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Newly Launched!.. Cole-Parmer’s 7th Annual Catalog

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A complete resource for laboratories and process facilities

new resource is available to help laboratory staff and manufacturers meet everyday challenges. ColeParmer, a global leader with more than 50 years of experience in fluid handling, life science, general laboratory products, instrumentation, and equipment, released its 7th annual catalog for the Scientific and Process industries. The company has also released its second annual catalog dedicated to the Food and Beverage industry. The new 2013/14 Catalog from Cole-Parmer offers a full selection of products and services to enhance efficiency and produce best practices. The 300+ page catalog has numerous unique and new products, as well as returning favorites. Users can select from highly efficient laboratory essentials, lab equipment, fluid handling, and process equipment and find exactly what they need for their application from research and development to pilot plants to scale-up. The catalog also has convenient dual pricing featuring custom duty exempt prices and prices in rupees, making it handy for users to set up supply contracts.

At the catalog launch, Rakesh Aggarwal, Director, Cole-Parmer India, said, “The new 2013/14 catalog underscores the company’s reputation of bringing the latest, hard-to-find products to customers. It is designed

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in such a way that products are positioned based on features and areas of application. Sufficient information is available in the catalog both technical and commercial to make buying and using products much easier. The dual pricing provided also helps the user make a buying decision quicker.

All of this makes our catalog a complete resource for users.”

The catalog includes a wide portfolio of products to address customers’ demanding manufacturing and process applications needs. Featured products in the catalog include the Masterflex® I/P® Digital Process Drive, Oakton® pH 700 Benchtop Meter, Rotational Viscometer, IKA® EUROSTAR 100 Control Digital

Mixer, Centrifan™ PE Small-Volume Evaporators, Cole-Parmer® Polystat® Cooling/Heating Circulating Baths, Masterflex® L/S® Precision Modular Drives, Shuttle™ Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer, and IKA® RET Control Stirring Hot Plate, to name a few.

Find these and many other innovative products in the 2013/14 India Catalog from Cole-Parmer. To request a FREE catalog, call 02267162222, e-mail at response@ coleparmer.in or visit ColeParmer.in.

About Cole-Parmer: With more than 50 years of experience, Cole-Parmer is a global leader in supplying fluid handling, life science, and general laboratory products, instrumentation, and equipment to the Biotech, Chemical, Academics, Environmental, Food, Industrial Manufacturing, and Print industries. Offering a wide selection of products and instrumentation, ColeParmer works with R&D, pilot plant and production, specializing in providing scale-up assistance. With a mix of proprietary products and strategic partnering with leading manufacturers, Cole-Parmer’s business is highly diversified across a spectrum of products, consumables, services and solutions.

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Duroshox receives recognition for its in-house R&D facility from DSIR

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uroshox Private Limited, a key manufacturer in the engineering and vehicle component industry has achieved another milestone by receiving recognition for its in-house research & development facility from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) under the ministry of science and technology, Government of India.

This prestigious recognition is bestowed to organizations which undertake persuasive research and development to come up with new innovations in products & technology that can be used by the organizations to be at par with world class technology.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Anshul Goel, Managing Director, Duroshox, says “We believe in constantly innovating and creating value for our customers.

The recognition of our R&D is a key milestone achieved by Duroshox and we will continue our endeavor to drive our efficiencies in the custom design, research and custom manufacturing space. The certification is a testimony of our indigenous work which is responsible for the development of our products. We will continue to invest in our R & D and focus on cutting edge product development solutions for our national & global customers.�

Based in Pune, Duroshox has been constantly putting efforts on value engineering and improvements in production efficiency that has

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led the company to become a key supplier for off highway, engineering, commercial vehicle and agriculture equipment components industry.

Duroshox has emerged as an Original Equipment supplier of choice to several major companies in India, China, Europe and USA. With The certification, Duroshox has become a part of the 1500 companies in India to be honored with this distinct accreditation.

About Duroshox:

Started in 1987, Pune based Duroshox is a key manufacturer in the engineering and vehicle component industry. Duroshox has a vast repertoire of engineering products and processes for different applications that have been developed over the years. Industrial suspensions, seating suspensions, seating frames, seat adjustors/slides, Two & Three Wheeler Shock Absorbers, Mini Car and other shock absorbers are few of the popular products manufactured

by Duroshox.

The company specializes in development of assemblies and sub modules that are used in suspensions.

To facilitate the constant growth, Duroshox has two state of the art manufacturing facilities in Pune.

Duroshox is an ISO/TS 16949:2002 certified company.

