to unavailability of non-standardized components. We realized that this was acting as a challenge for serving our clients in time. Hence we have started procuring standardized components from suppliers of repute and assembling the same at our factory, which in turn reduces the delivery time. We have also identified the need for qualified engineers in key positions to bring velocity, quality and total customer satisfaction through our services.

Q. Where will you be five years hence?

S. Crane always believes in ‘Delivering what you promise’. We are positive of double digit growth because of the several initiatives taken by us in terms of product development, our entry to servicing business; our joint ventures combined with our marketing initiatives. These will definitely give impetus to the brand ‘S. Crane’.

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The new generation of micro-chains System E2 micro – sturdier, quieter and more versatile

The new generation of igus microchains is even sturdier than its same-size predecessors: With the e-chain E2.15 a few design features achieved an increase in possible additional load of 100 per cent.

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gus has given its micro-chains for tight design spaces a makeover and come up with a new modular system: clever design tricks such as the double stop system or the “brake” make the E2 micro versions even sturdier and quieter than their predecessors. With the e-chain E2.15 an increase in possible additional load of 100 per cent was achieved.

With a self-supporting length of the upper run of up to 1.25 m, new application options are now possible

in the tightest of spaces. The microchains from igus are made up of very small one or two-part e-chains. Their low weight makes them extremely suitable for highly dynamic applications such as automatic doors, measuring machines, handling, pickand-place robots or adjusting units.

With the series E2.10 and E2.15 the tribo-polymer company from Cologne has developed a new generation of micro-chains. The new energy chains are much sturdier than their same-size predecessors.

The high stability is due in part to the clever design – a double stop system helps the E2.15 series to achieve an increase in possible additional load of up to 100 per cent. And with a maximum self-supported length of 1.25 m, 25 per cent more than with the predecessor chain, new application possibilities are possible even where space is extremely tight.

New in the modular system are the micro-separating bridges, the catches of which guarantee a firm hold even with side fixtures. In addition, the round contours of the bridges ensure a particularly smooth interior that goes easy on the cables. A built-in “brake” dampens stop noises and guarantees smooth running.

Every E2 micro-chain is delivered with a plastic opening tool. The wings are hinged at the side and open all bridges in seconds for even faster installation.

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Opening tool for assembly in seconds

The E2 micro system includes connection elements in different versions – rigid, one-sided and two-sided pendulum bearings. This means the E2 micro can be mounted in any direction on the chain and attached to the machine – including on the front when the quick flange clipped in at the side is used. This allows the E2 micro to be used for all applications – horizontally, vertically downwards or upwards, circular or even lateral.

A further aspect of the new E2 micro is its fast and easy installation.

There is an entering diagonal worked into the bolts of the sides to make assembly easier. Every E2 chain is delivered with a plastic opening tool to make installation even faster. The tool can be hinged open at the side and has wings which open all the bridges in seconds.

Modular system also for the smallest e-chains

The new e-chains differ from their one-part predecessors in terms of design too, the E2 micro system is available in the igus-specific modular range in three variants: Alongside a completely closed version, the E2 micro can be opened with two different bridge versions in the outer or inner radius. At the moment, all versions with an inner width of 20 mm for the heights 10 mm and 15 mm are available. Gradually, after the Hanover Fair, both series will be manufactured in seven further widths each.

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‘Pethe Industrial Marketing Company Pvt. Ltd.’ : Pioneers of industrial Clutches & Brakes in India since 1965

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he ‘Pethe’ endeavour dates back to 1965 with the founding of this illustrious engineering company.

Over the last 45 years, the ‘Pethe’ group has successfully fulfilled the needs of the most reputed OEMs, Government undertakings and Import substitutions. Since its inception in 1981 ‘Pethe Industrial Marketing Company Pvt. Ltd.’ situated in the heart of Mumbai efficiently caters to manufacturers across India. ‘Pethe Industrial’ has now reached global markets, with products to match international quality standards.

A wide range of high quality products are marketed by our company, which has earned us a good repute in the market.

Our product list includes the following -

● Brake Motors (as per ISI specification) with suitable A.C. / D.C. (disc type) Failsafe Brake also available with ‘Flame- Proof’ enclosure. ● A.C. / D.C. Shoe Type Brakes ● Electro-Hydraulic Thrustor Shoe Brakes. ● Electro-Magnetic Clutch and Brake (single disc, multi disc, dry or oil immersed operation type), Clutch- Brake Combination (open/ enclosed type) ● Mechanical & Pneumatic - Free Wheel Clutches ● Torque Limiters

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● Fluid Couplings / Gear Coupling

Main applications where our products are used on original equipments -

● Material Handling systems like Cranes, Hoists, Conveyors, Winches ● Machine Tool Industry ● Textile Machines, Rubber Mixing Mills, Granite and Marble Processing Machines. ● Plastic Injection Blow Moulding Machines. ● Packaging Machinery. ● Wire Drawing Machines, Rolling Mills and Metal Work Machines.

Core values and competencies -

● Manufacturing base with design and development ● Customized products ● Dynamic evaluation of products designs ● Engineering Solutions and designs ● Quality and safety ● Prompt delivery and efficient after sales service

Prompt delivery of products, without compromise in quality has always been our pursuit. Thus when it comes to high quality and efficient products Pethe Industrial Marketing Company Pvt. Ltd is the name you can trust.

For more information, contact: Web : www.petheind.com

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“ Kumbhojkar Plastics : Supplier’s of Plastic Moulded Parts for Machine Tools ” Plastic In Various Types & Shapes. ● Various Types Of Strainer Button Assemblies For Water Softening Plants. ● Aids To Conveyor Systems & Assemblies In Plastic. ● And A Range Of Special Purpose Moulded Components.

Mr. Arun Kumbhojkar - Director

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umbhojkar Plastic Moulders are pioneer in the field of Industrial Engineering Plastics in Pune City, Maharashtra state (INDIA), having long experience and expertise of Designing,Developing & Manufacturing Precision Plastic Moulded Industrial Items. We specialise in design & manufacture of a range of Plastic Innovative Products. Cable Carrier Assembly, Pendant Control Station, Plastic Flexible Coolant Pipe, Chain & Standpole, Plastic Tool Pocket for CNC Holders, Vice, Nylocking Rings,Cable Drag Chains are some of such products, which aremanufactured first time in India.

Our Product Range meets the international standards of quality & utility. These Innovative Engineering Plastic Products are used in all types of Industries.

Other products include

● Plastic & Bakelite Knobs & Handles In Standard Sizes & Shapes To Suit Most Applications. ● Oil Windows, Oil Sight Glasses In

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The Product designed & manufactured in plastic substitute the conventional metal parts due to special design & properties of plastic materials. We Have Fully Equipped Tool Room With Latest Tool Making Facilities & Cad.

Product Application

Electrical Industry & Workshops : Festooning Systems & Cable Carrier System for Cranes, Pendant Control Stations, Machine Lamp Holders, Cable Drag Chain for CNC Machines.

Machine Tool Industry & Shop Floor Accessories:

Flexible Coolant Pipe, Handles & Hand-wheels, Handgrips, Knobs, Nylocking Rings, Oil Windows, Oil Sight Glass.

Chemical Industry:

Strainer Buttons, Filters, Nozzles, and Washers.

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Material Handling:

CNC Plastic Tool Pockets for Tool Holders, Burr-Guards Opti-Shield, Drawing Holders, and Continuous Multi - Colour Plastic Chain & Plastic Standpoles with Stable Base.

Other Products: Continuous Multi - Colour Plastic Chain & Plastic Standpole, C-Clamps & Plastic Vices. The Company is also an Original Equipment Parts Manufacturer to suit Specific Customer application.

Awards & Appreciation

Kumbhojkar Plastic Moulders has received awards for the following import substitute products designed, developed and manufactured by us. ● Late Ramabai Joshi Award 1986 for Cable Carrier ● Assembly from MCCI, Pune. ● Rotary Industrial Appreciation Award 1988. ● Late G.S. Parkhe Industrial Merit Prize 1990 for Plastic Flexible Coolant Pipe at the Hands of H.C.Gandhi, Ministry of Industry, Govt. Of India. ● PLASTICON AWARD 2000 for Cable Carrier Assembly under Innovative Product Category. ● PLASTVISION ARABIA 2012 for Double Wheel Cable Carrier under Product Design Category. ● Design Registration from Patents Office, Government of India for models of Cable Drag Chain & Cable Carrier Assembly.

Manufacturing capabilities

Kumbhojkar Plastic Moulders has its own Tool Room & Molding unit.

For more information Web: www.kumbhojkarplastics.com

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Consulate General of France inaugurates Hager’s new sales office in the commerce capital, Hager consolidates presence

Hager Group is a significant player in the domain of electrical distribution & building automation/ solutions for residential, commercial & industrial buildings. Hager Group, an independent family owned business, with a turnover of 1.62 billion Euro in 2012, has 20 production plants worldwide.

Hager has established a network of over 300 channel partners in India.

Hager plans to open more offices in India by the end of 2013.

Seen from Left to Right: Mr. Praveen Nair, Head of Sales & Marketing Mr. Jean-Raphaël Peytregnet, Consulate General of France Mr. Benoit Lecuyer, Managing Director

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ager Group, a significant player in the domain of electrical distribution & building automation products has opened its sales office at India bulls Finance Centre, Mumbai.

The event was graced by the presence of the Consulate General of France in Mumbai, Mr Jean-Raphaël Peytregnet. India is identified as a strategic country by the group, with objectives to double its sales revenues and build up a strong industrial base, by 2015.Alligned to this, Hager has established a network of over 300 channel partners in India . Hager plans to open more offices in India by the end of 2013.

Speaking on the occasion Head of Sales & Marketing, Hager India, Praveen Nair said , “ We believe that the improvement and opening of new offices in strategic locations will go a long way in achieving our growth and sales targets for the year. Customers can benefit from the services of our expert sales professionals who provide them unique & customized solutions, with the underlining objective of offering only the best product and service...

The increasing number of our sales team Pan India, along with several new ranges launched in the residential, commercial segments requires better sales offices to welcome and train our clients; our goal is to be a solution provider, addressing new segments and a larger clientele. This startegy is backed up by a strong Marketing department

along with larger Manufacturing and Logistics operations said Benoit Lecuyer, Managing Director, Hager India. Hager’s product/ solution offerings in India include the LV final distribution products like MCCBs, MCBs, RCDs, and Distribution boards, control devices for lighting management and Berker by Hager Home automation.

About Hager Group

Established in 1955, The Hager Group, registered as a European Society SE (Societas Europaea), is a significant player in the domain of electrical distribution and automation products/ solutions for residential, commercial & industrial buildings.

Hager Group, an independent family owned business, with a turnover of 1.62 billion Euro in 2012, has 20 production plants worldwide.

The group has its presence in 55 countries, supported by more than 20000 wholesalers/ retailers. Hager is an innovation driven organisation.

Working in close relation to customers to fulfil market/ customer needs, the group has filed 1240 patents, with the support of 660 R&D engineers. Hager is synonymous for its differentiated products/ solutions, with high level of functional reliability.

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Tripcon Engineering : A synonym of quality

Mr. Hemal Patel - Director Tripcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

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he Tripcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd is a Synonym of Core Engineering, Fine Technicality, Modern Mechanism, Collaborative growth known for producing and exporting worldwide, quality Conveyor Chain & Sprocket for different application across various industries. It has been three decades in this field. Established in 1991 our company have Experienced and Dedicated Team which has always evolved products with better quality.

Our Client’s trust on our effort has made us one of the Leading Manufacturer and Exporter of Bucket Elevator Chains, Coal Feeder Conveyor Chains, Heavy Duty Driving Chains, Lime Stone Scrapper Reclaimer Chains, Drag Chains, Hollow Pin Chains etc. We are also Producing High Quality Chains Comprising of Conveyor Chains and Sprockets.

Apart from these, we are to add that we can Manufacture Special Application Chains according to our Customer’s requirements. We cater to companies like - cement industries, sugar industries, steel plants, paper

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mills, road construction equipments, oil extraction plants, coal mines, & fertilizer plants. And we offer futureoriented solutions with chain systems and components for different applications across many industries.

We cater to foreign countries like Nepal, Myanmar, Germany, Turkey, Indonesia, Uganda, Syria and Kenya.

Wide experience has taught us how important – that vital link of timely supply is – therefore, the operational philosophy involves forming a close partnership with the clients in order to understand their requirements, so as to deliver: “What they want” “ How they want” “ and most importantly “ When they want”. Tripcon has got the set up of complete chain and sprocket manufacturing technology under one roof and with the support of excellent vendor team, the deliveries of the products are very fast inspite of custom designs.

We “Tripcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd.” manufactures Conveyer Chains & Sprockets of the finest quality and are capable of producing up to 25000 Meters of Special Application Chains every Month. We are driving our experience through a very varied type of industrial segments where we come across innovative designs and challenges to meet customers requirement, we love to do that and

keep on stretching the horizons of our expertise.

For more information Tripcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Web: www.elevatorchains.com www.tripcon.co.in www.sprockets.co.in For more information write to : E-mail: tripkon_engg@yahoo.co.in www.engrreview.com

Schenck (Clyde) process pneumatic injection system

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or pneumatic conveying applications where an accurate steady controllable feed into a process is required, Schenck Process RotoFeed and RotoScrew injection technology provides the answer.

Utilising the proven design of the Original Dome Valve and pressure vessel technology from the Schenck (Clyde) Process dense phase range, the addition of either a RotoFeed or RotoScrew acting as a volumetric metering feeder with a variable speed drive creates the injection system solution of choice. By incorporating weighing technology into the system a gravimetric version is created which can achieve accuracies of better than ±1% and a turndown ratio of 10:1.

Capable of injecting against back pressures such as in a chemical reactor, coal gasification process or blast furnace, or under a molten head of liquid metal such as in a copper bath smelter, or direct into a burner on a combustion process such as a cement kiln or flash furnace burner

Pneumatic Injection with RotoFeed technology provides the following advantages:

● Controllable Feed: Provides a steady, controlled feed of material into a process. ● Adjustable Injection Rate: The injection rate is adjustable and can be controlled to meet the needs of the process, 5:1 turndown is standard. ● Accurate Feed: The injection rate is accurately controlled, by the RotoFeed/ RotoScrew to ± 2 % by volume or ± 1 % by weight. ● Injection against pressure: The material can be injected into a pressurised environment. ● Integrated into Process: Injection systems normally form an integrated part of a larger process plant. ● Wide range of materials: RotoFeeds are used for fine fluidisable materials through granulars to 10 mm.

RotoScrew can feed cohesive or irregular and large materials as well as highly abrasive materials including:

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Metal concentrate Pulverised coal Granular coal Coke Lime/Limestone Iron ore Electronic scrap.’

For more information E-mail : abhijit.mitra@schenckprocess.in

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Material Handling & Construction Equipment : Indian & Global Industry Trends

The humble tractor is very useful at sites….

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e are going to take a broad look at the driveline technology employed solely in heavy material handling machinery, because that is one topic that seems untouched so far. This article will first attempt to define the entire spectrum, what is material handling, what is heavy material handling, what are the power transmission or ‘driveline’ elements that provide ruggedness coupled with high precision, reliability and long lifespan.

The focus will be first on the global scene and then we shall drill down to the Indian scenario also, highlighting lacunae where the indigenous manufactures can hope to move in for the kill, since construction business, an integral part of the infrastructural projects -and beyond any doubts that is not only a sunrise industry, but also a very consistently fruitful enterprise overall.

Material Handling : Material handling equipment covers all types of equipment that is concerned with the ● Movement, ● Storage, ● Control and ● Protection of materials, goods and products.

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This definition also encompasses all aspects throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal.

Material handling equipment is the mechanical equipment involved in the complete system. Material

handling equipment is generally separated into four main categories: storage and handling equipment, engineered systems, industrial trucks, and bulk material handling.

Bulk material handling equipment :

Bulk material handling equipment is used to move and store bulk materials such as ore, liquids, and cereals. This equipment is often seen on farms, mines, shipyards and refineries. After the advent of the large infrastructural projects even in smaller cities, e.g. shopping malls and multiplexes, even the construction equipment has been employing not only bulk material handling equipment but also heavy mobile cranes, stationary cranes, hoists, and truck-mounted cranes, concrete mixing equipment and much more. This trend has proliferated throughout the major and medium sized cities everywhere.

Material Handling Equipment :

Material handling vehicles with internal combustion engines are real “all-rounders”. In outdoor applications, for example, they must not only be able to quickly transport extremely heavy loads over long distances, but they must also be able to precisely manoeuvre their load and set it down in the tightest of spaces.

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concrete blocks; carrying bags or materials manually; and stacking palletized bricks or other materials such as drums, barrels, kegs, and lumber.

The efficient handling and storing of materials are vital to industry. In addition to raw materials, these operations provide a continuous flow of parts and assemblies through the workplace and ensure that materials are available when needed.

Unfortunately, the improper handling and storing of materials often result in costly injuries.

MHE for the most part tend to work on diesel engines and hence the power transmission automatically becomes a very vital area in design, assembly, use and maintenance of such equipment. Lets examine some interesting aspects :

Power Transmission :

The widely varying functions make the highest demands on the driveline, in particular on the transmission: It must be designed for strong engines with a high input torque and smooth gear shifts that take place under full load, without interruption to the tractive effort. Important for the manufacturer and the end user is also the fact that the transmissions must however not take up much space. Manufacturers who want to keep their products small and manoeuvrable are restricted with installation space.

Power packs for material handling

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the fully automatic transmission, and thus match many different vehicles.

The shifting can be fully automatic and without interrupting the tractive force or with power-shift. Most such models usually are designed for the most versatile applications in material handling with combustion engines. By optimum matching of transmission hardware and electronic control, smooth and reliable operation is guaranteed under all types of weather or climate conditions.

Such power packs assure soft shift transitions in operation – a decisive criterion in practical applications.

User-friendly with electronic assistance, most new models feature the electronic inching facility. This offers a “creep function” which makes it easier to position loads with highest levels of accuracy.

This is a great feature for stacking, or removal without causing problems.

A heavy Mobile Crane

What are the benefits of such sophisticated transmissions ?

Main product advantages

● Electronical inching possibility available (no mechanical linkages) ● No tractive effort interruption by using proportional valves ● Logistic advantages, less different parts ● High sophisticated shift quality (soft and smooth shifting), ● Low noise level (high contact helical gears) ● Various torque converters for different engines available ● Stiff and short rotating shafts – less deflexion ● Special design for material handling application (ratios, centre

A heavy crawler crane

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● Easy maintenance and repair (set right bearings, no shimming) ● Short and long drop gear boxes - a choice is available.

A wheeled loader

Air Bearings :

Air Bearings (also known as Air Casters, Air Cushions or Air Skates) are pneumatic elements that can be positioned under heavy loads for friction free movement in any direction. Air bearings work using the air film technology, which means that a thin air film is created between the floor surface and the air bearing, virtually eliminating friction and allowing heavy loads to be moved with very little force.

Air Bearings (also known as Air Casters, Air Cushions or Air Skates) are pneumatic elements that can be positioned under heavy loads for friction free movement in any direction. Air bearings work using the air film technology, which means that a thin air film is created between the floor surface and the air bearing, virtually eliminating friction and allowing heavy loads to be moved with very little force.

To demonstrate the power of air bearing technology consider an air bearing the same size as the steering wheel in a car. With just 3 bar air pressure this air bearing can alone float up to 2 tonnes and would have no problem moving the total weight of a normal sized car.

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Advantages of air bearings

● Heavy loads can be positioned

safely and accurately in any direction

● Possibility to move heavy objects between halls where cranes cannot reach ● No fixed installations in the building are required

● There is no floor wear due to the low friction ● Air bearings make little noise

Examples of applications What Are Air Bearings :

More usually known by many other names, air bearings fall under the category of fluid or hydrodynamic bearings. Fluid bearings are bearings which support the bearing’s loads solely on a thin layer of liquid or gas.

Air bearings are designed to lift loads away from the floor surface and float them off to their destination on a thin film of air. Each individual air bearing is housed in a load module which contains an air flow control valve to regulate the operation of that air bearing.

Basically, air bearings use a thin film of pressurized air to support a load, the same way the puck on an air hockey table “floats” on air. This type of bearing is called a “fluid film” bearing. Fluid film bearings have no solid-to-solid contact under typical running conditions; instead, a film of lubricating fluid (in our case pressurized air) forms a layer between the solid machine elements and serves to transfer forces from one to the other. To compare this with ball bearings, in ball bearings the balls are in constant contact with www.engrreview.com

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and form a solid bridge between the machine elements.

When compressed air is introduced into the air bearing, the bearing initially inflates to form a seal between the bearing and the floor surface. As the air bearing is further pressurized it is forced to expel compressed air from the exhaust holes in the air bearing diaphragm. The force of this expelled air against the floor surface causes the air bearing and load module to lift off the floor on a thin film of air.

The load should now be in flotation mode and ready for action.

Why Use Air? :

While most people are familiar with oil fluid film bearings - for example the crankshaft journal bearings in car engines - most people have not been exposed to air bearings.

Remembering our high school physics class, there are two basic types of fluids - liquids and gasses. In terms of fluid film bearings, the difference between these two is essentially the

A sturdy transmission for the MHE viscosity - liquids have much higher viscosity than gasses. When applied to a fluid film bearing, this difference has a number of implications.

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● Air nitrogen of any other gas can be used

Why we use air (instead of oil): ● Air is clean, contaminant free

● Zero friction - no heat generation at high speeds

● Small bearing gap means high accuracy components, high accuracy motion

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First, lower viscosity means that for the same working pressure gas bearings have lower load capacity (liquid fluid film bearings typically support five times the load of gas bearings for the same pad area).

Second, because of the extremely low viscosity of gasses, gas film bearings operate with essentially zero static and running friction where liquid fluid film bearings have much higher friction and pumping losses within the bearings, which can cause heat generation. And third, gas bearings require very tight bearing gaps for proper operation (10 µm for gas compared to up to 100 µm for liquid bearing) which translates into extremely high accuracy requirements on the components.

What this means for air bearings is that although they have a lower load capacity, gas bearings have essentially zero friction at all speeds and because the tight bearing clearances demand high accuracy components this results in extremely high accuracy motion. Another benefit is the cleanliness of using air as a lubricating fluid as opposed to oil, water, or another fluid. Since compressed air is very common in industrial environments it is probably the most often used gas, however other gasses such as nitrogen can be used where they are available (such as in clean room environments).

They can be broadly classified into two types: fluid dynamic bearings and hydrostatic bearings.

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on the high speed of the journal (the part of the shaft resting on the fluid) to pressurize the fluid in a wedge between the faces.

Fluid bearings are frequently used in high load, high speed or high precision applications where ordinary ball bearings would have short life or cause high noise and vibration. They are also used increasingly to reduce cost. For example, hard disk drive motor fluid bearings are both quieter and cheaper than the ball bearings they replace.

Fluid bearings use a thin layer of liquid or gas fluid between the bearing faces, typically sealed around or under the rotating shaft.

There are two principal ways of getting the fluid into the bearing: In fluid static, hydrostatic and many gas or air bearings, the fluid is pumped in through an orifice or through a porous material.

In fluid-dynamic bearings, the bearing rotation sucks the fluid on to the inner surface of the bearing, forming a lubricating wedge under or around the shaft.

Hydrostatic bearings rely on an external pump. The power required by that pump contributes to system energy loss, just as bearing friction otherwise would. Better seals can reduce leak rates and pumping power, but may increase friction.

Hydrodynamic bearings rely on bearing motion to suck fluid into the bearing, and may have high friction and short life at speeds lower than design, or during starts and stops.

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F=p*A are infrequent.

An air caster is a pneumatic lifting device used to move heavy loads on flat, non-porous surfaces. Its operation is similar to a hovercraft, as it uses a thin layer of air as a way to float a very small distance off the ground. Compressed air enters an airbag shaped like a torus,[1] and when the bag is filled it creates an

Air Bearing Modules Rig Sets

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Air Bearing Platforms Air Bearing Pallets

airtight seal with the ground, and forces more air into the centre of torus, eventually causing the air to flow over the bag and to raise the load above the ground.

A load module or air caster is a machined assembly - either lightweight aluminum or steel - that houses an air bearing.

Load modules -

Also known as air casters - are available for each size of air bearing.

Load modules are fitted with inlet ports, or air flow control valves, and contain air chambers that allow air to flow from the inlet to the air bearing to cause pressurization and eventual flotation to take place. Shown above is a typical square aluminum air caster module. The yellow part is the actual air caster load module and the black inner section is the air bearing assembly.

The compressed air is forced under the airbag, pushing it and the load less than a millimetre off the ground.

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Air Bearing Plank Systems Advantages : Because air casters are virtually friction-free, the force required to move them is very low, often around one to five lbs. per 1,000 lbs. of weight. Air casters are also omnidirectional, meaning they move with equal ease in any direction.

Limitations :

Air casters require a smooth, nonporous surface in order to maintain lift and operate properly. Cracks and other surface defects can interrupt the proper flow of air, causing the air cushion to dissipate and thus lose its ability to lift. This limits their application to fields like manufacturing, where such surfaces are abundant. Also necessary is connection to a system which provides compressed air, as well as a power supply.

Usually, a standard concrete warehouse or factory floors provide an adequate surface. Some large cracks and filling expansion joint repairs may be required. Overlay material can provide options for moving over rough surfaces. (Example: You can use an overlay material to move onto an area of broom finished concrete outside. The overlay material can be sheet metal or a heavy gauge plastic sheet material.) www.engrreview.com

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Your inverter with servo qualities The Inverter Drives 8400 TopLine is equipped with everything you need for high dynamics and precision. Its resolver input is joined by a multi-encoder input which gives optimum connection to a range of feedback systems. The 8400 TopLine realises your servo applications simply effortlessly.

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AIA : An apodictic voice of automation industry tomation company attempts to build its own strategic partnership with key clients, we find that the focus on SMEs or middle level engagement isn’t so intense. Developing vendorneutral platforms of engagement is a unique focus that AIA brings, with technology seminars, awareness about standards, innovation awards, etc.

Q. Please brief more about overall structure of AIA?

Mr. Anup Wadhwa - Director Automation Industry Association

Q.Automation Industry Association (AIA) being the leading association in India for automation industry, please, brief us about recent initiatives undertaken by AIA in automation space?

AIA’s mandate is to impact the thinking about automation and its relevance to India’s aspirations of being a strong manufacturing nation.

We are therefore focusing on a 2-pronged initiative:

a) Creating a contemporary technology curriculum for engineering and manufacturing graduates. In 2012, we laid the foundation with 2 automation centres of excellence – one in Chennai (with IIT Madras) and another in Vadodara (with Apollo Knowledge Institute). This year we would expand the geographical coverage and support a few colleges to launch an open elective at the UG level. b) Building an effective interface with user industries. While each au-

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We have 2 categories of members Primary Members and Associate Members. Primary membership is open to companies that pursue automation business as their primary objective. Associate membership is open to companies that have at least 1 dedicated division for automation.

AIA is managed by a distinguished set of CEOs who are elected to the AIA executive council. The council elects AIA President and Vice President.

Currently, Mr. K. Nandakumar, CMD, Chemtrols Engineering is the AIA President and Mr. Dilip Sawhney, Country Head, Rockwell Automation is the Vice President.

Q. As a Director for AIA, please comment on current scenario of the industry?

The industry employs very competent personnel who understand not only the technology nuance but also the application aspect. Solutions capability is the key driver. Companies established in India are doing a lot of value-additions in terms of Application Engineering and Application Software, including embedded software, other automation support services like Consulting, Project Engineering, Simulation, Commissioning, AMC, Education and Training. This has created comfort and confidence in the eco-system about sustaining the drive for modernization and

adapting to latest technologies.

As such automation products and solutions are oriented along 3 categories – Continuous Process Control Applications (as in Chemical, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, LifeSciences, Traditional Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, Waste-water, etc) Job work and batch production applications (as in Automotive, Fabricated Metals, Plastics, Packaging, etc) and Electrical Energy Management Application (Transmission. Distribution, etc).

Q. What are the growth opportunities for automation industry in India?

The automation industry growth entirely depends upon the growth and competitiveness of user industry. If core manufacturing and infrastructure sectors are stagnant or decelerating, automation sector will tend to follow the curve. In the last couple of years, the automation industry in India grew at an average of 12 per cent per annum. Today the automation industry in India is approximately Rs. 12,000 crore.

While we have a potential to grow by 15-20 per cent given the announced capacity addition in manufacturing, infrastructure and energy sector, the pace of execution has slowed. So we are worried about the volumes remaining stagnant. When the commissioning of new projects in oil & gas, fertiliser, petrochemical and cement sectors picks up, we would celebrate with gusto.

Q. Please elucidate the export performance of Indian automation products?

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activity is largely by way of project engineering services.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving automation industry?

The clear signal is that investing in intelligent automation and control systems to optimize manufacturing, plant optimization, and control and process monitoring systems, is the way forward for the Indian manufacturing industry.

Following this goal, the product technologies that are in demand are: Sensors and Transmitters:

Trend towards digital technologies with smart diagnostics, wireless connectivity

Control Valves and Actuators:

Trend towards higher precision electro-pneumatics and electrohydraulics

AC / DC Drive :

Trend towards digital architecture

Motion Control Systems:

Trend towards compactness, open standards, multiple axis capability

Recorders:

Trend towards software based with real-time analytics

Mr. Nandakumar - President

industries such as oil and gas and automotive are at par with global automation trends. However, adoption has not been uniform across sectors - such as in food and beverages, consumer packaged goods, mining, water and waste-water, among others, where the investment in automation is not at par with global norms. These sectors offer immense potential for future implementation of limited to full-scale automation solutions.

Q. How do you compare the Indian automation industry against the global industry?

Q. According to you what are the measures to be taken by Indian manufacturers in order to compete with global players?

The global market for industrial automation is $ 90 billion, whereas we are around $ 2 billion. The real benchmark is to compare the investment ratios. In India, levels of automation in most industries are far from their respective global norms.

Even in Automotive industry ( which is a healthy adopter of automation) the investment ratios are approx. half of what it is in the developed economies.

One of the critical aspects that finds resonance in global manufacturing is the focus on automation as a change enabler. Developed economies and certain developing economies have adopted automation to improve process efficiency and quality parameters. For example, in India, certain

The SME segment is price sensitive and often view automation as an expense, rather than an investment for business performance enhancement.

PLCs:

Trend towards smaller form factor, open connectivity and in-built safety

DCS /SCADA:

Trend towards KPI dashboards, web reporting features

MMI / HMI :

Moving towards color touch screens

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Q. How do your foresee the future of the Indian automation industry?

Major challenges that we face are related to : Cost of automation:

Mr. Dilp Sawhney - Vice President

Availability of low cost labor further restrains investment of SME market in automation solutions. Machinery manufacturers will be able to stimulate usage through greater automation in their products. Ensuring minimum automation levels in machinery will go a long way in providing a desirable ‘price to value’ perspective to users.

Linkage with return on investment (ROI):

Increasing numbers of end-users are planning a clear return on investment road map for the implemented solution. Due to significant competition and uncertain economic conditions, end-users are fast realizing the importance of sketching a concrete ROI plan. However, with respect to automation solutions, end-users still do not have clarity on the ROI plan. This lack of clarity is acting as a deterrent in the adoption of these solutions.

Regulatory Requirement: Regulatory regime, which acts as a key driver for the adoption of automation in sectors like food and beverage and pharmaceuticals in India, is still far below global standards.

The evolution of the automation industry will have significant contribution from statutory led usage while competitive pressures will drive the other half.

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commercial process in material manufacturing, thermal processing is probably one of the most energy-intensive processes. It is used in several manufacturing sectors and usually involves a number of operations that result in an advanced material, which is further used for producing the final product. Several times, however, the material itself is the final product of the manufacturing process.

The discussion, however, is not about the product achieved after thermal processing but about the process itself. As mentioned, it is one of the most energy-intensive of operations. Thus, manufacturing units are always on the lookout for ways to conserve energy to rein in costs. In today’s environmentconscious scenario, it has become crucial to keep your processes such that the carbon footprint is minimal and can be justified. It may sound like a practice that should have become a hygiene factor, but usually, it takes a considerable amount of time for the process to reach from initial investigation stage to commercial scale production.

For, if this one crucial step is considered, units can do away with, or at least minimize, the installation of new equipment for energy conservation – usually a capital-intensive investment. Experts advise that to come to a conclusion about the final thermal process and how it will work, it is important to elaborate on it at the laboratory stage, where the application is still being developed. For instance, research and studies have shown that continuous thermal processes mean better energy conservation. It also means lesser time taken to heat ancillary components.

A recently developed technology called self-heat

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recuperation technology is also being talked about. Here, the total process heat is recirculated within the manufacturing unit, and means significant energy saving. Decreasing the residence time is an excellent way of energy conservation. Variables such as temperature uniformity, peak temperature and mass diffusion can come in the way and have to be addressed for optimal residence time. With increasing volume, units look at larger furnace sizes, which lead to more surface area that not only needs to be heated but also loses heat – which only means more energy consumption. And when the deadlines are tight and the production cycle is stretched, several resort to batch furnaces that are known for poor efficiency; they also cycle the entire thermal mass of the heating chamber, having to reach peak temperature again and again.

The solution? A dilute-phase vertical drop reactor is more suitable in processes where the residence time is a minute or lesser. If the residence time is less than two hours, a rotary tube furnace or even a dense-phase moving bed vertical reactor is a good bet. And if the residence times are even longer, opt for tunnel furnaces.

Industry experts also warn of residence times that are not optimized and may have an adverse effect on the product quality. For instance, in powder processing, long residence times may actually lead to particles collecting together, further leading to an additional step in the manufacturing process.

Coming to the material, the flow of the same also has a bearing on the kind of furnace to be used.

The material can be either powder, which is free-flowing or sticky, or in any other form. A furnace has to be chosen to transfer the material so that heating, diffusion and shrinkage is uniform and the furnace volume is

optimized.

The commercial volume of the product also has to be kept in mind since there are materials whose market demand can increase or decrease. Consequently, there needs to be scope for scaling up or down, which will not only ensure energy optimization but also prove to be cost-effective. There is also the question of design temperature of the furnace, which means those materials that can withstand high temperature will be treated there.

It is common knowledge that the temperature rating of an insulating material increases its cost, too. Thus, different kinds of insulation are used in a furnace to control the costs.

But high temperatures mean using more expensive insulation as well as decreasing the life of those that may be exposed to higher temperatures.

Thus, there are several places where the water-cooling technique is used.

All this needs to be considered while considering energy efficiency.

What can also make a significant difference to your commitment to conserve energy is the product quality, which has a bearing on the number of steps and the type of processing steps that will be used.

Most times, the cleaner the material to be treated, the more energy efficient the processing is. Trace elements and impurities lead to side reactions, an increase in temperatures and so on, which again need to be dealt with. Of course, working on better processes saves costs, but it also has a positive impact on the environment, which is seriously threatened at the moment.

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IPA : Bridging the industries with PROFIBUS & PROFINET technology platform converstaion with the technocrats about the benefits of using them in their fields. The Association also conducted a conference on the Profibus, Profinet technology, which was attended by manufacturers, entrepreneurs, system integrators, etc. The theme for these shows was Profibus, Profinet Technology innovations, safety Profile integration with Technology & the advantages of the technology.

Q. Please brief more overall structure of IPA?

Mr. Dileep Miskin, Secretary Indian Profinet Profibus Association (IPA)

Q. IPA being the leading association in India for automation industry, please, brief us about recent initiatives undertaken by IPA in automation space?

Automation 2012 was Asia’s major event for Industrial Automation Business community. IPA participated

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in this fair at Mumbai from 7th September to 10th September 2012 , by way of a collective stand of the IPA members including Siemens, UL Group, Turck, Phoenix Contact, Profichip, Helmholz & Conservtech.

IPA members exibited the Profibus, Profinet Products and had one to one IPA Stall representation in Automation 2012 exhibition

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IPA has a core Group of 7 persons who drive the events based on member inputs, market needs & the End user demands.

IPA is a marketing organization which has a goal to, during its activities; organize a marketplace for its members. This marketplace is a location where suppliers and purchasing companies can meet each other. The association is established and has as goal to promote the PROFIBUS & PROFINET standard in India.

The international mission of Profibus organisation is as follows: “We are and will remain the world’s leading automation organization for communication solutions, serving our users, our members and the press with the best solutions, benefits and information. We are committed to setting and protecting the standards for open communication and control in the automation and process market.”

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end users with timely, effective and relevant communication solutions. ● Remain the undisputed world market leader and maintain the largest installed base for industrial communications worldwide. ● Strengthen its position with interoperable, integrated automation solutions for plantwide use. ● Extend automation solutions into new market areas.

By way of various joint activities of the members the association will contribute to this mission.

Q. What are initiatives undertaken by IPA for voicing out the issues & opportunities in the automation technology industry?

IPA had initiated its activities way back in 2009 when we had first participated in IA 2009 – Hannover Fair in Mumbai. During this fair we had a common demonstration system with connectivity to multiple vendors’ devices working on Profibus. The idea was to showcase the seamless integration of the technology independent of vendors.

We had continued it for the last three years when we always held the theme to the top most priority in showcasing the technology. IPA participated in Automation fair 2012 at Mumbai from 7th September to 10th September, by way of a collective stand of the IPA members .We have also conducted various seminars in industrial and educational sectors besides hosting IPA road shows in different cities where the focus is on technology-based subjects.

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Mr. P. A. Sangma visit at IPA stall in Automation 2012

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by IPA representing the industry for upcoming budget for 2013?

The only wish list we have is to take this technology promotion in every remote corner of the country. This will increase the users of Profibus & Profinet technology, as the user’s increases the Market demand will go up thus reducing the commercial burden on the manufacturers.

Q. Is there any special activities that were executed or to be executed by IPA in creating awareness of latest technology trends among the automation technology industry?

Every activity / event is special and treated with the utter most importance. We have taken IPA to the academic level where we not only briefed about the technology to the students but also to their professors. We belief that this was a special activity because if the young generation is the one who will bring a Big change tomorrow.

Q. How do you foresee the future of profibus technology in India?

There are large opportunities for the profibus technology in Indian industry. Any manufacturing sector can be identified and accordingly one can work towards ensuring growth in that area of manufacturing. To name -- the power, cement, steel and mines are some of the few sectors where Profibus technology can be effectively used. Since IPA is also working towards spreading the technological know-how through various educational institutes, it is helping in promoting and providing excellence in Profibus technology training.

This can further be enhanced by introducing basic training programs, enhancing employability and career growth which will help develop new breed which will be beneficial for the Profibus technology. Thus I definitely see a very bright future for this

Dr. Mike Hennell Profibus technology.

Q. As a association are you facilitating any new comers or multinationals to establish their business in India?

We have always welcomed new associates to the IPA family and we will continue to drive the association with the same energy to attract new members. Today we have members not only from the Indian subcontinent but also associates from foreign countries.

Q. Being the secretary of IPA, what is your vision for this association for next coming years?

Becoming a 100 member’s family is our vision; we are striving hard to achieve this goal. We wish to enroll all MNC’s, OEM’s, Manufactures, Traders, Distributors & Academic Institutes as well. We want to spread the technology awareness in every corner of the country. We want IPA to excel in all forms and bring in a new revolution in the Industrial communication technology in Industry & in Educational Institutes.

We would like the Students , teachers from the Institutions, Universities to get to know better part of the technology at their level & can be ready for the Industry needs.

IPA secretary : Mobile no. # 91-9970006819 E-mail: secretary@profibusindia.com

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Omron introduces a powerful robust “ONE” automation platform

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mron Industrial Automation has released a new class of controller: Machine Automation Controller (MAC) supported by Sysmac Studio machine automation software. Omron’s NJ-Series MAC was created to integrate multiple, specialized controllers - motion, logic, sequence, vision, operator safety and RFID tracking - with exacting system synchronization to deliver high performance throughput on a single controller. Different from conventional controllers and platforms, Omron’s NJ-Series MAC takes a fresh approach to resolve the integration of control technologies without degrading performance.

At its simplest, the NJ-Series provides one controller for motion, logic and vision; Sysmac Studio software with a true integrated Development Environment (IDE) supporting programming, configuration, simulation and monitoring; all accessed by one connect ion to networks opt imized for factory automat ion informat ion (EtherNet/IP) and realtime scheduler to manage motion, network, and the user application updates at the same time to ensure perfect synchronization. Updating all three in the same scan is unique to Omron Industrial Automation’s NJSeries MAC. It sets the performance benchmark top qualify for the MAC category: processing 32 axes and updating in one millisecond.

Evolution Driven by Market Demand

The NJ-Series MAC was purposely

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designed to meet the challenge from machine builders for a fully scalable, high-speed motion and the I/O controller with the ability to change servo parameters on the fly, integrated vision data, and keep all the servo motor shafts accurately synchronized. They need integrated and expanded capabilities for complete machine control without the ballooning costs of added processors and complexity to handle multiple motion axes at high speed with sequential and process control. The single software tool, Sysmac Studio, eliminates separate software products that make it cumbersome to design, develop and validate programs. The development environment offers time-saving simulation of motion profiles and integrated response from controllers and operator interface terminals.

Sysmac Automation Platform

Sysmac (SYStem for Machine Automation Control) is Omron’s powerful and robust automation platform with new machine automation controller -NJ-Seriesthat integrates motion, sequencing, networking, RFID tracking, and vision inspection; a new software - Sysmac Studio - that includes configuration, programming, simulation and monitoring; and a fast machine network - EtherCAT - to control motion, vision, sensors and actuators.

One machine control through one connection and one software, is the way Omron defines true integration NJ-Series Controller .

The NJ controller is designed

for high speed and flexibility. It incorporates an Intel processor proven for harsh industrial environments with fan-free operation, and runs under an RTOS. It is scalable with 16, 32 and 64 axis CPUs. Response time of less than 1ms can be achieved for application of up to 32 axes.

The NJ series accommodates most of Omron’s CJ-Series I/O, special application, and communication units, thus leveraging an existing investment in Omron hardware and retaining a customer’s established knowledge base to ensure smooth upward scalability.

Sysmac Studio Software

Created to provide full control over an automation system, Sysmac Studio software integrates configuration, programming and monitoring into one software. It delivers a true Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to eliminate several separate softwares that make design, development and program validation cumbersome.

Graphics oriented configuration allows quick setup of controller, field devices and networks while machine and motion programming based on IEC61131-3 standard and PLCopen Functions for Motion Control cuts programming time.

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profiles such as Cams and complex Kinematics. Intellectual property (IP) can be safely secured using 32character passwords. Protection for the complete machine programming or a designed portion, e.g. specific function blocks, can be blocked from being uploaded from the controller.

Our Network Connection: EtherCAT

The new NJ-Series controllers provide built-in connectivity to the world standard factory automation network, EtherNet/IP and the realtime, Ethernet - based machine control network, EtherCAT. EtherCAT is the fastest emerging network for machine automation. It is Omron’s de-facto machine network for its wide range of field and motion devices. It is a 100Mbps industrial Ethernet network compliant with IEEE 802.3 frames, capable of handling up to 192 slaves with refresh time down to 100Us and less than 1Us jitter. It achieves high accuracy for multi-axis synchronization thanks to its distributed slave clock mechanism. The EtherCAT network is simple to set-up with automatic address assignment for slaves and cost effective to install since it uses standard shielded Ethernet cables and connectors.

global policy, Sysmac meets the global standards such as EC Directives, cULus, Lloyd, and NK and is designed and manufactured with clean and recyclable material.

Offerings of Sysmac NJ-Series to its customers

Factory Automation Network: EtherNet/IP

● Efficient & Extremely Fast Network for Complex Motion ● Accuracy & Speed ● Reduced Hardware Cost ● One Stop Solution ● Simplicity In Wiring ● Easy For Troubleshooting & Maintenance ● Reduced Electrical Costing & Manhours ● Sysmac is a powerful robust “ONE” automation platform

EtherNet/IP provides reliable peerto-peer communication across the production line, integrating upstream and down stream processes and machines on a single network.