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ExxonMobil launches a new Signum Laboratory in Asia Pacific Investment at the Shanghai Technology Center demonstrates commitment to support the growing lubricants market in China and Asia Pacific

ExxonMobil Launches a New Signum Laboratory at Shanghai Technology Center

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xxonMobil opened its new Asia Pacific Signum Laboratory at the ExxonMobil Shanghai Technology Center. The new laboratory in China is the company’s first in the Asia Pacific region and provides customers direct access to high quality oil analysis to help improve their equipment performance. Signum, ExxonMobil’s oil analysis program, leverages more than 40 years of oil analysis expertise and is designed specifically to help evaluate the condition of in-service lubricants. It is a quick and non-invasive way to gauge the health of a machine and help achieve optimum performance.

“The new Signum Laboratory at the Shanghai Technology Center extends ExxonMobil’s technology footprint in China and the Asia Pacific region and enables us to better support customers in the region,” said

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Darrin Talley, vice president, marketing, ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Company.

“With the Mobil branded lubricant business growing steadily in China and the Asia Pacific region, more and more customers are requesting superior oil analysis to improve productivity and reduce downtime. The new Signum Laboratory will help meet customers’ requests quickly through technical application expertise.”

The Signum Laboratory at the Shanghai Technology Center is designed to exacting laboratory standards and complies with stringent quality requirements. ExxonMobil has full control of the laboratory operations, quality assurance, data integrity, equipment reliability, and safety standards. The Signum Laboratory provides access to the Company’s centralized database of oil analysis results and is capable of handling several hundred analyses a day. The lab then generates a comprehensive analysis report for most client applications in 24 to 48 hours after sample reception.

“At ExxonMobil, we take pride in providing high quality services.

Our network of engineers is globally connected to equipment builders, which gives us intimate knowledge of lubricant compositions and requirements for modern equipment.

The decision to operate our own lab at the Shanghai Technology Center is a key strategy for us. By integrating this wealth of information, we are

now able to provide an even more comprehensive level of service to our customers in this fast-growing and important market.” said W. Berlin Genetti, global lab operations manager, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company.

ExxonMobil’s Signum oil analysis examines lubricant properties, contamination levels, and wear debris. When oil analysis results are regularly tracked, maintenance trends can be identified, helping machine-owners to improve productivity by avoiding costly repairs and sudden breakdowns. Signum oil analysis helps extend oil life by pinpointing proper oil drain and filter change intervals of different lubrication systems. By doing this, customers can reduce waste and also improve the efficiency and durability of their industrial equipment, further supporting environmental care.

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HP Research: Enterprises bet on hybrid cloud to lower costs, drive agility & speed innovation

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P released global research revealing that enterprises are accelerating cloud adoption, showing significant gains in private cloud investments and establishing hybrid delivery models that will meet their needs as organizational requirements change.

According to a new global study commissioned by HP,(1) by 2016, 77 percent of enterprise IT delivery is expected to be cloud-based in Asia Pacific, with 38 percent as private cloud, 22 percent as managed cloud (private cloud managed by someone else) and 17 percent as public cloud.

Traditional IT will remain a key delivery model accounting for 24 percent.

Rapid adoption rates in Asia Pacific are driven by respondents’ expectations that cloud will lower costs (59 percent), drive agility (58 percent) and improve customer/ citizen service (62 percent). However, while the respondents expect these benefits, nearly half of organizations (46 percent) admit that they are not running any return on investment analysis for their cloud initiatives.

For those organizations that do have some form of measurement, 13 percent say they only use “time to delivery” metrics, while 10 percent measure their cloud implementations by calculating the cost benefits.

Open standards are the key to cloud success

The study indicated that as budgets continue to be funneled to cloud

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technology, enterprises want open architectures that span private, public, managed and traditional delivery models. In fact, 59 percent of respondents in Asia Pacific believe that cloud computing should evolve to an open platform.

Key factors to adopting a cloud strategy

The research also outlined the critical factors to implementing a cloud strategy and moving applications to the cloud. ● Asia Pacific respondents noted defining service level agreements (SLAs) (62 percent), meeting regulation and governance (56 percent), managing issues with data sovereignty (54 percent) and identifying the right, strategic partner (42 percent) as the primary barriers to cloud solution implementation. ● Sixty one percent of the companies surveyed have created a cloud sourcing strategy for the initial applications and workloads to be moved to the cloud. ● For organizations with a cloud sourcing strategy, the most important applications to move to the cloud are customer relationship management (CRM) (70 percent), marketing (66%), and storage and archival (63 percent), with finance applications being the least likely to be transitioned. ● Respondents in Asia Pacific rated security (68 percent); highly specified SLAs (66 percent) and

the ability to handle enterprisegrade workloads (48 percent) as the most important capabilities in an organization’s public cloud usage with credit card (pay-asyou-go) based solutions ranked least important, at 43 percent.

Methodology

The study was conducted by Coleman Parkes Research on behalf of HP, and comprised 200 interviews in Asia Pacific and Japan among senior business and technology executives within enterprises (more than 1,000 employees – 75 percent of the sample) and midmarket companies (5001,000 employees). The interviews were conducted via phone in April 2013. Regions included Asia Pacific (Australia, China, India, Japan and South Korea).

HP’s premier EMEA client event, HP Discover, takes place Dec. 10-12 in Barcelona, Spain.

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HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems.

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REVIEW Monthly Magazine On Engineering & Allied Industry

Publisher Shilpa Kadam

IN C O VFE O R S TC OU RY S

DMG MORI SEIKI : Precision With Perfection

CEO Shekhar Dongre Editor Rajeev lyer CMO Shirish Dongre Advisory Board (Editorial) Mr. T. P. Singh Director-S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt Limited Mr. Vijay Pimparkar GM, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

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Techno Products : Benchmarking the excellence standards

LMW A Formidable Name in Machine Tools

Mr. Murli Srinivasan Director - Techno Products Development Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. I. N. Bhattacharya, G.M.-Marketing & Sales, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd, Coimbatore

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At the Vanguard of Technical Education PSG College of Technology

Weldor : The true reputation of quality

Dr. R. Udramoorthy, Principal, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

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

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121 Ravin Mehta A Crusader Against Power Quality Menace

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ElMeasure launches ‘Gen Duos’ a unique product for the Generator Industry

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Schneider Electric IT business introduces the new Smart UPS Online engineered to deliver 97% efficiency

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Eplan is Siemens PLM Solution Partner: interface between Eplan & eamcenter

Dedicated production plant planned in Salvador de Bahia Lapp Group invests in Brazil

HP Research: Enterprises bet on hybrid cloud to lower costs, drive agility & speed innovation

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A.T.E.’ s rising presence in clean technology

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Renewable Energy

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Carlill Energy uses FLIR i7 thermal imaging cameras to detect roblems with Solar Power Plants in Punjab, India

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Demand outlook strong for wind energy in the long run; although challenges remain on regulatory front : ICRA

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n ICRA’s view, fundamental long term demand outlook for wind energy is expected to remain strong, supported by large wind energy requirements to meet the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) requirements in the country, and also given the fact that wind based energy benefits from its increasing cost competitiveness against the conventional sources of energy, both due to spiralling fuel prices & persisting domestic fuel shortages in the country resulting into dependence on costlier sources of imported fuel.

The demand is further supported by National Action Plan for Climate Control (NAPCC) set up by Government of India (GoI) in June 2008 recommending a target of renewable energy mix in the overall energy procurement by utilities at 10% (minimum) by 2015 and 15% (minimum) by 2020 and by the remunerative preferential tariff in some of the key wind states namely Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Also, going forward, investment demand from IPP segment would remain key growth driver and ICRA expects the share of IPP segment in the capacity addition to increase from currently at about 40-45% to about 60-70% over the next two to three years, says ICRA .

Also, untapped wind resource potential on all India basis (across the key states having windy sites) remains quite significant, as evident from the revision in estimates of gross wind energy potential in India from 49,500 MW to 102,800 MW by

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Centre of Wind Energy Technology (CWET) in February 2012.

Wind energy projects remain exposed to significant counter-party credit risks, given that the financial position of the state distribution utilities in some of the states (having wind resource potential) continue to have weak liquidity & financial position, which in turn has adversely affected their payment pattern towards the wind energy project developers. With continued delays in payments by state utility in Tamil Nadu, fresh investments in the state have been showing a declining trend, as reflected in a sharp decrease in the wind energy installations in the state during FY 2012-13. As distribution utilities are the principal obligated entities to meet RPO norms, the fundamental improvement in their financial position remains extremely crucial in the long run; as this would also enable them to honor the RPO norms in a more sustained manner.

ICRA however notes that implementation of financial restructuring scheme (FRS) under progress across the five states having utilities with stressed financial position, as well as trend of retail electricity tariff revisions by SERCs for FY 2012-13 & FY 2013-14 so far, subsequent to ruling

by Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (ATE) in November 2011; remain positives for the power sector.

CERC has recently approved implementation of mechanism for Renewable Regulatory Fund (RRF) which is to be implemented from July 15, 2013 for wind projects (of 10 MW and above), which requires them to forecast and schedule their power

generation on a day-ahead basis.