It interfaces with Sysmac Studio Software as well as a wide range of visualisation solutions including Omron’s NS-Series HMIs and SCADA software. Faithful to our social and

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multibillion-dollar, diversified company with business units producing industrial automation products, electronic components, healthcare equipment and ticketing systems.

Omron Industrial Automation is a global leader providing complete

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About Omron Industrial Automation

automation solutions for industrial applications.

Omron Automation - India caters to over 8 industrial applications encompassing the wide requirements of packaging, automotive, material handling, solar, food & beverages, textile & panel handling applications.

In recent years we have been concentrating on the solution business which solves management problems on diverse production sites. Centering on the themes of quality, safety & the environment, we support manufacturing innovation worldwide with our unique sensing & controlling technologies.

Omron is rapidly expanding its operations with focus on major cities namely Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Pune & Chennai .Omron makes its presence felt across the vastness 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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Red Lion Control : Pursuit of coherent excellence deliver reliable solutions that meet the demands of industrial customers that face the harshestof environments.

Q. Can you please brief us about international alliances &Red lion’s global infrastructure?

Red Lion is a growing company that employs over 400 people in more than 15 offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. With an extensive network of over 1,000 distributors across the globe, Red Lion has international alliances with many of the world’s biggest automation companies.

M r . Naveen Kumar Mote, General Manager - India Red Lion Controls

Q. What are the latest initiatives Red Lion Control has undertaken in industrial automation space? Which are your focus areas?

As Red Lion’s President Mike Granby states on the better. together site, “We are currently in the middle of exciting changes, as we take steps towards bringing N-Tron and Sixnet together as part of a bigger, better Red Lion.”

Q. Red Lion Controls is being one of the leading players inindustrial control solutions&has established its brand in the automation industry, how did in the last few years Red Lion Control India achieved remarkable position in Indian market?

When Red Lion Controls was founded over 40 years ago, it started with sensors and evolved to counters and panel meters. Over time, driven by customer demand and available technology, we broadened our product portfolio to include HMI displays, sophisticated protocol converters, Ethernet switches and cellular M2M routers. We now provide industrial automation and networking solutions that enable customers to connect, monitor and control.

Our focus in India is on verticals that includefactory automation, power,oil and gas. By providing high-quality cost-effective products for industrial environments, we

With the recent acquisitions of N-Tron and Sixnet, the Red Lion portfolio is expanding to include networking and a greater variety of industrial automation products.

In addition to panel meters and HMIs, we are currently merging all of our brands together to offer better, more comprehensive product offerings.

During this process, our promise to deliver reliable, high-quality products remains unchanged.

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

From a product perspective, the requirement for reliable industrial automation and networking solutions is universal. With Red Lion’s solid 40-year history and expertise in communication, monitoring and control, many of our products have been deployed in applications that range from factory and process control to extreme www.engrreview.com

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“Red Lion Controls’ policy is based upon the pursuit of providing top quality products andservices to our customers, worldwide. The accomplishment of our mission depends upon thededication and commitment from each one of us in the company. This means we must strive tocontinuously improve such that quality products and services are synonymous with Red LionControls in the minds of our valued customers.”

Q. Please highlight more about Red Lion Control’s top line product range? Is there any new launch or in pipeline stage?

environments such as alternative energy, power, utilities, oil, gas, water/wastewater and transportation.

Q. In order to sustain at frontier position, what are the marketing strategies that are applied & will be applied for Indian market?

As mentioned in question 1, our marketing strategy in Indiais to focus on industrial verticals such asfactory automation, power, oil and gas. We also follow sales best practices to develop and maintain direct, channel partner and strategic alliance relationships while exploringnew market segment penetration and route-to-market strategies.

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As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking,Red Lion is committed to consistently delivering high-quality products to our customers. We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure that our design, development and manufacturing process is well defined and consistently measured. Our policy follows:

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Red Lion continually works on new product development and innovation. We haverecently launched the following products: ● Modular N-TronN-Tron NT24k managed Gigabit Ethernet industrial switch series. With up to 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a flexible modular format for different configuration options, the NT24k switches are designed to handle the most challenging industrial environments with high reliability and wire-speed performance. ● ZR seriesenhanced Data Station Plus and Modular Controller. Designed to act as the key connection point for industrial data collection and management, the ZR Series offers protocol conversion, data logging and remote machine access – all at processing speeds six times faster than previous products. ● PAX2C PID controllers, which are designed specifically for the process and temperature control markets.

Applications include food & beverage, plastics, packaging, energy, gas, heat treating and glass processing. ● N-Tron 716M12 and Sixnet SLX-5EG, SLX-3EG and SLX-3ES switches and media converters. These industrial Ethernet switches and converters provide high performance in a rugged package to meet networking requirements for industrial applications such as transportation and video surveillance.

Q. Please brief us about your vision for Red Lion Control India for coming years?

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Kuebler : Benchmarking the standards

Mr. Gebhard & Lothar Kuebler Q. Being the key player in automation product business, Please brief us about recent initiatives undertaken in automation products business? Which are your focus areas?

Being one of the key players in the global market, the Kuebler group always strives to come up with new initiatives that will bring us closer to our customers and the market and give us an edge over our competitors. As a part of this, Kuebler has developed special solutions for different target industries and has employed highly specialized global industry managers in addition to the product managers for each of the product divisions, and has thus earned considerable market share in these areas. Our main focus lies in the areas of sensor technology, Counting and Process Technology & Transmission Technology.

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Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that have been made in order to out-front the competition?

With 8 group members and distributors in more than 50 countries, Kuebler has ensured that it is present everywhere globally. The proof of this lies in the fact that export currently accounts for more than 60% of our annual turnover. Apart from this we also have alliances with many leading international players which help us in offering comprehensive solutions to our customers.

Q. What are the market prospects for KUEBLER AUTOMATION products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

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is why when it came to setting up a manufacturing plant outside Germany, India was unanimously our first choice.

As far as the market for automation products is concerned, it has started gaining pace as today lot of companies see it as an important factor for their growth. With Infrastructure on the rise and lot of companies starting to set up their plants in India, the prospects for our industry really seem good.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for KUEBLER AUTOMATION products?

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Q. Product innovation through R&D is vital to be forrader in the competition, as per your opinion how does R&D play the role of catalyst in the success process?

Innovation has been our tradition and Kuebler is constantly coming up with groundbreaking innovations, which are of real benefit to the customer, in other words - innovations with the customer in mind. We invest nearly 15% of our turnover in the R&D process and in the subsequent product creation.

We exchange ideas with our customers at the development level, for example regarding the future of sensor technology in our target industries. This procedure demonstrates how Kuebler plans the product requirements of the future together with its customers.

But all these things are possible only if we have the right kind of talent and we realize the importance of this.

Therefore we ensure that we provide them with the right training to nurture and develop them.

Q. Quality standards are benchmarked by the product performance; please brief us how do you maintain the quality norms since from product manufacturing to implementation?

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Have seen a great boost in recent years due to which many new players have entered this market with many new, reliable and innovative solutions which have very specialized applications for encoders

Q. According to you what are the factors affecting your business?

Product innovation - The success factor structured according to the latest guidelines. Continuous improvement in all areas at Kuebler goes without saying, as does certification to ISO 9001:2000 and 100% final inspection and testing of all products. Many of our products are UL approved. and our products can also be supplied on request with EX approval for use in Hazardous areas, zone 2 and 22.

Q. Is there any recent product launch carried out by KUEBLER AUTOMATION for catering the demand from the industry.

We recently launched H120 which has been developed keeping in mind the requirements of the heavy industries such as steel, cranes etc. Kuebler’s latest product introduction - the first 100% optical electronic multiturn encoder - has won a number of awards for its innovative technology.

Q. Could you brief us on Indian & Global perspective of sensors & encoders market?

With the advent of technology and use of closed loop feedback systems, more and more users are now using encoders in their applications to provide reliable solutions. Also many industries such as solar, wind, mobile

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Due to the recent slowdown in the global market and the slowdown seen in some industries, we have seen a decrease in growth and have felt the economic pressure to certain extent.

Currency fluctuations have also made us think on our inventories and stock levels.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving sensors & encoders instrumentation industry?

With advancement in the automation industry, users are now demanding products that offer faster & reliable communication. This advancement also changes the safety concept up to a great extent and as a result we are now realizing products that fulfill various safety norms.

Q. What is your vision for KUEBLER AUTOMATION for near future?

The Kuebler group had set an ambitious target for itself. Till 2020 the revenue should be more than 100 million Euros, triple of last 10 years.

This would mean further global expansion, the expansion of core industries and the expansion and development of new product divisions.

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Katlax : Excelling through product innovation Q. Please brief us about recent new product launches undertaken in-terms of wireless & USB connectors? How are you positioning it in the industry?

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Our wireless based solution in networking products (Junction Boxes) and control instrumentation is futuristic eco-friendly initiative to conserve scarce resources and provide work force with flexibility in commissioning and maintaining automation solutions with cost effective approach. We have developed number of wireless based products and initially launched at Hannover exhibition on pilot scale and now with a full scale at leading industrial domestic exhibition in India.

Wireless communication is the new-generation technology that allows machines to talk effortlessly and minimizes the requirement of scarcely available resources. It is reliable, speedy, and dependable for data acquisition and is eco-friendly.

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USB stands for “Universal Serial Bus”. USB is the most common type of computer port used in today’s computer. USB is also faster than older ports, such as serial and parallel ports.

The USB 1.1 specification supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Mb/sec and USB2.0 has a maximum transfer rate of 480mbps.

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most beneficiaries.

USB 2.0 to ZigBee wireless converter converts USB2.0 signal into Zigbee Wireless Compatible. It accepts data string through USB2.0 & transfers it via ZigBee wireless or vice-versa.

RS232 to Wireless Converter

In automation industries RS232 communication is widely used as RS232 is supported with many devices like PLCs, SCADA systems, Computers, HMIs. Now a days, a new communication technology called “Wireless” is highly preferable over wired communications due to its benefits. For long distance communication wireless is most beneficiaries.

RS232 to ZigBee wireless converter converts RS232 signal into Zigbee Wireless Compatible.

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RS232 to Ethernet converter converts RS232 signal into Ethernet compatible. It accepts data string through RS232 communication link and transfers it via Ethernet or vice versa.

RS232 to Ethernet converter is sometimes referred to as a serial device server, a terminal server or a serial over

TCP/IP server, however all these names are simply different names for the same type of device which basically converts serial RS232, RS485 or RS422 data to Ethernet packets and Ethernet packets to serial RS232, RS485 or RS422 data (it is bi-directional). The serial Ethernet converter has its own IP address which is why it sometimes is referred to as a server.

Q. Could you give us some idea of your design capabilities and manufacturing excellence?

To summaries our design capabilities and manufacturing excellence, we have : ● 2 decades old strong brand equity ● Substantial investment in infrastructure with focus on backward & forward integration. ● Committed R&D and manufacturing Team. ● Extensive use of IT & ERP for efficient MIS and transparency in operation. ● Investment in Training & HR practices. ● Effective Communication with B2B, Trade Fairs / Exhibitions, Advertisements, Road Show and personal contacts. ● More than 20 years manufacturing experience. ● Large product portfolio ● Large OEMS base of Whose who ● Products certified to National & International standards for Statutory and non statutory specs. ● Accreditations by National & International Bodies (ISO, UL, CE, IEC, CMFRI, PESO, BIS) ● National presence through Qualified Channel Partners. ● Export to major markets with Katlax & Private label. www.engrreview.com

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Q. How do you instill quality and reliability in your products?

Wireless Junction Box

It is the mantra for all healthy companies to invest in R&D not because you insulate your companies from threat of product obsolesce but “future belongs to Innovators” so we are committed to spend sizeable portion of our revenue in R&D and innovative products. We hold few patents which endorse our untiring commitment.

Q. Which is the most outstanding achievement you would like to speak about?

In last 2 decades there are many achievements achieved by the company, but so far ESMS products gave us opportunity to build volumes and our Interface Products provided us with global reach out with private label. Our control instrumentation products are recognition of Katlax as automation one stop solution company.

Q. What are the challenges ahead for Katlax?

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Since India is a emerging market and majority of big economies are facing slowdown, it’s tough and going to be tougher as the crisis in US, EU continues. It’s

a challenging market as more and more competition from international players. There is rising cost of basic raw materials and labor cost and falling prices with cut throat completion, it is going to difficult times for all and no one has reason to celebrate of stable and profitable market conditions.

Q. What is your vision for KATLAX for near future?

We have developed our business model on market friendly product innovations, and now by creating SBU concept, we are trimming our portfolio and making effective profit centers. We are also aggressively pursuing wireless technology and GeNext products.

We are company with more than 2 decades PAN India presence and basket of who’s who of industrial and textile OEMs as our clients. While we concerned about strengthening our business with existing clients, we are strategically looking for adding new clients who are missing in our baskets of OEMs not only for their Indian operations but als o other facilities globally as India is going to be manufacturing hub for these companies.

We are also looking for partnering with companies who are major vendors for automation components to industrial and textile industry at different levels of automation. Our focus area remains wireless and interface p roducts which are future of automation, drivers to eco-friendly product design and conservation of both material and labor which is next level of mission and task for machine designers.

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It was proven by the TÜV that the ZS screw blower is more energyefficient than a tri-lobe blower.

The result of decades of experience in innovative screw compression design and manufacturing.

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he ZS range of screw blower was developed in Atlas Copco’s drive for innovation and its commitment to sustainable technology, and is on average 30% more energy efficient compared to a traditional ‘Roots / lobe’ blower. By applying the screw technology to air blowers, industries all over the world will decrease their energy costs while actively contributing to a better environment. Atlas Copco is laying down yet another milestone on the road to innovative low pressure compressed air solutions.

Atlas Copco’s ZS+ VSD blowers balance the two key pre-requisites when choosing a blower: reliability and energy efficiency. Integrating the proven benefits of screw technology, the ZS+ VSD range reduces energy costs by an average of 30% when compared to lobe technology. With the ZS+ VSD, Atlas Copco offers a state-of-the-art ready-to-run package with completely integrated VSD convertor and proven Elektronikon® controller: the result of decades

of experience in screw design and manufacturing. ● 100% oil-free screw compressor certified according to ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2001). ● We have blowers from 60 m3/ hr to 10000 m3/hr capacity from the pressure rating of 0.3 bar to 1.2bar. ● Integrated VSD convertor and powerful microprocessor controller in plug-and-play package. ● Proven know-how & technology.

The performance of the new ZS screw blower was tested against a tri-lobe blower by the TÜV, according to the international standard ISO 1217, edition4.

It was proven that the ZS is 23,8 percent more energy-efficient than a tri-lobe blower at 0,5 bar(e)/7 psig, and 39,7 percent at 0,9 bar(e)/13 psig. The world-class efficiency of the ZS is mainly attributed to the superior screw technology.

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Bosch Rexroth : Global leadership in drive & control technologies business Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives?

Dr. Johannes Grobe , Managing Director, Bosch Rexroth (India) Ltd.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading specialists for drive and control technologies, creating custom solutions for driving, controlling and moving under Rexroth brand for customers. Bosch Rexroth serves as a partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering, Factory Automation, as well as Renewable Energies.

The company meets each specific market’s needs and unique characteristics. As The Drive & Control Company, Bosch Rexroth develops, produces and distributes its components and systems in over 80 countries. Since 1974 the company is located in India and established the plant in Ahmedabad and customizing unit in Bangalore supporting Indian markets for sales & marketing, for industrial and mobile hydraulic, electric drives and controls, linear motion and assembly technologies, pneumatics as well as service Locations in Ahmedabad, Pune and Bangalore Our Ahmedabad plant, manufactures hydraulic valves, blocks, cylinders and power units.

The customizing unit in Bangalore is used for small hydraulic power packs, pneumatic panels, cabinets and cylinders, cutting and assembly line for linear motion products.

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

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India is attractive destination with enormous growth possibilities. The technology levels of the machinery being produced in India are increasing and we believe that we can serve these markets and applications with solution which can add value to customer’s expectations.. In the past, customers were looking mainly only cost and simple application solution..

Now, due to the demands from the machine users, they talk and understand the need for scalability, flexibility, quality and productivity.

These issues mean new solutions to new problems clearly driving the market to new investments. Many application areas which were addressed globally are now developing in India, and these provide the opportunity for growth for our products as we provide integrated one stop solution for various applications.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India?

Bosch Rexroth in India supplies high quality driving, controlling and moving solutions thus becoming the supplier of first choice for hydraulic, electrical pneumatic and mechatronic components and systems. The group in India is responsible for all Indian customers.

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Bosch Rexroth New plant in Sanand, Ahmedabad on our product platforms becoming “local� in all key markets that understands and implements Indian requirements.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in India to cater the demand of the industry?

We have recently commissioned our new state of the art manufacturing facility at Sanand, Ahmedabad, and Gujarat. Going beyond production, we have developed the Ahmedabad plant more and more in to technology center. This is in line with our further growth and addressing Indian customer needs therby becoming local in all key markets which are important. This new plant not only has a complete variety of hydraulic products, but also provides the design of the complete hydraulic equipment and the system. The new Service centre is to increase service www.engrreview.com

and training activities for OEMs, end user and universities.

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

The market fluctuations have shifted the trends in market. Customers are increasingly looking for single source that can cater their needs by supplying all Drive and Control technologies from single source.

Although cost plays an important role but quality, machine safety , energy efficiency coupled with productivity started dominating when customer specifically goes for a solution .

It is also easier for a customer to ask for a comprehensive solution form a single source who can supply range in D&C technology. This trend will persist and open new dimensions in Drive &Control technology segment.

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Mikrosen : Productivity through process automation

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Inductive Proximity Sensors

ikrosen was established in the year 1993founded and promoted by our Director Mr.P.V. Ramakrishnan, a Technocrat tumed Entrepreneur, at Coimbatore- a major industrial city in South India. For nearly 2 decades, we have achieved our objective in placing ourselves to a significant position in catering to the field of industrial automation in India and have provised many indigenous competitive solutions to our customers.

Our highly qualified & dedicated team of professionals possesses extensive knowledge and experience which have pavedthe way to this objective, Our currecnt development activities include latest generation sensors for Industrial Automation like Smart sensors, Networking sensors, Long range photo electric sensors, Extended and Quasi-Flush models, Metal Contamination detection for Textile and Food processing industries & IN-SITU Multi gas Analyzer for the CEMS Market.

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We cater to services in supply of sensors & process control equipments.

We also offer customized Design & Manufacturing services to

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the following Industry segments. ● Textile ● Machine Tool ● Food Processing ● Material Handling & Packaging ● Robotics and Automated Production Lines For more information Mikrosen Control Devices Pvt. Ltd 6, Sastri Nagar, Avanashi Road, Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore – 641014, Tamilnadu, India Tel: +91-422-4520335 / 4520336 E-mail: mikrosen@vsnl.com Web: www.mikrosen.com

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TESTO : Success through technology innovations customer’s trust in the long run.

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

Mr. Kalidas Bhangare - Managing Director Testo India Pvt. Ltd. Q. Testo India has gain credible market share in measurement technology industry, how did Testo India managed this significant growth?

Testo India has been successfully catering to a wide array of Indian industries with its huge basket of products. Needless to mention, being German engineering, products offered are of high quality and standards-compliant. More so, we always believe in offering a complete solution rather than merely selling a product. Our qualified sales and application engineers work closely with the customers to understand their precise requirements and accordingly offer the right solution.

And it doesn’t end there. We give after-sales support and calibration services too to support the customer life-long. We provide users quick assistance and reliable consultation for all questions pertaining to measuring technology. We win

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Testo India endeavors to present to its customers latest technology in measurement engineering. It’s not just about advanced technology, but taking it to the masses and making sure it is the right fit for the industry.

We also strive to increase awareness of our customers and demonstrate potential benefits of adopting the new measurement technology. There are a few products that have not yet become popular among Indian customers but look promising - like, a simple portable cooking oil tester for the food industry. Most are not even aware of such an existing technology and its benefits.

We have divided our products into four major groups:

● Portable Measuring Instruments for: Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Air velocity, RPM, Sound and Light ● Portable Flue Gas Analyzers for Combustion and Emission Analysis ● Stationary Measuring Instruments such as Data Loggers, Transmitters for Humidity & Temperature, Differential pressure, Dew point of Compressed Air, Compressed Air Flow Meters and Wireless Data Monitoring System - Saveris ● Thermal Imagers for Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Continue on page no.212

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Continued from page no.210 While, we focus on three major categories of our target customers: Energy, Industry and Food & Pharma.

We focus on providing right solutions to every industry.

Q. What are the market opportunities for Testo products in India?

How do you plan to position these products?

Market potential for Testo products in India is huge. We have a product for every other industry. We cater to almost all industrial sectors, be it chemical, steel, power, automobile, research institutes & labs, food or pharma. We have accurate measuring instruments to enhance performance of product processes, maintenance, quality assurance, R & D, HVAC inspection, emission monitoring, engineering and many more fields.

As Indian industries are becoming more quality conscious, various quality and industry related norms are being set, we see a huge Indian market to foray. We have been working to provide industryspecific and application-specific measurement solutions. We offer not the product but its utility which varies from industry to industry. And that carves a niche for us.

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

Testo has a very wide product range.

Right from portable measuring instruments for temperature, humidity, pressure, air flow, rpm, light, sound and pH, we also have online measuring instruments like transmitters and data loggers for

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continuous process control. We also have dew point transmitter and compressed air flow meter for monitoring compressed air consumption which in turn serve as energy saving tools for our customers. While Testo Saveris is a wireless data monitoring system for humidity, temperature, pressure or any other parameter that customer needs has the capability of bringing about complete automation in parameters measurement. Testo’s Flue Gas Analyzer is an effective tool for emission monitoring and ensuring complete combustion of fuel, again ensuring saving of energy by monitoring efficiency of boilers, heating systems, etc. Thermal Imagers from Testo find an important role especially in predictive & preventive maintenance.

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

Simpler & reliable technology, easy to operate, convenient to use, robust, error-free and minimum human intervention are some of the key technology trends customers can look out for. Availability of software and other aids make analysis part of measurement simpler and error-free too.

Q. According to you what is the future for the measurement technology industry?

Industry, today, is more willing to invest in measurement technology as it is moving towards quality. It is now more focused on optimizing its processes effectively, using its resources and turning savings into profits. Hence, this industry is only to grow in coming years.

Service & Calibration Facility Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to measurement technology industry?

I think, we need to further encourage the revolution of safer and more quality processes across different industry verticals. With the need of the hour, we should also promote energy conservation and with it, also the profits an industry can derive from it. After-all, with an array of such energy saving instruments, we responsibly consider ourselves custodians of energy conservation.

Q. What is your vision for Testo India for near future?

We would like to be the customer’s first choice for our entire range of test & measuring instruments.

Reaching closer to the customer by expanding our presence through dealers and sales representatives at every corner of India is another set mark. We also would like to offer an exemplary service to our customers not only during sales but after the sales also. In the near future, testo looks forward to launch more new products in India and as compared to the economies of the other countries; Testo India looks forward to have a greater market share.

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LENZE : Establishing the technology leadership Automation businesses sell just one core benefit – productivity. In today’s global markets, end-users recognize full well that whoever produces cheaper, faster and better wins. For analysing the recent developments in the automation industry, ENGINEERING REVIEW is taking the insights of key players in the automation sector, talking to Debasis Nandi, Managing Director, Lenze Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd. for encapsulating the industry dynamics of automation sector.

Q. Please brief us about Lenze’s global reach & latest initiatives in industrial automation space?

Mr. Debasis Nandi, Managing Director, Lenze Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd.

Lenze is a company established in the year of 1947 and till then continuing to develop new products . This company was predominantly a German Company grown to be an European company and last 10 years growing rapidly in US and Asian market . Either directly by it’s subsidiary or through partner Lenze is present in 46 countries across the globe . However manufacturing factory is located in few countries in Europe , US & Asia .

Q. What are the prospects for drives & automation technology products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

Drives & Automation are no more a single Industry . This term was used 10/15 years ago . Electronic Drive DC & AC was primarily called as drives . This definition changed . Now Mechanical + Electrical + Electronics drives being combined to call drives .

Hence motor , gear boxes , Electronic drive all put together classified as drive technology . Family of Servo is also a part of it . The moment you add PLC , DCS , HMI etc it becomes a solution .

Where as automation is driven more towards processes , Plant solution etc . In automation and drive world both Software takes a good

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part as well invisible intelligence in the products. Mechanical drives are made in India and can prove in future a very useful place to do mass production with high quality . India will also prove a very top class design centre for the world at affordable price .Electronics drives hardly made in India as in India components are not produced and still today quantity is not attractive . However there are manufacturers doing in small quantity keeping growing market trend in mind .

Once again I strongly support R &D in electronic drives in India with software development. Software development for automation product is a done in large scale in India by those companies who they have domain knowledge .

Q.What is the current scenario of drives & automation industry?

This business is closely related to Machine builders and to some extent projects . After global financial crisis last year was very good with high growth but this growth will come down very soon . Europe crisis , US slow down , China slow down suggest that market certainly will not grow in 2012 .

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Continued from page no.214 are looking for Export Sales as well in domestic market they have to compete with global leaders in their field hence production speed and quality would have to be increased added to reliability and Safety. All these factors will keep Drive and Automation market in India growing at CAGR 10% for next 5 years .

Q. What are the future opportunities for automation technology sector?

High speed communication bus is the name of the game now. Ethernet IP , Ethercat , Profinet will be growing in their field. Some structural change in architecture is also seen .

Remote communication , Wire less communication etc also catching up .

From opportunity point I shall divide it again to Machine and process level. Process depends on projects and machine in any sector . Looking at growth in Automotive sector , Metal Industry , Port and Power sector Automation in process is definitely good. Packaging , Printing , Textile , Food , Pharma etc will give growth to drive industry .

Q. As per your opinion, what are the technology transformations in industrial drives industry over the years?

As I explained Industrial drive means Mechanical , Electrical and Electronics combined . DC technology is no longer recommended and being

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replaced by AC Drives . Servo is definitely upgrading machine speed and accuracy and hence lot of AC drives getting upgraded to Servo Drives with Servo motor and low backlash gearbox .

Motor mounted drives is another area of development. Due to software part taking most of the intelligence in the drive many tailor made drives being made suitable for typical Industry .

Q. Please comment on how can the Indian automation industry become globally competitive?

It is extremely difficult point . There can be two aspects or leader Price leader and Technology leader. We are far away to be technology leader from research point and hardware point . However we are competitive in Software development and Services , rather much better in price to skill ratio .

We have to encash this opportunity which is necessary tool for this industry. we should also offer engineering and after sales service from India .

Q. Please elucidate in brief about the Lenze infrastructure & What are the measure that is being taken from the phase of manufacturing to distribution of the products?

Lenze as a policy creates solid base and infrastructure in all countries before they sale a product . To do that in India we have established repair centre for Electronics products and mechanical as well .

We have assembly , production facility for Geared Motor and have plan to extend it further . We have logistic centre and sales office in metro cities of India .

We have partner in next tier of cities . we have very wide range of

products and hence we have different policy for each category of product .

Q. Brief us about the R&D and Quality policy for lenze business?

Lenze being a technology leader spends a lot in R&D and it is a high percentage of revenue . From India we contribute in the development of Software and implementation skill .

We take the challenge to keep alive old products as customer needs product available after it’s life cycle and still we introduce new products with more power but more easy . Total life cycle cost , reliability , Price performance ratio etc being measured by customer and hence we create the best .

Q.Please address the issues that are affecting the drives & automation technology industry?

Raw material price Steel , Copper & rare earth for motors and gear boxes , High software , research cost for drives . Changing world of communication , challenging price level for simple vector drive . In India bigger challenge is to introduce latest technology . Challenge as well to get good and pollution free power supply.

However by far the biggest challenge is to motivate young talented engineers to work and continue in drive and automation industry.

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B&R : The trend setters of automation arena Till date, automation in the manufacturing industry has evolved with time and technological advancements. In the manufacturing industry, the key to winning in automation today is selecting software and hardware components for system that are best suited for the task at hand and that can scale in functionality tomorrow. Considering the growth of the industry & technology movements, ENGINEERING REVIEW is in interface with Mr. P. V.Sivaram- Director, B&R Industrial Automation for taking up the snap view of automation technology industry.

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives in industrial automation space?

Which are your focus areas?

Mr. P. V. Sivaram - Director, B&R Industrial Automation

B&R is experiencing a strong growth in all the markets. We are one of the few companies experiencing a growth in all markets. We are now present in 68 countries with 168 offices.

With this, we are able to service our customers in any part of the world.

B&R is a very innovative company.

Our products actually set standards for the market. With the latest products in the Industrial PC space with Multi-touch screens, compact PC formats, we set a trend.

Now we come out with Controllers in PLC format, which however incorporate a Intel ATOM processor.

Industrial Safety integrated into all product ranges is another trendsetter. However, the game changer is the intelligence which comes built into the platform of Automation Studio and the associated Libraries.

We will be now strongly focusing on Integrating Safety into the Motion Solutions, and on our offerings for enhancing Energy Efficiency.

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

India is a big and growing market for Automation. The real differentiator in the Indian market is customer support. It is essential that customer

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support is provided with high degree of competence. We would all have experienced in various branches, where the service component is eager, but inefficient. The product performance then gets limited by the service performance.

Our products are highly sophisticated, however all our innovation is driven by our customers.

Therefore each product has a well designed usability envelope. This will be our USP.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India?

We shall use all the vehicles available for marketing of a Highly Complex Industrial Capital Goods portfolio.

This will include seminars, and demonstrations, but also technical articles. Then we have the traditional methods of exhibitions, media etc.

Q. What is the role of R&D activity in your company?

We are a very strongly R&D oriented company. Of our over 2000 member strong team worldwide nearly 20% are engaged in R&D activity.

As you know, Automation is now only partly the HW block, it is more about the system and the application programming. But this RD is actually done in close cooperation with our customers, to deliver innovation for their market.

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

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Team - B&R Automation From prototypes to series production, every component is manufactured at the highest level of quality using the latest production methods, the newest technologies and fully automatic testing and inspection systems. Before leaving the factory, each component undergoes a onehundred percent in-circuit inspection and a seamless array of function tests.

These inspections utilize the highest standards and include tests that far exceed requirements.

Q. Could you brief us on Indian & Global perspective of automation industry?

The business volumes in Automation are growing. This is practically demanded and driven by the economy in the developing countries. However, there is another angle to this. The three factors – more compact and cost effective computing power, more secure and powerful communication solutions, and higher penetration of open systems ( as opposed to proprietary solutions ) will result in a shake-up. This will bring about much more customer benefit, with www.engrreview.com

more interoperability, decentralized automation, and implementation and enforcement of standards.

Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business?

The important factor is of course the increasing awareness and thereby, acceptance of automation as a key player in the manufacturing arena.

This in turn is brought about by demand for quality products from the consumer space. This trend will continue and give benefits to the automation industry.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving industrial automation industry?

There are several technologies which play a role in Industrial automation.

One is of course raw computing power, which becomes more affordable every day. Then there are the display technologies, there are various communication protocols and media. Eventually, what matters is that how well do these technologies solve the problems on the shop-floor.

One should not forget, that the main

factors – of usability, serviceability, and appropriateness for purpose, will be the measures which will determine success.

Q. What is your vision for B&R Industrial Automation?

We will grow. We are embarking on a phase of expansion, to take us to the next level. We will increase our geographical reach, and in the coming years, bring in more and more of innovative products into the market.

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

The issues are mainly associated with the ecosphere around the deployment of automation. We have to develop a culture of automation – selection, implementation, installation, maintenance – it is all about these activities. So of course we have to address education, training, and upskilling. We need some kind of regulation in place already. In a phrase, it is about developing the human capital.

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Sumitron Exports : Success beyond the boundaries Today SUMITRON Group, the organization Mr. Jain has so very lovingly nurtured all these years, is involved in HiTech Business of supporting High-End products from USA., Japan, UK, Germany, Finland and Korea, and catering to Electronics, Electrical, Telecom, Automotive, Medical & Pharmaceutical industries in India. SUMITRON has a name in the industry, and is also one of the esteemed members of commercial institutions like PHD Chamber, IEEMA, TEMA, SMTA, etc. us gain our customer’s belief. Over the years we have developed and maintain a large stock inventory so that we can meet our customer’s requirements in the least possible time.

With all over India presence we are able to service our customers to the best with local support. Born on 1st. December, 1955 in Jind District of Haryana, Mr. Jain today is a well known personality in the Electronics Industry of our country.

Shri S.K. Jain, M.D Sumitron Exports Private Limited

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umitron is a leading distributor of high quality Equipments, Tools and Materials for the Indian Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, Pharmaceutical and Telecom industry.

With a long list of products and never ending customer support we are able to guarantee a very high level of satisfaction for our customers.

Offices throughout INDIA and an ISO certification give us an edge over our competitors and ensure customer’s satisfaction reaches to next level.

Backed by extensively trained engineers we make sure that we provide excellent after sales support helping us realize our motto of “EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE”. With the blessings of GOD and our esteemed customers we have been able to reach new heights and scale to a new one with the dawn of every new day.

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Excellent Academic Record :

As a student of S.M.Hindu School in Sonepat, Mr. Jain Topped in Matriculation Examination in the year 1972 in entire state of Haryana.

After Pre-Engineering from Hindu College, Sonepat, he did his B.Tech. in Electronics in1978 from Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh. Thereafter, he did his MBA from Bangalore. All through his academic years, Mr. Jain excelled and came out in flying colours every time.

Chequered Professional Life :

After working for eight (8) years in the industry, Mr. Jain started his own company by the name of SUMITRON in 1986.

Today, he is the Chairman cum Managing Director of Sumitron Group of Companies that has in it’s fold four (4) companies in India and a Subsidiary Company in Singapore. With corporate office and a national sales office in the capital city of New Delhi, the group has offices in the major cities of Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad & Haridwar. Mr. Jain holds the memberships of premier

institutions like ISA, IEEE, IETE & ESD. A widely travelled personality, he has been to U.S.A., U.K., Germany, France, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan & China for Business as well as training on HiTech machines.

Today SUMITRON Group, the organization Mr. Jain has so very lovingly nurtured all these years, is involved in Hi-Tech Business of supporting High-End products from USA., Japan, UK, Germany, Finland and Korea, and catering to Electronics, Electrical, Telecom, Automotive, Medical & Pharmaceutical industries in India.

SUMITRON has a name in the industry, and is also one of the esteemed members of commercial institutions like PHD Chamber, IEEMA, TEMA, SMTA, etc. The group employs 130 people, and has a turnover of over Rs. 80 Crores as on date.

Inspite of all his sucess Mr. Jain has had thus far, he is a humble and gentle person who always has a helping hand for his fellow human beings. We wish him even greater achievements in all his future endeavours.

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Infor : Technology excellence for manufacturing industry turers. Infor caters to a wide gamut of verticals across the manufacturing sector which include automotive, hi tech electronics, furniture & fixtures industry, consumer packaging goods, medical devices, metal & plastic fabrication.

Our specific offerings includeInfor Industrial Manufacturingwhich is a purpose-built solution suite featuring manufacturing best practices across key verticals.

Mr. Souma Das - Director Infor Q. What are Infor’s latest initiatives especially in the manufacturing space? Which are your focus areas?

Manufacturing as a sector has always faced the challenge of innovating and introducing new products in the zeal of addressing numerous customer choices and change. This complexity further brings in the need of smarter enterprise application software which can understand the specific needs of assimilating processes, automation, forecast demands and generating profitability whilst adhering to compliance.

At Infor, we understand that every industry and market has unique needs and hence believe in providing specialised solutions catering to the same. Emphasising this fact, our approach is to provide customers with industry-specific software applications that require minimal modifications and meet the needs of our customers in their specific industries.

Currently Infor serves more than 7000 industrial manufacturers helping them to improve efficiency, profitability, and sustainability with these solutions tailored to the needs of both discrete and process manufac-

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Some of the many benefits that our customers have received from Infor Industrial Manufacturing are:

● Improve global supply chain planning and transparency across all suppliers and business partners within the extended supply chain. ● Achieve a higher level of performance with intelligent scheduling and dispatching tools that allow higher resolution rates and a shorter order-to-cash cycle to increase profits and improve customer loyalty. ● Efficiently and effectively manage engineering changes across all aspects of the business and supply chain. ● Quickly and accurately create quotes, submit bids, and launch new products. ● Keep equipment, facilities, and vehicle assets in top shape to help cut purchasing costs, inventory levels, and inventory carrying costs, while maximising profits. ● Gain quick, 24x7 access to critical data from all business areas and for all key stakeholders-both internal and external to the organisation. ● Implement new collaborative methods and technologies to quickly respond to dynamic market shifts, customer expectations, global competition and supply chains, cost fluctuations, and

accelerated innovation cycles. ● Gain complete, real-time visibility into valuable sales and operational KPIs, and take action immediately when needed.

Our second offering is Infor LN ERP solution which has helped our customers efficiently plan, project costing, purchasing, and production of all of which are integral in thequest to win and service customers profitably. The product’s ease and specialization approach towards manufacturing issue are the key factors to the selection success of the product.

Infor has extended its unique services to key industrial manufacturing customers such as Dalal Engineering Pvt Ltd, a 55 year old manufacturer of stainless production equipment for the pharmaceutical, chemical and textile sectors.

It is deploying Infor LN to optimise its manufacturing capabilities. The application will help DalalEngineering boost profitability and achieve robust growth. Dalal Engineering, based in Thane, is taking advantage of the ERP application’s new localisations for the Indian market.

The ERP software will help Dalal Engineering to obtain information and quantitative measurements for all facets of the business including, transfer of data in terms of masters and opening balances.Infor LN was selected based on Infor’s extensive knowledge and experience in this domain. The latest release of the software introduces new technologies that transform the user experience for greater productivity and connectivity. Infor LN provides complete support for managing various operations, support for all manufacturing www.engrreview.com

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types, flexible architecture and enterprise planning to improve supply chain performance. There has also been a successful implementation of Infor LN with PLM (product lifecycle management) at Transparent Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd a technology leader in the area of waste heat recovery systems, ammonia absorption refrigeration plants and other industrial processes for conservation of water, energy and environment. Transparent Energy Systems choose Infor LN for its extremely rich and deep “turnkey projects functionality” specific to many Transparent projects with bare minimal customizations. As a result Transparent Energy Systems can now capture multiple details and generate various financial reports to comply with company and government regulations. Transparent Energy Systems had the advantage of packaged integration between ERP Enterprise and PLM to support 15 PLM users.

Infor’sinnovative offering is Intelligent Open Network i.e Infor ION which provides the connective fiber at the core of our suite architecture, using the power of the cloud to help change the way you work and make speed a competitive advantage. With Infor Ming.leTM, we have offered our customers with a comprehensive platform for social collaboration, business process improvement, and contextual analytics so that no element of a business ecosystem is untouched.

Q. How do you encounter the needs of INFOR software solutions in domestic and industrial market?

What are the market opportunities for INFOR software solutions in India? How do you plan to position these products here?

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pects according to the demographic aspects so that they are in the best interest of our customer present across the globe. At Infor special attention is given to identify issuesat the ground level as we understand each market has a different set of customer sentiment impacting the overall business growth of an enterprise.

Recognising the potential and scope for enterprise applications in growing markets, especially with its micro-vertical focused approach to provide solutions to best fit the demanding requirements of different sectors, Infor has outlined strategic roadmap for its customers in India by bringing in technology innovation.

Infor started operations in 2002 and has since grown to be a $2.8bn company and has evolved as a brand to establish its niche positing allowing it to explore wider opportunities across key industry sectors and geographies around the world.

Over the last 2 years Infor revenues grew 22% in India contributing to the country’s growth story. With some of the best manufacturing brands present in India,Infor’s manufacturing basedcustomers cover many different industries from automotive, high-tech electronics, to engineeringto-order,metal fabrication and ship building.

We believe there is a wide scope of opportunity yet to unfold in the manufacturing segment primarily due to two reasons:

● Firstly, India as a market has some of the best industrial manufacturing brands due to the wider and complex market needs, availability of numerous R&D and manufacturing plant set up which have the requirement of automated systems contributing to their right go-to-market strategy ; technological innovations of Infor offering customised solutions can be the accelerator for the same ● Secondly,our competitors in the

enterprise application space have created an environment of shipping incomplete software that requires extensive, expensive system integration work to make the software meet their needs.

We certainly want to exploit this opportunity as we concentrate on creating differentiation by providing specialised solutions catering to the Indian market needs ultimately helping us contribute to the success of our customers and additionally helping in getting more and more brands associated with us.

Infor is one of the unique players that realises the potential of manufacturing sector and we are extremely proud to mention that we invest heavily in addressing the needs of this segment. Currently, we have hundreds ofmanufacturing brands in our portfolio right across India. Our specialised products like Infor M3 designed for companies that make, move, or maintain products delivers an unmatched user experience and a broad array of integrated applications. This product is a centralised multi country, multi-lingual, multi currency, multi-company, multi-site solution with the flexibility to adapt to the changing business needs particularly in food & beverage, fashion and heavy equipment after sales.

Providing flexibility in managing mixed-mode and complex environments, our products essentially are best suited for many micro-verticals within the manufacturing sectors of India.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India?

Infor is one of the world’s largest suppliers of enterprise applications and services, helping more than 70,000 large and mid-size companies improve operations and drive growth across numerous industry sectors.

Some of key aspects of our marketing strategy in India

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Specialized approach: As a company we understand that the need of enterprises across the globe include essentially revolve around technology solutions that cater to their specific requirement according to the localised market keeping in mind business profitability at an optimized cost. At Infor, we emphasize in addressing these needs. Thus, we provide specialised applications tailor made industry wise catering to the specific needs of its target industries (including Automobile, Fashion, Food & Beverage etc.) to minimize the time to value for its customers Infor thus stands by its tagline “Specialized by Industry. Engineered for Speed”. Our tag line gets proven by the below facts, where we clearly stand out vis-à-vis our competitors by capturing key customers across varied industry verticals.

To substantiate this ourglobal customers include:

● 19 of the top 20 aerospace companies ● 12 of the top 13 high tech companies ● 10 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies ● 43 of the top 50 industrial distributors ● 26 of the top 35 global retailers ● 5 of the top 9 brewers In recent years, enterprise business applications as a model has also seen major technological advancement as per the growing customer need, competitive business scenario and the need to take business decisions faster.

Innovation: Innovation is at the heart of Infor’s strategy (investing around $300m annually) which has helped the company transform businesses organically across the world by a mature approach of understanding the specific need and offering solutions catering to the same. This has further enabled the brand to capture

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significant presence as more and more brand associate by selecting Infor vis-à-vis its competitors because of the right solution offering.

Localization: With strong expertise in business applications space, Infor focuses on understanding market trends, analysing client requirements, gaining expertise in emerging technologies and helping clients enhance business potential by planning, architecting and integrating the right solutions.using pre-configured templates for verticals. Infor emphasises on focused partner engagement programs so that our customers get the best results in tier-2 and tier-3 segments of India as well getting the best advantage through these strategic alliance Flexibility of deployment : With every business now expanding horizons across geographies, business eco-systems are getting diversified, organizations are also looking for enterprise applications as per their deployments needs such as ● On premise applications ● On demand applications/ cloud based applications ● Hybrid model including (mix ofonpremise + cloud) Understanding the fact that one size/ approach doesnot fit all, we as a company help choose customers their deployment option accordingly and this way we help business expenditure with maximum ROI. Inorder to tie these marketing strategies, Infor engages heavily in stakeholder engagement programs, customer-connect sessions and media roundtable programmes which help in educating and communicating appropriate messages helping more and more brands to get associated with us. With a strategic marketing approach designed specifically for CIOs of India, Infor effectively utilises various channels of marketing to convey and capture the attention of Indian CIOs/CXOs as the partner of

choice for their needs.

Q. Which are the some of your pioneering products you introduced in the market to face the competition? Are there any plans to launch new products?

Infor is fundamentally changing the way information is published and consumed in the enterprise. Our products outstand offered are perfect solutions to the enterprises to carry out their business effectively.