Wind power projects would have to pay Unscheduled Interchange (UI) charges, if the actual generation deviates by more than 30% from the scheduled generation. While the forecasting for the wind projects can be made possible by way of robust technical/statistical models as well as the availability of past data/weather conditions if in place, it remains a key challenge due to intermittent nature of wind pattern as well as nascent stage of implementation for the entire sector.

This in turn, may have financial implications on wind power projects, if the actual variations remain beyond the limit of (+/-) 30% and also, given that UI charges vary widely depending upon the frequency range i.e. between Rs. 0/kwh (@50.2 Hz) and Rs. 9/kwh (@49.5 Hz).

RPO levels put in place by SERCs across the states vary widely i.e. in the range of 1% to 10.3% as applicable for FY 2013, as against the recommended level of 8% by National Action Plan for Climate Control. According to ICRA, risk of amendment in RPO norms by SERCs cannot be ruled out, as observed in the past in a few states. Also, implementation of the regulations

by SERCs to ensure the compliance in RPO norms on an annual basis by obligated entities continues to remain weak, as SERCs tend to carry forward the shortfall in RPO compliance to the subsequent period, instead of directing any penalty or regulatory charges for non-compliance. As a Continue on page no.18

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Continued from page no.16 result, price of renewable energy certificate (REC) on the power exchanges has remained depressed since August 2012, which in turn has led to increased risk profile of the wind energy projects preferring the REC route.

As preferential tariff norms by SERCs across the key seven states (which have wind resource potential) are not consistent with the guiding principles/norms as stipulated

by CERC, project IRR (post tax) based on preferential tariffs for the wind assets too vary. Notwithstanding the same, ICRA notes that the preferential tariffs have been revised upwards by SERCs in all major states, except Karnataka, which have wind resource potential, in last 12 month period, with the upward revision being in the range of 4% and 34%.

This in turn, has also led to increased preference of incremental capacity addition by IPPs through preferential tariff route instead of REC route. Project IRR for wind energy assets in the state of Maharashtra is estimated to remain high in the range of 14-15%, while the IRR in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh remains satisfactory in the range of 11-13%, based on the prevailing revised tariffs and in turn, incremental investments in the sector in the near to medium term are likely to happen in these states.

On the other hand, IRR for wind projects in case of other states such as Tamil Nadu and Karnataka remains below 10%, because of relatively lower feed-in tariffs.

In respect of domestic wind turbine equipment manufacturing segment, overall annual manufacturing capacity has reached close to about 10,000 MW (as per the industry sources) with about 17 players in the market.

This represents a significant over-capacity build-up.

While this, coupled with slowdown in investments in turn has intensified the competitive pressures among the players, the market continues to be dominated by 4-5 players who cater to about 90% of the demand, especially by those who have a strong land-bank position & project development rights. Further, vulnerability for the domestic manufacturers who aim to target export markets, has increased further due to subdued demand outlook for wind energy installations in the near to medium term particularly in regions such as China, Europe and America.

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Sven Krister Sandvoss appointed as Deutsche Messe’s new Global Fairs Department Head at Deutsche Messe AG

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ven Krister Sandvoss (33) assumed new responsibilities as head of the Global Fairs department at Deutsche Messe AG’s subsidiary Hannover Fairs International GmbH. His scope of responsibility extends to all events staged outside of Germany on the topics of Energy (Renex) and power transmission and control (MDA), as well as the development of new showcases to be established in Brazil, Russia, India, China and Turkey. His predecessor, Tessa Forsblad, has taken on leadership responsibilities for HANNOVER MESSE. Sandvoss has been working for the company since October of 2011, with responsibility for the international acquisition of exhibitors for the Surface Technology, Laser Technology and Industrial Supply display categories.

After his studies in business administration, Sandvoss spent four years in Australia working for ITC Limited in an export market development capacity, and for Miglas Australia Pty. Ltd. with responsibility for marketing management and corporate development.

Sandvoss can also look back on experience in the industrial manufacture of electronic measuring and control equipment, as well as in event management and senior consultancy for a consultancy firm based in Frankfurt, Germany. Together with his team, Sandvoss will be working towards increasing the drawing power of Deutsche Messe’s overseas events further still, while at the same time laying the groundwork for the founding of new trade fairs on foreign soil. Deutsche Messe’s foreign events team in Hannover already boasts more than 80 employees.

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JSW Energy wins IPPAI best Thermal Power Producer Award 2013 JSW Energy is working towards building a full service integrated energy business with an aim of being a leading full-service integrated power company in the Indian power sector with a presence across the value chain.

Mr. N.K. Jain, VC, JSW Energy said, “This award is a reflection of our commitment to provide world-class electricity and highest standards of service. We dedicate the award to our employees and consumers for their support and belief in us.” IPPAI Power Awards recognises the contribution of individuals / organizations / Indian States / State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)/ DISCOMs who have significantly contributed to the development of the power sector in India.

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SW Energy, part of $11 billion Indian Conglomerate JSW Group, has won the IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Award for “Best Thermal Power Producer2013”.

The eminent jury for this year’s power awards comprised of Shri Anil Razdan, Former Secretary Ministry of Power; Prof S L Rao, Former Chairman, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission; Shri Ajay Shankar, Member Secretary National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council and Shri V Subramanian, Former Secretary MNRE, CEO and Chairman InWEA. The Thermal power plant category was adjudged on the basis of five criteria’s - Capacity, Station Heat Rate, PLF, Plant Availability and Auxiliary Consumption.

JSW Energy is India’s leading private power utility company, engaged in power generation, transmission, power trading, mining and equipment manufacturing segments. At present, JSW Energy has a generation capacity of 3,140 MW across its three power plants each in Barmer (1,080 MW), Vijayanagar (860 MW), and Ratnagiri (1200 MW). The state-of-the-art plants use advanced technology that keeps operational parameters well above the industry norms. All the units at

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Vijayanagar are ISO (ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004) and OHSAS (OHSAS 18001:2007) certified.

JSW Energy is working towards building a full service integrated energy business with an aim of being a leading full-service integrated power company in the Indian power sector with a presence across the value chain.

Mr. N.K. Jain, VC, JSW Energy said, “This award is a reflection of our commitment to provide world-class electricity and highest standards of service. We dedicate the award to our employees and consumers for their support and belief in us.” IPPAI Power Awards recognises the contribution of individuals / organizations / Indian States / State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)/ DISCOMs who have significantly contributed to the development of the power sector in India.

Mr. Sanjay Sagar, Jt MD & CEO, JSW Energy, said, “It is very encouraging to see our efforts appreciated by way of this prestigious award which recognizes our significant contribution towards the development of the power sector. As a company, we remain committed to the pursuit of operational excellence for offering quality, reliable and affordable electricity that would support the growth of the country.”

About JSW Energy Ltd JSW Energy Limited, part of the JSW Group, is a growing energy company.

The Group has diversified interests in carbon steel, power, mining, industrial gases, port facilities, aluminium, cement and information technology. JSW Energy is working on power solutions in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh & Chhattisgarh.

The Company has an operational capacity of 3,140 MW. The Company is an early entrant in the Power Trading and Power Transmission business and plans to enter into power distribution business, generation through non-conventional energy sources and tie-ups with wellknown equipment manufacturers and suppliers. It is working towards building a full service integrated energy business.

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National ‘Good Design’ award for L&T’s Solar Lantern

he solar lantern from L&T Electrical & Automation D.VA has won the India Design Mark Award (IMark) presented by the New Delhi based India Design Council for its exceptional design. D.VA is a solar-powered portable light fixture that offers significant advantages over conventional solar lanterns.

The India Design Council grants IMark after evaluating designs through a systemized process. It is initiated in cooperation with Good Design Award, Japan. Through IMark, the India Design Council seeks to inspire Indian manufacturers to bring out well-designed products in the market that enrich the lives of people. D.VA, the newly launched solar lantern in the Indian market, was conceived by the in-house design team in the Switchgear Design & Development Centre. Based on ergonomics and durability, D.VA is compact, sturdy and embodies contemporary styling.

The lantern is a rechargeable off-the-grid device that provides clean, ‘green’ power and is affordable.

L&T has filed design and trademark applications for many of its features.

D.VA provides glare free and soothing 360 degrees light output equivalent to that of a 5 Watt CFL. It is definitely a boon for all villages and towns having uncertain electricity supply.

About D.VA Solar Lantern:

D.VA comes to customers from L&TIndia’s strong distribution network

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and is poised to address the growing requirement for clean, sustainable and affordable products to bring light to homes across the country.

D.VA Solar Lantern is introduced to fulfill the lighting needs in areas where electricity supply is either unavailable or available intermittently. As a portable source of light, it can be moved easily and used both indoors and outdoors without occupying much space.

Equipped with several salient features such as mobile charging, brightness control and smart battery level indicator, once fully charged, D.VA can provide uninterrupted light for up to 10 hours at maximum brightness mode and up to 40 hours in night mode.

Charged primarily by solar panels, D.VA also has a mains (AC supply) charging adaptor which can be used to charge even in low or no sunlight conditions. This device does not use kerosene, and so is 100% smoke free and also contributes greatly to the reduction of electricity bills.

L&T Electrical & Automation (E&A) L&T Electrical & Automation (E&A) is a major business portfolio of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) - a technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate, with global operations and turnover exceeding USD 14 billion.