Infor’s pioneering products include:

● Infor LN, is the most powerful and comprehensive system available for managing the demands of complex, global operations. It has proven itself in a wide variety of engineering-based industries including automotive, equipment, high tech and electronics, and aerospace and defense. It is the only full-featured manufacturing solution that completely and simultaneously supports all of the production processes commonly found in modern manufacturing from engineer-to-order to repetitive. Infor LN helps to fine-tune business processes quickly and adjust to disruptions in the business world without disrupting the business. ● Infor ION,enables intelligent business operations by simplifying integration between disparate systems, while combining contextual business intelligence, common reporting and analysis, streamlined workflow and business monitoring in a single, consistent architecture. The solution also unifies reporting services, mobile services, and cloud services into one elegant network ● Infor Ming.le,TM is a comprehensive platform for social collaboration, business process improvement, and contextual analytics.

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One can organise conversations into enterprise wide streams and share key screens, data, and attachments, saving time and allowing them to focus on what matters most.

Q. What are the factors that have enabled you to consistently satisfy theentire supply chain?

Infor Supply Chain Management combines best in class solutions with industry-specific functionality, giving you the power to plan and execute your supply chain strategies faster and more profitably, from strategic and tactical planning to execution.

With analytics at the core, you’ll get the tools you need to optimise your end-to-end supply chain and harness the power of social networking to collaborate more effectively internally, as well as with customers, partners, and suppliers. Gain greater visibility into your supply chain to optimize utilisation of resources and labour, improve inventory and shipping accuracy, deliver the perfect order every time, and respond faster to customer opportunities and market fluctuations.

Q. Could you brief us more about Infor’s international business?

Infor has customersin 194 countries including a strong foothold in India.

We help more than70,000 customers to improve operations, drive growth and quickly adapt to changes in business demands. With operations running across APAC, Middle East and Africa, Americas and Europe markets, Infor as a brand has touched the lives of customers across the world by being a global company with local presence and experience. With innovation, specialisation of software solutions and location as our stronger strategies , we continue to win business in varied geographical regions.

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outside the core software, Infor has launched a framework called local.ly to bring in local aspects of our solutions.

Q. Could you brief us on Indian & Global perspective of ERP solutions industry?

Inrecent times, the ERP scenario in India is witnessing a rapid growth. A number of manufacturing firms, automotive, steel, oil, textile and pharmaceutical companies embracing ERP implementations havehelped in the growth of this software solution. Apart from the realisation of a software solution that stands as the backbone for Indian industries ERP solutions are needed as businesses now need collaborated solutions that can essentially help them address bring in faster decisions with the changing customer choices.

Infor has the edge vis-à-vis competitors as we provide specific software solutions across sectors of aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, food &beverage, fashion to name a few. Building newer platforms and innovating better products with this strategic differentiator, Infor is all set to explore opportunities across every geographical region of the world.

Q. How do you account Research & Development in your company?

Research and development is at the heart of our continued successes as we believe constant innovation of products is truly the need of the hour.

This is why Infor invests $300m annually on the research and development of products, as we closely watch and understand the most pressing needs of our customers. To cater to the R&D needs we havedeveloped a design team in our new head office in New York City, so they can work directly for our President responsible for products.

India being one of the most focused markets contributing to the

growth of Infor, we have our largest R&D center at Hyderabad. The India centre currently has over 1000 employees that includes R&D services & support, and One of the significant developments includes over 10 million hours of engineering contributed into creating Infor 10x -the new suite which marks a major step forward in achieving the company’s vision, uniting a multi-purpose middleware platform featuring social, mobile, analytical and cloud capabilities.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving ERP software solutions industry?

There are some exciting technology trends which will clearly positively impact manufacturers in the future like enterprise mobilility, cloud computing, big data and in memory computing. But today Indian manufacturers have more pressing requirements and need Infor’s help to get onto modern platforms in order to embrace the changes that are on the horizon. Indian manufacturers need to go toward the next move rather than continuing with old customised solutions adapted through years that prevent them from application upgrade.

At Infor we hold the key. We offer an unbreakable architecture based on a loosely coupled integration environment together with purpose built software which boasts micro vertical industry functionality (containing all of those customisations that had to be built all those years ago). We also have prebuilt Business Intelligence and analytics pre-designed for each user (with a highly desirable user interface that promotes collaboration akin to people sharing everyday stories on Twitter and Facebook). This is the most exciting technology trend – the one of modernization. This will open the doors and allow companies to embrace the pace of change which is now surrounding everybody. www.engrreview.com

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CST Sensors : Pioneers of automation arena “ The future is in innovation and adaptation and trying to bring value addition to the customer and not just trying to work on cost as in the long term this will not help both the industry and advancement of the industry.” companies are looking for products to enhance the value of the product and also be competitive on the technology side of the market and not just on the commercial side alone.

Q. What are the future opportunities for industrial automation sector?

The future is in innovation and adaptation and trying to bring value addition to the customer and not just trying to work on cost as in the long term this will not help both the industry and advancement of the industry.

An exclusive interface of ENGINEERING REVIEW with Mr. Sridhar Nalluri - Country Manager CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives in industrial automation space?

We are one of the pioneers in the global automation industry and we are also proud that some of the products were invented by us more than 30 years back. We are one of the few manufacturers who are making use of the knowledge which have gained by supplying to the transportation and aerospace industry to adapt them for industrial uses which ensurers a very high reliability of products. We also believe in being innovative and have a plan of launching 1 product/month.

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Q. What are the prospects for automation products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

The market is growing pace and most traditional users are shifting slowly to automation products. We believe in customisation and are want to position our products in the top range of automation products with high end specs and quality.

Q. What is the current scenario of automation industry?

The automation sector is booming in India as more and more OEM’s and

Q. What are the distinguishing factors in comparison of Indian against the global automation industry?

The Indian automation industry is still very price sensitive and most decisions are based on price and most customers are not willing to pay higher price for some added features which in turn can enchance the machine /process of the customer.

Q. Please comment on how can the Indian automation industry become globally competitive?

We have one of the most competive manufcaturing faclities but the reliability and also the efficicency of manpower is very less. We need to work on Quality, Value Added features and not just copy some large global supplier product to get some quick business.

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Q. Could you brief us about your topline product range? What are value added services you provide to your customers?

We are one of the few manufacturers worldwide having the complete spectrum of products where we are present. For eg. in our encoder ranges we have the complete range from a small 40mm to a textile and packaging machines to a large 90mm dia encoder for Steel , Paper and Oil & Gas market and we also then have the complete communcaition available in our encoders so that they can communicate with PLC’s Directly. We also have our focus on customisation and can design and adapt a product as per customer specifications or as the application demands.

Q. What are your future plans to maintain substantial market positioning in industrial automation space?

We want to be a premium player in the Indian automation market. We would like to offer the top of the line specifications for each of our products and not be a me too kind of product.

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with which we can be closer to our OEMs and discuss with them on how to redesign our products to their application.

Q.What factors bestow the success of your company?

We want to be a premium supplier to all our customers which does not mean just high quality products but also on after sales and pre sales to ensure the customer is satisfied with what he is paying for.

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or More than 25 years, BEI IDEACOD has contributed to the achievement of its customers project by being a real specialist in the field of industrial encoders, The encoder manufactured by BEI IDEACOD are used in a full range of industrial applications (Steel industry, textile, packaging machines, handling, glass, robotics…) and work in all types of hazardous environments - corrosive atmospheres, electromagnetic inter -ferences. Common to all of our products has high level of quality, www.engrreview.com

Headquarters and Manufacturing Campus located in Moorpark, CA 320,000 Sq. Ft. on 53 acres, USA

confirmed by the certification of ISO 9001:2000 , Conformity with the European standard RoHS 2020/ 95/ CE and the homologation ATEX of our products and processes .

Our production tool enables us to answer to your requirements within the shortest lead times. Our International distribution aims to extend our expertise in the world for total satisfaction of our customers. ● Especially designed for heavyduty application – Product code

GHK9,90MM ENCODER ● (Steel, paper, wood – mills, cranes…).

Compact and robust conception.• Integrated connection cap.Hollow shaft of 16mm with insulated hub.

Protection: IP65.Unbreakable composite disk, Poly-fass© technology ● Digital incremental signals: A, A/, B, B/, 0, 0/. ● Various standard and special electronics: push-pul,11-30V (HTL), 5VRS422 (TTL); for long of high capacity cables.

For more information CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd Tel: 080-41132204/05.

Fax: 91-80-41132206.

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Smart Grids power the intelligent planet Technics Software and Advanetch’s Industrial Controllers Improve Power Generation Efficiency An Interview with Abhay Tandon, CEO, Technics

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he electricity sector in India supplies the world’s 5th largest energy consumer accounting for 4.0% of global energy consumption by more than 17% of global population. To satisfy the needs of rising energy consumption but also to solve electricity wastage, India has identified that during typical transmission and distribution between 30 to 45% electricity is lost, and modernizing these systems to be more energy efficient is a key task to secure future economic growth.

These losses are due to inefficient metering, proper energy accounting and auditing, but with the use of smart grid technology, India’s power generation industries have a way to overcome these power shortage issues.

Smart Grids - The Way Forward

In order to efficiently deliver reliable, economical, and sustainable electricity services, the Government of India has been moving the transmission and distribution of electricity to a new smart grid model.

Smart grids attempt to predict and intelligently respond to the behavior and actions of all electric power users connected to it – both suppliers and consumers.

Transmission, distribution and electricity usage are reported real-time via smart controls, and a smart grid can respond instantaneously to provide just enough energy as required, as well as being able to monitor,

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regulate and maintain itself. This smarter process is another example of the intelligent use of technology that brings greater efficiency to the grid and allows consumers to actively participate in optimizing the system as well providing information and choice of supply.

Smart Grids in India

For electricity transmission reforms, Powergrid (Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd) needed to make plans for keeping pace with the increasing complexities of grid operation in a dynamically changing electricity market, by continuously upgrading load dispatch centers through Wide Area Monitoring, Adoptive Islanding, Voltage Security Assessments, and Dynamic Security Assessments.

For electricity distribution reforms, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a “Re-structured APDRP” project scheme. This program included projects for establishment of baseline data and IT applications for energy accounting/auditing & IT based consumer service centers, and included regular distribution strengthening projects.

There were four goals needed for Smart Grids in India to succeed:

● The end of load shedding (peak load shifting through combination of direct control and differential pricing (demand response/ dynamic DSM).

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● Reliable power. ● Cheaper prices. ● More sustainable power.

Smart Substation Solution Technics, New Delhi, an India based channel partner of Advantech who delivers industrial automation solutions for the power & energy industry, designed a Data Concentrator solution for a Government of India R-APDRP substation project. The project was in two stages, phase I and phase II. For phase I, Technics used Advantech’s ADAM-5550CE Programmable Automation Controllers with ADAM-5017 (Analog Input), ADAM-5053S and ADAM-5057S (High Density DI/O) I/O modules and Technics own control software.

The Data Concentrator solution needed to be able to transfer input data to a control center and accept commands from the control center to control the switchgear at the substation. To satisfy Technics’ requirement, Advantech (PAC division) created special customized

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solid state memory for their needs.

Technics then had to integrate the whole system with the customer’s SCADA system.

Mr Abhay Tandon, CEO of Technics said, “Integration and communication with the enduser’s SCADA system was a major challenge. It took our team 800 man days to overcome design challenges and successfully implement the desired solution, but joint efforts put in by Advantech and Technics design teams saw us through. We chose to work on this project with Advantech because of their wide-range product portfolio as well as vertical market domain know how.”

“Power & Energy customers also require long lifetime product support, so Advantech was the natural choice having been in the automation business for over 25 years. They could supply our customer with the longevity guarantees they needed.

Technics software with Advantech’s ADAM-5000 series controllers provided the smart solution our customer needed,” said Mr Tandon.

About Technics:

Technics is the Direct Channel Partner of Advantech for its Industrial Grade Computer Systems, Panel PCs, Touch PCs, Rugged Mobile PCs, Data Acquisition cards and modules etc.

Its mission is to create and offer their customers with the best Stateof-Art Products and Solutions at competitive prices, backed up with best possible support.

For more information E-mail: raghav.b@advantech.com

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Top ten reasons for choosing SAP® business one 1. Complete small-business essentials in a single system The SAP® Business One application seamlessly integrates the entire business across financials, sales, customer relationships, and operations in one system, eliminating duplicate entries and errors.

2. Functionality that helps you keep your customers close Small businesses like yours can rely on SAP Business One to quickly track and access all customer contacts, records, and history to respond to customer needs faster and better than the competition.

3. Access to instant information for immediate action SAP Business One keeps all business information in one place for instant access and drill down, enabling you to respond quickly to changing business needs.

4. Application designed specifically for small businesses Designed from the ground up, SAP Business One is an affordable, awarding-winning product that is quick to install, easy to use, and simple to maintain.

5. Decades of proven experience With SAP Business One, SAP brings decades of proven experience in serving leading companies worldwide to small businesses like yours to help you achieve better results.

6. Ability to grow with your business As your business grows, SAP Business One can be flexibly configured to

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match your evolving business needs today and tomorrow.

7. Wide range of industry-specific packages SAP Business One is tailored to your type of business by combining core small-business fundamentals and additional functionality specific to your industry.

8. Local support by experienced resellers SAP Business One is delivered and supported by certified local resellers that are knowledgeable about your business and responsive to your needs.

9. Backing from the people at SAP SAP Business One is backed by SAP, the world’s leading business software provider.

10. Software trusted by thousands of small businesses around the world SAP Business One is widely used and trusted by over 15,000 small businesses like yours around the world.

Like many decision makers in small businesses, you want to focus on growing your business but instead find yourself dealing with a flood of daily operational details, ad hoc requests for information, and nonstop competitive moves. Meeting these challenges is difficult and time-consuming. When key pieces of information reside in different systems or locations, response times can lag and create customer dissatisfaction.

And disjointed sales, accounting,

and operational processes inevitably result in bottlenecks and reduced productivity. Multiple systems also mean additional work – such as duplicate data entries – which in turn causes errors and delays. Meanwhile, your competition is making it hard for you to find and keep customers.

To maintain a competitive edge, you need a clear view of all aspects of your business. You must streamline processes and find better ways to access the information that will result in the best business decisions. If you can effectively track and then access all customerrelated information, for example, you can service your customers more personally and intelligently at every point of contact – locking in their loyalty and ensuring repeat business.

And if you can accurately monitor and manage revenue and expenses, you are positioned to optimize cash and liquidity, which increases your financial strength and gives you the flexibility to respond quickly when business opportunities arise.

The SAP® Business One application can help your organization see clearly, think clearly, and act clearly so that you can close the gap between strategy and execution and become a best-run business.

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Advantech integrated solutions for IC packaging machine Packaging Machine Project Introduction:

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By centralized motion control solution, Advantech’s multi- axis motion control card, PC-based controller and embedded controller could be widely applied. As for distributed control solution, a complete line of AMONet (Advantech Motion Network) and the time-saving DIN-rail terminal boards are the best choices for wiring work.

Case Study: Integrated Solutions for IC

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High throughput and quality are always demanding in semiconductor.

The output of the semiconductor manufacturing process covers a diversity of products, including: flash memory, logic chip, analog device etc. Such diversification of products needs a single machine that integrates multiple procedures and simplifies the production process to improve the processing time. The integrated machine must also provide highspeed production with the image detection to cut labor costs and reduce test error rates. his case study describes how to use the synchronous multiaxis motion control with image detection to enhance production.

System Requirements:

Comparing to the previous individual machine for single function, the modern machine has to combine with various specificfeatures to complete the multi-station work in order to meet the integration demand and high efficiency production. In addition, there is a corresponding growth of mechanism complexity and the number of motion control axes also will increase more, including the stepper motor and servo motor.

With regards to this, our customer’s needs of this project are as follows:

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To fulfill the above-mentioned requirements, Advantech provides two motion control solutions below for the visual identification and non-visual identification part of machine mechanism respectively.

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processor to meet requirements of high-speed computing and shorter control cycle Due to the multi-process integration, the machine needs to support up to 30-axis motion control, including the steppe motor and servo motor Even though the machine has integrated many features, the limited space highlights the controller wiring issue which will affect the implementation time and cost as well as increasing the subsequent maintenance work Supports up to nearly a thousand digital points The inspection part requires the visual detection with the position comparison of axis control and signal trigger function to enable the accurate and on-the-fly image acquisition

Project Implementation:

System Description: In order to meet the customers’ needs, Advantech defines the critical control area and non-critical control area by whether or not the behavior has visual identification and most of them use steppers and servo motors as multi-axis synchronous motion devices. Advantech proposes that the centralized motion control configuration cooperates with other vender’s image acquisition cards to integrate the motion and image. Meanwhile, the distributed motion control configuration provides the wire-saving advantage for the non-critical controlarea and can decrease the size of the controller. With such deployment, our customers can reduce implementationcosts, while taking into account performance issues.

Centralized motion control configuration uses Advantech’s PCI-1265, a six-axis motion control

cards with SoftMotion technology.

In addition to providing customized functions for customer’s specific mechanisms, Advantech also offers the high-speed position comparison and signal trigger features to continuously trigger other vender’s image acquisition cards to capture the image data without stopping the motion as well as fully utilizing IPC’s dual-core processor in real time.

For distributed architecture, it can provide a more streamlined wiring implementation for multiaxis motion control. Compared to the centralized configuration, distributed configuration degrades the control card as a single communication master card, and therefore follow-up maintenance work is easier.

Conclusion:

In connection with themotion control, Advantech not only provides centralized and distributed solutions for our customers respectively, but also defines the axis control behavior based on the practical application to deploy a cost-effective implementation. It can meet the functional requirements and create a streamlined configuration to facilitate the controller maintenance work.

Due to the SoftMotion technology, Advantech’s motion control solutions can provide the customized services to enable the cooperation of mechanism and control to achieve the best performance.

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Janatics - Metal flow control valve

anatics offers Metal Flow Control Valve in various size - M5, 1/8”, 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, & 3/4” with elegant design and finish. Some of the main features of the product is: ● Fine regulation of air flow ● Housing made of Aluminium casting ● Easily mountable on the cylinders / Valves.

Adjustment of the air flow can be done by rotating the Slotted Head type needle, which can be adjusted from top side. This also ensures that the set air flow is protected from manual mishandling.

Designed with Male thread (G) on one end and Female thread on the other end. One Touch Fittings with the desired tubing can be assembled in the female end.

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RS232 to Ethernet converter is sometimes referred to as a serial device server, a terminal server or a serial over TCP/IP server, however all these names are simply different names for the same type of device which basically converts serial RS232, RS485 or RS422 data to Ethernet packets and Ethernet packets to serial RS232, RS485 or www.engrreview.com

a. Exhaust Control b. Supply Control For more information : E-mail : janatics@md2.vsnl.net.in

Katlax : RS232 to ethernet converter RS422 data (it is bi-directional). The serial Ethernet converter has its own IP address which is why it sometimes is referred to as a server.

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Metal Flow Control Valve is available in two types:

● Small size for easy installation ● Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux ● Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operation modes ● Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple device servers ● Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals ● SNMP MIB-II for network management ● Configure by Telnet or web browser

Application:

This RS232 to Ethernet Converter is widely used in Industrial devices PLCs, drives, motor controls, process analyzers

Specifications: Ethernet Interface

Number of Ports : 1 Speed : 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/ MDIX Connector : 8-pin Rj45 Magnetic Isolation Protection : 1.5 KV built-in

Serial Interface

Number of Ports : 1 Serial Standards : RS-232 Connector : DB9 male Serial Line Protection : 15 KV ESD protection

Serial Communication Parameters

Data Bits : 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop Bits : 1, 1.5, 2 Parity : None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark Flow Control : RTS/CTS and DTR/ DSR (RS-232 only), XON/XOFF Baudrate : 110 bps to 230.4 Kbps

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Delta’s exhaustive range of process & industrial controllers

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elta has been dedicated to industrial automation for more than a decade.

Since the launch of the first generation PLC product, the DVP series, Delta has continued to accumulate experience in product development, field applications and market trends. The whole new AH500 Series makes our solution stronger and more competitive.

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The AH500 Series, medium-sized PLC, which adds to its experience in small PLC development, integration of state-of-the-art control technology, network technology and motion control practices, the use of more high-end chip, a more rational structure and layout. Delta AH500 PLC’s listing will assist into the high-end mechanical and electrical integration of applications and project applications, effectively expanding the scope of application.

Excellence in working:

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AH500 not only features enhanced execution speed and larger memory capacity, but also greater system flexibility and a large selection of modules to satisfy all needs of the customer. Delta’s AH500 Series is equipped with a dual-core multitasking processor with program capacity up to 256k steps and data register of 64k words. The excellent program execution speed of the AH500 series when coupled with abundant module selections including Digital I/O, Analog I/O, Temperature, Communication, Pulse and DMCNET modules provides customers with a product which serves for almost all of their process solutions, machine solutions, system integration’s requirements.

An all-in-one design:

Market expectancy for midrange PLC’s, is to be stable, highly functional, standardized, offer realtime processing and completely modularized. Delta hence initiated the design and development of the AH500 Series according to these demands. Its modular design & high expandability is one of the best compared to other available in same segment.

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is capable to be hooked on open networks like Device net, Profi-bus and Ether net & also on Delta’s owned protocols like Easy link & DMCNET.

Flexible & Maintainable:

As AH500 series greatly enhances execution speed and memory capacity, and provides a more flexible system with expansion structure and module selection. The users also can extend the system freely with great wiring flexibility. AH500 Series also supports hot-swapping.

Highly integrated software ISPSoft:

In addition to strong hardware, the AH500 Series also offers great software support. The AH500 Series adopts the ISPSoft program developing platform, integrating program editing, hardware configuration and network configuration features to offer a complete structure for system integration. Along with this it also offer 5 programming languages to the customer for choosing them the best of their like.

Small range DVP series PLC

Delta’s small range DVP series PLC is targeted for industrial automation control. Delta’s DVP series programmable logic controllers offer highspeed, stable performance and are highly reliable when in action. In addition to fast logic operation, application oriented instructions, multiple function cards, and the cost-effective DVP-PLC’s also supports various communication protocols like PLC link, Ether Link, Device net etc.

The various models available are as

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follows: DVP-EH2 series is well equipped with outstanding operational speed, large programming capacity and built in application and communication instructions, multiple special extension modules and function cards, enabling the efficiency of the MPU to be utilized to its fullness DVP-ES2 series is a small PLC for basic sequential control. It is economical, highly efficient and functional DVP-SX2 series slim type PLC offers 14 digital points and builtin 12-bit analog I/O points. It is extendable with DVP-S series left-side and right-side extension modules.

DVP-SA2 series slim type PLC offers bigger program capacity and executing efficiency, offering 100 kHz high-speed output and counting functions. It is extendable with DVP-S series left-side and right-side extension modules.

DVP PM Series motion control MPU can become the motion extension module of another PM series MPU, very flexible in all kinds of applications.DVP-SV2 PLC is the high-end model of the Delta DVP-S series. It provides larger program capacities and data registers for more demanding and complex applications.

DVP-SS2 series slim type PLC keeps the basic sequential control functions from the DVP-SS series PLC but with faster execution speed and enhanced

real-time monitoring capability. DVPSE The most complete network type slim PLC in the industry provides 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs with built-in mini USB, Ethernet, and 2 RS-485 ports. This PLC is slim type yet having all the features which makes user to get the maximum out of it.

Delta’s strength in power electronics and extensive knowledge in control technology has made us a leader in the industrial controls marketplace. The other product offerings apart from programmable logic controllers include AC motor drives, AC servo drives and motors, industrial ethernet switches, temperature controllers, human machine interface modules, industrial power supplies, rotary optical encoders, communication converter modules and timer/ counter/tachometer. Delta aims to provide end to end comprehensive, innovative and total solution to all its valued customers through its PAN India presence.

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RFID - New, compact, and robust UHF read / write head from Pepperl+Fuchs UHF read/write heads offer a higher range than LF and HF read/write systems, since the UHF technology communicates in the far field using “detached” waves and the LF/HF systems work in the near field. The range can be varied by changing the antenna design and the transmitted power. In addition to the existing F117 UHF antenna with a range of up to 6 m, Pepperl+Fuchs now offer a very compact solution, the new F190 UHF, specifically tailored to applications in production technology and intralogistics where the read distance of the LF and HF systems is not sufficient.

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he new F190 UHF read/ write head is the ideal solution for applications where installation space is limited. The typical read range of 0.2 m to 1.5 m can bridge most distances to tags and cover additional tolerances.

Since the detection range is adjustable, this permits selective reading of the required tag. The design of the UHF read/write head is not only compact but also extremely robust thanks to its metal lower section with encapsulated electronics and the antenna bonded into the upper part. This is confirmed by the industrial connection via M12 plug and the high IP67 protection.

The UHF read/write head can be used in applications where reading multiple tags simultaneously is required, for example, to identify multiple individual products with tags in a container. This significantly reduces the reading effort. UHF tags are available as low-cost adhesive labels, providing a cost-effective way to integrate suppliers into the process sequence.

The new UHF read/write head has a similar command structure to all other read/write heads that can be connected to the IDENTControl, which makes integrating it into the control software very simple. To assist with commissioning, we will be offering

our customers the free RFIDControl software, which enables devices to be parameterized, diagnostic data to be retrieved, and test mode to be started if no controller is available yet. The multicolored and redundant LED displays make commissioning easier by providing information on the current device status.

At a glance:

● For RFID, IDENTControl is the gateway to commonly used fieldbuses ● NEW: Compact UHF read/write head ● With a typical range of 0.2 m … 1.5 m, the compact UHF head closes a gap in LF and HF systems and enables new applications ● Consistent command and operating structure

● Extremely robust thanks to the metal housing with IP67 rating ● As easy to install as a sensor

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Industrial Automation industry : Evaluating the technology trends

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loud computing is not new to India and automation has also had an over-a-century presence, beginning from the steamdriven textile mills from British Raj era to today’s uber-cool advancements. These two have been married satisfactorily in other industrially advanced nations, so let’s take a look at what seems like a case study :

Cloud-based ERP’s Potential Impact on Automation A new survey points to increasing interest among manufacturers for cloud-based ERP systems. As an automation engineer or operator, here’s why you should care.

Before covering the manufacturing automation industry in 2003, a decade covering technology developments in the manufacturing enterprise systems space, many experts worked on ERP. At that time, ERP systems were largely reserved for big companies with huge capex (capital expenditure) allotments and the in-house IT resources to support the system’s implementation and maintenance. Soon, an interesting thing happened. The factory floor and the front office became directly connected.

Front office systems like ERP could access shop floor data to deliver greater levels of business intelligence and enable better decision-making throughout the company. Beyond the software and operational implications of this trend, the conversion to Ethernet as the de facto factory floor networking option was another huge result of the manufacturing

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The biggest changes will come as the cloud enables more players in the supply chain to take part in optimizing the manufacturing process. industry’s adoption of ERP. Now, as more companies look towards invest in technologies after sitting on the sidelines during the recession, a new trend appears to be developing that could have just as big an impact on factory floor engineers and operators as the initial wave of enterprise systems did nearly 20 years ago.

According to a study conducted by Plex Systems and the Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI), many manufacturing executives now “find their firms constrained by aging facilities, failure-prone equipment, and outdated software and systems.” These findings support the results of another recent study that noted 40 percent of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are now more than seven years old, and 7 percent of ERP systems are more than 15 years old.

Plex Systems is a provider of ERP systems, so it’s not a big surprise that a study they had a hand in developing would show potential for ERP growth. Despite this, the findings noted in their study with MPI are not contrary to what other industry trends are indicating. Considering the greater trends currently taking place across industry— ranging from a focus on greater levels of intelligence for executives as well as operators to a higher level of adoption of cloud-based operating systems—many of the Plex/MPI report findings appear to be in line with clearly evident manufacturing trends.

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indicate they operate a traditional ERP system in which hardware and software are on premises; 22 percent operate a software-as-a-service (SaaS)/cloud ERP system; 18 percent have no ERP system in place.

Lack of an ERP system is highest among companies with lower annual sales: 26 percent of organizations with sales of less than $50 million have no ERP. Two-thirds of cloud ERP users (68 percent) have unlimited licensing agreements within their companies, more than double the percentage of traditional ERP users with unlimited company licenses.

These licensing agreements impact the number of employees who can access ERP: 90 percent of employees for cloud ERP users vs. 30 percent for traditional ERP users.

Cloud ERP users are significantly more likely to make their systems accessible to suppliers (60 percent cloud vs. 14 percent traditional) and customers (43 percent cloud vs. 11 percent traditional).

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Having witnessed the impact that software technologies such as ERP have had on the manufacturing industries, it’s fairly evident that we’re on the cusp of another surge in technology-driven developments for the industry as a whole. In fact, the lower costs of cloud-based ERP will likely drastically reduce the number of manufacturers without ERP over the next few years.

By democratizing access to information across all levels of a company, cloud technologies are already changing manufacturing. It looks like the biggest changes will come as the cloud enables more players in the supply chain to take part in optimizing the manufacturing process.

Considering how inexpensive and ubiquitous the technologies that will enable this have become, this next foray in industry connections will transpire over the next 20 years. It will happen much faster.

Nuris Ismail - a senior research associate in the manufacturing group at Aberdeen Group lists five major new trends to watch out in automation :

● Convergence of plant floor and enterprise networks : Faced with internal pressures to cut down cost and external demands to be more responsive to customer needs, manufacturers are looking towards adopting the latest networking capabilities. Aberdeen Group’s 2011 research, “Industrial Networking: Building the Business Case for Industrial Ethernet,” revealed that many manufacturers are migrating to industrial Ethernet technology and utilizing industrial Ethernet protocols to connect their plant assets, manufacturing systems and business systems to integrate manufacturing data from the plant floor to the front office. As a result, these manufacturers are out-pacing the market with regard to improved network, operational and corporate performance. ● Wireless : Traditionally, many manufacturers opted

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to use a wired infrastructure due to the security and reliability advantages these solutions provided over wireless solutions. However, over the years, wireless networking has advanced, as standards development, improved technology and security have removed major barriers to wireless adoption. Aberdeen’s report, “Uncovering the Benefits of Industrial Wireless in Manufacturing Operations,” revealed that 64 percent of manufacturers have some form of wireless in their manufacturing facility, and we expect this adoption rate to increase in 2012. ● Industrial security : 2010 changed the shape of industrial security with the arrival of Stuxnet, the first malware targeted specifically at industrial environments. In 2011, the market saw a big push in the manufacturing community to ensure the security and reliability of industrial networks and components.

Aberdeen’s security research uncovered that leading manufacturers are implementing a defence-in-depth strategy with multiple levels of security. A multi-layer approach ensures that if there is a security breach, the whole industrial network won’t be exposed to threats and vulnerabilities. By properly applying and installing these mechanisms and techniques, manufacturers will have the ability to be aware of modifications that may create new vulnerabilities and have the ability to mitigate any risks in a timely fashion. ● Energy management : The high price of energy has changed the game in the energy-intensive process industries. It is now more important than ever to understand a plant’s energy needs and cut out wasteful energy consumption wherever possible. Aberdeen’s “Energy Intelligence” research revealed that industry leaders are twice as likely as their competitors to collect energy information from their plant automation systems and sub-meters. With the recent inclusion of energy data over EtherNet/IP, it is significantly easier for manufacturers to deliver energy data from the plant floor to business systems. In doing so, it enables these leaders to gain greater visibility into energy consumption at the equipment and facility level, and improves their ability to optimize energy utilization and production processes. As energy prices continue to fluctuate, more manufacturers will be looking for energy management solutions to gain better visibility into energy consumption in their manufacturing operations. ● Integrated safety systems : Aberdeen’s “Integrated www.engrreview.com

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Safety Systems” research revealed that many manufacturers have taken advantage of the latest technology and recent changes to global safety standards to integrate their safety system with their plant automation system. In doing so, they have been able to ensure the same level of safety without sacrificing productivity. In addition, these manufacturers are also using open protocols to improve the level of integration and interoperability between standard and safety control systems. This seamless communication provides manufacturers with better visibility into the reasons for and frequency of events, and their ability to more effectively manage the massive amounts of complex safety data. As more manufacturers realize the benefits of an integrated safety system architecture, the adoption of this technology will increase.

materials. Imagine an RFID tag with integrated sensors that can detect cumulative shock and moisture during manufacturing and then visually self-identify with a warning on an integrated e-ink display. Now imagine that sensor as a disposable label that you just printed. ● Machine vision : The ability of machine vision systems to identify and track objects in 3D is growing rapidly with advances in sensors and computing power. While vision systems are widely used for inspection, quality control and sorting, newer 3D vision systems can better distinguish between objects and from less constrained viewpoints. The 3D vision toolkit is expanding to track gestures, body motion, gaze and do facial recognition.

Expect entrepreneurs to start thinking up better machine interfaces with these capabilities, better training and worker safety systems. ● Cloud computing : Cloud storage and cloud processing can offer productivity tools that were previously unaffordable or impractical for SMEs. The economies of scale possible, as well as simplification in managing IT systems with cloud computing in manufacturing, is leading to the migration of enterprise management, supply chain management, ERP, MRP, CRM and other business functions into the cloud. As service providers tackle issues such as customization,

Sherman Y.T. Lang is an industrial technology advisor for the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program in London, Ontario, Canada opines : The five major new trends to watch out in automation : ● Printable electronics : Printable electronics technologies have the potential to drive down the costs of devices such as RFIDs to compete with barcode printing. The less-than-a-penny-a-piece RFID tag could disrupt many current business models in manufacturing, where low-cost object and asset tracking are only the beginning of the potential impact of these new technologies. In addition to reducing costs of sensors and computing that can be integrated into products or work in process, new classes of devices will emerge due to the potential to bond together dissimilar

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● Mobile technologies : Specialized mobile devices improve the productivity of the supply chain and sales operations. Using mobile phones and tablets, companies can further enhance worker productivity by providing additional productivity tools. Consumer grade smart phones and tablets can now be outfitted with the apps and additional hardware to enhance capability and customize to specific industry and company needs.

With built-in GPS and the ability to add RFID, NFC and mag stripe capabilities, smart phones are positioned to become general purpose tools in the supply chain, and management of assets, maintenance and production.

● Artificial intelligence (AI) : The combination of voice recognition, search technology and AI has given rise to the intelligent assistant in smart phones. A similar intelligent assistant for the machines and systems we interact with on the shop floor could improve a multitude of tasks, such as control/programming of robotic/automation systems and troubleshooting of quality issues. On the shop floor, we may additionally combine touch, gesture/motion with voice interfaces to direct AI assistants that have access to search engines, databases and cloud computing services.

Matthew Littlefield is president and principal analyst of LNS Research, covering manufacturing operations management, quality management software, asset performance management and industrial automation.

His blog can be found atwww.lnsresearch.com. His five major trends predictions are :

● Global track and trace : Recent industry trends and legislation have made global track and trace a mandatory capability for doing business in industries as far ranging as food and beverage, life sciences,

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automotive, aerospace and defence, and electronics.

Although many companies have basic track and trace capabilities through ERP and EDI systems, when a real crisis hits, flaws in these systems become apparent and they often involve shop floor systems and the data “lost in paper-based systems.” As companies in these industries start taking traceability requirements more seriously over the coming year, more investment will be made at the data collection and data management layers to enable track and trace initiatives. ● Integrated plant engineering and operations : Over the past 10 years, the process industries have seen a major shift in how new facilities are built, commissioned and operated. These facilities are now larger, more complex, in more remote locations, and more likely to be constructed by outsourced EPC firms than ever before. To address these trends, owneroperators in the oil and gas, chemicals and other process industries are likely to start using automated software solutions for the construction of facilities and then use these engineering models to improve the process of commissioning and plant operation. ● Cloud-based control : Over the past five to eight years, we have seen the emergence of cloud-based ERP, business intelligence and quality management software. Over the next five to 10 years, we will see cloud-based software move down the technology stack towards the shop floor. The first cloud-based software systems will start in the MOM (manufacturing operations management) space, but will evolve over time to include automated data collection and even real-time control. ● Control system security : Since Stuxnet was first discovered in 2010, there has been neither a slowdown in the interest around cyber security for the industrial sector, nor a slowdown in the number of identified vulnerabilities across a wide range of vendor control systems. To date, every major automation vendor has made investments to provide improved services and consulting to their customers around cyber security and, in many cases, this is one of the fastest growing areas of their business. Although most companies don’t want to be in the headlines around cyber security, and much of the activity in this space is being conducted under a veil of secrecy, there is no doubt this is one of the hottest trends in the market. www.engrreview.com

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Europe BV, a joint venture between irloskar Brothers Ltd Kirloskar Brothers International (KBL) is a leading global BV and Industrial Pump Group, fluid management comNetherland pany headed by Mr. Sanjay ● In 2010 – Acquired 90% shares in Kirloskar, CMD. Established in 1888 Braybar Pumps, South Africa and incorporated in 1920, KBL is the flagship company of the $2.1 billion Kirloskar Group. It is India’s largest India: manufacturer & exporter of pumps Has eight manufacturing plants – and Asia’s largest infrastructure Kirloskarvadi, Dewas, Kondhapuri, pumping project contractor. KirloShirwal, Coimbatore, Kolhapur, skarvadi, the flagship plant of KBL Karad & Ahmedabad in India. and one of India’s first Industrial Townships, completed 100 years of its inception in March 2010.

Core businesses of KBL include large infrastructure projects (Water Supply, Power Plants, and Irrigation), Project and Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. Corporate office Engineered Pumps, Industrial Pumps, Agriculture & DoKirloskarvadi is one of the few plants mestic Pumps, Valves and Hydro turto have a state –of-the-art integrated bines. These core businesses cater to manufacturing facility under one diverse sectors like Power (Thermal, roof, ferrous & non ferrous foundries Solar & Nuclear), KBL is the market and one of Asia’s largest hydraulic leader in power sector, water reresearch centers with testing facility source management (water supply, up to 5000 KW and 50000 m3/ hr. sewage treatment, desalination), Oil & gas, marine & defense and irThe manufacturing plants are: rigation. Along with its vast national ● ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified presence, KBL has a presence in ● OHASA 18001 certified countries like USA, Italy, France, Ger● Apply TQM using European Founmany, UAE, Singapore, Bahrain, Nethdation for Quality Management erlands, Egypt, Oman, South Africa & (EFQM) model others. To expand its presence in the ● ISO 14000 Environment Standard international market, KBLcertified ● In 2003, acquired SPP Pumps, UK ● In 2007, formed a wholly owned subsidiary in The NetherlandsKirloskar Brothers International B.V., Netherland ● In 2007, formed a wholly owned subsidiary in Thailand - Kirloskar Brothers (Thailand) Ltd. ● In 2008, formed Kirloskar Brothers

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Abroad: KBL has seven manufacturing plants:

● Two in South Africa ● One in The Netherlands ● One in Thailand

● One in USA ● One in UK ● One in UAE

Some of the Key Achievements:

KBL is one of the three manufacturers in the world who have manufactured and installed 200 KW Canned motor pumps for nuclear application. It is also the first company to introduce Concrete Volute Pumps in India. KBL has built the world’s largest pumping systems for irrigation & water supply in Gujarat (Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. Project) which has received a US patent for Siphon creation. This project will irrigate more than two million hectares of land and supply water to 4620 towns & villages. KBL also commissioned a water pumping scheme called The Devadula Scheme in Warangal a town in Andhra Pradesh with the world’s second highest head, supplying water to 4 drought prone socio-economically backward districts which will bring about a green revolution there.

Senegal faced a massive import bill – primarily for rice which strained the country’s foreign exchange outflow.

The reason – rain fed cultivation of rice in a drought hit situation.

Aim of the KBL project in Senegal was to increase rice yield from less than 1,00,000 tons to 5,00,000 tons by improving irrigation in existing farmlands and to bring more land under cultivation to further increase the yield up to 1 million tons. Senegal will translate its goal of achieving food sufficiency by 2015. It will also save the country’s foreign exchange of USD 350 million.

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The dynamics of the Indian pump industry While India has been an attraction for more and more global players to set up shops in India, our indigenous manufacturers have shown commendable entrepreneurship to foray into the global market exporting to some 70-odd countries around the world with their own brand names, says S. L. Abhyankar, the Pitamaha of the Indian Pump Industry , reflecting on the status and prospects of this dynamic industry in an interview with P. K. Balasubramanian. Excerpts:

Q. What you have to say on the economic scene in the country and how conducive is it to accelerated alround growth?

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Economy of the country and its GDP comprises contributions from Agriculture, Industry and services.

Pumps are important in all these.

Status of the industry depends very much upon the economic conditions of these sectors. Parameters of economics of these sectors themselves are different.

In the agricultural sector, vagaries of monsoon, availability, quality and reliability of power and purchasing capacity of the farmers influence pump industry. In the industrial sector, investment climate is a major influencing factor. The market for pumps consists of project requirements and replacement demand.

Major influencing factor is of projectrequirements and that depends upon investment climate.

In the services sector, the major influencing factor is pace of Governmental initiatives, especially for infrastructure projects, such as of power-generation, water supply, sewerage, transportation, etc.

Q. How satisfying is the transformation and growth of the industry?

Salient points of growth of industry have been : ● Market for pumps in India has been some attraction for more

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and more global players setting shop and also exploring setting up manufacturing facilities in the country. ● On the other hand, indigenous manufacturers have shown commendable entrepreneurship to foray in to the global market, exporting to some 70-odd countries around the world, with their own brand names. This performance is of course influenced by the economic conditions around the world, which, unfortunately, have not been very positive over the last few years. ● Governmental support to promote exports has not been worth mentioning. Also it makes poor comparison with Governmental support in countries like China.

So, if Indian pumps are getting exported to as many as 70-odd countries, the credit should go to entrepreneurship. ● The export performance also evidences that the industry has matured in all related aspects of engineering, technology, and quality.

Q. When it comes to contemporary technology, are we in step with the world?

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facility. That seems to have become almost an industry norm. Mention of CFD also does not cause eyebrows to be raised any more, though the costs are yet prohibitive for its use to spread.

Manufacturing technologies such as sheet metal construction were thought to be capital-intensive a few years back. But it seems that the technology has become sort of indigenized.

Similarly, impellers and casings to be replaced by by investment casting process was also not cost-effective a few years back.

Some of our frontline manufacturers are striving to be global players, figuring in the top slot. What are the challenges they are facing?

Q. World-ranking of manufacturers does not really make a clear picture? ● Pump-manufacturers world-wide often have their turnover comprised not just of pumps. In many cases they have package-units of pumping systems for different applications or have project-activities such as EPC contracting. ● Recognition as global player has many connotations. One connotation also comes from having manufacturing plants at many places around the world. An alternative to setting up manufacturing plant is to acquire existing manufacturing plants. ● Such venturing becomes a matter of corporate strategies of marketing and fiance-management.

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players having 3-4 competing brands under one umbrella.

I am not convinced of such acquisitions.

Q. These days there’s so much of stress on energy efficiency of Pumps. What are the efforts of the industry to develop energy efficient products?

Energy-efficiency of pumps should not be looked at as energy-efficiency of only the pumps. A good pump in a bad system cannot be as energyefficient as it should or can be.

Yet, it is not illogical to demand the pumps to be energy-efficient by themselves. If the system is good and the pump also energy-efficient, it becomes the most appealing and satisfying achievement.

The subject is a matter of concern, specifically in the agricultural sector, where the user, the farmer is not literate, much less, pump-literate.

The farmer also pays almost nothing for the energy consumed for agricultural pumping. It was possibly with these considerations, that BEE took the initiative to evolve a star-labeling scheme for agricultural pumps. Unfortunately, the scheme is still having too many pit-falls and hence has not been able to make any impact in the market-place.

In industries pumps are procured, installed and run with quite some technical manpower involved at all stages. Yet any number of pumping systems in industries may not be as energy-efficient as they can or should be. In most cases the engineering personnel are not adequately ‘pump-literate’.

In industrial pumping, demand for reliability may often cause compromise with the need for energyefficiency. Even the standard API-610 has been mentioning “efficiency’ not

being the all-important criterion.

In many large infrastructure projects capital cost of pumping machinery may be barely 5 percent.

Yet the success and overall positive assessment of the project would be dictated by the performance of the pumps. Even in human body of average weight of 60 kg, weight of heart is 250-350 g. (300/60000 = 0.5 %). But performance of the heart makes the difference between life and death !

Q. How has the growth of the industry impacted the common man?

Role of pumps in life of common man remains in the background, primarily because it is taken for granted, that if a pump has to work, it has to work.

Change in lifestyle is often associated with pumps doing some important function, which is taken for granted. For example, if shopping malls have become a significant aspect of change in life-style, shopping malls have to have all the vast space air-conditioned.

The system of air-conditioning cannot work without the pumps working. The common man is blissfully unaware of this, because the basic fact that shopping malls have to have all the vast space air-conditioned, is itself taken for granted and in turn the pumps therein.

High-rise sky-scrapers seem to be becoming the order of the day, especially in Mumbai, which is constrained to grow only vertically, since, it has limited space to grow horizontally.

High-rise structure inherently means pumping to raise the needed water-supply that much up.

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Lubi spreads its wings

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ince 1965 Lubi Industries is a leading Indian manufacturer who produces more than 4500 products ranges of Water Pumps & Electric Motors. It is located at Ahmedabad, just 10 Km away from the International Airport and 400km from Sea Port. Lubi has a massive strength of 2000 steadfast employees, the company has a product manufacturing capacity of 700,000 pumps per annum consisting of Borewell Submersible Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps as well as Drainage & Sewage Pumps suitable for various applications viz. Irrigation, Water Circulation, Building Water Supply, Pressure Boosting, Fire Fighting,

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Gardening, HVAC, Civil Water Supply, etc. Lubi is equipped with a stateof-the-art infrastructure with a vertically integrated ultra-modern manufacturing set-up. It is accredited with National certifications like ISO, ISI & BEE and International Certifications like CE & UL. Lubi is recognized as a Market Leader since last 5 decades in the pump Industry, manufacturing a comprehensive range of products which can be utilized in almost all imaginable segments viz. Agricultural, Domestic, Industrial & Building.

Global Expansion :

While being a market leader in the pump industry in India, Lubi has a global presence in more than 80 countries over 7 continents. It has overseas branches in UAE & Spain.

It also has 20 branches & more than 1200 Distributor/Dealer network spread across length & breadth of India.

“Our main motto is to ensure customer satisfaction by meeting their exact requirement and providing unmatched after sales service with our manufacturing excellence. Our vision is to strengthen our position by inching closer to becoming a benchmark in the pumps industry”, declares the company.

For more information, contact: Lubi Industries LLP Near Kalyan Mills, Naroda Road, Ahmedabad-380025, Gujarat (India) Ph. +91-79-30610100, Fax. +91-79-30610300 Email – mktsales@lubipumps.com Web – www.lubipumps.com Toll Free Service Hot Line No: 1800 3000 3055

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Goma Engineering and its engineering mettle

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oma Engineering, an ISO 9001 : 2000 company, is involved in designing, manufacturing and marketing high pressure reciprocating pumps and dairy & food processing equipment.

High Pressure Pump Division

Goma started in operations in 1982, by manufacturing High Pressure Reciprocating Pumps upto 1500 kg/cm2 for Industrial Water jet Cleaning, Descaling, Testing, Process Applications like Crude Oil / Chemical Transfer, Water / Effluent Injections, etc. Goma has so far sold close to a thousand units of High Pressure Pumps in industries like Automobile, Cement, Chemicals, Fertilizers, Power Plants, Refineries, Steel, etc. Its clientele include ONGC, Oil India, BARC, IOCI, BHEL, L&T, Reliance and many more. The pumps are being manufactured as per IS-11745, Hydraulic Institute Standard and API-674.

Projects and Systems

GOMa provides customized solutions as per specific requirements. The company provides High Pressure systems for Hot descalng of steel and Coke oven door cleaning system in steel industry. Sewer jetting machines, Multi -jet washing system, Domestic & Industrial tank cleaning system, Mobile pumping systems and Oil transfer system in oil and gas industry, paint booth cleaning systems in Automobile industry, etc. The company also undertakes Hydrojetting contracts and has a fleet of pump units of various capacities.

Dairy & Food Division

In the year 1991, GOMA developed India’s first 100% indigenous High Pressure Homogeniser, an import substitute in Dairy and Food Industries. Over 500 Homogenisers are currently working satisfactorily in Government Dairy Plants, Co-operative and Private Dairies. GOMA has expanded its range by manufacturing HTST Pasteurisers, Sanitary Pumps, Cup Filling Machine, High Pressure Crate Washers, Butter Churn, Storage Tanks, Silos, etc.

Further, GOMA has joined hands with Metro International, Italy for manufacturing Fruits and Vegetable Processing Plants.

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Turnkey Projects GOMA’s Project Division comprises engineers specializing in system designing and execution of projects on a turnkey basis within the shortest possible time. GOMA executes turnkey projects for processing Fruits for juices, Beverages and Pulps, Milk, Ice-cream and Milk By-products like Ghee, Yoghurt, Butter, Cheese, etc. with capacities ranging from 2 KLPD to 100 KLPD. GOMA offers complete integration services for process measurement, automation, engineering of piping layouts and CIP systems.

Infrastructure

The head office at Thane is well equipped with the latest telecommunication equipment and computers with database management systems. The works at Wada is equipped with ultra modern manufacturing facilies for Fabrication, Machining, Assembly, Painting, Testing, Warehousing, etc.

Service Network

GOMA is committed to excellent after-sales service with efficient and prompt technical assistance. The company has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkota, Bangalore Chennai and Hyderabad to stay closer to the customers.

GOMA exports its products to several countries including Australia, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, France, U.A.E., Oman, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, etc.

For more information, contact: www.goma.co.in

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Kirloskar lowest life-cycle cost pumps

Mr. Prasad Kulkarni

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he life cycle cost of pump is divided in Capital cost, Energy cost, Maintenance cost and Disposal cost.

Traditionally market focus has been on capital cost which contribute hardly on 3- 5% of its life cycle cost.

On the other hand, energy cost and maintenance cost contribute as much as 95-97% of the life cycle cost.

Kirloskar Brothers as the leading pump manufacturer and pumping solution provider has come out with new series that is unique and one of a kind , Lowest Life Cycle Cost (LLC ) series of pump in the Split casing and Vertical Turbine Pumps.

This series specifically focused on energy and maintenance cost.

Hydraulic Institute Standard has mentioned about the deteriorationof efficiency.In normal cases, practically pump efficiency drops at 1% per annum due to erosion and corrosion. As the efficiency decreases, there is increase in the power

and time consumption to deliver the same output. This degradation of pump efficiency leads to increased cost of operation. Evaluating the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) of a pump can be highly beneficial. LCC can evaluate and compare complex pumping systems to safeguard commercial interests while making decisions about purchasing pumping systems.

Studying the LCC of pumping systems has shown that efficiency of the pumps can be increased by specific changes in the design and thus the development of Lowest Life-cycle Cost (LLC) Pumps. Modifications in the traditional pump designs with an objective to reduce the downtime, replacement of components and to increase the cycle of planned maintenance have given rise to Lowest Life-cycle Cost (LLC) Pumps.

LLC pumps help in the conservation of energy by maintaining wire to water (overall ) efficiency of the product over the years of wear. As compared to conventional products where there is a growing concern over energy depreciation.

Factors such as corrosion and natural erosion have been considered when discussing the LLC pumping system

by KBL.

These have been improved by working on the following factors:

KBL ,LLC Split-Casing Pump

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● Improving design efficiency ● Using low friction Hydrophobic coatings to reduce losses ● Retain enhanced efficiency for longer periods bychanging the mechanical design.

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Continued from page no.258 ● Right Configuration of System ● Changes suitable to variable head and flow

The efficiency of the pumps has been enhanced greatly and in a sustainable manner by the use of a special corrosion resistant and efficiency coating called ‘corrocoat’.

Proper corrocoating has resulted in the reduction of friction in the KBL LLC pump and has improved the efficiency of the pumps.

Secondly new mechanical design is introduced in such a way that improved efficiency can be sustained over its life cycle. Similarly right configuration of system is used so as to maintain its wire to water

the salient design features ● Universal mechanical seal chamber so that customer specified seal can be accommodated. ● Wear rings are designed to minimize the frictional losses. ● Corrosion resistant stiff shaft. ● API type bearing arrangement. ● New design of volute casing to minimize load on bearing. ● Externally removable mechanical seal. ● Externally removable bearing &bearing housing ● Efficiency enhanced and drinking water approved coating ● High precision replicast stainless steel impeller. ● Positively locked impeller and nut. ● Special design throat bush to facilitate suction lift. ● Special design base plate to minimize excessive down time ● Compact design than conventional pump.

efficiency.

Kirloskar Lowest Life CyclePumps The designing of the LLC has been done at KBL with an aim to make the pumps energy efficient. Due to these modifications, LLC pumps save an additional energy cost and effectively reduce the degradation costs.

Types of Low Life-cycle Cost Pumping systems at KBL :

KBL has two major types of LLC pump series: Horizontal Spilt Case Pumps and the Vertical Turbine LLC Pumps. Enlisted below are some of

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Long term benefits of LLC

A KBL LLC pump has a low life cycle cost as compared to the conventional pumps. The LLC pumps have a higher initial purchase cost, but they save tremendous amounts of energy and money in the long run.

This is the cumulative effect of the following salient features:

● Reduced energy consumption leading to reduced energy costs

● Reduction in the downtime which helps in cost cutting ● Reduced maintenance costs due to robust design ● Reduced cost of ownership on whole

This cumulative reduction in energy consumption will translate directly to cost saving and therefore increase the profitability of an organisation.

Also the productivity increases due to lesser downtimes and the robust design which in turn is advantageous.

Conclusion

As the developed countries are becoming more aware of the effect of energy wastage the importance of efficient use of energy is evident.Increase in the efficiency of the pumps means reduction in the overall energy consumption. This translates directly in reduced emissions and preservation of natural resources effectively reducing the carbon footprint. Lowest Life–cycle Cost Pumps by Kirloskar Brothers Limited effectively reduce energy consumption and thereby increase the overall efficiency of the pumps. The LLC pump user will derive a benefit of guaranteed performance in a sustainable manner over the life time of the pump.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited has used this concept effectively in their products in order to contribute to energy conservation.

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TUBES & VALVES : For anything & everything in pipeline materials

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ubes & Valves Manufacturing Co, is the most trusted name in South India for supplies of Industrial Piping Needs . We are the first ever to launch our e - store where you can view & buy the thousands of Piping related products at the convenience of your own home/office 24 x 7. This e-store has been built mainly to help the customer ease the process of selecting and buying the correct products. The store has a huge selection of products available and maximum details about the size and technicals of the product can be found online itself.

What else ? The store also has the complete range of Top Quality products as well as Market Quality products in order to suit the every clients QUALITY : PRICE needs.

The e - store not only gives you the option to Buy Online , but also you can Collect Budgetary Quotes , surf through the thousands of products available and more......

Come and Experience the pleasure to Buy online…….

Tubes & Valves Manufacturing Co., was established in 1980 having more than three decades of experience in manufacturing and marketing of PIPE LINE MATERIALS like Pipes ,Pipe Fittings , Flanges , Valves & Cocks in Various MOC’s like Carbon Steel ,Mild Steel , Stainless Steel , Cast Iron , Gun Metal for various industrial use. We are one of the largest stockiest & dealers in south India for complete range of Pipe Line Materials.

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Our customers are Indian Engineering Industries like Petro-Chemical, Fertilizers, Power Generation, Sugar, Paper, Pharma , Process, OEM’s , Chemicals, Ship Building Industries, Fire Fighting, Air-conditioning, Pollution control , Sewerage treatment etc etc….

During our 33 year journey in the field, we have established ourselves as quality product supplier with Prompt & Courteous services of course at a competitive price.

We specialise in execution of bulk and project (Turnkey) orders in a time bound frame. We have an excellent infrastructure and maintain high standards of quality.

We are equipped to meet the critical requirements and tailor made as per customer need.

In 2004 we have established our Manufacturing unit to produce flanges in Chennai , Where we can make Flanges upto 1000 mm N.B in standards of ANSI , DIN, British , Indian Standard , JIS , EN , ASI and any other standard followed all around the world. We can produce flanges in Plate , Forging , Stainless Steel and also SS Lapped Flanges is our speciality. The products are manufactured with state of the art machinery using latest technology to get best quality product.

Our Principles are well established

manufacturers of : 1. Pipes & Tubes 2. Flanges 3. Pipe Fittings 4. Valves & Cocks

And are approved with ISO, Third Party Inspection Agencies - Like Lloyds, Bureau Varitas, EIL, TCE, TDC, API ,PDIL, TUV, IBR and products are available with Mfg. Test Certificates etc., We maintain huge stocks to cater urgent requirements.

In one line, Tubes & Valves is one source for “ANYTHING & EVERYTHING IN PIPE LINE MATERIALS”

We thank our valued customers for their continued support to improve our performance in the field, making us market LEADER. We further look forward to their valuable patronage and support as usual.

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Falcon Pumps : Pioneering the world-class pumping solutions

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alcon Pump is the most trusted name in the domain of Pumping solutions, globally. Engineering with the most advanced manufacturing technologies have helped Falcon Pumps earn the distinction of being one of the most energy efficient pumps delivering massive electricity savings consistently. With seamless service and longer performance life, Falcon pumps have earned the recognition of being the best value for money product. The organization’s commitment to quality has rewritten the industry benchmarks, and earned immense customer delight and loyalty.

An ISO 9001-2008 certified company; Falcon Pumps Pvt. Ltd., was established in the year 1994 by eminent technopreneur of India, Mr. Dhirajlal Suvagiya. Innovations, Pioneering Technologies and Trust are the focus areas of the organization.

It is on the cornerstone of these focus areas that the corporation has developed more than 1500 new products, ranging from Submersible Pumpsets, Openwell Pumps, Self Priming Pumps, Monoblock Pumps, uPVC Column & HDPE Pipes and Submersible Cables and Wires. All these products are compliant with the international quality standards

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Mr. Dhirajlal Suvagiya, CMD, Falcon Group and Certifications like CE, ISI and BEE. Manufactured with stringent quality standards, the long life durable and light in weight Falcon uPVC Column Pipes ensures the best value for clients’ money. Falcon Cables and Wires are manufactured with the same precision of pumps ensuring better product life, efficiency and motor protections even when running under low voltage conditions.

With a view to enhance our abilities, and the quality, the company constantly upgrades itself through rigorous research and development process. The core objective behind is to develop a product range that is the best in all parameters and delivers optimum performance under all conditions.

With more than 1500 channel Partners in India and exports to more than 20 countries, the corporation has established a strong business

network across the globe.

In the year 2011 Mr. Dhirajlal Suvagiya, CMD, Falcon Group was honoured with Two National Awards.

Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the then President of India, bestowed the honours for “Best Quality Product & Innovations, in Submersible Pumps” and “Outstanding Efforts in Entrepreneurship” to Mr. Dhirajlal Suvagiya.

These recognitions are one of the most respected in the Indian Pump Industry. It is indeed a matter of pride for the State of Gujarat and the Nation.

Under the visionary leadership of Group CMD, Shri Dhirajlal Suvagiya, the corporation aspires to progress with the same spirit and emerge as the No. 1 company in the Indian Pump Industry.

For more information E-mail: mailto:info@falconpumps.in

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Renishaw India : Beyond the technology excellence

Mr. Colin Price – Director of Sales Renishaw India - RMSPL Q. Can you brief us about RENISHAW’s global network & activities?

Renishaw is a UK based company that was founded in 1973 and from its humble beginnings of a handful of people it has grown to over 3000 staff globally, over 1,900 of which are located in the UK, primarily at its five sites in Gloucestershire.

We have direct Renishaw offices and staff in 32 Countries around the World. We have manufacturing facilities in the UK, Ireland, and India where we machine and assembly the majority of our products before shipping around the World. Last July we reported record turnover of £330

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million for our financial year ending June 2012, powered by strong growth in all its key geographic markets, including impressive sales growth in India. To meet both manufacturing demand and to advance new R&D projects for both its metrology and healthcare businesses, the company currently has over 150 vacancies Worldwide.

The company also continues to invest heavily for the future, in new product development, manufacturing capacity and service operations. For the year ended June 2012 Renishaw spent £48 million on R&D and engineering, and at the start of 2012 completed the purchase of the former Bosch alternator manufacturing site at Miskin, near Cardiff in the United Kingdom, making a clear statement of its commitment to UK manufacturing.

This 193 acre site with 461,000 sq ft of existing buildings will service the manufacturing needs of the company for many years to come, and refurbishment of 63,000 sq ft of the facility is now underway to increase assembly and machining capacity.

Q. RENISHAW has gain credible market share in computerized measurement technology industry, how did Renishaw India managed this significant growth?

In India we recently opened a 4,875 square metre extension to our Pune facility. This expansion represents a near trebling of space at the Pune site, which is intended to meet the longterm growth needs for the company’s Indian operations in terms of product assembly, software development, sales & marketing, and customer support. The newly expanded facility, which now totals some 7,500 square metres, will include additional space for Renishaw’s Indian customer demonstration and training centre,

which was first opened in 2008.

With a rapidly expanding customer base and network of local offices, the extended space will be used to house larger numbers of CNC machine tools and co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to aid pre-sales demonstrations and product training.

To ensure the best conditions for metrology performance, one of the new demonstration rooms will also be tightly temperature controlled to 20 degrees Celsius, plus or minus 0.5 degrees. Renishaw Metrology Systems Private Ltd was set up in Bangalore in the year 2000 and subsequent regional offices opened thereafter in Delhi (Gurgaon), Pune, Chennai and Vadodara, supported by resident sales engineers in other important industrial centres.Total Renishaw employee numbers within India are now approaching 250 with 50+ working in our sales & marketing division.

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

Offering innovative solutions that addresses today’s manufacturing problems is our focus. We pride ourselves in having a broad product portfolio covering metrology sectors and medical and all lines are equally as important to us.

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

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introduced we set the appropriate strategy to introduce them to both the Indian and global arena.

Take some examples of two new exciting products we have recently introduced:-

In 2011 the company announced its first move into the gauging market, with the launch of its Equator™ versatile gauge, positioned as a radical alternative to dedicated gauges that significantly cuts the costs of purchase, maintenance and fixturing.

The company also highlights that the new gauging system can be preprogrammed for multiple parts and takes just a few minutes to be re-programmed for any component design changes; a significant benefit over existing custom gauges.

Equator™ is capable of highspeed comparative gauging for the inspection of high-volume manufactured parts and was developed and proven on the shop-floor in collaboration with industry-leading companies in multiple industries and applications, including automotive, aerospace and medical. The company therefore believes that the result of all this testing is a lightweight, fast and highly repeatable gauge that operators can use with ‘push-button’ simplicity. The company also says that users of Equator can switch between parts in seconds, which is ideal for flexible manufacturing processes or accepting parts from multiple machines. The new system is available with two levels of software, a programmable version for production engineers to create DMIS programs and a lower price, shop floor system which allows those programs to be executed but prevents operators from making modifications.

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a production part and immediately compensates for any change in the thermal conditions of a shop-floor environment. The company also says that the Equator system can even be used in factories with wide temperature variations through a simple remastering process, which ‘re-zeroes’ the system ready for repeatable comparison to the master. Renishaw also says that Equator can be integrated into automated cells, using an optional I/O interface to connect it to a robot, or by outputting the gauging results to an SPC package. Some SPC packages are also said to offer the ability to connect to certain machine tool controls to update offset values, for true automated process control.

Additive Manufacturing A surprise move

Whilst the move into gauging may not have been a major surprise to industry observers, Renishaw’s decision to purchase additive manufacturing systems supplier MTT Technologies in April 2011 did raise a few eyebrows. Yet, for those close to the company, the decision to enter this emerging market seemed very logical. Renishaw’s laser melting is a pioneering additive manufacturing process capable of producing fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD using a high-powered fibre laser. Parts are built from a range of fine metal powders that are fully melted in a tightly controlled atmosphere layer by layer in thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns. The current range comprises the AM250 and the AM125 laser melting machines, both of which feature vacuum technology and low gas consumption. The machines have been designed by Renishaw for ease of use within a manufacturing environment and feature a touch-screen interface and various menu options for machine preparation and clean down. Machine robustness has been given high priority, adopting a ‘machine tool’ approach to use and ser-

viceability. Renishaw says that this technology is already widely employed for the manufacture of custom medical implants, lightweight aerospace and motorsports parts, efficient heat exchangers, injection moulding inserts with conformal cooling channels, and dental copings and crowns. The Renishaw laser melting process is also said to give designers more freedom, resulting in structure and shapes that would otherwise be constrained by conventional processes or the tooling requirements of volume production.

So as I said, two very different product offerings for two very different industries and applications highlighting where strategy and market positioning is all important.

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

Renishaw has a very clear and simple global quality policy which is detailed in its Renishaw mission statement: “Renishaw will design, manufacture and supply metrology systems of the highest quality and reliability to enable customers worldwide to carry out dimensional measurements to traceable standards. Our product offerings will enhance quality and productivity, and we will strive for total customer satisfaction through superior customer service. Our aim is to provide leading-edge technology by encouraging innovation to address our customer’s needs. We are committed to sustained growth through continued investment in product development and manufacturing methods. Renishaw wishes to be recognised collectively and individually as leaders and contributors in our field and our community. We wish to achieve our aims in a way that is caring, open and honest. Renishaw is an environmentally conscious and responsible company. We will strive to ensure that all aspects of the business have the least harmful effect ENGINEERING REVIEW | MAY 2013 |

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on the environment.”

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of R&D in the success of RENISHAW products?

For a company that invests so heavily in R&D, the launch of new products is a regular occurrence, but the past year has been significant for Renishaw, with the launch of not one, but two wholly new product lines.

The company has always followed the strategy and ethos that innovation is the key to continued long term success and Renishaw has and continues to invest heavily for the future, in new product development, manufacturing capacity and service operations. For the year ended June 2012 Renishaw spent £48 million on R&D and engineering, and at the start of 2012 completed the purchase of the former Bosch alternator manufacturing site at Miskin, near Cardiff In the United Kingdom, making a clear statement of its commitment to UK manufacturing.

This 193 acre site with 461,000 sq ft of existing buildings will service the manufacturing needs of the company for many years to come, and refurbishment of 63,000 sq ft of the facility is now underway to increase assembly and machining capacity.

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

Renishaw has a very clear and simple global quality policy which is detailed in its Renishaw mission statement: “Renishaw will design, manufacture and supply metrology systems of the highest quality and reliability to enable customers worldwide to carry out dimensional measurements to traceable standards.

Our product offerings will enhance quality and productivity, and we will strive for total customer satisfaction through superior customer service. Our aim is to provide leading-edge technology by encouraging innovation to address our customers’ needs. We

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are committed to sustained growth through continued investment in product development and manufacturing methods. Renishaw wishes to be recognised collectively and individually as leaders and contributors in our field and our community. We wish to achieve our aims in a way that is caring, open and honest. Renishaw is an environmentally conscious and responsible company. We will strive to ensure that all aspects of the business have the least harmful effect on the environment.”

of controlling process and reducing variation and waste much more in the last five years.

I have been travelling to India for the last eight years regularly and I have seen a marked change in the market and more generally in the mindset of manufacturing companies. Technology and automation are definitely high on the agenda of Indian companies and there is a genuine willingness to invest in value adding technologies and products. This is one of the key reasons why India is a target market for overseas manufacturing companies.

Q. According to you what is the forecast for the automation industry?

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

Q. Please highlight Global perspective of measurement technology industry and what is the differentiating factor?

The World is becoming a smaller manufacturing arena with globalization, every company in every Country wants to remain competitive and offer the best products, at the right time, at the best price, so generally this means technology plays a big part in allowing this to happen. Twenty years ago it was not so common to see probing systems fitted to CNC machines whereas nowadays it is very common to have a spindle and tool setting system installed on them.

Companies recognize the importance

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

Most companies are striving for increased output, whilst reducing costs and reducing wastage.

Renishaw has the product portfolio and metrology solutions to allow this to happen. From experience we know that companies are willing to invest in new technologies if they see a real benefit from doing us. The technologies of today are rapidly changing the ways that customers think and adapt their manufacturing processes.

Interesting question! I see a general slowing of the automotive industry in differing regions around the globe.

India showed the first signs some six months back with four wheeler output being reduced between 3050% and then Europe showed signs with production dropping off in various regions and countries.

I would hope that this is a short term slowing and the automotive sector does tend to have 2-3 year production output cyclic patterns, again, depending on region and type.

Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business?

As a metrology solution provider we are fortunate that our products offer benefits for both existing manufacturing and measurement equipment and new.

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Strong solutions Grinding machines, manufacturing concepts and plant engineering for the automotive industry • Complete grinding of engine and transmission parts • Individual solutions for highest productivity • Grinding of parts in any size

Erwin Junker Maschinenfabrik GmbH India Branch Office Office No. 104, City Square 29-2, K.M. Gandhi Path, Bhamburda Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411 005, India Phone: 020 255 338 96 Fax: 020 255 338 96 E-Mail: info@junker.in www.junker.in

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Metallizing Equipment : Pioneers of thermal spray technology thermal spray works 45 years ago, this subject was not very known in the indian market. Thenafter MEC educated industries & scope of coating started grown gradually. Now a days whether it be Metal spray coating, HVOF carbide hard surfacing or wear resistance plasma spray coating, thermal spray has several applications in multiple industries.

With support of our government approoved inhouse R&D facilities we are continuously developing new applications & educating indian users about the same.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India?

Mr. S.C. Modi - Managing Director Metallizing Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd. Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives?

MEC is serving thermal spray requirements of almost every part of the world. A strong sales & marketing network with about 25 representatives in different territories throughout the world ensure uninterrupted timely deliveries of our products & services.

Trainings imparted at MEC workplace have boost confidence of representatives so they can understand customer’s requirement & can suggest them appropriate solution.

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

MEC is pioneer in India as far as thermal spray technology is concerned. When MEC started

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Thermal spray market in India is half push demand oriented & half pull demand oriented market. Industries where this coating is well known & applications are understood there it is pull demand oriented & industries where people are not aware about this coating they are using conventional coating processes like hard chrome plating, electroplating etc. are push demand oriented markets so basically we need to promote our products to them. Using today’s best electronic media we are able to get reach in each and every sector so far.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in India to cater the demand of the industry?

In 1967 MEC started as a small reparing shop with one equipment only. With passage of time, demands increased in the domestic market & gradually MEC started production of thermal spray equipments and now with hi-tech production facilities of all products for HVOF, Plasma spray,

flame spray & Arc spray processes our unit is able to cater each & every demand in this field. So for us expansion is nothing but continuous development as per the requirements.

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

We manufacture thermal spray coating equipments which is our core industry & comes under field of surface engineering. As far as top line products are concerned these include – HVOF, Plasma spray, Wire arc spray, Flame spray coating equipments.

Thermal spray auxiliaries – job rotator, gun manipulator, spray booth, dust collector, sound proof acoustic chamber etc. Surface preparation equipments – portable, cabinet & blast room.

Robotic thermal spray turn key project. We use “complete solution provider for thermal spray” with our name so you can say we are one stop shop for these coating products.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Think high – Aim high Innovation is key to progress New, Better, Best MEC spend a lot to achieve it.

This is our company’s vision & my vision is just to positively back up this.

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HVOF :- Replacement of hard chrome plating

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ard chrome plating (HCP) has been a trusted industry solution for wear, erosion, corrosion resistance and dimensional reclamation for many years. It can be applied at a reasonable cost per unit of surface area, but has limitations on thickness build-up, part size, and in some instances performance in service.

Hard chrome plating utilizes chromium in the hexavalent state which is known as Carcinogen (a factor to cause cancer) As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued stringent air emission standards for hex-Cr and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has established permissible exposure limits (PEL) for hex-Cr in the workplace at significantly reduced levels.

As a result, it is estimated that the cost of compliance for hard chrome plating facilities to upgrade their equipment to meet the standards will significantly increase the cost of hard chroming and will result in a number of plating facilities closing down operations.

HVOF (high velocity oxy-fuel) process has proven much superior to

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HCP for wear & corrosion resistance application as per the conclusion of many researches done in this field.

This process uses Oxygen-fuel (LPG/ Hydrogen) combustion for melting of material & compressed air for atomisation of that semi molton material.

Oversprayed carbide particles can be simply trapped by using spraybooth with dust collector.

Following are the advantages of HVOF :-

● Increased wear resistance & service life ● Improved corrosion resistance ● Higher bond strength ● Higher hardness ● No physical distortion ● Controllable thickness variation ● Grinding as post treatment can be done ● Environmentally safe process ● Can be done in-house as well as on-site. ● Less no. of steps included in the process ● The most important is variety of available coating materials This means that coating materials can be successfully tailored to specific applications in various operating environments where

electrolytic hard chrome would not perform well or in fact, may not be considered at all.

Following are the some of applications where Hvof coating has replaced hard chrome plating :-

● Valves – metal to metal ball valves & gate valves ● Hydraulic cylinder rods ● Landing gear ● Paper mill rolls ● Mandrels ● Pump housing & impellers etc.

MEC (Metallizing Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd.) offer its model HIPOJET 2700 & XPOJET 5000 for applying hvof coatings. Using its experience & expertise of more than 45 years this company may offer you complete technology transfer for getting HVOF facility in-house at your works.

For more information Metallizing Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd. E-101, M.I.A., Basni II phase, Jodhpur 342005 India, Rajasthan.

Tel : +91-291-2747601/02, Fax : +91-291-2746359 Web: www.mecpl.com

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Transform your manufacturing The Productive Process Pyramid™ process setting controls establish the relationships between the machine, the part and the tools before cutting starts.

Postprocess monito ring monitoring In-process control Process setting Process foundation

Ensure that first cuts are accurate Process setting deals with sources of variation such as part location, the size of tools, and offsets on the machine. Machining activities are aligned to the actual location of the part and process parameters.

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Setting processes that use on-machine probing can be fully program controlled, so that operators no longer need to take measurements, make calculations and input offset changes.

Automated setting using probing can be up to 10 times quicker than manual methods, freeing up more time for cutting metal.

Automated setting using probes will allow you to set up complex components with no need for costly precision fixtures.

For more information visit www.renishaw.com/processcontrol

Renishaw India G.K Arcade, 3rd Floor, #125/1-18, T. Mariappa Road, Jayanagar 1st Block, Bangalore 560 011 India T +91 80 6623 6000 F +91 80 6623 6060 E india@renishaw.com

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LRT: Benchmarking the real standards Our service and sales team are in regular touch with our design and development team to make the required modifications. We are a focused integrated company delivering maximum value to our customers. We have strengthened our sales, development and production team by adding more persons and is proof of our increasing business and commitment to our customers to deliver total solutions.

Q.Please brief its journey from the inception?

Mr. J.M.Balaji, Head-Marketing Lakshmi Ring Travellers (Coimbatore) Limited

Lakshmi Ring Travellers (Coimbatore) Limited (LRT), a group company of reputed Lakshmi Machine Works Limited (LMW) is situated in Coimbatore, India. LRT was incorporated in the year 1974 and had started its subcontract activities in the year 1978. It started manufacturing CNC profile cutting machine since 1992 in collaboration with Zinser Germany. In fact, LRT was one of the first company in India to manufacture CNC profile cutting machines in India. The factory premises where subcontract activities/ manufacturing of CNC machines are done occupies an area of 10,500 sqm and the built up space of 5,500 sqm.

Core business of the company includes :

Manufacturing of CNC Profile cutting machines.

Sub contract operations in the machining field Foundry division – Manufacturers carbon and stainless steel castings Manufacturing of Ring Travellers and application tools

irrespective of the size of the company if they need to increase the productivity and achieve precision in their cutting. If profiles are to be cut then this is a must. Today Plasma is the most affordable technology available and the fastest growing segment in Profile cutting and we are concentrating on this. Being the Pioneers, our products have good acceptance in the market and we are known for producing heavy duty high precision machines. We have further strengthened our marketing and service set up recently to cope up with the increasing demand. We produce products which are best in class available anywhere in the world and offering it at competitive prices.

Our major strength is the after sales service and the knowledge base we have in this field.

Q. Can you brief us about the marketing strategies that were applied in order to stand out in the competition among industry?

One of the main features of the machine is its heavy fabricated structure which will ensure trouble free accurate cutting for years

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

There is tremendous scope for profile cutting machines in India.

Any company involved in fabrication using sheets would require this

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to come. This is offered at very competitive prices with best after sales service. Our main asset is the faith and confidence our customers have on us.

The proof of this is the many repeat orders we have. Unlike the various system integrators in this field, we are a corporate company who will not sacrifice the quality of the machine for reducing the costs.

We buy all plasma sources from Hypertherm , USA including the total accessories and Torch height control. Coupled with this our after sales service and the commitment to our users and trust they have on us differentiates us from the many in this field.

Q. Please elucidate in brief about your company’s infrastructure & What are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution?

LRT is part of the well known Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) group. As part of this dynamic group LRT has enormous resources – technology, expertise and experience at its command. We have the complete

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range of CNC machine tools to do all the operations as much as possible in house.

This includes the latest CNC HMCs and VMCs from Makino and LMW, CNC Universal milling machine from Anayk, CNC Vertical turning centre from O’M, LMW, Double column plano millers from HEC and TOS Hulin, Vertical and Horizontal milling machines from HMT, Tos Kurim and various other SPM Lathes, Horizontal and Vertical Drilling machines, Hydraulic press bending press etc from various makes. We understand the needs of the customer and this is our main strength. Our service and sales team are in regular touch with our design and development team to make the required modifications.

We are a focused integrated company delivering maximum value to our customers. We have strengthened our sales, development and production team by adding more persons and is proof of our increasing business and commitment to our customers o deliver total solutions.

Q.Brief us launches?

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We have launched our new product of Profile cutting machines – Cut Delight at IMTEX 2012 and this is a result of our strong R&D and development team. We have incorporated many changes in the design to make it more compact , increase cutting accuracies without compromising on the ruggedness of the machine.

The new model will also have an advanced CNC control systems which is very easy to use and incorporates latest touch screen system. We use Zinser make flame cutting torches which can cut upto 300 mm thick MS sheets with precision , and speed of cut is much better than other makes.

The machines are rugged and meant for heavy duty applications. The machines have a dual drive gantry axis and planetary gearbox for axis movement. Cutting width of the machines can be customized from 1.5 meters to 6 meters in multiples of 0.5 m. There is no restrictions for the length of the machine. We are very confident that our new model will offer maximum value to our customers and we will delight all our prospective customers.

Q. What is your vision for your company ?

We strongly feel that in this product category – CNC Profile cutting machines would be able to achieve growth rates of 50% plus which is already there this year and are confident that with the improved industry outlook we will be able to maintain this for next 4-5 years.

For more information LAKSHMI RING TRAVELLERS (COIMBATORE) LIMITED 34-A, Kamaraj Road , Coimbatore - 641 018 ,India Tel.: 0422-2223791 to 93 Mobile: 98422 24684 Fax : 0422-2223790 Skype : jmbalaji Email : jmbalaji@lrtltd.com Web: www.lrt.in

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GGB: The global leader in high performance bearing solutions

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GB offers a complete range of maintenance-free, High Performance bearings specially designed for Renewable energy equipments. GGB HPF™, HPM™, CBM™, DUŽB and DB™ are high quality, performance proven bearings for Hydro turbines, Solar Trackers, Wind Turbines, Radial Gates, Vertical Gates, Pen stock Valves and Lock Gates.

GGB, formerly Glacier Garlock Bearings, is the Global Leader in High Performance Bearing Solutions with state of the art technology. GGB have 10 manufacturing plants in USA, Germany, France, Brazil, Slovakia & China and having worldwide operations with more than 23 offices in 20 countries catering to more than 50,000 customer bases across the Globe. Reliable Maintenance free, compact size coupled with high specific load capacities and low frictional properties of GGB bearings enable significant savings in equipment size. With no operation cost, reliable performance, high factor of safety, prompt customer support and environment friendly natures GGB Bearings are the engineer’s no.

1 choice.

GGB Launches New Self-lubricating Metallic Bearing Materials

GGB Bearing Technology, formerly Glacier Garlock Bearings, now offers two new metallic bearing materials.

Its GGB-CSM™ series is made of solid material, and its bimetal GGB-CBM™ series features sliding layers sintered onto metallic backings. Both are selflubricating for maintenance-free

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performance and provide high load capacity, a broad temperature range and corrosion resistance.

The GGB-CSM and GGB-CBM bearing materials are manufactured using a powder metallurgy process to produce a metallic matrix with homogeneously distributed solid lubricant (graphite,MoS2), which forms a lubricant film with the bearings’ motion. Potential applications include general mechanical engineering; steel plants; steel works and civil engineering; turbines (water, steam, gas); pumps and compressors; food and beverage industry, packaging and handling equipment; tyre mould and agricultural and construction machinery, among others.

The GGB-CSM series is based on a range of alloys consisting of bronze, iron and nickel, and includes materials that are wear-resistant, thermal relaxed and thermal stabilized. The GGB-CBM series is based on a range of bronze alloys, including lead-free offerings, with a choice of stainless, carbon, seawaterresistant steel and bronze backings.

Bearings made of the GGB-CSM and GGB-CBM materials are available by special order to customer-supplied designs and drawings.

For more information GGB Bearing Technology, S-21, “S� Block, MIDC, Bhosari, Pune – 411 026 Ph. (020) 30616617/18/19 Fax. (020) 30616699 Mob. (+91) 97110 24649 Email india@ggbearings.com avnish.kumar@ggbearings.com Web:www.ggb-renewableenergy.com

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Baumer Technologies India : Customers benefit of advanced production processes

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fter Waaree Instruments Ltd. having been acquired by the Swiss Baumer Group, new Baumer Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. offers their customers multiple benefits by a substantially enhanced product and service portfolio. Now member of a global player in process instrumentation, Baumer Technologies India avails itself of the technology transfer provided by the worldwide operating Baumer Group. In parallel, the Baumer team in India brings all its experience and know-how of a local market insider.

Production will remain at the established Vapi facilities, but now with top-of-the-line technology.

Consistent high product quality, no compromising on reliability and short-term supply readiness are the results of most modern production processes at Baumer Technologies India. The highly qualified staff,

the implementation of the Lean Six Sigma methodology for lean and flawless processes and KAIZEN for continuous improvement combined with the U-cell production concept result in increased efficiency and flexibility at consistently high product quality. Customers, for their part, benefit of quickly available products and utmost reliability in adherence to delivery dates.

Besides the previous product range, the expanded portfolio now is available in the Indian market under the Baumer brand. In particular, these are electronic pressure, temperature and filling level transmitters for process instrumentation.

The Baumer Group is an international leading manufacturer and developer of sensors, encoders, measuring instruments and components for automated image-processing.

Baumer combines innovative technology and customer-oriented service into intelligent solutions for factory and process automation and offers a uniquely wide range of related products and technologies.

With more than 2,500 employees and production plants, sales branches and agencies in 36 subsidiaries and 18 countries, the family-owned company is always close to the customer. Industrial clients in many sectors gain vital advantages and measurable added value from the worldwide consistency of Baumer’s high quality standards and its enormous innovative potential.

For more information, Web: www.baumer.com

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Chanderpur Works Pvt. Ltd : 50 Glorious years in integrated engineering excellence Chanderpur Works Pvt. Ltd. is serving industries for over 50 years and is one of the leading organizations to offer quality customized turnkey plants and project services for cement plants, cement machinery, lime plants, sugar plant machinery and fertilizer plants. The company also deals in products like ball mills, rotary kilns, etc. Chanderpur Works is also the winner of the national award for excellency in Manufacturing. Mr. Sudhir Chandra, Director, ruminates on the achievements of the company and the challenges ahead. Excerpts.

Mr. Sudhir Chandra, Director Chanderpur Works Pvt. Ltd. Q. What inspired you to start your business and what are your business domains?

This is our parental business. Our grandfather started the first unit in 1946 and it is always our desire to grow our business further.

Regarding business domains, we are manufacturing Cement Plants, Fertilizer Plants, Lime Plants, Biomass Gassifiers, Coal Gassifiers, Mineral Processing Equipment, Materials Handling Equipment, etc.

Q. You have completed more than 50 years in the business? How do you take this journey of your success? Please highlight your achievements?

We started with a small workshop having strength of around 50 persons. At that time, we were manufacturing only sugar machinery parts. In this decade, the company has grown to manufacture complete boiler house of sugar plants. In 70’s, we added our paper divison

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and started supplying full pulp mill to paper plants. In 80’s, we started manufacturing cement plants on VSK based technology. We also helped big OEMs, such as Humboltd, Gebr Pfiffer, SMS Siemag, etc. In 90’s, we started concentrating on exports and supplied our equipment to countries like Botswana, Senegal, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Djibouti, Zambia, Thailand, Canada, Bolivia, etc. In the new Millennium, CPW entered the field of renewal energy by making joint venture with TERI, New Delhi to supply Biomass Gassifiers. We also started supplying cement plants based on Rotary Kiln technology.

In 2010, our company signed a JV with Christian Pfeiffer, GmbH, Germany, to supply Classifiers.

Q. You are inclined more to provide turnkey business solutions. Any particular reason for this?

The customer always prefers those suppliers, who can offer them maximum number of solutions under one roof by providing

Mr. Sudhir Chandra, Director receives the National Award for Excellency Year 2010 bestowed on Chanderpur Works

turnkey solutions, we fulfill all the requirements of the customers.

Q. Do you feel that turnkey solutions are the most viable alternative to make people accountable?

Yes, because in turnkey projects, the customer has to only watch the performance of the plant. So the manufacturer becomes fully accountable.

Q. You emphasize on ‘cost effective production solution’. Can you elaborate on this?

Yes, we give cost-effective solutions to our customer, as we give a flexible option. We offer plants, which are partially automatic or fully automatic, depending on the availability of skilled manpower in that country. We also offer multi-fuel options, so that the customer can use the cheapest fuel available at their place. We also offer a choice of additives, so that he can use economical and best additives.

We give the latest technology, highly energy efficient equipment to reduce wastage of energy.

Q. What’s your benchmark for quality?

We are manufacturing and exporting the equipment. We mostly follow the American, German and Indian standards in manufacturing as per choice of our customers. All the quality procedures are as per international standards. Our company is certified 9001:2008 by DNV. Some of our equipment are “CE” marked.

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Continued from page no.284 at par with any other company in India or overseas, in similar field of manufacturing. We have got National award for excellence in manufacturing, from MSME, Govt. of India for the year 2010.

Q. What are your core business strengths?

Our core business strengths are :

● Our 50 years’ experience and huge technical database including drawings, case studies, books , standards etc. ● Our experienced staff. We have a number of staff members, having more than 20 years’ experience.

Present promoters are technical graduates and are highly experienced. ● Our satisfied customer base and reputation in the market. ● Very low debt equity ratio ● Given a concept, we can develop any type of equipment for heavy machinery segment.

Q. Please share with us the most challenging engineering project that you have been involved?

We have done a project for Jindal Stainless Ltd for their chrome ore beneficiation plant. This is a new line we ventured into with a gut feeling.

We had not made such equipment earlier, but we made everything in-house and their plant was commissioned successfully.

We have also taken up the assignment offered by Tata Chemicals and India Gypsum Ltd for enhancing the capacity of their imported grinding units.

Q. What do you enjoy the most or least about engineering?

We enjoy new challenges in design, manufacture and erection of plants, which are different from our regular line of manufacturing. We enjoyed least, when we work with big MNC’s, as they get involved in a lot of paper work.

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Q. Have you developed any new engineering specialty skills in your journey of 50 years in business?

We have developed a lot of new engineering skills, in the field of design, automation and special purpose machines.

Q. Did you ever confront a problem that really tested your engineering mettle?

Whenever we supply any new equipment, we always faced one or two problems, which tested our engineering mettle.

Q. What have you to say on the industrial environment? Is it conducive to growth?

Our projects are medium scale projects, starts from Rs. 20 Crores upto Rs. 200 Crores, so these plants are generally based on localized conditions and they are put up as per requirement of that area. So our projects do not very much depend on industrial environment, but in the other sector, where we work for big companies, recession is going on, so in our capital goods industry people are not planning any further investment in manufacturing.