E&A comprises two Strategic Business Groups (SBGs) – Products

SBG and Projects SBG and offers a wide range of low and medium voltage switchgear, electrical systems, marine switchgear, industrial and building automation solutions, energy meters & relays. Its products and solutions cater to a variety of segments like industries, utilities, infrastructure, building and agriculture.

Its manufacturing facilities are located at Mumbai (Powai), Navi Mumbai (Mahape & Rabale), Ahmednagar, Vadodara, Coimbatore and Mysore in India as well as in Saudi Arabia, UAE (Jebel Ali, Dubai), Malaysia, Indonesia Australia and the UK.

Larsen & Toubro

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 14 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 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.

L&T Electrical & Automation is a brand of Larsen & Toubro.

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Dedicated production plant planned in Salvador de Bahia Lapp Group invests in Brazil

Siegbert Lapp, Member of the Board at Lapp Holding AG

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he Stuttgart-based Lapp Group is further expanding its sales activities in Brazil.

This year, the leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products for cable and connection technology is launching their very own production plant in Camaçari, in the state Bahia.

Contractual agreements between Lapp Holding AG and Cabos Lapp Brasil, and the contractor – the MGX group of companies – were recently signed in Salvador de Bahia. “With a population of almost 200 million, Brazil is the largest economic power in Latin America and represents the driving force of economic development in the entire region. This is exactly why we want www.engrreview.com

to make our branded products as accessible as possible for our clients,” explains Siegbert Lapp, Board Member of the Stuttgart-based Lapp Group.

The Lapp Group has operated successfully in Brazil for over 10 years.

Cabos Lapp Brasil was originally set up in São Paulo as a representative office in 2002; soon afterwards, sales and marketing began. Today’s office premises include a 1,500 m2 warehouse located in Osasco (São Paulo), which currently employ 29 members of staff. “Cabos Lapp Brasil has established a positive brand image in Brazil as a result of its recognised high product quality and excellent applications advice. In order to win larger market shares, we must now ensure our offer is competitive.

This can only be achieved if we manufacture on site ourselves and by doing so, avoid high import levies,” states Wolfgang F. Schulte, Managing Director of Cabos Lapp Brasil.

The new plant in Bahia will now allow us to tap into the North and North East of the country, where there is currently the greatest potential for growth. Initially, the production area will equate to 5,000 m2; an area which is set to double in size within two years. Furthermore, an office space of 1,100 m2 is to be added. There, ÖLFLEX® connecting and control cables, as well as more basic cables and lines, are to be manufactured for mechanical engineering companies, plant construction firms, and the mining and petrochemistry industries in particular. Production is set to start

as early as the end of the year. In the early stages at the new site, around 80 employees will be employed, which will increase to 180 in the end phase. Total investment amounts to 18 million euros.

Cabos Lapp Brasil expects a turnover of around 7 million euros for the current financial year 2012/13. In fact, it is hoped that with the start of production, turnover will surpass the 40 million euro mark.

Long-term, production is to extend to Brazil’s neighbouring countries in South America.

About the 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.

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Eplan is Siemens PLM Solution Partner: interface between Eplan and Teamcenter

Maximilian Brandl : “The new Teamcenter integration opens up lots of doors for us in the growing PLM solutions market,” reports Maximilian Brandl, Chairman of the Executive Board of Eplan

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plan has been an official Siemens PLM Solution Partner. The aim of the partnership is to offer an interface between two marketleading systems - Eplan and Teamcenter. This integration closes a loophole in the PLM process: the configuration data for the Eplan platform can now be processed in Teamcenter. Companies from different industries can benefit from this integrated approach which forms part of a consistent product creation process.

Solution-provider Eplan is a now an official Siemens PLM Solution Partner. As part of this partnership, which was sealed in mid-April, the companies have developed a sophisticated, future-proof

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integration of the Eplan platform into the Teamcenter PLM environment.

Maximilian Brandl, Chairman of the Executive Board of Eplan, is pleased with the development: “In line with the partner programme, Eplan and Siemens Industry Software GmbH & Co. KG have together proven their strengths. The integration of the Eplan platform into Teamcenter opens up lots of doors for us in the growing PLM solutions market.

Our joint customers can also benefit hugely from this increased consistency.” Urban August, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Siemens Industry Software GmbH & Co. KG, also sees plenty of benefits for his customers: “The integration of Eplan into Teamcenter allows our customers to optimise interdisciplinary cooperation and use Teamcenter as a consistent platform for all those involved in the product life cycle.”

The integrated working method increases data consistency not only in the product development process, but also throughout the product lifecycle.

Because of the comprehensive and consistent basic data, areas such as maintenance and repairs can be given optimum support, which is reflected directly in reduced times and costs.

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Various systems combined

Electrical design is considered an important element of the product creation process.

Eplan has developed a universal module in order to integrate the Eplan platform into PLM systems. The Teamcenter integration unit linked to this module now embeds the Eplan platform solutions seamlessly into the PLM environment.

This makes electrical engineering part of the digital product model. This allows companies to achieve comprehensive product lifecycle management across all disciplines.

Increased process reliability

Urban August : “The integration of Eplan into Teamcenter allows our customers to optimise interdisciplinary cooperation and use Teamcenter as a consistent platform for all those involved in the product life cycle,” explains Urban August, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Siemens Industry Software GmbH & Co. KG.

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Continued from page no.28 and, at the end of the day, ensures reliability and quality in the entire product creation process. 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 tailormade PDM and PLM concepts customer-specifically 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. EPLAN is therefore synonymous with continuity and investment security.

The company’s presence in 50 countries support 30,000 customers with more than 90,000 installations worldwide.

‘Efficient Engineering’ - the corporate motto underlines the consequence of optimized, efficient processes which keep companies competitive in the long term.

For more information Web: www.eplan.in

Mitsubishi Electric bets big on factory automation business in India to drive growth Mitsubishi Electric India launches a new range of high-end factory automation products

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itsubishi Electric India Private Limited (MEI), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan has unveiled a range of high-end factory automation products for the Indian market. MEI, one of the leaders in the factory automation segment, has introduced a new range that includes best in its class globally acclaimed Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) known as L-series Compact PLCs, the FX-3GE and FX-3S range of Micro PLCs, the futuristic and energy efficient J4 & JE Servo Motor and Amplifiers and Industrial robots. MEI offers the best of factory automation through products which are high in performance, efficiency, quality and capabilities necessary for India’s demanding machine automation requirements.

The products will enable machine manufacturers as well as end-users to handle complex automation requirements by improving productivity with enhanced safety, while simultaneously guaranteeing ease of operation at the same time. These features describe the MEI catchphrase; ‘Take it Easy’.

The new product range is expected to generate incremental business of Rs. 500 millionwithin next 2 years.

While the new product range is expected to meet the growing needs of original equipment manufacturers in the country; it marks just the beginning of MEI’s aggressive growth path in India.

About Mitsubishi Electric India (MEI):

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Mitsubishi Electric, a global leader in the field of automation and other related activities has a footprint across 35 countries with a turnover of USD 44 Billion.Since the onset of its operations in India, Mitsubishi Electric India has grown to become a company offering a wide range of innovative and high-quality products for the Indian market.

This includes products and solutions for Factory Automation, Air Conditioners, Visual & Imaging, Power Semiconductor & Devices, Photovoltaic (Solar) Solutions and Transportation Systems.

Its vision is to shape the future through technology that ensures a brighter, better and greener “Tomorrow”.

The statement “Changes for the Better” reflects its perpetual drive to actively seek out and enact improvement. The Factory Automation & Industrial division of Mitsubishi Electric India, headquartered in Pune offers a vast range of Factory Automation products like AC Servo Motors & Drives, PLC’s, Motion Controller & AC Drives, HMI’s & Low Voltage Switchgear viz. ACB, MCCB, Control Gear, MCB, RCCB, and Distribution Board. These products cater to various industries such as Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Textile and Water &Waste Water Treatment, as well as for High rise building segment, Hotels, Data Centres, Commercial complex, Offices and Premium Residential.

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Indo-MIM plans investment of Rs.350 crores in Karnataka over next 3-5 years Company recorded turnover of Rs. 500 crores in fiscal year 2013 with 2000 employees

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angalore based Indo- MIM, global leader in the field of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) company supplies precision-engineered products to customers in more than thirty countries globally. Indo- MIM, plans an investment of Rs. 350 crores in Karnataka and expects to reach Rs. 1200 crores while adding 1000 more employees over next 3-5 years. The company registered a turnover of Rs.500 crores in fiscal year 2013.

Indo- MIM has offices in USA, Europe, India and China. Some of IndoMIM’s high profile clients include Fortune 500 companies all over the world spread across more than 30 countries, cutting across several industry segments. MIM is an emerging manufacturing technology utilized to produce metal components of complex geometries in large volumes.

Indo- MIM has the distinction of using Indian engineers to enhance US technology. The company employs about 300 engineers in India.

According to Dr. Krishna Chivukula, Chairman Indo- MIM, “ We are growing year on year at an approximate rate of 30 % and expect to do a turnover of Rs. 1200 crores in 3-5 years. During 2014 fiscal year and ensuing five years, Indo-MIM plans to aggressively increase its capacity in Bangalore India and in select countries overseas, thereby ensuring its pre-eminence in the MIM industry”.