Q. Give us an example of something that you have learned from a mistake that you made on a job at a clients place?

Generally, the erection & commissioning staff bypass the sequence of erection & commissioning, due to which they make mistakes and when the equipment is started, it doesn’t work and the whole equipment is to be re-erected and commissioned. Realizing this mistake in our first plant, we fixed the sequence of installing each equipment.

Q. Tell me about a time when you surpassed all expectations of your client?

It’s difficult to single out one client or job. We always surpass the expectations of our customers in giving services during supplies,

A Biomass Gassifier developed by Chanderpur Works erection & commissioning.

Q. Do you have any weaknesses?

All the equipment we make are tailormade and we do not manufacture ‘standard’ equipment. So after taking the order, we always depend on the customer to lift the equipment.

Q. You have also received the status of Star Export House. How does this help?

Star Export House is a rating/ certificate given by the Govt. of India to the manufacturers who export their equipment. The company gets a lot of privileges under ‘star export house’, such as exemption in giving Bank Guarantees, etc.

Q. What are the challenges ahead for you?

The main challenges for our company are customer satisfaction.

With technology advancement, the customer became more & more demanding. He wants the best quality in least cost and all the documentation as per international standards. So, we are working hard to meet our customer requirement.

Q. How do you look at the future of your company?

In the past three years, we have attained a growth rate of 40%, but now we could not sustain the same rate due to recession. However, after recession, we will attain the same growth rate. In next five years, our turnover will be three times. We will grow in our core fields i.e. cement plants, mineral processing and renewable energy. www.engrreview.com

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Timken : Maintaining technology leadership in friction management & power transmission solutions

Mr. Sanjay Koul - Managing Director, Timken India.

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives?

Timken India Ltd, a subsidiary of the Timken Company, started its operations in 1989, with a state of the art manufacturing facility at Jamshedpur. To cater to the growing market, Timken subsequently set up a manufacturing facility in Chennai in 2008. The Timken Technology Centre, Bengaluru, is one of the four Timken innovation and development centres around the world, which provides customers a unique opportunity to in the global pool of engineering expertise and latest technological advancements.

It is part of the company’s vision to leverage technology and people to deliver a sustainable & competitive advantage to its customers.

The state of the art capabilities include customer application engineering, manufacturing technology including tool & detail design, innovation centre for detailed analysis, testing, metallurgy & new product development, and business systems development including global infrastructure support, IT & ITES. Timken is a global leader in friction manage-

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ment technologies and provides one of the most complete offerings of antifriction bearings in the industry. Timken provides friction management and power transmission solutions for many major market segments, including aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer, defense, energy, industrial equipment, health, heavy industry, machine tool, positioning control, power generation and rail.

Our teams of engineers and scientists around the world are dedicated to using everything they know about friction management and power transmission to improve our customers’ performance.

Our engineers not only increase the reliability of Timken® products but also create designs that can set new performance standards. We refine processes and recommend improvements to enhance performance and improve value. Because our teams are located at technology centers in North America, Europe and Asia – as well as in our manufacturing facilities and field offices on six continents – customers have access to ideas and resources to transform concepts into reality.

Our Technical and Engineering Centers focus on specific products, materials and processes and concentrate on emerging technologies that span across a variety of industries and applications. Aligned with our business units, our technology and engineering centers are market driven, helping customers improve their products by enhancing the effectiveness of our products.

We have 9 technology and

engineering centers worldwide at: Bangalore, India Colmar, France Keene, New Hampshire Lebanon, New Hampshire Manchester, Connecticut Mesa, Arizona North Canton, Ohio Ploiesti, Romania Shanghai, China

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

As India builds its infrastructure, I see significant opportunities for the Timken India team to further enhance our customers’ equipment performance through the application of Timken technology and skills.

Over last two decades, Timken has built a world class engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and services capabilities in India. We are in an excellent position to provide our discerning customers with best in the industry end to end solutions (design to aftermarket services) with the team and capabilities we have here in Bangalore, Chennai, Jamshedpur and sales offices across India.

A good example is steel industry, where we partner with OEM designers and mill builders to study the application and suggest the right bearings and settings, manufacture these highest performance and highest quality bearings and then maintain it with our Milltec® services team. We intend to make these unique capabilities available to a broader range of industries and customers in India, broaden our product offering Continue on page no.290

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Continued from page no.288 in India and in the process become their preferred power transmission and friction management solutions provider. We have in India a strong team of Timken associates who are well trained and well equipped to use the Timken knowledge, product and solutions to create superior value for our customers in India and also be a significant cost effective provider of engineering, IT and corporate services and Timken® bearings to the customers outside India,

Q. Is there any plan for expansion & new investment in India to cater the demand of the industry?

As Indian infrastructure develops and the industry modernises, I see tremendous opportunities opening up for the bearings industry in India.

As we move forward customers will look for better and cleaner technologies and more value added services (like maintenance of equipment, reliability monitoring, remanufacturing) that keeps their equipment running longer and more efficiently.

Timken India will be able to better aid customers’ performance through the application of Timken technology and skills. Over last two decades, Timken has built world class engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and services capabilities in India. We are in an excellent position to provide our discerning customers with the best in industry end to end solutions (design to aftermarket services) with the team and capabilities we have here in Bangalore, Chennai, Jamshedpur and sales offices across India. A good example is the steel industry, where we partner with OEM designers and mill builders to study the application and suggest the right bearings and

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settings, manufacture these highest performance and highest quality bearings and then maintain it with our Milltec® services team.

We intend to make these unique capabilities available to a broader range of industries and customers in India, broaden our product offering in India and in the process become their preferred power transmission and friction management solutions provider.

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

Timken friction management and power transmission solutions help customers operate faster and more efficiently – increasing productivity, uptime and performance in a wide range of applications and markets.

The top line product range are : ● Bearing Products ● Alloy Steel and Steel Components ● Power Transmission Components & Systems ● Engineered Surfaces & Coatings ● Lubrications ● Seals ● Motion Control Systems ● Training ● Remanufacture and Repair ● Maintenance and Reliability The few products which are due for launch this year are – Timken 6000 Ball Bearing Series SNT and Solid Block Housed Units Ball Housed Units ISO TRB MBA (ISO Tapered Roller Bearing Matched Bearing Assembly) New High Performance Grease Ball Bearing and TRB MBA is to fill the existing gap in our product offering in bearings.

Housed Units are new products that we are launching as part of our corporate strategy to be in mechanical power transmission industry and not

just bearing suppliers. It is part of our motive to serve the entire value chain.

High performance grease would be pioneering in the industry and will help us to serve the end users better by providing them with savings.

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

Some of the factors driving the growth of bearings market in India are growing demand for automobiles and auto components are one the major factors influencing the growth of the bearings market. Increased investment in wind turbines in India provides a major opportunity for market growth. Robust construction & mining equipment market has also facilitated further development of the market. Expanding railway sector boosts the demand for bearings in the market. Healthy economic outlook also stimulates the growth of the Indian bearings industry.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Our mission, vision and core values guide our transformed company and will propel us into the future.

This direction keeps us successfully working together, so we make the world a more productive place and deliver value to our stakeholders.

We make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

We will improve our customers’ performance and deliver unparalleled value by applying our knowledge of friction management and mechanical power transmission all around the world.

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Weldor : The true reputation of quality “WELDOR” the name synonyms for Quality Metal Forming Machine Manufacturer in India. Since, its foundation it has grown steadily & now the company is 50 years old. The company has grown & matured time to time. This growth / maturity is in the form of improvement in Quality, higher production rate, implantation of new technology & so on… The company has grown in all directions. The company has to its credit more than 6000 Machines supplied all across India & Abroad. “WELDOR” made machines are spread from Jammu to Trivendrum & Kutch to Assam across the country.

“WELDOR” has reputation of Quality Machine manufacturer which reflects in its client list which includes big players of Indian Industry like, Reliance Industries Ltd., Tata, TISCO, L & T, Bajaj Electricals, Essar, Renault Nissan, AMW, Suzlon, BHEL, Gammon India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyva India and so on…….

ney to success starts from a small unit where first of all Mechanical Press Brake & Shearing Machines manufactured.

Then slowly the phase changes and the small unit became one of the biggest Press Brake & Shearing Manufacturing Company in India with one of the best plant facilities available in the region. The Company has achieved many milestones during the course.

Mr. Bharat Vaghela - Chairman, Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Q. Weldor Engineering is into manu -facturing of Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machineries , since from longtime please brief its journey from the inception & share some its milestones?

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We give below few of them : 1. Made Import Substitute Box Folding Press for BHEL – Bhopal which was the first of its kind in India & for this achievement received Udyog Patra Award from Honorable Minister Mr. Pranab Mukharjee.

2. Made Big Trimming & Blanking Press for Premier / TATA Vendor. The Machine was the biggest Press made in India at that time.

3. Received CMTI PMT Trust Best Design of the year award for CNC Turret Punch Press in IMTEX-2004

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Made Big Hydraulic Special Purpose Press of 1600 Tons capacity for German collaboration company. The press having bed size of 6300 MM x 1600 MM wide and first time in India.

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duction line. The in-house plant facilities gives us an edge over other small scale manufacturers who outsource the same.

Mr.Mahesh Vaghela - Director,

Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd. NTPC, COFMOW, Indian Railway, CAT, DMRL, etc…

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Made 1800 x 32 MM (MS) Cold Shearing Machine for SAL – Ahmedabad.

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Made 5000 x 8 MM (MS) Shearing & Bending Machines for many tipper & Dumper Body Manufacturing units in India.

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Made 6300 x 8 MM (MS) Shearing Machine for defence vehicle manufacturing company.

Q. Please brief us about company’s overall infrastructure?

The company has the spread in around 5.5 acre of land with a constructed area of around 95,000 Sq. Feet. The company has all mother equipments required in pro-

Q. What are the market prospects for the Weldor Engineering products in India and How do you plan to position these products?

We enjoy the reputation of Quality Machine Manufacturers since last 50 Years.

The machines are all Capital Machines and hence most of the buyers look forward to quality product. There we enjoy a big market share. Also since last 10 years Indian market is booming with exceptional recession in 2007-08. Also the GDP growth of INDIA is high. We are expecting a tremendous market for the coming 4-5 years at least. After 2007-08 recession we have doubled our production to fulfill the booming market demands by increasing our infrastructure & plant & machineries.

Also again we have planned to increase the production rate to double its existing production at present. Thus we can cut down the cost of overheads and the quality will improve accordingly. Also we are developing CNC versions of all our machines which will improve the quality of the machines and attract more customers towards Weldor.

Q. Can you brief us about the marketing strategies that were applied in order to stand out in the competition of machine tool & metal forming industry?

We have a very simple Policy of Quality to stand out in the competition of Machine Tool Industry. The Quality Policy says Produce the Quality Machines, Retain the

Mr. Vijay Vaghela Managing Director, Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd. same Quality & Improve the Quality. Thus Produce, Retain & Improve Quality policy has worked wonders for us till now and we are sure it will work in future as well.

In fact, this policy is like thumb rule in any industry and in any market. We stuck to our policy and enjoying the biggest share of Indian Machine Tools Metal Forming Industry.

Q. Brief us about the R&D and Quality policy for your business?

As mentioned above we follow Produce, Retain & Improve Quality policy. In this chain the Improvement in quality comes from R & D department. We have our own R & D department which works all the time to improve the quality of the Machines. We strongly adhere to our Quality policy and hence, updating the R & D department time to time by providing them latest technologies, development taking place in the international market, latest

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Weldor machine softwares available for Metal Forming Industry and so on.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machinery industry?

CNC & Hydraulics are the key technological trends that are driving the Metal Forming Machineries. The Hydraulic Trend started since 1990 but after 2000 the graph of Hydraulic Machines are more steeper than Mechanical Machines. The main reason again is the accuracy of final product came out of Hydraulic Machines.

The CNC Trend is also started since then only but its now that it is taking the more attention and again the reason is better quality, accuracy & fast production.

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Q. Please comment on the current Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machinery industry scenario in India?

Currently the Metal Forming Machineries & Plate Bending Machines in particular are having a bright future looking forward to the Infrastructure work going on in India as well as around the Globe. The fabrication of Big Structures and multistory buildings construction taking place even in small towns. These activities greatly require the Metal Forming Machineries and hence, the future is lightening.

Q. How do your perceive the future of the Indian Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machinery industry ?

In India as we discussed the Infrastructure developments like Road, SEZ & Airports and Sports Villages / Grounds of International Standards are taking shape and all these jobs require the Metal Forming Machineries and it will take these works to complete at least 8 – 10 years and till then the futuristic graph of the Industry is very very positive and fruitful.

Q. How far the factors like government norms, excise duty, taxation, exim policies are affecting Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machinery business?

We think the Central Excise Exemption limit should be increased from 1.5 Crore

as these capital goods are high priced and hence limit is too small. Also Exim policies are not favorable to Machine Tools industry. Specially there is no special benefits or incentives for Export. Also the other way round there is no extra duty or dumping duty on import of Machines and we are facing a big challenge against cheaper Chinese Machines. Government should take some initiative against Chinese Dragon.

Q. What are the best possible remedies you can advise in order to maintain the high profitability in the shrinking margins market of India?

Increase Production rate & cut down the cost of product. Bring Maximum automization in manufacturing, machin -ing & assembly. Keep an eagle’s eye on your overheads & expenses.

Q.What is your vision for Weldor Engineering?

The company is aiming at taking the maximum advantage of the booming future domestic as well as international market. In the international market Indian Machines are more preferred to Chinese Machines and hence, looking forward to the same as well. Apart from all these the Company would like to retain its leading position in conventional machines and to make even bigger impact with CNC Machines.

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Complex movements made easy Baumüller adds “Coordinated Motion” to its software toolbox

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t the Hannover Messe, Baumüller will be presenting its new software library in action. With its “Coordinated Motion” components library, Baumüller is now making robot and CNC functions usable within Motion Control SPS. This makes it easy for users to make coordinated movements on several axes. Only the programming languages included in IEC 61131 are used. Programming of path movements is done using the G-Code conforming to DIN 66025,

which is widely known in the CNC world.

By this means, the user can define trajectories, speeds and the workpiece coordinate system entirely freely within the workspace.

The CNC program is loaded into the SPS system as a simple text file and can be as large as required. Thus data from CAD/CAM systems can also be used for programming the machine.

The pre-programmed components and the combination of CNC and SPS functionalities saves machine builders programming time and spares them the cost of additional hardware. From inside the Baumüller software toolbox you can find all the basic functions you need as standardized and validated components or already packaged together into sector-specific specialized modules.

The combination of these basic functions allows you to create applications using the ProMaster engineering framework without effort-intensive programming, mainly by setting values for the parameters specific to the machine you are using.

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offee has an image of style and sophistication which is reinforced by the cool design of coffee machines.

Birmingham company Fracino has been making coffee machines since 1963 and, with the help of Lantek’s sheet metal CADCAM software, has

Fracino Contempo coffee machine

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implemented the latest laser cutting technology. Fracino has a range of over 40 different machines and its success has been recognized at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards where it won the Outstanding Exporter of the Year award and the National Winner of Winners award, while at the Essential Cafe Trade Awards it won the Manufacturer of the Year award. It even exports coffee machines to Italy!

Close up of coffee machine The company decided it wanted to move its sheet metal manufacture the company achieve its aims. Paul in house and purchased an Amada Gurevitch-Beacock says, “We cut Alpha III 3 kw laser. Paul Gurevitchalotof plastic coated stainless and Beacock, Sheet Metal Manager, says, Lantek has provided us with a special “Although this machine was preroutine, which was not available on owned, it was a major investment the machine, to pre-pierce thesheet, for our company. I have had around which stops the plastic blowing up nine years of experience with Lantek, during cutting. Lantek also developed working for a previous employer, a capability which enables us to stop and in my experience, Lantek Expert the machine between components is both easy to use and efficient. for checking first offs and extra Additionally, the company’s staff are functions to allow us to skip over very helpful, so it was the obvious problem parts.” choice for Fracino.”

As the company makes its own The company uses Lantek products it nests multiple parts of Expert and Lantek Flex3d. Paul the same type on each sheet, achievGurevitch-Beacock adds, “We use ing 80-90% material utiSolidWorks and AutoCAD lization rates. Furtherfor our designs, which are more, it uses offcuts for continually evolving, and sampling and prototype Lantek Flex3d works great applications, further rewith Solidworks, enabling ducing material wastage. us to get to a flat pattern Paul Gurevitchwith the touch of a button.

Fracino Romano Beacock was pleased For simple parts we can with the implementation coffee machine design directly in Lantek of the Lantek software.

Expert which further “Once we had the laser increases our flexibility.” installed, Lantek provided the postWith distributors in many processor, connected the cables for countries around the world communication to the machine, set including Poland and Australia, the parameters and carried out test Fracino manufactures around 3000 cuts. After we had been using the lamachines each year. Its customers ser for a little while they returned to demand innovative and stylish customise the postprocessor for us designs delivered on time and to to provide the special functionality a high quality, making the new we needed. Their understanding of sheet metal production facility a both the Amada and their own softvery important part of its business. ware made it a trouble free process.”

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Shock Absorbers for P.E.T. Machines

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eforma PET shock absorbers are designed for use in blow molding machines. Due to high cycle times standard shock absorbers quickly fail. Series W-PET provides constant performance for up to 20 million cycles in approved applications such as:

● P.E.T. container manufacturers ● Blow molding machines ● Injection molding machines ● Plastic bottle manufacturers ● High-speed, repetitious applications requiring exceptional durability and performance

Weforma PET shock absorbers provide the following benefits: Extended life time

● Up to 20 mio strokes ● Piston: Hardened, Aluminium-TitaniumNitride coated ● Integrated end stop: Max. security ● Special Seals + Oils ● Temperature: -30°C +100°C ● Minimized scheduled maintenance requirements ● Reduced replacement costs ● Easy replacement of existing shock absorbers ● RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC For more information Weforma Dämpfungstechnik GmbH Web: www.weforma.com

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STMicroelectronics Adds New Class-Leading Microcontroller to STM32F4 Series

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he STM32F401 is the entry-level microcontroller in STMicroelectronics’ high-performance STM32F4 series featuring the ARM® Cortex™M4 32-bit/DSP core. While running at lower frequency than other STM32F4 devices, it balances performance, power consumption and integration and claims the lead in its class by offering 105DMIPS at 84MHz, 187µA/MHz active current, 11µA typical STOP current, and a rich set of integrated features.

Lower power consumption, tiny 3x3mm dimensions and 105°C ambient-temperature capability make the STM32F401 ideal for managing sensors for medical and mobile applications or for fieldbus-powered industrial sensor modules.

The STM32F401 allows zero wait-state operation from its 256 Kbyte on-chip Flash, using ST’s unique Adaptive Real-Time (ART) accelerator. The device integrates a 12-bit 16-channel 2.4Msample/s ADC, 12 communication ports including USB OTG, I2S, I2C and SPI, a motor-control timer, and multiple general-purpose timers.

The STM32F401 extends the STM32F4 series with 10 new part numbers, bringing the STM32F4 portfolio to over 90 part numbers. Sampling now to major OEMs, the STM32F401 will enter production in Q3 2013 offering five package options from 3x3mm WLCSP up to 14x14mm LQFP100. Budgetary pricing is from $2.45 for the STM32F401CBY6 with 128KByte Flash and 64KByte SRAM in WLCSP49 package, to $3.96 for the STM32F401VCH6 with 256KByte Flash and 64KByte SRAM in UFBGA100 package. All prices are for orders of 10,000 pieces per year.

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New Kennametal brisbane office spotlights fullspectrum wear solutions for Australia and Region Kennametal Inc., a world leader in providing innovative wear-resistant products and application engineering, is pleased to announce its new facility in Yatala near Brisbane, Australia, dedicated to providing the latest in wear solutions for Australia and the Asian region. The address is 22 Computer Road, Yatala, Queensland, Australia 4207, and the phone number is 61.7.3801.5844.

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he global demand for minerals, commodities, and other mined products continues to grow, and Australia and the South Asia region will play a significant role,” says George Boxsell, regional product manager. “Kennametal is equally well-positioned to supply any number of productivity-enhancing solutions to numerous wear applications, particularly in extreme environments.”

The most extreme jobs – quarrying, mining, earth moving, heavy industry – chew up wear components regularly, raising the costs of doing business. Kennametal’s Tricon family of products, including Dura-Plus™, the next generation of abrasion-resistant alloy steel, is often an effective response. “This is proprietary alloy steel chemistry

that combines hardness, toughness, formability, and weldability unachievable in any other material,” Boxsell says. “Shovels, excavators, buckets, dump truck trays, chutes, hoppers, cutting edges, and other wear components in extreme mining environments are natural fits for this new technology.”

Dura-Plus™ chemistry and processing achieves full hardness throughout the plate, eliminating the “soft middle” found in conventional abrasion-resistant materials.

Extremely low sulfur content and fine grain structure yields superior impact resistance while also providing excellent weldability under field conditions. Long performance life and lower maintenance costs for end users are the results.

Dura-Plus™ is available in thicknesses up to 20 mm, widths up to 3 meters (120 inches), and lengths up to 7.3 meters (288 inches) for such high-impact applications as hoppers, crushers, feeders, transfer chutes, shovels, dozers, truck beds, buckets, and discharge sites in surface mining. Other answers for miners in Kennametal’s Tricon lineup include Tri-Braze™, through-hardened alloy steel for the toughest abrasion and impact applications; Super C™, a chromium-carbide overlay wearresistant plate with a mild steel base for weldability; Super X™ inductionhardened pins developed specifically for extreme heat and wear situations, and Prime Arc™ welding consumables for efficient field welding and hard surfacing. www.engrreview.com

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Many Capabilities In-House In addition, the fully operational 2,000 square meter Kennametal facility offers such related services for customers as CAD design, plasma arc and flame cutting, welding and other fabrication services, including press brake forming, drilling, plate rolling, and painting. “This new facility is an outstanding combination of best-in-class wear materials and the application, design, and fabrication expertise to get products to customers under critical deadlines,” Boxsell adds. “Customers increase their uptime, maximize their productivity, and supply more product to their customers. For the products and solutions that make that possible, Kennametal is your one-stop shop.”

Kennametal Celebrating its 75th year as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments. The company provides innovative wear-resistant products and application engineering backed by advanced material science, serving customers in 60 countries across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy, industrial production, transportation and infrastructure.

With approximately 13,000

employees and nearly $3 billion in sales, the company realizes half of its revenue from outside North America, and 40% globally from innovations introduced in the past five years.

Recognized among the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” (Ethisphere); “Outstanding Corporate Innovator” (Product Development Management Association); and “America’s Safest Companies” (EHS Today) with a focus on 100% safety, Kennametal and its foundation invest in technical education, industrial technologies and material science to deliver the promise of progress and economic prosperity to people everywhere.

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HAAS: HE210-PR

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f a knack for hard work isn’t a skill, it’s the next best thing. If you have a good work ethic, skill, and youth, to boot, there’s no limit to where your energy might take you. For Bryan Schmidt of TGS Precision, his appetite for graft took him to rural Tennessee, to run a CNC machine shop 6 days a week, and drive his boat or hunt deer on his days off.

TGS Precision – There’s no holding back youth!

Greenback, Tennessee is an unlikely location to find a flourishing machining business. With a population barely into 4 figures, it’s an unlikely

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place to find much at all. But this is leisure and tourism country. Several lakes and a network of waterways, including the Tennessee River, make the area the perfect playground for boating enthusiasts. A number of state historic parks and recreation areas are within easy reach, as are the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest, which means it’s great for hunters, too.

As a boy, TGS Precision founder Bryan Schmidt would come to Tennessee with his parents for summer vacations. When he founded his company, just two years ago, the 23-year old came back, drawn by the outdoors lifestyle as much as the state tax incentives.

Mr. Schmidt is the third generation in his family to ply his trade as a machinist. His grandfather and father started a machine shop in New York State that is still trading to this day. Bryan studied mechanical engineering at university before he followed in the family footsteps. Just

24 months later, his business has 21 employees, a healthy order book and 12 Haas CNC machine tools.

“We have eight VF-2 Haas vertical machining centres, a VF-4 and a VF-3YT,” he says. “We also have Haas ST-10 and ST-20 turning centres. The Haas machines are the foundation of the business and play a significant role in the work we do for the boating sector and other industries, including some well known names in food processing.”

TGS has also diversified into sectors such as automotive and medical, which means the Haas machines are cutting metals ranging from aluminium and carbon steel 1045, through to tough alloys such as Hascor, Inconel and P20 tool steel.

Visitors to the shop will witness the camaraderie and sense of shared destiny that many companies try, and often fail to achieve. Bryan’s brother also works for the business, and his mother is frequently on-hand to offer words of encouragement.

“We have an awesome group of guys,” says Bryan. “We work across two shifts, from 5am to 2am. I’m here for most of that, working from 7:30 right through to closing time, six days a week. The first seven or eight hours I spend in the office. After that I’m on the shop floor running a shift and overseeing three or four Haas machines.” People might wince at those sorts of hours, but there’s no holding back youth.

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back. Days off for hunting excursions, for example, are a common way for the team to unwind together outside company walls. Lunch often consists of a large tray of cured venison, which everyone shares.

“With our determination, teamwork and the Haas machines we can push work out quickly, which gives us an advantage,” says Bryan.

“People want their parts yesterday and they want them right, first time.

Every single part is checked here for accuracy and aesthetics. If you mess up, you don’t get a second chance, but I’ve been in business two years and I’m very proud to say, we’ve never had a part rejected.”

Mr. Schmidt says the fragile economy is fuelling the ‘last-minute’ trend, with nervous customers waiting until the last possible moment before committing to orders, by which time deadlines are close at hand.

“We’re flexible,” says Mr. Schmidt, “not just in terms of manpower, but with the Haas machines, which allow quick set-up times. What’s more, our four-axis tables offer the capability to reduce

the number of operations for a part and reduce cycle times. Each of our guys is familiar with the Haas control, so they can move around the machines.”

Batch sizes at TGS Precision range from 1 or 2-off up to several thousand. Fixtures play a vital role in processing larger runs, accommodating between eight and 42 workpieces at once. Simply having two vices set-up alongside one another allows the company to perform first and second machining operations at the same time.

“The Haas machines will do anything! And they hold tolerance all day and all night. Providing you don’t abuse them and don’t crash them, they’ll last forever, which is incredible considering the price.

What we pay for a Haas machining

centre is half what others pay for certain Japanese models, and this has been a contributory factor in our rapid growth.”

At the time of my visit all the Haas machines are busy. One of the VF-2 vertical machining centres is engaged on a run of 4000 parts for a medical industry application. It will run for 10 days producing the same part. Other components being machined at the time include gearbox base plates and hydraulic cylinder manifolds for the boating industry.

“The work around here is unlimited,” states Mr. Schmidt. “We’ve done some parts for an automotive customer but they could get them a lot cheaper overseas. The problem, however, is that lead-times are six or seven weeks and if it’s wrong it has to be reworked. I’ll do it in a weekend and it will be spot on.”

There is a big automotive community in Tennessee. Volkswagen, for example, has a large plant nearby at Chattanooga. By complete coincidence, Bryan Schmidt’s uncle was a VP for many years at VW in Germany.

“I want to reach the point where my guys are trained to do my job and I don’t have to be here,” he concludes. “Instead, I can be on the road finding more work. I think our biggest hurdle to getting contracts with VW, for example, will be getting our foot in the door. We already have the technology, we have the ability and we’re not afraid of hard work. All we need is the introduction.”

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Siddharth Technocast : Allaying the casting needs

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e are pleased to introduce ourselves as manufacturer and exporters of investment casting. We introduced ourselves as an ISO-9001-2008 (TUV) Certified company manufacturing FERROUS INVESTMENT CASTINGS. The experience gained in more than 9 years, workers high specialization, the advanced technology used and the modern control and measurement equipments, One of the leading investment casting foundries.

Why to choose us?

Superior finish & unmatched appearance :

We make use of wax and plastic investment castings as molds, to produce high-quality products with a finish and look unmatched by those manufactured using other methods, such as, welded assemblies and sand castings.

components, brazed or welded assemblies, sand castings, and powered metal.

combine two parts into one casting.

Tolerance of +/-0.15mm per 25 mm is the standard.

Range of products

Cost-Effectiveness & are Energy saving :

The ‘Near Net-Shape’ feature of our process not only reduces the labor costs involved and the amount of material waste generated, but it also provides engineers finished components from non machine alloys. Thus, this process enables material and energy conservation.

● Diaphragm & Submersible pump like casing ● Impeller open & close ● Diffuser ● Gland ● Sleeve nut ● Stuffing Box ● Adaptor ● Liquid Chamber ● Manifold ● Bowl ● Middle ● Nrv Suction ● Motor Base ● Bush ● Thrust Bearing ● Ball valve ● Globe valve ● Diaphragm valve ● Top clamps for Machine Tools, etc.

Esteem customers / segment At present we serve to

Flexibility and versatility in design:

Since our process works with all the popular metal alloys, you have the freedom to choose from an incredible range of designs, without compromising on the strength and the quality of the finished products.

Furthermore, the range in designs available with this process is far more as compared to those available with die casting, forgings, machined

Reduced scrap rate and longer tool life :

We emphasize the use of dimensional precision investment castings, surface finishes, exact material specifications, and part or full elimination of machining and finishing operations. This process reduces scrap rate due to a) higher integrity and b) closer-to-tolerance parts.

This process also promotes longer tool life in any machine operation due to a lower inclusion of minimal casting defects, design flexibility, and/or the ability to

● Pump Industry ● Valves ● Defenses ● General Engineering Components ● Hardware ● Aerospace Component ● CNC Machine Tools We heartily thank you for visiting us and request you to send us your requirement to the mentioned below contact details.

We assure you of our best product quality & services always.

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Indian & Global Machine Tool Industry : Scenario 2012 & Forecast for 2013

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Indian & Global Machine Tool Industry : Scenario 2012 & Forecast for 2013

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he much has been written about the history of machine tools industry in India which dates back to the Second World War. Experts opine that due to non-availability of imported machine tools, a few British owned general engineering firms took up their manufacture in India.

This was followed by the start of industrialization in a series of five-year plans. The process of planning in the economy resulted in a second phase of machine tools manufacturing with public sector investment in machine tools (HMT Ltd. 1953). These two initial phases of development of the Indian machine tools industry saw the production of general purpose machine tools most of which were

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produced under technical assistance from foreign Collaborators (Oerlikon, Louden, Ward, Herbert, Jones & Shipman, etc.).

The 1960s marked the third phase of the machine tools industry.

During this phase, the range of products witnessed rapid growth and various types of machine tools including SPMs were manufactured.

(Multi spindle Automats, Gear Cutting Machines, SPMs, Broaching Machines, Presses, etc.).

The Fourth Phase began in the mid 1980s which saw the entry of Japanese machine tools makers in the Indian market through licensing arrangements (Mori - Seiki, Mitsubishi, Hitachi-seiki, NachiFujiKoshi, Murata, etc.).

At this point of time, the Indian machine tools industry had the following characteristics : ● Blanket Import Substitution -with a view to encourage self-sufficiency in machine tools ● The policy regime compelled broad range import substitution regardless of costs ● Encourage Transfer of Product Technology Poor domestic technology development and transfer meant good machines built at a high cost and poor quality machines, built at a low cost. Neither were exportable to the discerning, competitive markets of the West. Several of these characteristics

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continue to affect the industry even today.

The fifth and current phase began in the early nineties after the liberalization of the Indian economy.

With market share of the bigger companies expanding and the public sector giants shrinking and those of the smaller companies rising, in-house design capability, entrepreneurial spirit, greater technology friendliness, operational flexibility and lean management, combined to give a greater competitive edge to the smaller companies set up by technocrats, resulting in a significant shift in machine tools production to these medium sized companies.

However, these companies produce sophisticated machines and machines of higher capacity either singly, or in small numbers.

International Trends

Given the buoyant trends in calendar year 2004, the previous worldwide slump in the global machine tools industry appeared to be a thing of a past. The top 31 machine tools manufacturing countries recorded a turnover of US$45.3 billion in 2004 – representing a promising 23 percent growth by value over the previous year. Predictably, some rebounds were more resilient than others, resulting in few surprises.

While Japan increased its lead over Germany, Taiwan edged past the United States to be among the top five machine tools manufacturing countries. Italy and China remained in the second and third slot in the last calendar year. Japan expanded its margin yet again to become the undisputed leader in the global machine tools industry. Given the swelling backlog orders for its metal-cutting machine tools, the Japanese machine tools industry is expected to retain its leadership position.

Germany likewise gained a respectable eight per cent output, while Italy grew by a marginal two percent in 2004. At the same time Taiwan decisively came out of a slump with a one-third gain in output, China witnessed a robust 34 percent boost in its output. In-growth terms, India was also not far behind.

The Asian manufacturers inched their way up to a 42 percent share in the total turnover, while the Europeans, led with a 45 percent share. However, this is still three percent lower than 2003. The surge in global machine tools exports could not have been more pronounced than in 2004, with only two countries recording a decline among 31 nations. Germany followed

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Dramatic rise in production of CNC tapping centres in Taiwan US$ 5 billion worth of machine tools to other countries.

This was followed by Italy, Taiwan and Switzerland in the range of US$ 2.0 to 2.3 billion worth of exports.

The United States and Korea came next. Swiss machine tools manufacturers lived up to their reputation as the most export oriented suppliers as their industry export ratio again exceeded 85 percent. On the import side, China led with US$ 5.8 billion worth of machine tools imports in2004, representing a huge 40 percent growth over the previous year.

Output and CNC Rate of Metal Cutting Machine Tools in China, 2000-2010

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held the record of having the largest deficit in the machine tools trade, which increased to US$ 5.3 billion. Over onefifth of machine tools consumed worldwide were in China, with consumption worth US$ 9.3 billion. Taiwan also witnessed doubling of its consumption, and moved up to the seventh place among the top ten. In between were Japan, Germany, the United States, Italy and South Korea.

Japan’s one-third-again increase in consumption and the United States one-quarter-again boost has been keeping machine tools production lines busy. Taiwan led in per capita consumption, spending US$ 111 for new machine tools for every person. Switzerland which had been leading on this front over the past several years, came second with per capita consumption of US$ 101.

A CNC Grinding Centre made in India Current Status (In India)

Classification Of Machine Tools : The machine tools industry can be broadly classified into metal-cutting and metal-forming tools, based on the type of operation. Metal cutting accounts for 87 per cent of the total output of machine tools in India. Key metal cutting tools include turning centres, machining centres and grinding centres, which account for nearly two-thirds of the total metal-cutting produce.

Metal forming is dominated by presses, which account for 51 per cent share. Based on technology, machine tools can be classified into CNC (Computerized Numerically Controlled) and Conventional tools. CNC machine tools, which are highly productive and cost effective, comprise nearly 70 per cent of machine tools. Of these, CNC turning centres, machining centres and grinding centres are the biggest segments, accounting for nearly 81 per cent of the total in 2004.

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India is poised to be the new hub of the global manufacturing industry, in view of its enormous ability and potential to offer highly competitive products. Heightened buoyancy of Indian manufacturing in four successive years has also enabled the Indian economy to achieve an 8.5 % + GDP growth – 10 % in the current fiscal.

The Indian machine tool industry has registered phenomenal increase in turnover over last three to four years with prospects of a much brighter business scenario in future. While there are opportunities in plenty, there are challenges as well. With a growth of 35.0 % +, the share of the domestic industry has been on the decline and is almost a third of the total consumption pie in the Indian market.

A boom also signifies enhanced expectation of customers – in terms of new technologies, new processes and new methods of manufacturing. The Indian machine tool industry requires investing in capacity, manpower and processes in order to effectively meet these challenges. It is, therefore, crucial for stakeholders in the machine tool industry to come together, deliberate and chalk-out strategies on ‘gearing up for explosive growth in manufacturing ‘The Indian machine tools industry manufactures almost the complete range of Metal-cutting and Metal-forming machine tools. Customized in nature, the products from the Indian basket comprise conventional machine tools as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.

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Efforts within the industry are now underway to improve the features of CNC machines, and provide further value additions at lower costs, to meet specific requirements of users. In keeping with the current trends, and emerging demand, the CNC segment could be the driver of growth for the machine tools industry in India.

The slowdown in the Indian economy since mid 1999 had its impact on the prospects of Indian machine tools manufacturers. Output by domestic metalworking machine tools manufacturers in 2001 calendar year declined to the lowest of just Rs.5,175 million marking the fourth year of decline since 1997, for the Indian machine tools industry.

Much of this fall was due to subdued investment in 2002 by all the major user segments of machine tools, except the defence industry, primarily because of a higher capital expenditure outlay.

However, in the last two calendar years, output of the industry registered significant growth and the industry has achieved a high growth in the past two years.

While the decrease in domestic production was lower in the case of conventional metal-working machine tools, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools manufacturers too suffered, although marginally.

Lathes, machining centres, special purpose machines, and grinding machines were categories of machine tools that sustained much of the order inflow even during 2001 although these segments registered a decline, in comparison with the previous year.

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high quality lean manufacturing solutions. The industry resiliently supports all its users to enhance productivity as well as improve competitiveness for the betterment of the final customer. It is a well known and often repeated fact that the machine tools industry forms the pillar for the competitiveness of the entire manufacturing sector since machine tools produce capital goods which in turn produce the manufactured goods.

Hence being an integral sector, growth of the machine tools industry has an immense bearing on the entire manufacturing industry which is crucial for the country’s strategic requirement such as defence, railways, space, and atomic energy. World over too, industrially developed countries have created market niches on the back of a well-developed and supportive machine tools sector.

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Automotive Sector : The Indian automotive industry has been growing strongly at a CAGR of nearly 11 per cent, over the past 5 years (2000-01 to 2004-05). All key segments of the auto industry have registered growth. While commercial vehicles have been growing at about 15 per cent, Passenger vehicles have clocked 13 per cent, two wheelers 10.2 per cent and three wheelers 7.3 per cent growth.

The market for passenger vehicles has already crossed 1 million units and is growing. The export of automobiles from India has also been growing at a healthy CAGR of nearly25 per cent. Buoyed by this growth, many Indian and multinational players have gone in for additional capacity. For example, Maruti Udyog, India’s largest car manufacturer, has expanded capacity, as well as invested in an aluminium foundry and a diesel engine plant.

Suzuki Motors is invested separately in manufacture of Motorcycles, which are expected to be launched later this year. Hyundai Motors recently announced plans to significantly increase capacity.

These developments present a positive outlook for India’s machine tools industry.

CAPITAL GOODS SECTOR The capital goods sector is in a growth phase, with segments such as diesel engines, electric motors, industrial furnaces, textile machinery, tractors and pumps experiencing growth ranging between 20 to 38 per cent in the fiscal year 2004-05. The earthmoving &construction equipment

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and transformer segments experienced moderate growth during April 2004 to March 2005.

CONSUMER DURABLES SECTOR Just like the auto sector, prospects in the country’s consumer durable industry remain bullish with impressive to moderate growth in most segments for six years in a row.

There is a similarity between the Indian machine tools industry of today and the US machine tools industry in the 1970s. The U.S. industry had remained buoyant throughout most of the 1970s, and in 1980the U.S. machine tools shipments peaked at more than $5.6 billion (in 1982 dollars). But by 1983 output had plummeted to just over $2 billion.

This precipitous fall was reflective of the U.S. manufacturing competitiveness crisis in general, as many corporations slashed capital spending to lower their own costs and sent proportionally larger shares of their parts production to lower cost vendors abroad.

Meanwhile, import penetration of the U.S. machine tools market was growing at an alarming rate.

Machine tools imports grew from about 34 percent of the U.S. consumption in 1983 to nearly 50 percent in 1986. By 1988, the U.S. share of world machine tools production had slipped to just 7.4 percent on output of nearly $2.8 billion, and America fell to fourth place among the world’s leading machine tools producing nations, behind Japan, Germany and Italy.

While the causes of the American industry’s fall are too complex to fully chronicle here, one important factor was a significant domestic market shift toward standard CNC machines, which clearly favoured the emerging Japanese suppliers. American builders were accustomed to making machine tools to order, and incorporating many options of the customer’s choosing.

Then the Japanese came into the market selling machines from inventory. While that prevented Japanese suppliers from offering much customization, the Japanese machines were manufactured in relatively large quantities and sold at a fraction of the price of the American competition. Moreover, the Japanese machines proved to be highly reliable by American standards. Soon Japanese suppliers were thoroughly www.engrreview.com

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dominating the large U.S. market for machining centres and CNC turning machines

Market Overview

The global machine tools industry had a turnover of about US$ 45.3 billion in 2004, a 23 per cent growth by value over the previous year. Japan is the leading machine tool manufacturer in the world with a production of over US$ 10.5 billion in 2004, which forms nearly 23 per cent of the global machine tools industry had a turnover of about US$ 45.3 billion in 2004, a 23 per cent growth by value over the previous year.

Japan is the leading machine tool manufacturer in the world with a production of over US$ 10.5 billion in 2004, which forms nearly 23 per cent of the total world production.

Germany, Italy and China are second, third and fourth respectively in the machine tools industry. In terms of consumption, China is the leader, with US$ 9.3 billion worth of consumption, accounting for over 20 per cent of machine tools consumed worldwide. India ranks nineteenth in production and sixteenth in consumption of machine tools in the world.

The Indian machine tool industry averaged more than 35 per cent growth in 2004-05. Imports exceeded production in the year 2004 with US$ 356 million worth machine tools being imported while the production was only US$ 225 million. Machine Tools.

There is a similarity between the Indian machine tools industry of today and the US machine tools industry in the 1970s. The U.S. industry had remained buoyant throughout most of the 1970s, and in 1980the U.S. machine tools shipments peaked at more than $5.6 billion (in 1982 dollars). But by 1983 output had plummeted to just over $2 billion. This precipitous fall was reflective of the U.S. manufacturing competitiveness crisis in general, as many corporations slashed capital spending to lower their own costs and sent proportionally larger shares of their parts production to lower cost vendors abroad.

Meanwhile, import penetration of the U.S. machine tools market was growing at an alarming rate.

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the U.S. consumption in 1983 to nearly 50 percent in 1986. By 1988, the U.S. share of world machine tools production had slipped to just 7.4 percent on output of nearly $2.8 billion, and America fell to fourth place among the world’s leading machine tools producing nations, behind Japan, Germany and Italy.

While the causes of the American industry’s fall are too complex to fully chronicle here, one important factor was a significant domestic market shift toward standard CNC machines, which clearly favoured the emerging Japanese suppliers. American builders were accustomed to making machine tools to order, and incorporating many options of the customer’s choosing.

Then the Japanese came into the market selling machines from inventory. While that prevented Japanese suppliers from offering much customization, the Japanese machines were manufactured in relatively large quantities and sold at a fraction of the price of the American competition. Moreover, the Japanese machines proved to be highly reliable by American standards. Soon Japanese suppliers were thoroughly dominating the large U.S. market for machining centres and CNC turning machines.

Various Governmental Policies :

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The Non-governmental Promotion :

A CNC Grinding Centre made in India particular interest as announced in the year 1991 : ● The investment ceiling for the purpose of definition of a small unit has been raised to Rs. 6 million (Rs. 7.5 million if the unit concerned undertakes to export 30 percent of its output or if it is an ancillary unit i.e. a firm supplying at least 50 percent of its output to large scale industries). ● Other investors (including large scale enterprises and foreign investors) are now allowed 24 percent equity participation in a small scale unit. ● The Act on Delayed Payments to Small and Ancillary Enterprises has been promulgated.

Under this act, buying/mother units will be required to pay interest ondelayed payments for supplies bought from SSI units if the payments are delayed beyondthe negotiated and agreed upon time period. ● The Reserve Bank of India has announced a package of measures to ensure a better flow of credit to the SSI through measures such as expansion of ‘single window’ loan scheme. ● Banks are encouraged to open specialized SSI branches and to give greater priority to the sector in their annual credit budgets. Access to inputs has been improved by giving SSI priority to allocation of iron and steel from public sector undertakings and by removing obstacles to imports of a range of raw materials and intermediate products. ● The number of products which are reserved for SSI stands at 836 in 1994. This represents a decrease of only 7 items since the economic reform process has been initiated in 1991.

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There are three national associations representing all type of industries, small and large. These are ‘Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries’ (FICCI),Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and ‘Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industries’ (ASSOCHAM).

These associations represent mainly the interests of large scale industries.

However, these associations have membership of small sector as well and represent mainly the policy related interests of SSI sector. The exclusively small industry related associations are diversified geographically and sectorally and are supposed to have been linked with ‘Federation of All India Small Scale Industries’ (FASSI), ‘Federation of Small and Medium Industries’ (FOSMI) and also Indian Council of Small Industries (ICSI).

However these institutions are weak in character due to their working for cross purposes and lack of dynamic perspective for small scale sector growth. They have virtually no linkages with the small industry in general and their local associations in specific. Another institution that is concerned with the small and medium enterprises is ‘World Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises’(WASME). There are only a few of the local associations that are involved in providing specific individual level services to the small industry. However, all the associations are involved in lobbying with the government to provide one or the other facilities or benefits to the sector

FUTURE OUTLOOK : Summing Up

India’s machine tools industry is on the growth path.

The increasing domestic demand is not currently met by domestic production, leading to dependence on imports. Favourable market conditions, availability of materials, manpower and support industries, and support from government is expected to lead to increased investment in this sector in future.

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Mr. Pramoud Rao Managing Director, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd.

Zicom: Fidelity for human & asset safety

Zicom, India’s leading electronic security solutions and services provider has always been on the forefront when it comes to innovations and reinvention. The company has weathered many a storm and formidable challenges in its two-decade long existence—each time emerging with flying colours. This has baffled many in the security industry seeing the company’s exponential growth even when there is a seemingly slowdown in the markets. Post Zicom’s sales of an important business arm to Schneider on May 1, 2010, the company has reinvented its businesses with great zeal and spirit of entrepreneurship ever since Pramoud Rao, company’s Co-Promoter, Managing Director& CEO, took the helm of affairs in his hands. He discusses the How and Whys of this entrepreneurship in an intimate conversation with the ENGINEERING REVIEW. Extracts:

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Q. How did Zicom reinvent itself post-Schneider disinvestment ?

One of the key decisions we took was not to be a plain vanilla commodity player. The thinking was that while we shall continue to be the leading player in the security retail space, we shall also gain an edge by providing services as well. In simple words, while we retailed our security products in a manner which made them more accessible we also pledged ourselves to our customers to provide services—something hitherto unheard of where you sell something and then care less for providing post sales service.

We wanted to differentiate from the rest, we wanted to become a game changer. We decided, we would provide holistic, end-to-end security solutions to our clients. We were aware this foray would be capex-intensive and wrought with uncertainties owing to vagaries of the economic conditions prevailing in the country. We were going to put in our own investment and there was a perceived risk element in it. We decided to take the risk plunge as we were sanguine this concept would find widespread acceptance even though it would be a slow burner. I must admit here, it has started working beautifully in our favour…

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…Along with your international foray ?

Yes! We wanted to expand our activities in the international markets as well. We did it remarkably well. Interestingly, we are facing a big paradox.

In India, we are a big security brand. However, internationally we are more known for our fire safety business.

In the Middle East, we have a very strong presence having executed many iconic projects in fire safety. Some of the marquee projects we have executed are JBR Phase 1, Etihad Towers, Concourse 3 Dubai Airport, Dragon Mart Car Park, Air Base hanger in Abu Dhabi etc. We have done two acquisitions in the Middle East in the last five years Unisafe Fire Protections Specialist Dubai and Phoenix International, Qatar.

Q. How did you achieve this ? How long did it take ?

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germinating from time to time, but the seeds of those ideas were sown way back in 1994, when Zicom was born. Subsequently, post our sale to Schneider we had decided on the forays we were looking at. We were brimming with so many exciting ideas…

Services : One of them culminated in the launch of e-SaaS services. Under these services we have gone beyond the basics of the traditional security by offering a bundle of information like Business Intelligence, Loss Prevention with Comfort and Convenience to our customers.

The plum on the cake is: under the e- SaaS model we do local and remote managed services for our clients at a very competitive monthly service cost thru our Zicom Command and Control Centre with no capex investment from the customer. We offer all our services on RMR (Recurring Monthly Revenues) model.

Retail : Today, the brand Zicom is synonymous with electronic security system. For most home and business owners Zicom is the most preferred choice for protecting homes, their loved ones, properties and business. We also became preferred security service providers to the Banking & Financial Industry and Retail sector.

Overseas foray : With our rich experience and knowledge in the security domain it was but natural that we look beyond the shores of India. We had already acquired businesses in the Middle East and we began consolidating them. Then comes another big opportunity in distant Brazil where we became partners with Ciao Telecom to kick-start our own business of electronic security in the Latin America.

Q. This means that Zicom is now a wellestablished Indian MNC ?

Yes, you can say that. Our current geographical spread right now includes five countries such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Brazil.

In India, we are present in over 400 cities and expanding to 500 cities by end 2014.

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What are your current assignments in Brazil

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city of Vila Velha for city surveillance. We are also soon going to install another 200 cameras in the city of Victoria. These apart, there are various other major projects there. We are also bidding for some iconic projects in that country and hope they will fructify very soon.

Q. Zicom has always spoken about introduction/induction/upgradation of new technology in its products and services. Which is the new technology you are likely to introduce soon ?

We have recently launched our new Push Video Alarm technology called “inTouch. This camera is now the ultimate security device to monitor your home, loved ones, and business while you are away.

In case of any motion it can alert the user by sending a push video clip of the incident to the mobile instantly with the Zicom Command Centre backing up for emergency managed services.

Moving further, in the next 60 days we will be launching a new video door phone called Zuno. This has been specifically developed and designed for the Indian market.

We are also launching our new Command and Control Software developed thru 20:20 imaging, UK.

Q. What is Zicom’s marketing strategy to keep its leadership position intact ?

Historically, our DNA has always been to be different and innovative. We are hungry to attain the Numero Uno position in the Indian market place and we have a well developed strategy for that…but right now, we are chary of discussing the same for obvious reason….

Q. According to you which are the factors that will impact the electronic security business both in positive and negative manners?

I am very optimistic about the present and the future. Everything around us is looking positive and the mood within the company is upbeat…We are an insurgent brand and our aggression in the market place is something which keeps us nimble footed…

Q. The way Zicom is now extending its services along with its security solutions what are the

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opportunities and challenges you foresee for Zicom in particular, and the industry, in general ?

From being a project company we are now focusing on retail sales. It’s like moving away from large cap orders to small cap orders…from a fistful of customers to a bigger universe of customers, hence the internal challenge is managing mindsets. The external challenges are such as managing customer expectations and harnessing the growth potential the market is presently offering us—literally, on a platter !

Q. If retail is still one of your priorities, what would be your formula for success ?

The retail business is replete with complexities. We have learned a lot from our historical journey and are still learning every day because currently the security market is on a nascent curve and all are efforts are targeted towards making it the next big ticket business for Zicom.

Q. We believe in FY 2012-13, Zicom crossed the Rs. 550 crore figures. We hear that you have set your target at doubling the revenue figure exceeding 1000 Cr in the next few years ?

We hope to achieve this target by 2016.

Q. Do you agree with the general belief that electronic safety and security business is recession proof? If so, can you explain how ?

It is inversely proportionate. In times of recession, the security business touches a high point. The reason is straight and simple: there are lesser jobs resulting in high incidence of crime; due to political and economic instability with markets behaviour going awry, inflation can take monstrous proportions leading to a downward slide which further creates disorder, lawlessness and even anarchy – to say the least. This is where security and safety of the society at large comes in to play. And this is where our role as security providers assumes more importance.

Q. Finally, how would you like Zicom to be perceived by 2020 ?

We perceive ourselves as an Indian MNC front leading the business of remotely managed services powered by Convergence. www.engrreview.com

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Sparsh - Made in India brand : Pride of the nation Largely driven by the sales of CCTV, biometric applications and proximity systems, large and small-sized enterprises have begun to fuse in new systems and technologies to the existing security methods. By doing so, they hope to avoid wide-scale replacement of traditional legacy systems and ensure better security standards. India, which is perpetually under the threat of terrorism and security breaches, has started adopting various security technologies in a big way.

ENGINEERING REVIEW is in interface with Mr. Sanjeev Sehgal, Managing Director of Sparsh for taking up an overview of the security industry.

Q. Sparsh has gained remarkable positioning in the security industry; what is your success mantra ?

Determination, hard work, innovation, team work, loyalty and sincerity are the things which in my opinion can take one to the success! ‘The harder we work, the luckier we get’; that is our main mantra for success. I always believe in working for the long run. Also, keep working for your goals as well as make new ones all the time so you are always striving for something better.

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What are the new products launched by Sparsh

Sparsh has launched “Made in India” Z-Secure IP camera series and DVR series based on Texas Instruments platform.

Mr. SANJEEV SEHGAL, MD - SPARSH (SAMRIDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.)

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Q. Can you elaborate more about the surveillance storage product portfolio & its applications ?

The demand for storage capacity to record Video Surveillance System image is growing at an unprecedented rate driven by increasing high resolution cameras and longer data retention polices. In recent years, video surveillance has shifted from analogue to digital data storage archiving; which recording streams via digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (NVR) to external storage system with RAID features data protection.

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Consistent innovation mantra Sparsh R & D Department

Q. Do you have any plans to target SME segment which is large in number ?

The security of a company is as strong as the weakest link in the chain. SME segment today is the fastest growing sector and is being targeted by many. Security is one of the key concerns for the SME sector today and hence we address the need of the hour. We have all kinds of solutions which are suitable for all their need and have future plans to expand our reach in the segment.

Q. What are the marketing strategies outlined

by Sparsh to maintain its apex position in security industry ?

With an experience of over 10 years, Sparsh have solidified its leadership position in the field of security products and solutions by developing and manufacturing cutting-edge security systems.

We are today among the “Top 100 ICT brands of India” and our marketing team is working hard to create new benchmarks for Sparsh. We want to be more close to customers and hence our marketing strategy would be to meet more and more customer in events, road shows, training programmes, etc.

Q. Please comment on the channel distribution network of Sparsh to reach its brand in every corner of industry ?

Sparsh has a PAN India network with more than 1500 resellers compromising of C&F, franchisees, distributors, dealers, channel partners, system integrators and enterprise SI’s. We have presence in more than 100 cities in India and we target to increase our partners to 3000 having presence in more than 150 cities in next fiscal.

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Sparsh Infrastructure – Manufacturing Facility at Haridwar We aspire to be a true Indian company with global outlook having worldwide presence, and therefore we have increased focus on global partners. We have our participation in major international security trade shows like Security China 2012 in Beijing, INTERSEC in Dubai & SECUTECH in Taiwan wherein we want to spot the potential distributors, dealers or as an OEM for our range of CCTV Surveillance products. We already have separated our international sales department and have special focus on emerging markets including South Asia, Middle East & Africa.

Q. Do you have any training programmes or educational approach for system integrators & channel partners ?

Yes, we keep on organizing training program for our partners to upgrade their knowledge and our channel partner are that much trained enough that they really don’t require hand holding. Our Technology Partner Program is aimed enables Sparsh and partners to offer complete solutions and have a good understanding of the different parts in a surveillance system.

Q. What is the mode of awareness adopted by Sparsh for end users & how it is executed ? (customer meet, roadshow, event promotions) There’s an old saying in business that people buy from people. If that’s the case, it’s a good idea to get people together as often as possible!

We participate in every big Trade shows and events for people with common interests to make awareness among our end users. These events generate leads, nurture prospects, build brand awareness, expand distribution or enhance relationships with existing and new customers. www.engrreview.com

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Prolite Autoglo : Enlightening the quality values

Q. PROLITE being recognized brand & has created credible brand recall among the industry , please share some of your milestones & achievements?

We are in the field of Emergency / Egress lighting solutions since 1984. We are ISO 9001:2008 certified company and also have CRISIL rating. Some of our products are CE certified. We export to more than 16 countries.

Q. Could you brief us about overall business activities of your company (tie-ups, associations, reach, network) ?

We have wide range of dealers network in India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, we have more than 80 dealers.

We have our own offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore & Pune and resident representatives in various states. We also have an after sales service network throughout.

Q. Can you elaborate more about the product portfolio & it’s applications?

We are in the field of PROLITE Emergency egress route lighting systems since the past 28 years. We later introduced AUTOGLO photoluminescent signages 15 years back.

The above range of products is the most vital products

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Mr. Harsha Joshi, C.E.O Prolite Autoglo Limited

used in emergency evacuation from enclosed premises to get to the exteriors or safe assembly area. They help in speedy evacuation. These products in today scenario with multistoried structures coming up cannot be dispensed with and should be adequately placed where required.

Q. Which are the some of your pioneering products you introduced in the market recently or Is there any plans to launch the new products?

We have recently introduced Solar Street Lights, Conversion Modules for all variants of lighting & One Watt Egress light for the first time in India. We would be soon introducing Solar Home Lighting Solutions.

Q. How do you account R&D activity in your company?

We give special emphasis to R&D because emergency lighting system is all about technology. In order to excel one has to continuously look for better products.We invest 6-7% of our budget into R&D. We believe in coming out with new innovative products rather than selling the existing products. www.engrreview.com

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CORPORATE PORTFOLIO ● “PROLITE” Emergency Lighting Systems/Exit Lights, Emergency Conversion Kits, Spot Lights, Search Lights etc. ● “AUTOGLO” Photoluminescent Signages, Safety Signs, Tapes, Route Markers, and Escape Route Plan, Safety Posters & Low Location Lighting (LLL).

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

We are committed to manufacture products to the satisfaction of our clients taking into consideration the cost benefits and also maintain the quality of our products.

We are able to achieve the same as we have a strong R&D team who carry continual improvement on our products.

Q. How do you foresee “India” as market , what are the prospects?

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In India the potential is huge, especially when India’s economy is growing and industrial and commercial buildings are being setup in large numbers. According to National Building Code installation of Emergency Lighting System is mandatory. There is already a law for it, but the government needs to make sure that it is to be implemented in right and adequate manner.

Q. What are your strategies to improve the PROLITE‘s position in Indian & global market as well?

In the Indian market, we conduct seminars and training programmes at architect and engineering colleges so that when the students pass out from the colleges as a architects & engineers , they are aware about the importance our products and they implement the same in their projects.

We participate in the international exhibitions & seminars to tap the global markets and make our presence felt.

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Prolite Autoglo Limited was incorporated for manufacturing & supplying various types of Emergency Lights/Lighting Systems to the entire satisfaction of customers. It provides more than 100 Models for different usages & locations. This company is capable of manufacturing according to other special requirements of the customers. These Emergency Lights are manufactured as per the IS Specifications.

All the process of manufacturing “AUTOGLO” signages are carried out in-house such as: Designing, Screen Printing & U.V. Curing. Any special requirement of the customer can be designed & manufactured within a short period. These include Safety Signs, Tapes, Route Markers, and Escape Route Plan & Low Location Lighting (LLL) etc. It can be manufactured on any base like Rigid PVC, Acrylic & Aluminium as required. DRDO has certified its “GLOW” in complete darkness for 100 hours.

We are exporting our products to more than 16 countries worldwide. The above products are manufactured to the best of standards & under strict technical supervision. They are subjected to strict quality control by expert technical staff. No matter whatever advancement has been achieved in the Lighting field, constant power supply can never be achieved and at one time or the other power failures are bound to occur and reoccur.

Therefore, Emergency Lighting/Exit Signs cannot be dispensed with, Emergency Signs is a MUST in almost all places be it a Residence, Commercial, Industrial Sites, Factories, Banks, Theatres, Public Auditorium, Hospitals, Subways, Airports, Various Government and SemiGovernment Undertakings, Public and Private Sector Organizations and Establishments, including all the Corporate Sectors.

We have recently launched Solar Street Lights & Solar Home Lighting Solutions.

Prolite Autoglo Limited Mr. Harsha Joshi, C.E.O

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Tyco Security Products : World’s largest pure-play Fire and Security Company with a single, dedicated focus on the fire and security market

Mr. Rajeev Samanta Regional Sales Director India Tyco Security Products

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yco Security Products is a unified group of the most trusted brands in access control, video, locationbased tracking and intrusion solutions in the security industry.American Dynamics, Bentel, CEM Systems, CONNECT24, DSC, Elpas, Kantech, Software House, Sur-Gard and Visonic are Tyco brands that represent more combined years of operating experience in the security industry than any other security products group in the world. Tyco is the only company that makes all these technologies in access control, video, intrusion and location-based tracking and, the only one that simply and effectively unifies them all within one powerful platform through one clean, powerful and intelligent interface. An unbeatable combination from a single source!

In India and in 175 other countries around the world, Tyco Security Products helps protect 42% of Fortune 500 companies, transportation systems on five continents, 37% of the world’s top 100 retailers, over

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two million commercial enterprises, thousands of students in more than 900 educational facilities, and over five million private residences.

Investments into R&D and engineering are a significant driver behind the inventive, market leading, solutions continually offered by the company. Tyco solutions today are designed to be compatible with the technology of tomorrow. So, customers can protect their existing investments in security infrastructure while upgrading to the advanced technologies of tomorrow.

Abroad innovation footprint and vertical-market-specific skills and solutions drive Tyco’s market leading solutionsacross multiple industries and segments including healthcare, government, airports, ports, power, petroleum, oil and gas, transportation, finance, commercial, education and IT. Several new innovations were unveiled by Tyco Security Products recently at ISC West 2013 and at IFSEC –the leading security related trade events abroad.

The new hybrid intrusion alarm system from DSC,PowerSeries Neo, that combines the flexibility of a modular, hardwired system with the simplicity of wireless devices, resulting in the most comprehensive hybrid system available in the market today.

American Dynamics introduced a new suite of VideoEdge recording platforms, including a powerful Hybrid, along with client management systems that dispel the “big business only” mentality, and provide a refreshing way for customers to interact with and manage their video. Several new video cameras were added to the vastly growing portfolio of IllustraIP cameras.Kantech showcased

its latest version of EntraPass which includes support for the EntraPass Go mobile app and EntraPass Web, an intuitive web browser interface – providing the ultimate in security portability and flexibility in the area of access control.Many of the other brands of Tyco Security Products such as Software House, Elpas and Visonic introduced important new technologies, all developed with intuitive management in mind.

India is a key growth market for Tyco Security Products. To quote Rajeev Samanta, Regional Sales Director –India, ‘We are leaders in our field globally, because of the totality of our brand experience – the power within our people, our products, our solutions, our services and our organization. We have quickly built these strengths here in India’. In a short period, Tyco has established a strong brand name in India and introduced numerous quality products. Tyco products are backed by a pan-India network of System Integrators and National Distributors for dedicated aftersales support across regions.

Today, Tyco solutions are helping secure life and property at several prestigious Indian airports and in many national and international banks, oil and gas companies, power companies, mines, management consultancies, educationalinstitutes, commercial and retail spaces. Tyco continues to invest in India. A Centre of Excellence in Bangalore conducts R&D and new product development. The facility supports global new product development, productivity improvements and creates solutions for the Indian marketplace. The leadership, technical depth, domain knowledge and project execution skills of this team are world class.

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Marvel Gloves : A Name in Safety Gloves

Mr. Farooq Abdullah - Managing Partner Marvel Gloves Industries

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arooq Abdullah, main promoter of Marvel Gloves Industries was in his family business of Edible oil manufacturing and food grain business which was established by family in 1904. Farooq Abdullah after his graduation and management course always thought to do something new and challenging. He always had in mind to start textile Industries.

Fortunately he found catalog of SHIMA SEIKI-JAPAN Automatic seamless gloves knitting machines which were used in Japan, Europe and USA to produce Working gloves and fashion gloves. He found the gloves knitting project interesting and established gloves manufacturing unit in India. During that period in India Leather Gloves, cotton canvas and hosiery cut and sewn gloves were used by Industries. It was totally new product to be launched in the market. After importing SHIMA Gloves knitting machines, the SSI unit was established in GIDC, Ankleshwar-Gujarat which small industrial town having chemical and textile Industries.

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It was difficult to find skilled workers to run the unit as the machines were latest technology advanced machines. With lot of efforts uneducated semi- skilled workers were trained with the help of Japanese Engineer. Ultimately production was started and No Industries were interested to use these gloves which were more expensive than conventional stitched gloves. With lot of efforts, personal visits to Industries and free distribution of seamless knitted gloves for In the First year unit could achieve Annual sell of `16 Lakhs incurring loss. He always believed that the product has tremendous potential in India as Government of India in Eighties allowed Foreign companies to start Large Scale ventures including Automobile, Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Chemical etc. Industries.

After efforts and hard work of the entire team of Marvel, Company started making profits and Marvel Group established 3 more Gloves knitting units. Highlight of Marvel Group is providing maximum employment to uneducated backward class labor which includes 40% women Labors.

Total Labor in India consist 402 Million workers. Out of these, 94% workers are incorporated in unorganized sector. Only 29 Million workers are employed by organized sectors which also includes 17.30 Million work for Government or its entities. Safety measures are adopted by less than 20% workers in India. 337 Million Workers around the world are injured in workplace accidents. It is need of hour to promote adequate safety measures in work place by creating safety awareness in Indian Workers and Industries. MARVEL believes that

Indian Industries will provide proper safety measures to their workers and reduce the workplace accidents.

Marvel Group has won two National Awards for Quality Products which were presented by the Honorable Presidents of India that got them recognition in the safety gloves market in Indian and international market. Our Infrastructure is strong enough to handle the increasing demand of domestic and international market.

Marvel is also leading importer of wide range of Gloves, Personal Protective Equipments and are successfully marketing International Brands in India. Marvel Group is also Authorized Exclusive Agent for India for RUBBEREX GROUP OF COMPANIES MALAYSIA, internationally acclaimed Industrial/Household Nitrile & Rubber Gloves manufacturer. MARVEL is proud to be associated with RUBBEREX since 1995.

Our motto is to produce the quality products and also to import wide range of the Safety Gloves & Personal Protective Equipments for Indian Industries from International Quality Manufacturers to meet their increasing demand and to make Industrial working environment safe from accidents, Injuries to hands.

It is pleasure to know that Indian Government has also taken serious view and have also issued white paper for compulsory use of suitable safety gloves by Industries to avoid cuts & heat injuries. In coming years, Indian workers will use safety measures to minimize the working accidents and injuries. All types of Industries in India should provide safety equipment to create safe working conditions for the progress of Industries and India. www.engrreview.com

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ewAge Group is one of the largest manufacturers of Fire Protection Equipments in India delivering excellent quality products to the Fire Fighting Industry since 50 years. Headquartered in Mumbai, has a reach pan India through its strong network of regional & branch offices across the country. NewAge Group is one of the few manufacturers in India who export its range of fire fighting products overseas.

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Apart from Innovation in products, NewAge Group believes in innovating methods to improve supply chain and various other business processes.

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And therefore NewAge Group has a vision of Innovation for Better Protection.

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Pelican-Hardigg Advanced Case Solutions Centers Achieves ISO 9001 : 2008 Certification

elican Products, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacture of both highperformance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems has announced that their industry leading Pelican–Hardigg Advanced Case Solutions (ACS) centers in Ontario, California, Front Royal, Virginia and Northampton, Massachusetts have achieved ISO 9001 : 2008 certification.

“Certification of our ACS Quality Management System underscores Pelican’s commitment to providing reliability and quality for our customers,” said Mike Otto, Director of U.S. Advanced Case Solutions, Pelican Products. “Meeting the everchanging needs of our customers remains our top focus.”

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ISO 9001 : 2008 is recognized and respected by organizations worldwide as standard requirements for an effective Quality Management System. The decision to become certified involved a rigorous yearlong process that included auditing business processes to ensure that they meet internationally recognized principles and standards.

As a result, ACS facilities now feature a certification that demonstrates the company’s commitment to consistently meeting and exceeding customer requirements through the effective use of internal resources. The three facilities (Ontario, Virginia and Northampton) join the Advanced Case Solution Centers in the United Kingdom, France and other Pelican manufacturing plants that are already certified.

The Advanced Case Solutions business is dedicated to creating custom protection systems for sensitive, mission critical equipment.

These systems are designed not only to protect valuable products in all types of transport situations but to assure that protection is provided when failure is not an option.

These solutions have included everything from layered foam cushions to extremely complex metal work and mechanized enhancements. Not only do these solutions supplement the inherent protective properties of PelicanHardigg roto-molded cases, but also adapt effectively to Pelican, and Pelican Storm injection molded cases.

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Fire Safety Industry : Marching on growth path Fire safety is often a component of building safety. Those who inspect buildings for violations of the Fire Code and go into schools to educate children on Fire Safety topics are fire department members known as fire prevention officers.

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ire safety refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage, alert those in a structure to the presence of an uncontrolled fire in the event one occurs, better enable those threatened by a fire to survive in and evacuate from affected areas, or to reduce the damage caused by a fire.

Fire safety measures include those that are planned during the construction of a building or implemented in structures that are already standing, and those that are taught to occupants of the building.

Threats to fire safety are referred to as fire hazards.

A fire hazard may include a situation that increases the likelihood a fire may start or may impede escape in the event a fire occurs. Very sophisticated planning is rare in the developing economies, most fires are accidental and preventable.

Fire safety is often a component of building safety. Those who inspect buildings for violations of the Fire Code and go into schools to educate children on Fire Safety topics are fire department members known as fire prevention officers.

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The Chief Fire Prevention Officer or Chief of Fire Prevention will normally train newcomers to the Fire Prevention Division and may also conduct inspections or make presentations. This sort of activity does not happen in India and most Asian countries, which is also a regrettable lapse on part of authorities.

Key elements of a fire safety policy :-

● Building a facility in accordance with the version of the local building code ● Maintaining a facility and conducting oneself in accordance with the provisions of the fire code.

This is based on the occupants and operators of the building being aware of the applicable regulations and advice.

Examples of these include :-

● Not exceeding the maximum occupancy within any part of the building. ● Maintaining proper fire exits and proper exit signage (e.g., exit signs pointing to them that can function in a power failure)

● Compliance with electrical codes to prevent overheating and ignition from electrical faults or problems such as poor wire insulation or overloading wiring, conductors, or other fixtures with more electric current than they are rated for. ● Placing and maintaining the correct type of fire extinguishers, in easily accessible places which should be checked for expiry dates and proper working, these rarely work in India, if they are more than five years old. ● Properly storing and using hazardous materials, that may be needed inside the building for storage or operational requirements (such as solvents in spray booths). ● Prohibiting flammable materials in certain areas of the facility. ● Periodically inspecting buildings for violations, issuing Orders To Comply and, potentially, prosecuting or closing buildings that are not in compliance, until the deficiencies are corrected or condemning it in extreme cases. ● Maintaining fire alarm systems for www.engrreview.com

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detection and warning of fire. ● Obtaining and maintaining a complete inventory of firestops. ● Ensuring that spray fireproofing remains undamaged, or undepleted. ● Maintaining a high level of training and awareness of occupants and users of the building to avoid obvious mistakes, such as the propping open of fire doors. ● Conducting fire drills at regular intervals throughout the year.

Common fire hazards :-

● Improper use and maintenance of gas stoves often create fire hazards ● Electrical systems that are overloaded, resulting in hot wiring or connections, or failed components ● Combustible storage areas with insufficient protection ● Combustibles near equipment that generates heat, flame, or sparks ● Candles ● Smoking (Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, etc.) ● Equipment that generates heat and utilizes combustible materials ● Flammable liquids ● Fireplace chimneys not properly or regularly cleaned ● Cooking appliances - stoves, ovens ● Heating appliances - wood burning stoves, furnaces, boilers, portable heaters ● Electrical wiring in poor condition ● Batteries ● Personal ignition sources matches, lighters ● Electronic and electrical equipment ● Exterior cooking equipment - BBQ (barbeque) which are open stoves www.engrreview.com

with high grills ● Campfires, which may be located in wrong locations with dry twigs or grass around it.

List of some typical fire and explosion issues in a fire code :-

● Fireworks, explosives, mortars and cannons, model rockets (licenses for manufacture, storage, transportation, sale, use) ● Certification for servicing, placement, and inspecting fire extinguishing equipment ● General storage and handling of flammable liquids, solids, gases (tanks, personnel training, markings, equipment) ● Limitations on locations and quantities of flammables (e.g., 10 litres of petrol inside a residential dwelling) ● Specific uses and specific flammables (e.g., dry cleaning, gasoline distribution, explosive dusts, pesticides, space heaters, plastics manufacturing) ● Permits and limitations in various building occupancies (assembly hall, hospital, school, theater, elderly care, child care, prs that require a smoke detector, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher, or other specific equipment or procedures ● Removal of interior and exterior obstructions to emergency exits or fire-fighters and removal of hazardous materials ● Permits and limitations in special outdoor applications (tents, asphalt kettles, bonfires, etc.) ● Other hazards (flammable decorations, welding, smoking, bulk matches, tire yards) Electrical safety codes such as the National Electrical Code (by the National Fire Protection Association)

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Fuel gas code :A fire safety plan is required by all North American national, state and provincial fire codes based on building use or occupancy types.

Generally, the owner of the building is responsible for the preparation of a fire safety plan. Buildings with elaborate emergency systems may require the assistance of a fire protection consultant.

After the plan has been prepared, it must be submitted to the Chief Fire Official or authority having jurisdiction for approval. Once approved, the owner is responsible for implementing the fire safety plan and training all staff in their duties.

It is also the owner’s responsibility to ensure that all visitors and staff are informed of what to do in case of fire. During a fire emergency, a copy of the approved fire safety plan must be available for the responding fire departments use.

Fire safety plans are a useful tool for fire fighters to have because they allow them to know critical information about a building that they may have to go into. Using this, fire fighters can locate and avoid potential dangers such as hazardous material (hazmat) storage areas and flammable chemicals.

In addition to this, fire safety plans can also provide specialized information that, in the case of a hospital fire, can provide information about the location of things like the nuclear medicine ward. In addition to this, fire safety plans also greatly improve the safety of fire fighters.

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due to a structural collapse or because the fire fighter got lost. Fire safety plans can outline any possible structural hazards, as well as give the fire fighter knowledge of where he is in the building.

Advances in fire safety planning :-

As previously stated, a copy of the approved fire safety plan shall be available for the responding fire department. This, however, is not always the case. Up until now, all fire plans were stored in paper form in the fire department. The problem with this is that sorting and storing these plans is a challenge, and it is difficult for people to update their fire plans.

As a result, only half of the required buildings have fire plans, and of those, only around 10 percent of are up-to-date. This problem has been solved through the introduction of digital fire plans. These fire plans are stored in a database and can be accessed wirelessly on site by firefighters and are much simpler for building owners to update.

Various Types Of Fire Extinguishers :-

● Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers (Cartridge Operated Type) ● Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers (Cartridge Operated Type) ● Automatic Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers (Ceiling-mounted) ● CO2 Fire Extinguishers ● Water Fire Extinguishers ● Foam (AFFF) Fire Extinguisher ● Mobile Fire Extinguishers ● Fire Extinguishers for automobiles

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provided are specifically designed to provide users with a uniform and consistent numeric measure of both (normally) quantifiable values as well as conceptual factors which are (usually) only capable of qualification. Experienced users will know how to apply forecasting and modelling software to the numeric data provided to generate highly detailed and discrete business planning models.

The databases provided in this report can be used directly with databases on other product, markets and industries in other countries. The databases are specifically designed to be trans-national, currency neutral, inflation and purchasing parity adjusted, product parity and product equivalent adjusted, opportunity cost adjusted, and numerically compatible; they all can be linked or merged programmatically in business planning models to provide multinational and multi-level analysis.

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Let’s look at a typical fire event, which show how much more unexplored territory is open to fire safety business… a building caught fire in Sriramanagar in Hyderabad towards the end of November 2012. The Disaster Response Department and the Fire Service departments came up with some interesting findings (with inbuilt pointers to fire safety concerned people with a stake in this business) : ● The fire was sparked by a short circuit in a shed where a TV serial set was erected. Plus, the dumping of inflammable material in the open space next to the residential complex and the lack of firefighting equipment in the building added circumstance to the

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cause. ( This looks like ordinary carelessness that all of us practice, asking for fire to start any time…)

Investigators said Baba Nivas was below 18 m in height, and therefore was not required to have fire safety equipment (-this seems odd, the rule).

The Cyberabad police registered a case against the building who is absconding. ( That shows that nothing will change, another fire likely, as the owner will come back and do nothing about fire safety) Deputy commissioner of police (Shamshabad) said all the victims died in their apartments, probably because they were disoriented by the smoke. ( This is where the architect, civil engineers, structural engineers and even occupants need to be aware that a fire is a possibility, a reality, which means the need for fire safety awareness is high) All deaths took place on one side of the building. People living on the other side were lucky. The building next to Baba Nivas was so close that they could bridge the gap with a ladder and they all crawled to safety. ( Lucky is right, if the wind was blowing the other way the whole locality would have turned to ash in a few hours… lack of fire safety equipment is glaring.)

This is the most vital realisation : Fire tenders rushing to the spot were said to have been hindered by the narrow street, but also by a horizontal iron railing erected across the road to keep truck traffic out of the locality. ( Why can’t the same thing happen again and again?)

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colony’s layout had once been struck down and that many of the buildings in it were short on accordance with safety norms.

(This happens widely, even in our capital city - rather than wait for next fire episode, fire fighting equipment must be installed, with lessons for inhabitants to understand the reality of a fire, likely to turn into a conflagration.) ● An official said the five-floor building had permission for only three floors. Wiser after the tragedy, he said a “full-scale investigation” will be done now. ( Unless the residents learn something and install fire safety equipment, they are doomed.)

Market savvy fire safety equipment sellers should go around, staging impromptu shows to show how dangerous it is to live in close quarters with inflammable goods.

There is a huge untapped market waiting to be exploited. For the less dynamic marketing teams, they could focus on local government, and get public awareness for fire safety programmes on the anvil.

A lot of creative thought can go into aiding the incipient mass of users.

Articles in newspapers, magazines, TV interview, and group meetings in housing societies are some other areas wherein the awareness for fire safety can be increased. Schools, colleges and dormitories are yet another market area. So are hospitals and hotels. Not all are fully ready with fire safety equipment nor possess any awareness.

Global Scenario :-

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estimates that the UK market, including installation, maintenance and servicing, was worth £1.19bn at current end-user prices, an increase of 1.1% on 2010. There are in fact a number of marketing reports available for a feel, which are easily visible in the cyberspace.

Global market of the fire protection equipment can be divided into two main sectors: fire-detection and alarm systems, and fire-extinguishing equipment and materials. Fire-detection and alarm systems consist of reactive fire protection products and systems, while fire-extinguishing equipment includes portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire suppression systems, fire hoses and the agents used in extinguishing and suppression equipment and systems.

Thus an entire system of fire safety equipment can be sold to a public place operator where large gatherings of people routinely take place, in any culture, any location.

The developing world obviously has more scope for marketing such ideas and equipment. The construction industry has a large impact on growth within the fire protection market, with new construction and repair and maintenance work providing the majority of output for fire protection products and systems.

Recently, the construction industry has experienced significant losses in output, attributable to the difficult economic situation, both in the UK and overseas. Commercial construction and new privatesector housing - two of the largest sectors in the construction industry - experienced the majority of these losses. This loss in construction activity has had negative implications for the fire protection industry,

reducing demand and leading to subdued and negative growth for fire protection products.

For example in the United Kingdom, legislation, regulations, industry standards and government guidance are also dominant issues within the fire protection industry, with wide-ranging implications.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is one of the most important pieces of legislation, governing appropriate fire safety measures for particular environments, along with issues such as escape routes, training and emergency lighting. Recently, the Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure 2011 has been approved, making sprinkler systems mandatory in new residential developments.

The Measure will provide numerous opportunities for the protection market and, with petitions for similar legislation for the rest of the UK, could influence legislative bodies in England and elsewhere. In today’s world commercial lobbying is used at every level, and therefore creating a market where none exists, is no more a problem, even when considered as a global exercise.

Key Note forecasts that, between 2012 and 2016, the UK fire protection market will grow by 13.4% at current prices, with subdued growth in the short term as public-sector spending cuts effect the construction industry, followed by more significant growth as both public- and private-sector construction recovers.

This is a typical situation in an advanced economy, the developed world. We can extrapolate the same and predict in general that it is the developing world where there is a far greater need for both fire protection and fire safety products.

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Perimeter Security : For the better tomorrow The global PID&PS (Physical Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems) market comprising alarm system, access control and perimeter security has recovered post recession and is showing a promising growth; owing to revived commercial projects and technical advancement in the field.

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erimeter Security is defined as : ‘a perimeter is the fortified boundary of the network’ that might include the following aspects:

Border routers :

The network perimeter is the point where an organization’s managed network interfaces with un-trusted networks. Many people assume that this only means the connection between their internal network and the Internet, but that definition is too narrow. From a defense-in-depth perspective, the network perimeter encompasses every point where the internal network is connected to networks and hosts that are not managed by the organization’s IT team.

This includes connections to the Internet, business partners, virtual private networks (VPN), and dial-up connections. The types of devices found in the perimeter include VPN clients and VPN servers, remote access servers (RAS) and RAS clients, border routers, firewalls, network

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intrusion detection systems (NIDS), and proxy servers.

Properly configured firewalls and border routers are the cornerstone for perimeter security, but all of the devices listed earlier must be properly secured because the entire network is put at risk when any one of them is compromised.

That means that organizations must invest time and resources into securing not only the VPN and RAS servers, but the mobile computers that are used to connect to those servers. To do business on and through the Internet, organizations have to make some of their business applications and data accessible through the Internet.

Traditional packet-filtering firewalls are great at blocking network ports and computer addresses, but ports must be opened for the business applications; this means that your organization needs firewalls or proxy servers that are application-aware and capable of filtering network traffic at the application layer.

Firewalls :

An Internet firewall can help prevent attackers and network worms from compromising your mobile users through the Internet. The use of this technology is critical in preventing remote or travelling users from unknowingly transmitting malicious programs. Windows XP includes a built-in firewall called the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) that provides this functionality.

By default, it is disabled.

Microsoft originally designed ICF for

home users instead of businesses, but for many organizations ICF can provide an additional layer of protection against network-based attacks, such as worms and denialof-service attacks.

Because it was designed for the home environment, there are some limitations to ICF that organizations must consider before enabling it throughout their enterprise. ICF does not have the rich feature set provided by many third-party products. This is because ICF is intended only as a basic intrusion prevention feature.

ICF prevents people from gathering data about the personal computer and blocks unsolicited connection attempts. ICF does not provide filtering of outbound network traffic.

Controlling outbound network traffic can stop spyware from transmitting sensitive information and slow down or stop the spread of worms.

When deployed in a business environment, the default settings in ICF may affect some enterprise management tools, such as Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) or the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. ICF will also cause network browsing and viewing My Network Neighborhood to fail because the Master Browser computer is unable to connect back to the client computer to send the Browse list. Other problems with network applications are likely to appear when ICF is enabled.

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which is discussed in the “Distributed Firewall” section of this paper. While these limitations with ICF can be challenging, for organizations with no DFW, ICF can significantly reduce the risk of network-based attacks.

IDSs (intrusion detection systems) :

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a device or software application that monitors network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations and produces reports to a management station. Some systems may attempt to stop an intrusion attempt but this is neither required nor expected of a monitoring system.

Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) are primarily focused on identifying possible incidents, logging information about them, and reporting attempts.

In addition, organizations use IDPSes for other purposes, such as identifying problems with security policies, documenting existing threats and deterring individuals from violating security policies. IDPSes have become a necessary addition to the security infrastructure of nearly every organization.

IDPSes typically record information related to observed events, notify security administrators of important observed events, and produce reports. Many IDPSes can also respond to a detected threat by attempting to prevent it from succeeding. They use several response techniques, which involve the IDPS stopping the attack itself, changing the security environment (e.g. reconfiguring a firewall), or changing the attack’s content

IPSes :

Intrusion prevention systems (IPS), www.engrreview.com

also known as intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), are network security appliances that monitor network and/or system activities for malicious activity.

The main functions of intrusion prevention systems are to identify malicious activity, log information about said activity, attempt to block/ stop activity, and report activity.

Intrusion prevention systems are considered extensions of intrusion detection systems because they both monitor network traffic and/or system activities for malicious activity. The main differences are, unlike intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems are placed in-line and are able to actively prevent/block intrusions that are detected. More specifically, IPS can take such actions as sending an alarm, dropping the malicious packets, resetting the connection and/or blocking the traffic from the offending IP address. An IPS can also correct Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) errors, unfragment packet streams, prevent TCP sequencing issues, and clean up unwanted transport and network layer options.

VPN devices :

A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network and the resources contained in the network across public networks like the Internet. It enables a host computer to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if it were a private network with all the functionality, security and management policies of the private network.[1] This is done by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection through the use of dedicated connections, encryption, or a

combination of the two. The VPN connection across the Internet is technically a wide area network (WAN) link between the sites but appears to the user as a private network link—hence the name “virtual private network”.

Software architecture :

The term software architecture denotes the high-level structure of a software system. It can be defined as the set of structures needed to reason about the software system, which comprise software elements, the relations between them, and the properties of both elements and relations. The term Software architecture also denotes the set of practices used to select, define or design a software architecture.

DMZs and screened subnets :

In military terms, a demilitarized zone (DMZ) is an area, usually the frontier or boundary between two or more military powers (or alliances), where military activity is not permitted, usually by peace treaty, armistice, or other bilateral or multilateral agreement. Often the demilitarized zone lies upon a line of control and forms a de facto international border.

Several demilitarized zones have also unintentionally become wildlife preserves, because the land on which they are located is dangerous for construction, and less exposed to human disturbance or hunting. See Korean Demilitarized Zone, Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone, Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge Generally, the term “demilitarized” means converted to non-military use or purpose, or returned to a demilitarized field. The term is often used in former Soviet republics both ENGINEERING REVIEW | MAY 2013 |

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in Western and local (transliterated) languages.

Screened Subnet - A subnet behind a screening router. The degree to which the subnet may be accessed depends on the screening rules in the router.

Overview :

As everyone in the IT industry is aware, recent months have seen a sharp increase in criminal attacks on the world’s computer systems.

The nature of the risk is changing quickly and becoming more and more serious.

Criminal hackers are becoming more sophisticated, and the proliferation of high-speed broadband connections - a very positive development in all other respects - creates an environment in which a virus or worm can spread incredibly fast, affecting businesses and consumers more quickly and significantly than ever before.

While no software is immune from these criminal attacks, computers can be set up and maintained in ways that minimize risk—but to date, it has been too difficult, complicated, or challenging to manage the existing security tools (both those from Microsoft and those from third parties), many of which are, when appropriately implemented, highly effective at preventing or mitigating the impact of computer attacks.

We recognize that Microsoft is in a unique position: we need to continue to invest and deliver against security at a higher level, and we need to simplify security and drive the intelligence of security protections deeper into our software to reduce the demands on users and IT administrators. Customers tell

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us that they expect us to do more, and we’re listening: we’re working in multiple ways to innovate and address the problem. One of these efforts is providing additional deep technical guidance around security.

With the increasing popularity of the Internet and the prevalence of borderless networks, understanding information system security and implementing effective countermeasures is becoming ever more important. Attackers and virus writers are constantly on the prowl for new system and organizational process weaknesses that can be exploited. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to substantial losses.

Types of losses that can arise out of poor security include: the cost to rebuild, repair, or replace damaged systems; the loss of business assets, such as intellectual property or trade secrets; the productivity cost from unplanned downtime; liability and possible fines associated with the failure to comply with information protection laws and regulations; and the erosion of confidence and trust from customers, partners, and associates.

According to The National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace report, published in September 2002, “A digital disaster strikes some enterprise every day. Infrastructure disruptions have cascading impacts, multiplying their cyber and physical effects.” Every organization should regularly undergo a security assessment of their information system’s design and vulnerabilities.

What is presumed secure today may not be secure enough tomorrow, and so information system security should be viewed not as a final destination, but as a continuing journey.

This paper provides an overview of the prescriptive security documentation that is currently available from Microsoft. To provide the most thorough summary, the paper is organized around a security model that represents our overall content strategy. A limited number of links will guide the reader to the most authoritative content that is currently available for each element of the model. You will notice that there are only a small number links to white papers, Knowledge Base articles, or product documentation.

During the past couple of years, we have heard our customers tell us that while documents that explain how a feature or technology works are great, we also need to publish guides that are actionable and can be put to use immediately. We have also heard that the prescriptive guides we have been publishing are extremely useful, but that they are often large and complex. For these reasons, as we move forward, Microsoft will publish three basic types of security documents.

Technology summary documents that focus on a product, product feature, or class of product.

These summary documents direct you to additional information that includes more detail about how to most effectively use the technology.

Prescriptive guides that include detailed planning and deployment information. In addition to explaining how to implement security features and technologies, they include information regarding why each recommendation was made, what kinds of problems you might encounter when implementing the recommendations, and how you can troubleshoot them. www.engrreview.com

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Gears & Motors : Industry Performance in 2012 (India & global sceanrio) & forecast for coming years

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ndustry experts claim that gears and motors sector in industry is highly competitive with very low margins, mechanical power transmission components market pose a challenging environment for growth. Despite being traditional solutions, gear boxes and gear motors provide advantages such as familiarity, reasonable life, high reliability, reasonable cost and universally serve most of the requirements of the industrial automation sector globally.

Speed adjustment techniques have been employed to transmit mechanical power to power machineries ever since their advent in industries. Mechanical speed changer governed the market before the arrival of electric motors controllers for industrial power transmission. Presently, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic drives cater to this requirement, each delineating its pros and cons, necessitating a thorough analysis before narrowing down to one particular solution for any type of application.

Customers in aerospace, automotive and manufacturing and process industries are offered a broad spectrum of mechanical power systems and component that include chain and belt drives, gear reducers (such as helical gear, worm gear, planetary gear), gear motors and so on to suit their application needs.

The belt and chain drives market is mature and well established with the OEMs and more focused on enhancing the design and performance of the products.

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Mechanical drives such as chain drives are popular due to their ability to transmit high torque levels in a smaller form factor, but besides being economical for such applications, their maintenance cost is substantial.

This includes cost towards lubrication, alignment and regular replacements due to wear and tear, hence requiring proper maintenance for continued optimal performance. As a result, the after sales support is observed to be of great importance in this market, as the customers demand best support from the vendor they purchase the mechanical components from. Additionally the market for these components is heavily dependent on strong customer-manufacturer relationships and satisfactory customer service is an important factor behind maintaining and acquiring market share.

The simplicity of the design has allowed widespread acceptance of the gears technology. It is perceived to be the most cost-effective technology for industrial mechanical power transmission.

Modular design and flexibility in usage boost the cost effectiveness of the geared products.

Its widespread acceptance has generated a massive customer base for gearbox and gear motors and this, in turn, is expected to improve the growth statistics of the industry. But today, the gears, gearboxes, geared motors and other mechanical power transmission equipment pose a challenging environment with low profit margins. Experiencing high competition with increasing number of market participants, threat from alternate advanced electrical power transmission technologies and

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reduced potency to penetrate newer application platforms has threatened their continued usage for numerous applications.

Renewable energies are expected to bolster the demand : A shift towards more efficient gearbox and gear motor designs is expected to have a positive impact on revenue growth of gearbox and gear motors segment. The increasing demand for planetary solutions for better torque and precise process control is expected to enhance the revenue contribution, as these products are comparatively high priced for the benefits they deliver.

Major market trends include incorporating advanced gear designs, improving product quality, decreasing product lead times, enhanced services offered and product differentiation for specific applications.

The future prospect of this industry is strongly correlated to the economic activity in the country, especially in core sectors like power, infrastructure, mining, oil and so on.

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to pave way for newer power projects and henceforth, increase the usage of geared components. The shift towards renewable resources of energy such as wind and solar is also expected to bolster the demand for geared components, as gearbox and gear motors form the vital components in construction of these renewable power generation units.

It is essential that appropriate pricing of the product is done with appreciable features to attract end-user attention. To sustain the competition it is important to manage cost associated with production and offer lower prices. Cost advantage can be achieved by outsourcing the production of non-critical components to a low-cost manufacturer in regions, where labour and raw material are available at reduced prices. The final component can then be inspected and assembled by more skilled labour.

Forecast :

Shipments of precision geared products (gearboxes and geared motors with backlash ratings of less than 20 arcminutes) were nearly 80 percent higher in 2012 compared to 2009 levels. Shipments of precision geared products (gearboxes and geared motors with backlash ratings of less than 20 arcminutes) were nearly 80 percent higher in 2012 compared to 2009 levels.

However, uncertainty about the Eurozone economy and China’s decelerating economic growth are the leading factors in the more than one percent decline expected in precision geared product shipments in 2013. IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc., projects the market for precision geared products to reach an estimated value of nearly $1.7 billion with over 1.8 million units shipped in 2013.

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of the circle or angular measures, a minute is equal to sixty seconds, or one sixtieth part of a degree.

Precision gearbox shipments, which accounted for more than 95 percent of the precision geared products market in 2012, increased by more than 70 percent from 2009 levels due to pent-up demand for servodriven machinery and increased access to capital. A significant amount of investments were made in the automotive industry, where demand for industrial robots used in the production of vehicles spurred a sharp increase in precision planetary gearbox shipments.

Precision planetary gearboxes accounted for more than 82 percent of precision geared products shipped in 2011.

Investment in new automobile manufacturing facilities is expected to continue, however at lower rates than those seen in 2010 and 2011.

Sales of electric industrial robots to the automobile industry have slowed considerably in 2012 due to lower of demand for Japanese products from China and continuing weakness in the Eurozone economy.

Precision gearbox and geared

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motor shipments into industry sectors such as materials handling, woodworking and printing are also expected to grow at a slower pace in 2013 following the fulfilment of pentup demand that resulted from the 2009 recession. Although precision geared product shipments to the food, beverage and tobacco industries are expected to decline in 2013, positive signs of economic growth in the Eurozone and China could mean further growth of precision geared product sales from 2014 to 2016.

Precision geared product sales to the robotics and machine tools industries, which accounted for approximately 39 percent of all precision geared products shipped this year, are forecast to grow at a mere 3.5 percent in 2013. However, the slowdown in these industry sectors is not projected to cause the total market for precision geared products to decline through 2016.

Global Forecast :

Gears and motors are very vital for not only automotive engineering but for almost all types of manufacturing activity. Therefore the views of an engineering giant point towards future in no uncertain terms. The GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt explains the trends in general, by saying that they have globalized around markets—not cheap labour. The era of globalization around cheap labour is over. Today GE goes to Brazil. It also goes to China. And it even goes to India, because that’s where the customers are. Global demand for gears and gear assemblies is forecast to climb 4.7 percent annually through 2013 to $169.5 billion according to the Freedonia group. Market gains will be driven by rising motor vehicle production, ongoing economic www.engrreview.com

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growth, increased manufacturing output and a shift in the product mix toward more expensive, energy efficient units such as seven- and 8-speed automatic transmissions.

Strong demand in relatively small but fast-growing markets like wind and solar energy will also contribute to gear sales advances. Demand in developing parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, the Africa/Mideast region and Central and South America will outpace product sales in the United States, Western Europe and Japan.

Market gains in the developing world will be fuelled by healthy economic growth, continuing industrialization efforts and climbing personal income levels, resulting in higher motor vehicle and other manufacturing output. In addition, rising standards of living will help stimulate demand for motorcycles and other gear- containing durable goods, boosting both original equipment manufacturing and aftermarket gear sales. China and India will register some of the strongest market advances. China is expected to account for one-third of www.engrreview.com

all additional gear demand through 2013 and will surpass Japan to become the second-largest national market behind the United States By 2018, total gear sales in China will exceed product demand in the United States. Market growth is also expected to be healthy in Indonesia, Thailand, Iran and Russia. Although advances will be less robust than in developing countries, gear product demand in the United States and Western Europe will increase as well spurred by renewed strength in motor vehicle output following a period of decline.

Gear sales in Japan even prior to the recent tragic events there are predicted to slow noticeably, also negatively affected by a drop in automotive industry production and continued sluggishness in capital equipment markets. Also prior to the disaster, Japan anticipated a more favourable outlook for machinery manufacturing to provide some impetus to growth, along with the large numbers of gear-containing equipment in use that would help support aftermarket gear demand.

Only time will tell how that is resolved. The global market for gears and gear assemblies is heavily reliant on the motor vehicle industry.

In 2008, seven-tenths of all product sales were automotive related, with motor vehicle transmissions alone accounting for 45 percent of the entire gear market.

Transmission demand will also grow at a faster rate than accessory, driveline, steering and other motor vehicle gear sales through 2013, bolstered by an upturn in industry output in the United States, where more costly automatic transmissions are used in the vast majority of vehicles.

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Sumitomo Drive : The legacy of technology perfection and ideals.

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition?

Mr. Chandrashekhar Paradkar National Sales & Marketing Manager Sumitomo Drive Technologies, Pune, India Q. Please brief its journey from the inception & share some its milestones?

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. In 1888, a company was formed to provide equipment repair services to the Besshi copper mine. Almost 50 years later, in 1934, the company incorporated as Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. to manufacture machinery for the steel and transportation industries in support of that period of rapid economic growth.

In 1969, Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. merged with Uraga Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to create Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. The company continues to innovate and expand to meet the demands of new market frontiers. Today, Sumitomo Heavy Industries manufacture injection molding machines, laser systems, semiconductor machinery and liquid crystal production Machinery.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies of Sumitomo Heavy Industries began early in the 20th century.

In 1911, Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. began manufacturing directcurrent electric motors (3.7kW) for the Besshi copper mine. In the

late 1930s, the company formed a technical cooperation agreement with CYCLO Getriebebau Lorenz Braren KG of Germany. In 1939, Sumitomo Drive Technologies was born when Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. began to manufacture CYCLO® Drives. In 2003, Sumitomo Drive Technologies was implemented as a global group brand to bind all power transmission businesses of the world. For more than 60 years, Sumitomo Drive Technologies continues to lead the world in knowledge and innovation in power transmission and control devices.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies strives to be the “dependable partner” for our customers.

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

The Sumitomo Group began more CYCLO® Drives are also used for than 400 years ago when Masatomo precision control. They combine the Sumitomo opened a book and medihigh strength and impact resistance cine store in the city of Kyoto, Japan. of CYCLO® gears with very low Over the next 100 years, the Sumitobacklash design. Because they are mo family developed a leading presthe component type, they are easy ence in copper refining, which led to to install in customer machines. High the family opening the Besshi copper precision alignment is made possible mine. when combined with servo motors.

From these beginnings, the This line is ideal for applications that Sumitomo Group continued to grow require higher rigidity and precision and diversify to become one of the stopping. They are Used in machine largest corporate groups in the tools, industrial robots and factory world. Even after 400 automation equipment. years, the Sumitomo The FC-A, F1C-A, family “business spirF2C-A, F2C-C, F4C-D and it” is alive in each of F2C-T Series are available the Sumitomo Group to suit different types of companies.

Applications.

The STD The core of the ® and LB Series CYCLO Sumitomo Group, Drive can be directly listed below, consists connected to generalof 20 companies who purpose servo Motors. share the Sumitomo There are standard Emblem as well as backlash models and low Sumitomo Drive Technology Cyclo Manufacturing Factory in Obhu Japan. many common values

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6min backlash models. The IB Series P1 Type low backlash reduction gears use a Sumitomo-unique planetary gear Mechanism. When combined with servo motors, they can be used in all types of precision alignment applications, such as robots for injection molding machines, machine tools and packaging machines.

Q. Can you brief us about the marketing strategies that were applied in order to stand out in the competition among industry?

Why do customers prefer to use Sumitomo Drive Technologies products? The answer is that we offer the broadest range of products that are the most reliable and the highest quality available. The CYCLO® Drive products provide customers with almost limitless flexibility and reliability in their applications. The revolutionary Hyponic products give customers high-efficiency performance in a compact design with hypoid gear technology. The Paramax product family provides industrial customers a strong, reliable gearbox that is designed for years of troublefree service.

Our development engineers design these products with years of proven expertise in the power transmission industry. The industry recognizes that Sumitomo Drive Technologies products are the most reliable on the market. By using careful planning and verification testing over the entire development process, the engineers insure that these products are the most reliable and the highest quality available.

Q. Please elucidate in brief about the your company’s infrastructure & What are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution?

More than 35 years ago, Sumitomo Drive Technologies began to develop a global presence in response to the challenges of the company mission www.engrreview.com

to facilitate premier support of our partners’ needs that lead to the development of operations located around the world. In 1966, Sumitomo Drive Technologies established Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America, the very first overseas manufacturing plant, in the United States to support the Western Hemisphere.

In 1974, we signed a capital sharing agreement with CYCLO Getriebebau Lorenz Braren 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 9 main hubs, 5 manufacturing plants, 35 assembly plants, and 250 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. Brief us about the R&D and Quality policy for your business?

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, 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

Cyclo Engineering Office in Japan. 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, that is our passion.

Q. How far the factors like government norms, excise duty, taxation, exim policies are affecting your business?

Government is now providing proper financial support and other Economic Benefits to Small Scale Industries. The factors like excise duty, Exim policies are directly financially affecting Motion Control Equipment Industry as well established Industries because of increase in certain unestablished Industries.

Q.What is your vision for your company?

We are always moving forward in pursuit of new ideas that inspire our partners to create new values that will change the world. Each of our skilled, knowledgeable, creative employees contributes to the creation of unique technologies and innovative solutions that meet and exceed our partners’ expectations.

Our global network facilitates premier support of our partners’ needs. We stand poised to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, so that our partners may walk with confidence as industry leaders.

Always on the move

Sumitomo Drive Technologies: A dependable partner, creating Unprecedented change and opening up unseen worlds. That is who we are.

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Essential Power Transmission : The mark of excellence Having initiated a successful start, Essential Power Transmission Pvt. Ltd., (EPT) soon expanded its production facilities to include manufacturing of Helical Gear units, Geared Motors, Helical – Bevel Gear units, PIV drives and Special application Gear units.

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mechanical power transmission products Chemical, Waste Water Management, under “Esenpro” trademark.

Paper, Pumps & Compressors, Thermal & Having initiated a successful start, Nuclear Power and OEM’s. On the exports Essential Power Transmission Pvt. Ltd., front EPT crossed borders in providing (EPT) soon expanded its production consultancy, design and manufacturing facilities to include manufacturing of service to meet drive applications in Helical Gear units, Geared Motors, Helical countries all over the world, ascertaining – Bevel Gear units, PIV drives and Special all along, its commitment to service. application Gear units.

An ISO 9001:2008 certified company ensures that our manufacturing activities are complied with the Quality Management System. Along with a team of experienced engineers and technocrats, gears are designed as per DIN and AGMA standards. The gear ratings are as per AGMA Standard 2101 – D04.

State-of-the art technology has been the hallmark of EPT’s growth and success.

In fact, EPT plays an active role in both national and international up-gradation standards in Industrial gear units. Latest CNC Gear grinding and Machining facilities ensures high quality gear units. The complete computerization of design calculation and evaluation on latest CAD/ CAM software’s plays a significant part in obtaining optimum precision in gear design.

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Achieving the best results through maintained electric motor & drives Develop the improvement plan that gives the specifics for achieving motor and drive improvement. Establish a planning team of supervisors and lead persons under the leadership of the maintenance manager

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n improved maintenance program for your electric motors and drives will have a great effect in achieving uptime and reliability, as well as reduced costs. Follow this step-by-step route to improve motor and drive reliability. At your plant, as at others, electric motors and drives are probably the most widely used devices, and also probably the least understood. Logically, an improved maintenance program here will have the greatest effect in achieving high uptime and reliability, as well as reduced costs.

The goal is to address the problems of electric motors and their related units to maximize uptime and reliability, keep costs to a minimum, and extend the productive life to a maximum. Here’s how to find the best ways to examine the clues to problems, develop

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the necessary positive pro-active procedures, implement them, and measure the results and benefits.

This procedure allows you to tackle the serious problems first, on a small scale; solve them, and then expand in steps to the entire plant. It is directed toward helping the reader start a successful program now. When you’re being pressured to reduce costs and increase productivity, the finger is pointing at you. You may have been thinking about improving maintenance department performance or you’ve already tried an improvement program, but with little real success and lots of frustration.

Perhaps you’ve been to maintenance conferences and meetings. You’ve read the magazine articles, logged onto the Internet, and been impressed with the seemingly wondrous results that others appear to be achieving so easily. Now, it’s time to get a program started at your plant and obtain real results. First, take a look at your facility and review the maintenance department with respect to electric motors and the reasons for past unsuccessful attempts at a maintenance improvement program.

The possible reasons should serve to identify the tasks you’ll need to correct or change to achieve your goals.

Each item is correctable. The most difficult task will be to change people’s attitudes and the culture from reactive to positive and proactive.

Why Programs Fail

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Some reasons for failure of maintenance improvement programs for electric motors.

● Inadequately defined strategy or plan ● Inadequately defined goals and objectives ● Lack of understanding of the positive advantages and benefits ● Lack of support or cooperation from Management ● Lack of understanding, support and cooperation from other departments ● Inadequate understanding of problems, failure causes and failure modes ● Inadequate preparation in methods and procedures for reliability ● Inadequate follow through and communications ● Inappropriate attitudes and inadequate culture change from reactive ● Inadequate training and teamwork ● Inadequate tools and instruments ● Unable to eliminate waste ● Undertaking too much, beyond your capabilities Recognize that the plant is quite large, that it is a complex system with many units and many motors,

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each requiring attention and maintenance. Because of that complexity, the interaction between different elements and the need for culture change, the maintenance improvement effort requires careful planning and execution. Undertake the improvement program in small digestible bites, step-by-step.

Audit and Assessment

Rather than attempting to do the entire facility, select a small portion where downtime is excessive and reliability is critical. A typical assessment period is the most recent three months. Gather relevant specifications, operating history and CMMS-based information about the motor maintenance history.

The audit and assessment gives you a good view of the plant situation. It’s probably one of the most important tasks needed to get the improvement program started.

Not only will it provide a good picture of how the team is performing, but also important information on properly matched equipment, design and engineering problems, as well as the most efficient and energy-saving motors.

Needs and Objectives

Any program for change or improvement must be based on the participants having a common understanding of needs, goals and objectives. These elements might not be easily quantifiable, but they must serve as a datum or baseline for subsequent measurement.

Examples Include:

● Reduced electric motor problems, failures, breakdowns, downtime ● Extended MTBF ● Reduced spare parts and materials ● Reduced product loss from equipment failure

Many other plant-specific factors are quantifiable. They can be expanded and detailed as necessary to describe each motor system element.

Improvement Plan and Strategy

Develop the improvement plan and the implementation strategy that gives the specifics for achieving motor and drive improvement. Establish a planning team of supervisors and lead persons under the leadership of the maintenance manager. Get their understanding and agreement, lay out the goals and objectives, and let them develop the elements. Divide the plan into workable sections to implement the program via small projects. A good tool for this is a road map, which delineates each task, the starting date, work assignments, anticipated completion date, elements to be completed and expectations.

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performance and effectiveness.

Selecting Technologies

Technology advances rapidly but it doesn’t replace the tried-andtrue techniques. Inspections and preventive maintenance are still good tools. Predictive maintenance represents the proactive approach.

Some of the lesser-known technologies your team might consider include:

● Forensic analysis of failed components ● Digital X-ray images of hidden flaws ● Digital high-speed photography

Proposal to Management

An improvement program is a significant undertaking, but offers substantial potential benefits in productivity and costs. Nevertheless, you’ll find that you need support and funding from management.

Your Business Plan Should Include:

● The results of your audit or assessment and the related costs ● The needs and goals with the expected reliability and uptime improvements ● A plan for achieving the objectives showing tools and instruments, software, training and time required

Knowledge Database

Your motor and drive knowledge database is going to be a key element in this effort. It provides and ties together the pertinent data and information needed for an effective program. Not only should

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it include basic design data, but also a history and current data that can be easily accessed for analysis and diagnosis. It gives you the ability to make quick, accurate decisions for corrective action for each asset and each problem. Developing such a database from scratch is tedious and difficult to manage if you try to make it all-encompassing. Instead, divide it into logical groupings so you can gather data gradually and verify it before inputting it. This effort is best performed by an internal team.

The knowledge for this database should include:

● Listing of motor ID numbers, descriptions, location in plant and a priority code ● Specifications and drawings for each unit, including components and parts, wiring diagrams, suppliers and any special considerations ● Installation and operating specifications, foundations and footings, alignments, power requirements, support functions ● Plant layout drawings showing control systems ● Operating and production asset history ● Maintenance history for the assets, including parts usage and recurrent problems ● Standards and procedures for maintenance and reliability.

Select and Train the Team

The maintenance team is the key element in any successful motor improvement program. The planning team established earlier can assist you with the details of the improvement program, and then serve as trainers.

The Maintenance Procedures Review, redefine and rewrite the methods and procedures for motor maintenance work. Too often, existing instructions are too general or generic, outline only the basic maintenance task and leave the details to the technician. You want the technician to follow specific methods and procedures to achieve the outcomes that management accepted before approving your program.

Check and test the work and report the results. While training is helpful here, the work order with specific descriptions and expectations serves as a reminder and instruction. At this time, rewrite only those for the motors and drives in the selected area.

Step 9-Perform Positive, Proactive Maintenance

Initiate the program when the elements are on-hand and available.

Ensure that work is completed promptly with good quality that achieves the promised end results.

Observe and monitor how the work proceeds. Make adjustments as required. Solicit comments and feedback from the maintenance technicians as well as the production line operators.

Measure Performance and Results

Program success hinges on continuous improvement in how the work is done and its results. Use your datum baseline from the initial audit and assessment to measure and benchmark your results. It’s not unreasonable to record measurable results in as little as three months.

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Ascertaining the MTBF of gearboxes Today, an increasing number of manufacturers combine a gearbox, with an electromechanical component such as an electric motor, and logic controllers and sensors into a compact, integrated “mechatronics” product.

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ean Time Between Failures” (MTBF) is a very frequent and broadly used reliability measure of components, systems and devices used mainly in conjunction with electrical and electronic equipment. From the engineering perspective, assessing the life and reliability of products is a vital part of product design, development and selection.

Life and reliability of a product are also important characteristics for the user (customer) in comparing gearboxes, for example, to assess their useful value or life for a certain application. The reliability of a product becomes a frequently used marketing and sales feature. The life characteristics of different products and components depend on a wide range of factors from type and condition of material used to type of exposure to loads, magnitude of the loads and other effects, such as environment.

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life and reliability are of characteristic statistical value and thus can only be approached and assessed by statistical methods.

Today, an increasing number of manufacturers combine a mechanical device, such as a gearbox, with an electromechanical component such as an electric motor, and logic controllers and sensors into a compact, integrated “mechatronics” product. The MTBF value of many electronic components and systems is typically obtainable from the manufacturer. The design life of mechanical components and systems is mainly based on the endurance characteristics of the components relative to the statistical life expectancy under a certain load, such as the L10 design life standard. Can the reliability of a mechanical device such as a gearbox be expressed in terms of MTBF? How many MTBF hours equal a known L10 life? This paper is an attempt to find some answers for these and similar

MTBF-related questions. Life and reliability related issues are based on tests and observation of components applying mathematical (statistical) evaluations and approximations, using appropriate functions and formulas. It is common practice to define characteristic values and choose “scientific” statistical methods to analyze and evaluate them. It is fairly easy to define certain characteristics of a selected number of test specimens by applying statistical methods for an observed population/group and come up with a “scientific, statistical conclusion.”

But to have realistic, meaningful conclusions, the definitions and the evaluation methods must be clear and transparent. This paper is an attempt to express the life and reliability of gearboxes in terms of MTBF without going into an in-depth discussion of statistical methods.As mentioned, MTBF is a widely used characteristic value to quantify reliability of electronic components and systems, but it is not commonly used for reliability assessment of mechanical components and systems. For the correct interpretation of the MTBF value it is necessary to understand some basic concepts of probability of failures and the methods of their evaluation.

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time frame. The collected data will show a certain number of failures over the observed time period. An absolute number of failures has no real practical meaning; it always has to be related to the observed population size. This is expressed by the failure rate.

Failure rate is the relative frequency at which a component or system fails in a given timeframe i.e., failures/minutes, hours, years or within a certain time-related measure such as distance i.e., failures/miles (in automotive field); or per operating cycles such as failures in one million revolutions (bearings), etc. As we can see, it is not an absolute number of units failed but rather a relative number, related to the size of the observed tested number of units and population of product. Indeed, it would be more precise to call it the “relative failure rate” because the value is related to the overall observed population.

The rate assumes a value between 0 (0% failures per hour) and 1 (100% failures per hour). This relative failure rate can be recorded at regular time intervals (for determining if and how the failure rate is changing over the life time), or recorded for a predefined period such as the “design life” of the component, assuming that the failure rate is constant during this period. “Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris recently told the Chicago Tribune that iPods have a failure rate of less than 5%, which, she said, is ‘fairly low,’ compared with other consumer electronics. However, a survey conducted by MacInTouch last year found that of nearly 9,000 iPods owned by more than 4,000 respondents, more than 1,400 of the players had failed. The survey concluded that the failure rate was 13.7 %, attributed to an equal mix of hard drive- and battery-related

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issues.” Here are some important questions before we take sides: Are both talking about the same type of failures? Does Apple consider the necessity to replace the battery a failure? How many units were surveyed by Apple? Is the population of 9,000 samples in the survey representative? (Apple ships in excess of 10 million units a quarter.)

What was the real usage time or reference time of both observations?

Does the statement “built to last four years” mean four years at 24/7 usage, or, for instance, only four hours a day, six days a week.

None of the above two failure rates gives any specific information about these important basis factors, nor about the conditions under which the data were collected. Let us assume that the survey was based on a 12-hour daily usage over a two-year period; the failure rate should be calculated as: The example above highlights the main difficulty of the reliability/ life calculation and the main source for misrepresentations, namely, the selection of the population, the observed time interval and failure mode, etc.

K-gearbox example. The rightangle, bevel-helical K-boxes have a two-year warranty:

Electronic components and systems such as a simple LED or complex processor chips are used in millions of computers or other devices under exactly defined and controlled conditions (certain voltage and clock frequency rate, temperature, etc.)

On the other hand, gearboxes are subjected to a less absolute range, and far less-controlled conditions, loads and environments. Also, the population size is substantially higher for electronic components than for gear boxes. Electronic components are routinely lab tested in high volumes.

It is economically impractical to life test a large population of gearboxes or other mechanical components, as well as securing exact same load conditions etc., in order to determine the “mortality” rate. Failure rate values result mainly from “field tests” observations in real-world applications. On the other hand, gearboxes are designed based on well-established, statically proven methods frequently regulated by standards put forth by AGMA, ISO, DIN, etc. Many components bearings, for example have well-known, statistically proven reliability and life characteristics. The shafts, gears and fasteners, etc., are all based on the endurance limit; there is theoretically no life limitation under the nominal load. This issue will be discussed further in relation to the two proposed methods of gauging gearbox MTBF.

Bathtub Curve

Most components follow the characteristic plot of failure rate over time. The plotted failure rate over time for most engineered components and systems resembles the form of a bathtub, hence the name “bathtub curve.” It has three characteristic areas a) the “infant mortality” period, with decreasing failure rates; b) an almost-fl at, nearly constant failure rate period, frequently called the “useful life period;” and c) the increasing failure or “wear-out” rate.

The failure rate of living creatures, such as humans, also resembles the bathtub curve. Electronic components have a very distinctive infant mortality. To minimize this impact on the reliability in practical applications, electronic components are frequently subjected to a “burnin,” which separates the early failures from the population. On the other hand, the wear-out of solid-state www.engrreview.com

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electronic components is far less significant.

Mechanical components, such as gears and gear box components, behave differently in that there is no significant infant mortality. However, the wear-out can be significant.

For obvious reasons, and in most practical applications, the useful life period is of greatest interest, not the reliability rate of the infant mortality period or during the period exceeding the design life namely, the wear-out period. Probability Density Function (PDF) and Cumulative Distribution Function (CDF). The probability of an occurrence or the probability of a certain failure rate is mathematically de scribed, approximated and analyzed by defining what is known as a suitable probability density function (PDF). The most common and well-known PDF is the normal probability distribution (Gauss distribution) applicable to many natural phenomena . The area under the PDF the integral of the PDF is the cumulative distribution function (CDF). And yet, the Gauss normal distribution function is not applicable to “bathtub curve” distributions.

Whereas the normal PDF has the same basic shape for all parameters, the Weibull three- or two-parameter distribution function allows for widely different shapes of PDFs, depending upon the shape parameter. Weibull is well known to gear designers familiar with the bearing design and associated B-life ratings, which suggest that bearings should be compared at a life corresponding to 10% failure probability, or L10 life.

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t = failure time, η = characteristic life, or scale factor β = shape parameter or slope e = Euler’s number or Napier’s constant (the base for natural logarithms)

For the three characteristic areas of a bathtub curve:

● The infant mortality decreasing failure rate of the bathtub curve corresponds to beta values <1; ● The useful life period constant failure rate corresponds to beta =1; ● The wear-out increasing failure rate corresponds to beta values >1.

In the Weibull probability plot, which is using an adjusted logarithmic scale, the distribution functions have the shape of a simple line where the slope is equal to the parameter β.

In the Weibull plot, the horizontal line at 0.6231 failure rate has a special meaning (Fig. 5).

For failure probability distributions with β =1, the t value corresponding to the intersection point of the F(t) line and the horizontal 0.6321 line can be interpreted as the mean time between failures. Note, this is only correct when β = 1, (constant failure rate) for that useful life region which is the scope of most practical considerations. Also note F(t) = 63.21% failure probability means R(t) = 36.78% survival probability.

Mean Time Between Failures Distribution

It should be emphasized that in all practical component (gearbox) applications, the reliability during the useful life (design life) is what matters. This period is characterized by β =1 in the Weibull distribution.

The basic definition of MTBF is simple and logical, evidenced by its comparison to the definition of

failure rate FR. The MTBF is the actual reciprocal value of the FR. MTBF = 1/FR.

Let’s calculate the MTBF for the two examples presented above. iPod example:

Obviously, we cannot expect that an iPod will last 56,314 hrs, or an equivalent of over six years of flawless operation. K-gearbox example. Rightangle, helical bevel K-boxes have two-year warranties: Here again the expectation that a K-box will last about 67 years under continuous operation would be a false interpretation of the MTBF value.

But in comparing the two values, we can certainly say the K-box is about 10 times more reliable than an iPod. The above examples calculated the MTBF based on field survey data and using a number of assumptions.

As mentioned regarding failure rate, the population size, the observed time frame, consistency of loads and real operation time all influence the MTBF.

Gearbox MTBF Determination

Obviously, the life and reliability of a mechanical system such as a gearbox also depend on the life/reliability characteristics of its other parts at a certain defined design load. Since testing a large number of gearboxes is not practical, the goal would be to determine MTBF values based on the design parameters and reliability characteristics of its components.

The main load-carrying components of a gearbox are the gears, shafts, shaft/hub connecting devices and bearings. Other secondary parts such as seals, fasteners, etc., are not directly involved in the torque transfer. Therefore their influence on the gearbox life is practically impossible to quantify simply from the design data alone.

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Selecting the best bevel gear A Bevel gearbox has advantages over say, a worm gear because of efficiency, which is considerably higher. Another vital advantage is that bevel gears offer the flexibility of 90 degree solution at ratio that is lower.

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ome of the important factors to be noted in the selection process of a bevel gear are given here. It must be remembered that all the points need not apply in tandem but depending on the application, they must be looked out for: ● ● ● ●

Power transmission requirements Design life Corrosive elements Noise and heat generation.

All of these factors determine the success of the gear in a particular application. Four bevel gears in a square make a differential gear, which can transmit power to two axles spinning at different speeds, such as in an automobile.

Why use Bevel Gear Box?

A Bevel gearbox has advantages over say, a worm gear because of efficiency, which is considerably higher. Another vital advantage is that bevel gears offer the flexibility of 90 degree solution at ratio that is lower.

Other advantages include:

● Good performance under high speeds and loads. ● Works particularly well for rightangle drives.

Basic Limitation of a Bevel Gear

• Bevel Gears have been observed to suffer from a basic limitation making it sometimes not a preferred choice

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for application. This limitation is because of the fact that in Bevel Gears often there is no room or leverage provided for supporting it at both the ends while the shafts intersects. This creates the problem of one or both the gears displaying a tendency to overhang their supporting shafts.

This problem is referred to as the overhung load (OHL). It causes further problems like deflecting the shaft, misaligning of gears leading to poor tooth contact and consequently accelerating wear.

• The complicated tooth form of Bevel Gears is a limiting factor in precision.

Accuracy of the Bevel Gears

According to the international standards there is generally four types of error. They are the following: Single Pitch Error This type of error is reported as the deviation found in the actual measured pitch value between any of the tooth placed adjacently and the circular pitch(theoretical) at mean cone distance.

Pitch Variation Error -

Error of the Pitch Variation type is referred to the absolute pitch variation taking place between any two of the tooth placed side by side at the mean cone distance.

Accumulated Pitch Error -

Accumulated Pitch Error is referred to as the difference found between the pitch sum (theoretical) of a teeth interval and the total summation of measured pitches(actual) for the same teeth interval taken at the mean cone distance.

Runout Error of Teeth -

Runout Error of Teeth is defined as the tooth runout, maximum taking place in the radial direction. It is often measured by placing a ball or pin placed between any two teeth at central cone distance.

Manufacturing Bevel Gears

There are different ways available now for the manufacturing of Bevel gears. But unlike the spur gears, Bevel gears can be made to have cones that are shaped differently, depending on the type of manufacturing process.

Highlights of the Manufacturing Process

● As shown in the image, these gear mates with a virtual generating gear. ● The cutting blades copies the teeth of a virtual generating gear. ● The virtual generating gear is rotated around its axis (called the cradle). Please see the image.

Application of Bevel Gears

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Completion period: 12 months.

Location : Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Housing Board D K Mathur, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Tel : 0734-2510943.

M: 07412236910

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lans construction of 29/68 HIG (Jr) houses at Ganga Sagar Ratlam. The work is likely to start in three months. Completion period: 12 months.

Location :Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Housing Board D K Mathur, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Tel : 0734-2510943.

M: 07412236910

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lans construction of 19 LIG houses at Nagchun road, Khandwa. Completion period: 9 months.

Location :Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh M. P. Housing & Infrastructure Development Board Dy. Housing Commissioner, Circle Indore, Shopping Complex, AB Road, ConƟnue on page no.377

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Tel : 0731-2553366.

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lans construction of EWS housing G+3, 384 Nos., along with community center and RWH at Lohar Basti Ajmer. The work is likely to start in two months.

Completion period: 540 days.

Location :Ajmer, Rajasthan Urban Improvement Trust R Hooda, Executive Engineer, Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Tel : 0145-2623322, M: 08696940263

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lans construction of 14 nos HIG duplex, 30 nos MIG duplex, 21 nos MIG std, 32 nos jr MIG and 25 nos LIG houses at Patpar Bhatapara, dist Balodabazar Bhatapara.

The tendering process is on. Completion period: 24 months.

Location : Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh Budget : Rs. 0.07 crore Chhattisgarh Housing Board SK Singh , Executive Engineer, Div. No.- 1, Near Ring Road No. 2, Kabirnagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Tel: 0771-2322166, 2103419, M: 9424209040

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lans construction of 137 Nos. LIG & 100 nos. EWS (total 237 houses) under Atal Vihar Yojna at Mainpuri, Kawardha district - Kabirdham (C.G.). Completion period: 24 months.

Location : Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh Budget : Rs. 7.28 crore Chhattisgarh Housing Board B.B. Singh, Executive Engineer, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Tel : 07744-401928, 22236, M: 09424209032

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lans to come up with Ore Handling Complex project on design, build, �inance, operate and transfer basis. The project involves upgradation of the existing terminal and also creation of a new facility. Vedanta and Essar Groups are in the race for this project.

Location :Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 845 crore Visakhapatnam Port Trust Sathish Honekatte, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Ajay Kalam, Chairman, Port Area, Visakhapatnam-530035, Tel : 0891-2876001, 2873210, Fax : 0891-2565023, E-mail: info@vizagport.com

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lans deepening the entrance channel to 16 metre from the present 14 metre. The project is expected to complete by December 2014. With completion port will be able to handle 150,000 DWT (deadweight tonnage) vessels against current capacity of 70,000 DWT vessels.

Location :Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 650 crore Kakinada Seaports Ltd Capt. Jacob Satyaraju, 2nd Floor, Port Administrative Building, Beach Road, ConƟnue on page no.378

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ConƟnue from page no.377 Kakinada - 533007.

Andhra Pradesh, Tel : 0884-2365089,2365889, Fax: 0884-2385402/03/04, E-mail: mailkkd@kakinadaseaports.in

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he Tamil Nadu government has proposed to invite bids for developing a green �ield port in Nagapattinam.

Location : Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 380 crore Govt of Tamil Nadu Capt. Sainath, State Port Ofϔicer, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600009, Tel: 044-28150979, 25665566, E-mail: hwaysec@tn.gov.in, tnma1998@dataone.in

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he company has obtained approvals for a port at Parangipettai to handle coal for its 4000 MW captive power project.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company B4 Navin Presidiun 103, Nelson Manickam Rd , Aminjikarai Chennai-600029, E-mail: n.ramesh@ilfsindia.com, Tel: 044-23745565

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indya Power Generating Company and Empee power plans to jointly to develop a captive port in Sirkazhi Taluk, Tamil Nadu Environmental clearance is in place.

The work will start in 6 months.

Location : Tamil Nadu Sirkazhi Port Private Ltd Raj Kumar, GM-Projects, Empee Tower, No. 59, Harris Road, Pudupet, Chennai-600002, Tel : 044-28531111, E-mail: rajakumar@empeegroup.co.in

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POWER

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he agency developing the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), has selected Vadnagar in Mehsana for setting up its second 1,000 MW power plant in the state of Gujarat.

Location : Mehsana, Gujarat Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) Pankaj Boria, Manager, Room No 341 B, 3rd Floor. Hotel Ashok, Diplomatic Enclave, 50B Chanakyapuri, Delhi-110021, Tel : 01126118885.

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lans implementation of 37.5 (3x12.5) mw Parnai hydro electric project in Poonch District.

Location : Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir J & K State Power Development Corporation Ltd A K Kaul, Chief Project Engineer, Shaw Inn, Boulevard, Srinagar, Kashmir - 190001, Jammu & Kashmir.

Tel : 0194-2483579/2500079, Fax : 0194-2500145/2483578, M: 09419229824

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lans to set up a 300 MW gas based power project. The project details are yet to be �inalised.

Location :Tumkur, Karnataka DSC Ltd P S Khurana, ConƟnue on page no.379

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Gautan Buddha Nagar - 201301, U.P. Tel : 120: 3318649, 3318675, M: 9650991525, E-mail: info@ntpc.co.in, www.ntpc.co.in

ConƟnue from page no.378 Power Projects Head, 602 - A, Udyog Vihar - V, Gurgaon -122016, Haryana.

Tel: 0124-4970777/888, Fax: 0124-4970855 lans to set up 1320 MW thermal power plant on BOOT basis, at Bhadrawati in District: Chandrapur. The work will start in May end.

Location :Chandarpur, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 6000 crore Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Dilip Gawde, Deputy Chief Executive Ofϔicer Udyog Sarthi, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093, Maharashtra.

Tel : 022-26870673, 26870073, 26870073 E-mail: jtceo@midcindia.org. www.midcindia.org

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agged a contract from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) for supply of 392 Nos. of transformers.

Location : Vadodara, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 296 crore Transformers and Rectiϔiers (India) Ltd Nakul Oza, DGM-Projects, Survey No. 427 P/3-4, & 431 P/1-2, SarkhejBavla Highway, Moraiya, Taluka: Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad–382213, Tel : 02717-661661, Fax : 02717-661716

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lans to come up with Sillahalla 2000MW underground power station at Nilgiridistrict. The project will be completed in two phases in 8-10 years.

Location : Nilgiri, District Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 7000 crore Department of Energy Government of Tamil Nadu Thiru Rajesh Lakhoni IAS, Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai - 600009.

Tel: 044-25671496, M: 9840433055, E-mail: enersec@tn.gov.in

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he company has proposed 4000-MW Super Thermal Power Project at Marakkanam in Villupuram district. i-maritime Consultancy Pvt Ltd was involved in the bidding process.

Location :Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) K K Sharma, Executive Director, 6th ϔloor engineering ofϔice complex, A-8A,Sector -24, Noida District,

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agged an order from IVRCL (Pune), an engineering procurement and construction company, for deck sheets for power projects.

Location :Pune, Maharashtra Pennar Industries Ltd. Nrupender Rao, Chairman Ramana Raju, VP-Engineering, 110-75/1/1-6, Saptagiri Towers, S.P. Road, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tax : 040- 40210525, 27766781, Fax : 040-27768056, E-mail: ivrraju@pebspennar.com

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agged an order from J Kumar Infra Projects Ltd. (Mumbai), for supply of sheet piles to Delhi Metro

Rail.

Location : New Delhi, Delhi

Pennar Industries Ltd. Mr.Nrupender Rao, Chairman Ramana Raju, VP-Engineering, 110-75/1/1-6, Saptagiri Towers, S.P. Road, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel: 040- 40210525, 27766781, Fax : 040- 27768056, E-mail: ivrraju@pebspennar.com

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agged an order from Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, a unit of Indian Railways for supply of railway coach sections and sub assemblies.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Pennar Industries Ltd. Mr. Nrupender Rao, Chairman Ramana Raju, VP-Engineering, 1-10-75/1/1-6, Saptagiri Towers, S.P. Road, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel : 040- 40210525, 27766781, Fax : 040- 27768056, E-mail: ivrraju@pebspennar. com

Location : Gurgaon, Haryana

Housing Board Haryana Er. Virender Yadav, Executive Engineer, House No. 641-642, Saraswati Vihar, M.G. Road, Gurgaon. Haryana, Tel : 0124-2355186, M: 09212124277

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lans construction of 360 EWS �lats, Group-Ill for BPL families in licensed area of Unitech Ltd (south city-ll, phase-ll), Sector-49. 50 & 57 at Gurgaon. The work is likely to start in three months. Completion period: 21 months.

Location : Gurgaon, Haryana Housing Board Haryana Er. Virender Yadav, Executive Engineer, House No. 641-642, Saraswati Vihar, M.G. Road, Gurgaon. Haryana, Tel : 0124-2355186, M: 09212124277

WATER TREATMENT

REAL ESTATE

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lans construction of 390 EWS Flats for BPL families in licensed area of Unitech Ltd. (south city-ll, phase-ll), sector-49. 50 & 57 at Gurgaon. The work is likely to start in three months. Completion period: 21 months.

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lans construction of 16 MLD water treatment plant and construction of 7 lakhs litres capacity sump and pump house. The work is likely to start in 2-3 months.

Kozhikhode, Kerala Kerala Water Authority Abdul Latif, Superintending Engineer,P.H Circle.

Kozhikhode - 673009, Kerala.

Tel : 0495 - 2371046, M: 9447232824, E-mail: sekkwakkd@gmail.com, Web: www.kwa.kerala.gov.in

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PRODUCT INDEX Product Name

Company Name

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‘KARAM’ Horizontal boring machine

Guru Nanak Engineering Works

387

Batch weighing digital indicating controller

Raj Overseas

391

8 – Channel universal scanner in flamepro of housing UNSC 8F Ceramic seal rings DataMan 50L

Din rail mounted socket & switches

Dock Leveler : Perfect balance of power and performance !

Electronic breath analyser - alcohol

Embedded automation computers bring refined machine vision solutions to manufacturing EMC Cable Gland Gas leak tracker

Hardness Tester I-Center Drill

Infrared thermometers with TFT color LCD display & camera function

KARAM’ Vertical boring - cum - turning mill KRISHIV INDIA Offers PTFE Coating

Nippon Technologies

Jyoti Ceramic Industries Pvt. Ltd. Cognex Sensors India Pvt. Ltd.

Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. Dhakar Engineers

Dhakar Engineers

Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

Subtronics (India) Pvt. Ltd.

India Tools & Instruments co.

Stitch Overseas Private Limited India Tools & Instruments co.

Guru Nanak Engineering Works Krishiv India.

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390

392

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394

393

392

389

394

384

394

387

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ÖLFLEX® SERVO FD 796 CP

Lapp India Private Limited

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OSWAL : Pressure Boosting Series OCPH

Oswal Pumps Ltd.

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OSWAL – Horizontal Multistage Booster Pump OCH Series Peristaltic Hose Pump (With imported hose)

Pneumatic Bung Agitator for 55 Gallons (200 ltrs) Closed Top Barrel

Producers of Stainless Steel Seamless & Welded Pipes, Tubes, ‘U’ tubes And Large Diameter Welded Pipes.

Rotary vane Oil Lubricated Vacuum Pumps RS232 To wireless conveter

Safe, compact, low cost, & easy-to-use single channel flame photometer Ultrasonic digital thickness gauge

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Oswal Pumps Ltd.

Moniba Anand Electricals Pvt. Ltd. AMRO Airtech Suraj Limited

Shree Siddhi Vinayak Industries Katlax Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Cole-Parmer India Pvt. Ltd.

India Tools & Instruments co.

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Pneumatic Bung Agitator for 55 Gallons (200 ltrs) Closed Top Barrel Model : DAM-4AM-V-B-800-100 Air Motor HP : 1.7 Free Speed : 3000 rpm Speed Control : By flow control valve Air Pressure : 4 to 6 kg/cm2 Air Consumption : 2.2 m3/min Air Hose Size : 10 mm ID Mounting : Threaded on bung hole Stirrer Rod : 800 mm long Impeller : Folding type Impeller diameter : 50 mm when closed, 100 mm when open Number of blades : Two blades, paddle type Number of impellers : 2 For more information AMRO Airtech S No 6/3, Opp. Z P School, Nanded Village, Sinhagad Road, Pune 411 041 Cell : +91 9890135193 E mail : amroairtech@gmail.com

Safe, compact, low cost, & easy-to-use single - channel flame photometer An economical, easy-to-use unit that determines the concentration of five elements ole-Parmer offers an affordable option in flame photometers—the single channel, analogue output, and digital display flame photometer. Five filters for sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, and barium are included with the unit as a standard feature. Inheriting the mixing chamber, burner stem, and burner head from a higher-cost design, this unit offers the best limits of detection available from a low-cost instrument.

The Cole-Parmer® Single-Channel Flame Pho-

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tometer is ergonomically designed with a front-loading, unobstructed sample work area with removable spill containment tray. Select the filter for the element to be analyzed using the filter stick. The front panel LED indicates the element tested as well as flame status. Press “hold” to capture readings until recorded. Auto ignition and flame optimization deliver ease of use. Also includes automatic gas shutoff. With a small footprint (approx. 20 x 30 cm), the unit takes up minimal space on the lab bench. Easily clean and maintain the instrument without the requirement of tools.

For more information Cole-Parmer India Pvt. Ltd. 403-404, B-Wing, Delphi, Hiranandani Business Park, Powai Mumbai - 400 076, India Tel: +91-22-67162209 / 2222 Fax: +91-22-67162211 E-mail : response@coleparmer.in Web: www.coleparmer.in

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RS232 To wireless conveter

he Katlax has recently launched RS232 to Wireless converter. RS232 to ZigBee Wireless Converter converts RS232 signal into ZigBee compatible. It accepts data string through RS232 communication link and transfers it via ZigBee Wireless or vice versa.

This device is a gateway between RS-232 and Wireless communications. It allows almost any serial device to be connected to a new or existing Wireless network.

Features: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Compatible with RS232 Baud Rate up-to 15200 bps DB-9 Female Connector LEDs for indicating ZigBee Wireless Connectivity Up to 250 kbps RF data Rate Compact Size

Specifications : ZigBee Wireless Interface

Protocol : ZigBee Frequency : 2.4 G Hz RF Data Rate : 250 kbps Range : 50 to 60 meter Indoor and 500 meter Outdoor (Line of Sight) Communication topology : Point to Point

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No. of Ports : 1 Serial Standard : RS-232 Connector : DB-9 Female

Performance

PP/UHNW Titanium Outer casing C.I / Aluminum Roller SS-316 with bearing bush/ Ball Bearing.

Salient features

Baud Rate : 9600

Serial Communication Parameter Data Bits : 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop Bits : 1, 1.5, 2 Parity : None, Even, Odd Flow Control : RTS / CTS , Xon / Xoff

Serial Signals

RS-232 : TXD, RXD, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND, Min. Required Connections :TXD, RXD, GND

Driver Support

Operating System : Windows XP Parameter Setting for X’Bee : X-CTU Firmware

Dry run, self priming. Seal less, Good for Slurry. Only hose tube in contact with liquid. Can handle solids. Reversible rotation to clean pipe line & pump.

Application

To transfer Liquids / Paste / Viscous Liquids / Abrasive & Corrosive Liquids. In almost all types of industries.

Liquid handled

Fruit Salads, Dairy Products, Paper Pulp, Animal Feeds, Bentonite, Lime wash, Manure Slurry, Rubber Latex and Many more

For more information Moniba Anand Electricals Pvt. Ltd. (MUMBAI) 5, Saphire Building, Gr. Floor, Tirupati Park, Sativalli Road, Village Waliv, Tal. Vasai (E), Opp. To Professional Couriers, Dist- Thane- 401 208, State- Maharashtra. INDIA | Tel.: 0250-6450425/26/27 Rakesh Engineer : +91 93230 13491 | E-mail: moniba83@gmail.com

For more information Katlax Enterprises Pvt. Ltd (Interface Product Group) B-7, Pavana Industrial Premises, MIDC Bhosari, Pune – 411 026 (INDIA) Ph # 91- 20 – 2711 0224 Mobile # 09724506614 E -mail: sales@katlax.com

Peristaltic Hose Pump (With imported hose) SPECIFICATION : Capacity Range : 20LPHto30000LPH Head Range : 40.0 Mtrs. & more Electrical Motor : O.5 to 10 HP Sealing Arrangement : No Seal

FLOW – Pulsation M.O.C.

Hose tube suitable for liquid, end connector in SS-316/

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I-CENTER DRILL

titch offers the world’s first Indexable Center Drill “iCenter” developed by Nine9 with a new replaceable super-hardened chip having a high pressure coolant supply through provision that enables high-efficiency, shortens set up and center drilling time which not only promotes cost rewww.engrreview.com

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duction but also improves productivity.

The i-Center is a unique solution in the world to upgrade the center drill process into indexable generation - leaving HSS and Solid Carbide Centering as ancient history. The most significant feature of this tool is that indexable insert can be replaced when the holder is installed in a machine which could be both VMC’s and Turning Centers.

FEATURES

● High Speed and High Feed Rates – achievable owing to special ground insert and a rigid holder design. ● Easy Tool Length Setting – not necessary to reset the tool length when changing insert or cutting edge. ● Excellent Repeatability – for Insert positioning repeatability as + 0.02 mm in radial direction and + 0.05 mm in axial direction. ● Extended Tool Life – facilitated by through coolant. ● Universal and Easily Integrated with Special Tools – applicable for both stationary tool and rotating tool.

For more information Stitch Overseas Private Limited Corporate Office: Plot Nos. 179 & 180, Industrial Estate, Udyog Vihar Phase-VI, Sector-37, Gurgaon - 122 004. Haryana. India.

Tel.: + 91 – 124 – 4755400; Fax: + 91 – 124 – 4755430; Helpline No. +91- 9313361202 E.-mail.: stitch@vsnl.com; Website: www.stitchtools.com

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8 – Channel universal scanner in flameproof housing UNSC 8F

NSC8F is state of art microcontroller based 8 channel universal scanner. The scanner accepts PT-100, PT-1000, PT -46, thermocouples ( J,K,R,S,T,B,E,N ), 4-20m A, 0-20m A & 0-1 VDC input. The design makes SCANNER truly universal. UNSC8F is having SKIP, HOLD, SHIFT, ALARMS, GROUPING facility. The Scanner has www.engrreview.com

built in 2 Relays for “HIGH” and “LOW” limits.

The product has RS232 / RS485 / USB and wireless Ethernet ports for communication.

Universal 8 channel scanner is having MODBUS and proprietary protocol for communication. Proprietary protocol is used for data logging software like NIPPOLOG. Memory function is available on request, 2 Mb memory is available to store the process data for off-line data logging & printing.

MODBUS Protocol is embedded with FUNCTION 03, 04 & 06.The instrument is configured with printer port.

Use of EMI / RFI filter, SMPS Power supply and modular structure has made UNSC8F a perfect choice of engineers for worst and noisy industrial environment. UNSC8F is available with LED and LCD displays.

The instrument is housed in Flameproof / Weatherproof IP65 enclosure. The enclosure is suitable for gas group I, II A, II B. The Flameproof enclosure is certified by CMRS, Dhanbad. The enclosure is made from LM6.

For more information Nippon Technologies 106, Shivsagar Indl Estate, Opp Kotkar Road, Goregaon (E), Mumbai – 400 063 Tel No -: 022 – 28727294 Fax No -: 022 – 28765709 E-mail -: nippontech@vsnl.com Website:-www.nipponinstruments.com Certification: -An ISO 9001-2008 certified company

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OSWAL – Horizontal Multistage Booster Pump OCH Series

CH Horizontal multistage booster pumps are the products of the expertise gained from over four decades of experience, endurance and workmanship OSWAL products are engineered to perfection with utmost care and stringent quality control at allstages to ensure a trouble free service.

Description

OSWAL horizontal multistage centrifugal pumps are axial suction and vertical radial delivery with threaded ports.

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hydraulic efficiency. This pumps is a non-self priming horizontal centrifugal pump with mechanical shaft seal and sealing is by means of a bellows mechanical seal.

These pumps are powered by at any enclosed fan cooled A.C.induction motor, suitable for continuous duty.

Motor stator is made of low steel laminations assembled under pressure and rigidly locked in the frame. Dynamically balanced rotor ensures vibration free and noise free operations. Shaft is made of quality stainless steel.All single-phase pumps are incorporated with thermal over load protector. These pumps require an adequate starter/ motor protector control panel.

Applications

● Industrial and domestic water pressure boosting and distribution ● Small farms ● Pumping of clean liquids in industry ● Car washing ● Hotels & Multistory Buildings

Salient Features ● ● ● ● ● ●

Fitted with motor protector SS304 Impellers and stage casings Designed for wide voltage fluctuations Aluminum body for better the heat dissipation Higher working pressure Sturdy and compact

Pumped Liquids

Thin, clean, non-aggressive and non-explosive liquids without solid particles or fibers Power Range - 0.37 KW - 1.5 KW. Discharge range - 0.4 - 9 m3/H. Pressure Bar range - 2-5.5 kg./cm2

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OSWAL : Pressure Boosting Series OCPH

arefully designed to regulate the water pressure in the domestic water supply system. It switched ON the pump automatically whenever there is a pressre drop in the pipeline and maintains presetlevel of pressure in the pipe line. It also switches off the pump automatically whenever pumping is not required and there by makes the entire pumping system effective and efficent. The pre-

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set pressure level drops as and when the water is drawn. Likewise once the pipeline is closed it completely switched OFF the pump automatically after few seconds. The inbuilt check valve & logic circuit system protect the pump from back flow of water & dry running which enhance the life span of the pump. Certain models of vertical type pressure controls are inbuilt with adjustable pressure gauge wherein the pressure can be set manually based on the requirement.

Application

It can be used for all kinds of small domestic pumps installed in apartments, houses, villas, gardens etc..

Special Features

● Sets free from operating the pump every time ● Ensures uninterrupted water supply with adequate pressure ● Saves electricity & time ● Protects pump from dry running & back flow of water ● Different models to select. CPV models are supplied with inbuilt pressure gauge

Advantages

● Eliminates need of overhead tank & float switch ● High quality food grade rubber membrance for hygenic water supply ● Ensure uninterrupted water supply with adequate pressure always ● Saves water, electricity & time ● Designed for easy instllation For more information Oswal Pumps Ltd. Oswal Estate, NH 1 Kutail, District Karnal - 132001 (Haryana) India Tel : +91 1846616600 ( 30 lines) Board Number, Fax: +91 1748257700 E-mail: munishrai@oswalpumps.com Web: www.oswalpumps.co.in

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‘KARAM’ Horizontal boring machine

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URU NANAK Engineering Works (Regd.), an ISO9001-2008 certified firm offers “KARAM” High Precision Horizontal Boring, Milling, Drilling & Facing Machines.

These machines are widely used for machining bores in various types of gear boxes, machine bodies, for surface milling & also for large dia flange facing etc. With alloy steel - duly hard work spindle sizes of 65mm, 80mm, 100mm, 110mm, 125mm & 150mm; these machines are recommended for all classes of work. The design of machine is guarantee of stiffness, accuracy and large output. All the raw materials used in the manufacturing processes are always the best available in the market which make the machines highly durable says the firm.

The geometrical accuracy of the machine conforms to Dr. Schlesinger’s Acceptance Test Chart. All traverses of X, Y & Z Axis of the machine as well as circular movement of the work table are provided with automatic feeds & rapid travels. The machine can be supplied with or without 2Axis / 3Axis D.R.O. SYSTEM – 5 Micron Resolutions, MAGNETIC SCALE with D.R.O. for the precise indexing of Rotary Work Table, FLAME HARDENED Machine Bed, 2.5mm thick TURCITE-B Linings & Extended Traverses.

Besides manufacturing conventional table type Horizontal Boring Machines, the firm has also developed CNC Version of Horizontal Boring Machines, Floor Type Horizontal Boring Machines & Vertical Turret Lathes. Special Attachments like Threading, Milling and Taper Boring attachments permit to perform multi-operations on a single machine. Hundreds of “KARAM” Horizontal Boring Machines are rendering trouble free services in various industries all over India & abroad.

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KARAM’ Vertical boring - cum turning mill

URU NANAK Engineering Works (Regd.) an ISO9001-2008 certified firm has introduced “KARAM” VERTICAL BORING-CUM-TURNING MILL. Initially 6 different models have been launched. Machines having turning diameter capacities of 800mm, 1200mm, 1350mm&

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1750mm come in Single Columns whereas other 2 Models having turning diameter capacities 2250mm & 3250mm are of Double Columns.

Working Height of the machines range from 500mm to 2000mm.

The geometrical accuracy of the machines is maintained strictly as per Dr. Schlesinger’s Acceptance Test Chart.

The castings of machine bed, rotary table, columns and cross rail etc. are of very rigid construction made with the proportionate addition of steel and other alloys to achieve the desired strength and durability. Variable Frequency Drive (AC DRIVE) is used with Main Motor Drive for the Rotary Table of the machine. Gear Box for AutoFeed Ram Head both Vertical & Horizontal is provided.

Alloy Steel duly hardened Gears are used in the machine.

Phosphorus Bronze Nuts are used for Lead Screws. For smooth & Anti-Friction movement, 2.5mm Thick Turcite Lining is used on RAM/SADDLE. Forced Lubrication with a Motorized Lubrication Pump is provided for the main Rotary Table & Independent Lubrication Pumps are provided for the Ram/Saddle & Cross Rail to ensure proper lubrication.

Precision Bearings and GUNMETAL guideways combination in the Bed/Table are provided to withstand Radial & Vertical Loads. CNC Version of the machine can also be offered as per requirement. The firm also manufactures high precision HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINES both TABLE TYPE as well as FLOOR TYPE & ROTARY TABLES. For more Information, Guru Nanak Engineering Works (Regd.)

Kahnuwan Road, Simble Chowk, Batala – 143 505. (Punjab) India.

Phone # 01871-240188 & 244188 Fax # 01871-241808 Cell # 098551-57288 , 098557-50005, 098149-00088 & 09501509009 E-mail : karam@karamboring.com & info@karamboring.com Web : www.karamboring.com & www.karamboring.net

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Dock Leveler : Perfect balance of power and performance !

n electro-hydraulic dock-leveler is not simply “a bridge for connecting a vehicle”. Frequently the important characteristic that this tool needs is undervalued, in order to guarantee an efficient working environment to comply with the safety in work regulations. Since the invention of the hydraulic dock-leveler, very poor design improvement has been implemented by manufacturers of the traditional types, and the result is old concept products with poor characteristics in respect of safety in work and installation.

In 1983 a completely different concept was applied to satisfy different customer needs, offering new advantages and often-cheaper costs. The most advanced concept of the dock-leveler is to have the whole drive unit contained in a wall box, which is installed on a wall inside the warehouse, at eye level, this allows for easy and economical maintenance, without the necessity to maneuver under the platform or inside the pit, where traditional power packs and controls are usually installed: an undoubtedly dangerous, dirty and uncomfortable operation.

A wide study of previously installed power units motivated us to design the MULTIPLE CONSOLLE. Depending on the type of installation it can hydraulically power several dock-levelers with only one CONSOLLE (drive unit), each dock-leveler controlled separately by its own control pad. They can also work simultaneously. With these solutions we have dramatically economized by optimizing the function of the single parts so successfully that we have practically eliminated, for several years, any repair intervention. Further dramatic economies are obtained by reducing the electric mains supply points to one per CONSOLLE instead of one per dock-leveler. The reduction

is about 65% in dock-leveler installations and about 75% in dock-leveler and powered sectional door installations.

This reduction normally results in important economies when installing the mains distribution box. Consequently by reducing the number of motors there is a dramatic saving on electricity costs, as the global mains power engagement is radically reduced.

Radius lip dock-levelers allow the dock to connect with the truck bed, therefore making it possible to drive directly on and off with fork-lift trucks and roll containers.

Loading and unloading operations become quick, safe and economical. Our dock levelers come with the most secure safety devices. They are built in conformity with the EN 1398.

Telescopic lip dock-levelers are ideal for connecting vehicles unable to drive near to the dock (e.g. sea containers, side loading railway wagons), or where it is imperative to reach a longer total length of the dock-leveler itself.

These types can be supplied with a lip extending up to 1 m.

Our dock-leveler is supplied with:

● Platform and lip in almond anti-slip steel ● Single effect lift cylinder, double effect lip cylinder ● Safety stop in case of accidental departure of the vehicle ● Maximum pressure valve ● Side foot protection steel sheets ● Rubber bumpers 300 mm x 55 mm x 60 mm ● Wall CONSOLLE containing the whole drive unit and control, with low-level conduit protection, • or motor underneath For more information Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd. 2nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre Link Road, Malad(W) Mumbai – 400064 Off: 022- 66720200/66720300(200 lines) Fax : 022-66720201 Email :- sales@geapl.co.in Website: www.geapl.co.in

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ÖLFLEX® SERVO FD 796 CP

he automation industry is one of the leading manufacturing sectors in the world. Its growth directly affects the industry it caters to like electronic, manufacturing, computer manufacturing companies. This is one-of-a-

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kind industry which needs superior quality innovation that caters to the specific process solutions. Cables for this particular sector should be customizable to suit the specifications of the various applications of the automation industry to achieve optimal performance.

Lapp India, a leading player in the wire and cables manufacturing industry has introduced the new ÖLFLEX® SERVO FD 796 CP motor cable, the new premium cable that can replace seven servo motor cables at once, offering users a whole range of additional benefits. This new variant allows much faster speed and accelerations which increases the economic efficiency of the machines.

The modified design of the control core pairs lowers longitudinal voltage drop; it also permits considerably higher operating voltages in the auxiliary circuits.

Key Features of ÖLFLEX® SERVO FD 796 CP:

Excellence in delivering speed and durability: High-speed multiple changes of the power chain’s position is exactly where the new premium cable from Lapp shows its excellence. The proportional run-up and braking times have been reduced by up to 96%. The new cable offers an exceptionally long service life, is compact and lightweight.

Quality of material

● Halogen-free materials ● Flame retardancy: UL/CSA: VW-1, FT1 IEC/EN: 603321-2 ● Oil-resistant ● Dynamic performance in power chains: Acceleration up to 50 m/s². Travel speeds up to 5 m/s. Travel distances up to 100 m.

Design

● Extra-fine wire strand made of bare copper wires (class 6) ● Core insulation: polypropylene (PP) ● According to P/N individual design: Power cores with one or with two control pair(s), twisted together in short lay length ● Non-woven wrapping ● PUR outer sheath, black (RAL 9005) For more information Lapp India Private Limited

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#25/1, Shankaranaryana building-II 4th floor, M.G. Road, Bangalore-560 001 Customer Service No :9243350000 E-mail : info@lapp-india.com Web: : www.lappindia.com

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Gas leak tracker

UBTRONICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. an ISOcertified companyhas indegeniously innovated its model 3ST-PT, a versatileinstrument designed to detect and track a wide rangeofgases (available for more than 300 gases).

The portable digital instrument 3ST-PT detects and tracks the presence of target gasand gives an audio-visualindication if thereading increases above a preset level.

Theinstrument is accurate, easy to use, robustanduses latestembedded technology.

Prominent features include Three Status(registered) technology makes it easy for userto judge in a glance, user adjustable alarmbysoft touch keys, bright liquid crystal display,latching alarm, non-volatile memory, passwordprotected critical menu settings, print readingswith date & time, user selectable multiplenumberof prints for quality recordsdocumentation, charging indicator with along battery life.

The robust plastic enclosure is deigned to withstand harsh handling and is supplied in a KITFORMwith (optional) portable printer, flexible probe and other accessories. It has applications with LPG, CNG & PNG pipelines & manifolds,Nuclear, thermal & power generatingstations, automobile plants, cell rooms autoclaves, compressors,pilot plant, GC machines, battery rooms, offices & factories,plantsproducing formaldehyde and coke, laboratories etc.

The company is an Indian Patent holder with experienced staff andprompt after sales service. Subtronics has been manufacturingsafety devices with an experience of over 40 years with 4500 clients to its credit andhas also bagged 31 awards for its contribution to the field ofsafety.

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For more information M/s. Subtronics (India) pvt. Ltd. 147, Kaliandas Udyog Bhavan, Near Century Bazar, Prabhadevi, Mumbai - 400 025. INDIA. Tel: +91 (022) 2422 4461 / 2430 3047 (Telefax) E-mail: service@subtronicsindia.com Web: www.subtronicsindia.com

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Ceramic seal rings

yoti Ceramic Industries Pvt. Ltd. has been manufacturing industrial ceramics for over 4 decades and has developed many proprietary ceramic formulations to suit varied products and applications. Our plants are well supported by modern engineering workshop cum tool room to fabricate intricate single and multi station carbide and alloy, steel molding tools for customized requirements.

Mechanical seals have become increasingly popular in industry and the best to choose would be those that are:

● Easy to install ● Have the widest range of chemical compatibility ● That operate over a wide range of temperature, pressure and speed The careful choice of the stationary sliding seal ring material is extremely important for the flawless functioning of the system.

Our seal rings are made of specially developed & formulated special grade Alumina ceramic composites and are marketed in our registered trade name Duralox® with varied alumina content from 92 to 96% Al2O3. They are produced in a wide range of sizes and patterns with one or both faces duly lapped or mirror polished to meet custom

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requirements. Duralox® is characterized by remarkable hardness and resistance to wear, erosion and corrosion by almost all chemicals except hydrofluoric acid and also has a high resistance to traction, pressure and bending. For use in less demanding conditions we also produce seal rings in Steatite ceramics.

If seal rings from our range of sizes do not meet your requirements, we suggest you consult us at the planning stage itself to ascertain the ceramic components with required features so as to enable us to offer suitable customized solutions.

For more information Jyoti Ceramic Industries Pvt. Ltd. C-21, N.I.C.E, Satpur, Nashik – 422007, INDIA Tel: +91 253 2350120 / 338 / 729, 2351251 E-mail: info@jyoticeramic.com Website: www.jyoticeramic.com

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DataMan 50L

he high performance compact DataMan 50L brings in premium reading technology to single- line laser scanner arena.

Key Features:

● Unmatched Read Rate performance ● High read rate performance ● Fast, accurate reading of 1-D oriented barcodes (either ladder or picket fence) ● Best-in-class reading of 1-D omnidirectional barcodes ● IDQuick™, for fast, accurate reading of 2-D codes (S models). ● Delivers high read rates than single-line or raster laser scanners ● High read rates of 1- D liner barcodes, including those

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that are damaged, distorted, blurred, scratched, low height or low contrast

No moving parts

● It’s solid state cannot easily wear ● Do not require any replacement

No Read Analysis

● The ability to analyze “no reads” by letting the user see what the reader sees, either live on a monitor or through image archiving.

DataMan 50L holds a premium barcode reading technology in a compact barcode reader. Its high read rates can read damaged, distorted, blurred, scratched, low height or low contrast.

For more information, Cognex Sensors India Pvt.Ltd. Regus Level 6, Pentagon Towers P II, Magarphatta City, Hadapsar, Pune - 411028.India Tel: +91-20-40147840 E-mail: support@cognex.in

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Batch weighing digital indicating controller

atch Weighing Controller offers weighing for Hopper in Sequence as programmed with relays up to four points and can be extended:

Each relay weighment can be pre programmed and delay between two set point is programmable:

The Batch/Dump Weighing Systems utilize an ‘Overhead’ type weighing system for batch weighing of dry solids or liquids. Weighing Systems are uniquely configured, technologically advanced lever mechanisms (scales) utilizing advanced designed and manufactured. These time-proven weighing systems are extremely stable, exceptionally rugged, and counter-balanced so that only the net weight of material in the metering mechanisms (and in their supply hoppers or tanks) is weighed. www.engrreview.com

In dry solids applications, product is typically fed into the ‘scale-mounted’ hopper. When batch weighing more than one product in a single weigh hopper, each material is individually (sequentially) batched since only one ingredient can be batch weighed at a time. The control system encompasses the latest technologies and algorithms to ensure optimum levels of performance

Input: Single /Multiple Load cell- Range from 250 gm to

tons per batch Resolution: 20,000 counts Accuracy: 1 digit Drift: 100 ppm Display: Six digit LED 0.56 “ Settable parameters: Input range, Update rate, Relay set points, delay in relay,4-20 mA output, calibration Enclosure: 96x96 mm For more information Raj Overseas E-118, Mahavir Chambers, Near Relief Cinema,Salapose Road, Ahmedabad-380 001, India Phone: 91-79-25507193 – M:+919824471252 E-mail: rajoverseas52@hotmail.com, rajoverseas@dataone.in

Producers of Stainless Steel Seamless & Welded Pipes, Tubes, ‘U’tubes And Large Diameter Welded Pipes.

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URAJ LIMITED an ISO-9001, 14001, BS OHSAS 18001 Certified Company are Manufacturers and Exporters of Stainless Steel Seamless & Welded Pipes, Tubes & ‘U’ Tubes and Large Diameter Welded Pipes in various sizes, grades & specifications as per customer requirements. Suraj has strong presence in global market and serving more than 70 countries such as EU, Gulf, South East, US & Latin America.

Materials : All Austenitic, Ferritic, Duplex & Super Duplex Stainless Steel Specification : As per ASTM, ASME, DIN, NFA, JIS StanENGINEERING REVIEW | MAY 2013 |

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Size Range : Welded : 6.0 mm OD –

1016 mm OD

Seamless :

6.0 mm OD – 323.9 mm OD

Thickness : Welded : 0.6 mm – 25 mm

Seamless : 0.8 mm – 25 mm Pipe Length : Upto 12 mtr long Tube Length : Upto 30 mtr long Specialization : Heat Exchangers, Heating Elements, Sur-

face Condensers, Evaporators Digestors, Instrumentation Tubing and Fluid Piping Application : Refinery, Petro-chemical, Food, Pharma, Fertilizer, Oil & Gas, Breweries, Sugar, Ship Building.

Suraj also holds certificates for quality in accordance with AD2000 MERKBLATT W0 and Pressure Equipment Directives [PED] 97/23/EC from TUV Nord and offer material under all national & international Third party Inspection.

SURAJ also have their own lab to examine various tests such as Hydro test, Eddy Current, PMI, IGC, UT, RT, Spectro analysis, Mechanical properties and many others as per customer requirements.

For more information SURAJ LIMITED; “Suraj House”, Opp. Usmanpura Garden, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380 014 Gujarat – INDIA Tel: +91 79 2754 0720/21 Fax: +91 79 2754 0722 Email : suraj@surajgroup.com Webpage : www.surajgroup.com

Din rail mounted socket & switches

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in Rail Mounting sockets and switches have a unique feature which allows them to be mounted on standard Din 35 Rail. These Switches and Sockets are designed as per Indian Standards and are available in 6 Amps and 16 Amps ratings. The switches are available in single and double pole configurations. These Sockets & Switches need to be

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wired and snapped inside the Din Rail mounting Frame, which easily snaps on to a standard Din 35 Rail, ensuring ease of installation and maintenance.

Technical Details

Specifications Part No.

Dimensions (WXLXH) Material

Connection Possibility

Voltage Rating

Current Rating Approval

Mounting Rail

6 Amp. Socket

16 Amp. Socket

Single Pole Switch

CDINS6

CDINS16

CDINSW1

Double Pole Switch CDINSW2

53 X 82 X 60

53 X 82 X 60

53 X 82 X 60

53 X 82 X 60

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

250V

250V

250V

250V

0 -2.5 sq.mm 6A

0 -2.5 sq.mm

0 -2.5 sq.mm

16A

CE

CE

Din 35

Din 35

0 -2.5 sq.mm

16A

16A

CE

CE

Din 35

Din 35

For more information Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. D-7, Phase 2, MIDC, Dombivli - 421 204, India Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800; Fax: +91 251 3980 700 E-mail: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

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EMC Cable Gland

MC Cable Glands are used in applications which involve shielded cables for electromagnetic protection.

These Glands help in maintaining electromagnetic integrity of the shielded cable by just tightening the gland. To get perfect shielding, the outer sheath of the cable is passed through the EMC gland. Tightening the gland enables a special spring Technical Details

Material

Brass Nickel Plating

Sealing Ring

Neoprene

Plastic Inlet EMC Spring O Ring

Protection Class

Temperature Range Threads available Approvals

Polyamide 6

Copper Berrylium Perbunan (NBR) IP 68

-40 to + 100 Deg. Celsius Pg, Metric

UL, VDE & Halogen Free

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inside the gland to come in contact with cable braiding.

This not only helps in electromagnetic shielding but also gives an IP68 protection level along with strain relief to the cable. Cable glands with the long thread or reduced clamping are also available in our range.

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 website: www.controlwell.com

KRISHIV INDIA Offers PTFE Coating

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rishiv India is Concern of JAGDISH ENGINEERING WORKS Manufacturer of Metering Pump and looking to clientele JEW have seen lots of problems with corrosion hence we have tied up with a small company who can do PTFE coating for us with quality and at a reasonable rate. We have our Manufacturing Unit for Metering Pump , To Avoid Transportation we can supply Mechanical / Machine product Like Spring / MS Bracket ring as per drawing / valves seat etc and KRISHIV will do PTFE coating at our site .

PTFE coating range Available and KRISHIV can submit the sample for approval. Krishiv India also offered Other Products Like Chemical Process Centrifugal Pump, Pressure Safety / Relief Valve, Electronic Diaphragm Metering Pump.

For more information Krishiv India. (Vrutank Shah.) Mumbai:- 400063 Tel:- 09819292155 / 09322226290.

Email : Krishivindia@gmail.com Website : www.Krishivindia.com

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Rotary vane Oil Lubricated Vacuum Pumps

inivac SVL series of Low Vacuum Pumps are sliding vane type Direct / Belt driven vacuum pumps mounted on common base frames. These are compact in size, vibration free & hence can be mounted inside the machines. These attain maximum vacuum levels up to 29â&#x20AC;? of Hg & capacities range from 50 Lpm to 2000 Lpm. Specially treated vanes give advantage of silent operation & reduces

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wear & tear on stator. The unique design of lubrication system positively feeds minimum required oil to all rotating & frictional parts.

These are useful in many applications like Capsule filling / Capsule printing machines & other pharmaceutical machineries, Packaging / labeling machines, Screen Printing / Plate making, Book binding / folding machines, vacuum chucking etc.

For more information Shree Siddhi Vinayak Industries Plot No.19, Kashimira Indl. Estate, Off. Western Express Highway, Post-Mira, Dist: Thane-401 104.

Tel / Fax: 022-28458372 / 28457073 Email: response@minivacpumps.com Website: www.minivacpumps.com

Embedded automation computers bring refined machine vision solutions to manufacturing

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he UNO Series Embedded Automation Computer is utilized as the high performance PC for a Machine Vision hardware system performing automatic inspection and process control. The ruggedized UNO computer receives frames from the machine vision camera via GbE LAN and performs the error, alarm and log handing as programmed.

Project Implementation

The camera signal feeds to a communication card in the UNO-3083â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four available PCI/PCIe backplane slots. The camera is powered through PoE (Power over Ethernet) offered by the PCIe-1672PC PCI Express communication card. TheUNO-3083 runs the machine vision application to perform the pass/fail decision and log the image in the proper repository. If required, the UNO can accommodate other digital I/O cards, and the UNO offers isolated RS-232/422/485 ports for an audio alarm. Lastly, two Advantech industrial grade touch monitors display camera output to the operator. The first displays frames of the pass/fail camera output to the operator. The second monitor displays content and higher resolution camera output for error case report generation.

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Electronic breath analyser - alcohol

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lectronic Breath Analyzer Alcohol model PD 6000 is a device to check whether drunk worker should be allowed to work or not. The amount of alcohol in blood stream determines intoxication level. You can check alcohol / judgment level of driver and nightshift workers.

It is handheld, portable, battery operated device. It is instant way to check the drunk worker at entrance gate itself. Save yourself and property. Just keep in front of the person and switch ON. If breath alcohol concentration has exceeded the preset limit then it will give beep - beep alarm. And the subject drunk person must not be allowed to either drive or work.

For more information Dhakar Engineers Dhakar House, Dhawji Kl Bawdi, Airport Road, Udaipur - 313024 (RAJ), E-mail : dhakareng@hotmail.com.

Tel : 0294-2491960, 0-9352931191, 0-9309304239

Infrared thermometers with TFT color LCD display & camera function

Features:

1. 2.2’’ TFT 320*240 pixels Color LCD display 2. Camera 640*480 pixels 3. Images (JPEG) & Video (3GP) 4. Micro SD memory card 5. Dual laser targeting 6. Date/time setup controls 7. Auto Power Off 8. High Temperature 9. Max, Min, DIF, AVG record 10. High and low alarm 11. Adjustable emissivity & Trigger lock 12. Type K input 13. USB interface 14. Readings memories 15. Humidity & Air temperature 16. Dewpiont & Wet bulb temperature 17. Language selection: English, French, German, Spaish

Specification :

IR Temp. Range :-50 to 2200 deg c / -58£ to 1832£ Response Time :Less than 300ms

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Resolution 0.1°up 1000°, 1°over 1000° Basic Accuracy(IR) : ±1.0% of the reading Optical Resolution : 50:1 Distance to Spot Size Emissivity Adjustable : 0.10~1.0 Adjustable Basic Accuracy(IR) : ±1.0% of the reading Micro SD memory card : Max. support 8GB Weight : 494g Accessoires : 3.7V Li Battery, Type K Temp. probe, USB cable, Carrying case with Calibration Certificate . ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Ultrasonic digital thickness gauge Easy to operate ultrasonic wall thickness gauge Suitable for metal, glass, homogeneous plastics Some examples of materials that can be measured: Aluminium, brass, cast iron, copper, steel, tin and many other metals Nylon, Perspex, polyethylene, PVC, Teflon and other types of plastic Ceramics, glass, rubber and many other materials not listed Sound velocity range up to 9999 m/s Display Resolution 0.1mm / 0.01mm / 0.001mm Measuring range: 1mm – 200mm / 300mm

Hardness Tester

● Hardness testing of large and heavy objects ● In production line of mass produced components ● Materials identification in stores and warehouses ● In locations with difficult access, or in confined spaces ● Measuring accuracy: +/- 0.5% ● Impact device: Universal D device - Integrated ● Hardness measurement values include HLD, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, and HS ● Automatic calculation of average and mean test values ● Power: AAA 1.5V batteries (2pcs) ● Weight: 166 g For more information India Tools & Instruments co / Tel : 022-23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: itico@vsnl.com Web: www.indiatools.net

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ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

A

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

DOWEL ENGINEERING WORKS

297

A.C. AUTOMATION

235

E

ACTION CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT LTD.

BROCHURE (175)

E4 EVENTS

50

ADVANTECH INDUSTRIAL COMPUTING INDIA PVT. LTD.

49

ELECON MEASUREMENTS PVT. LTD.

95

ELECTROMECH - TORQK

163

AIRON ENGINEERING COMPANY

87 ELECTRONICON SYSTEM ELECTRIC PVT. LTD.

117

ALLIED POWER SOLUTIONS

131 ELECTRONICS DEVICES

289

ANSELL LIMITED

45 ENGIMACH 2013

306

ARHAM STEEL INDUSTRIES

261 EPCOS INDIA PVT. LTD.

107

ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSOR TECHNIQUE

21

ERWIN JUNKER MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH

273

AUDIO ETHICS

10

ESSENTIAL POWER TRANSMISSION PVT. LTD.

353

AUTOMATION INDIA WELDING TECHNOLOGY (P) LTD.

217

EVEREST BLOWERS

40

EXIDE INDUSTRIES LTD.

93

EXOTIC FABTECH PVT. LTD.

403

B BAJAJ ELECTRICALS LTD.

59

BAUMER TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT. LTD.

197

BECKHOFF AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

REVERSE GATEFOLD

BOGE COMPRESSORS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

19

BRACO ELECTRICALS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

121

F

C C & S ELECTRIC LIMITED

65

CHHATARIYA RUBBER & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

340

COGNEX SENSORS INDIA PVT. LTD.

183 & BROCHURE (201)

CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

89

CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD.

91

CROMPTON GREAVES

BACK PAE

CST SENSORS INDIA PVT. LTD.

FRONT GATEFOLD

FAAC INDIA PVT. LTD.

227

FALCON PUMPS PVT. LTD.

265

FAVOURITE SAFETY PRODUCTS

339

FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.

81 & BROCHURE (337)

FLUKE INDIA

73

G

D

GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.

5

GEISSEL INDIA PVT. LTD.

97

GEM TELERGON SWITCHGEARS PVT. LTD.

129

GH CRANES INDIA PVT LTD

159

GLEASON WORKS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

363

GLOTECH EXIM PVT. LTD.

320

DELTA INDIA ELECTRONICS PVT LTD.

211

GODSON BENDING SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

278

DESICCANT ROTORS INTERNATIONAL

55

GOLIYA INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

151

DHAKAR ENGINEERS

375

GREEN DOT ELECTRIC LIMITED

16-17

DMG MORI SEIKI INDIA

269 & BROCHURE (295)

GUNNEBO INDIA PVT. LTD.

341

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PG. NO.

H HAAS AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

FALSE COVER & BOOKMARK

HARTING (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

213

HEAVY METAL & TUBES LTD.

398

HEAVY METAL PIPECENTRE

395

HENSEL ELECTRIC INDIA (P) LTD.

142-143

HPL ELECTRIC & POWER PVT. LTD.

113 & BOOKMARK

HRS PROCESS SYSTEMS LTD.

15

IGUS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

167

IMTOS 2013

402

INDEXPO 2013

310

INDIA TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS CO.

245 & 247

INDUCTOTHERM GROUP

267

INFOR

33

INTEC 2013

354

INGERSOLL RAND (INDIA) LTD.

IFC

JANATICS INDIA PVT. LTD.

31

JAY STEEL CORPORATION

399

JK EARTING ELECTRODES

127

JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

3

JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

IBC

JYOTI STEEL & ENGG. CO.

400

KUMBHOJKAR PLASTIC MOULDERS

174

KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.

101 & 125

LAKSHMI RING TRAVELLERS (COIMBATORE) LTD.

277

LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

26-27

LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

BOOKMARK & BROCHURE (77)

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

69

LENZE MECHATRONICS PVT. LTD.

185

LUBI INDUSTRIES

255

M

J 263

PG. NO.

L

I

JAGDISH ENGINEERING WORKS

COMPANY NAME

M/S. MIKROSEN CONTROL DEVICES PVT. LTD.

47

MARVEL GLOVES INDUSTRIES

342-343

MAXON PRECISION MOTOR INDIA PVT. LTD.

60

MDA INDIA 2013

221

MDR ELECTRONICS

327

MECO INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

34-35

METALIZING EQUIPMENT CO. PVT. LTD.

275

MGM-VARVEL POWER TRANSMISSION PVT LTD

29

MICROSCAN

205

MICROSOFT (ADVERTORIAL)

404

MIFA SYSTEMS

225

MOHANLAL GHANSHAMDAS

209

MONIBA ANAND ELECTRICALS PVT. LTD.

259

N

K

NEPTUNE (INDIA) LTD.

77

NEWAGE FIRE PROTECTION INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

337

NICOMAC DOORS PVT. LTD.

215 184

K.H. ENGINEERS

299

KATLAX ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD.

7

KESHKAMAT & COMPANY

344

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

KNOWELL INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

55

O

KUEBLER AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

193

OBO BETTERMANN INDIA PVT. LTD. ENGINEERING REVIEW |

407

| May 2013

83

ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

OMRON AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

9

SHREE SIDDHIVINAYAK INDUSTRIES

261

OSWAL PUMPS LTD.

249 & BROCHURE (251)

SIDDARTH TECHNOCAST (ADVERTORIAL)

305

SIDDHAPURA MACHINE TOOLS

20

SIEMENS

IFC

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

401

SOFTCORE SOLUTIONS

268

SRI VISHNU PUMP MFG. CO.

259

SUMI CYCLO DRIVE INDIA PVT. LTD.

39

SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD.

51, 53, 141 & 287

SURAJ LIMITED

41

P PAARTH VALVES PVT. LTD.

250

PARAGDEEP METALS

400

PARKER

23

PC|SCHEMATIC

137

PELICAN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD.

329

PETHE INDUSTRIAL MARKETING COMPANY PVT. LTD.

158

PIONEER CRANES & ELEVATORS (P) LTD.

173

POWERCONNECT (INDIA)

42-43

T

PRIMA EQUIPMENT

263

TCS INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

299 & 309

PRISM GAS DETECTION PVT. LTD.

233

TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.

37

PROCON TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

235

THE INDIAN ELECTRIC CO.

61

PROLITE AUTOGLO LIMITED

321

THE MOTWANE MANUFACTURING CO. PVT. LTD.

410

THERMO-TECH INDUSTRIES

141

TINITA ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

397

TRADEKEY.COM

396

TRIPCON ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

169

TUBES & VALVES MANUFACTURING COMPANY

257

R R. J. INDUSTRIES

307

RADIX ELECTROSYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

13

RAJAN TECHNO CAST PVT.LTD.

303

RAJDEEP AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

405

RED LION CONTROLS INC.

189

RENISHAW INDIA

279

RITTAL INDIA - EPLAN DIVISION

GATEFOLD & 30

V

ROTOMOTIVE POWERDRIVES INDIA LTD.

103

VANTAGE INTEGRATED SECURITY SOLUTION (P) LTD.

RR KABEL LIMITED

139

W

U UNILINE ENERGY SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD.

S

331

WELDOR ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

295

WMI KONECRANES INDIA LTD.

157

SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD.

11

SAMRIDDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.

325

X

SATRA INTERNATIONAL

285

XYLEM INDIA

SCRUM SYSTEM

333 & 335

Z

SHREE NM ELECTRICALS LTD.

115

ZICOM ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD. ENGINEERING REVIEW |

105

408

| May 2013

1

319

Industrial Automation Section

Pump-Valves Section

201 251

Machine Tools Section

Industrial Safety & Security Section

Power Section

Material Handling Section

77 175

295

337