Established in 1998, Bangalore headquartered Indo-MIM has since expanded its facilities into the largest installed MIM capacity in the world.

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Employee strength in Bangalore facility is about 2000. Besides MIM, Indo-MIM does Aerospace precision machining & surface treatments and has a investment casting facility in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh specializing in the production and export of Investment Castings (IC) for the automotive sector.

The MIM industry globally is about $ 1 billion in sales and growing at about 10 – 15% per year. IndoMIM’ s competitors are primarily located in USA, Europe and China.

There are about 15 – 20 companies in the world with annual turnover between $25 million - $35 million and 50 odd companies with turnover between $ 1-10 million.

Global Awards

Indo- MIM has received three of the eight Metal Powder Industry Federation (MPIF) PM Design Excellence Awards at the recently concluded Powder Metallurgy Conference PM2013 at Chicago, Illinois, USA. This industry body evaluates companies across USA, Japan, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, China and India.

In the automotive engine design category, Indo-US MIM received the Grand Prize for the “Threaded Port, Metal Support Ring and Sensing element”. The MIM Threaded Port, Metal Support Ring and Sensing element is estimated to save the customer 50% over the cost of fabrication using alternate technologies. IndoMIM also received a Grand Prize in the Consumer Segment for a Tool holder assembly consisting of two MIM parts a tool holder and a grip-

spring tensioning part that goes into a woodworking tool for fine detail carving. The MIM design contributes to a LEAN operation for the customer by substantially reducing lead-time through the elimination of many processing steps.

In the automotive segment, Indo-MIM received an Award of Distinction for a fuel-control gear segment that goes into a device that regulates the entry of fuel into the engine. Converted from a machined part, the gear segment is fabricated via MIM from low alloy steel at a savings of 80% over the previous method. The fabricator delivers nearly three million pieces annually to the customer.

About Indo-MIM

Indo-MIM headquartered in Bangalore, India is a leading global supplier of precision- engineered products using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) as the core manufacturing technology. The MIM process combines the design flexibility of plastic injection molding with the strength and integrity of wrought metals to offer cost effective solutions for highly complex part geometries. The state-of-theart facilities are fully integrated to provide customers with a one-stop resource for conceptualizing, designing and manufacturing complex precision components and sub-assemblies. The capability to offer the best of world-class technology at competitive prices provides a significant advantage to customers all over the world.

For more information Web: www.indo-mim.com

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ElMeasure launches ‘Gen Duos’ a unique product for the Generator Industry

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lMeasure announces the launch of a first time in India product, ‘Gen Duos’ for the Generator Industry. The product has a dual display and monitors 5 key electrical parameters of the genset, thus eliminating the use of multiple meters thereby reducing cost and simplifying the wiring.

It continuously displays the kWh parameter along with user chosen Voltage or Amps or Hz. The kWh display is 6½ digits non resettable stepper counter and the VAF display is a 4 digit bright LED. The meter is programmable for three phase and single phase applications, having one common CT and PT settings for all the monitoring values

which can be made through front panel keys ensuring higher reliability.

It has rich high frequency LED pulse output in the front facia and 12V at rear which is best in the industry.

The launch of Gen Duos reiterates ElMeasure’s commitment to innovation and providing solutions keeping our end customers in mind.

ElMeasure is fully committed to playing a lead role in the energy management sector and providing our customers with tailor made solutions to fit their specific requirement.

We are accelerating our investment by transferring global technology to India, strengthening our R&D capabilities and manufacturing locally in our world class facilities. Ultimately Gen Duos is a cost effective and unique solution specifically designed for Generator panel manufacturers.

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“Indian Power Plants lack the desired levels of energy efficiency which could contribute greatly to fight back Climatic changes”

Mr. Samson Suresh, Head-Corporate Affairs, of ROCKWOOL India & Middle East Group - 4

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OCKWOOL India & Middle East Group (A fully owned subsidiary of ROCKWOOL International A/S, Denmark), stirred up the audience of the Power Plant Summit by showcasing facts and truths to prove that Indian Power Plants lack the desired levels of energy efficiency which could contribute greatly to fight back Climatic changes.

The message was made clear at a Power Plant Summit organized by CII & NTPC. ROCKWOOL presented to the industry dignitaries gathered, how the thermal insulation practices in the country are below par in comparison to the world class standards. With an ever growing demand for energy in the country, a large number of Thermal Power Plants are coming up to meet the demands, but the existing Power Plants are still running with less than 60% efficiency in many cases and in the rest there is enormous efficiency improvement potential through upgrading the Insulation. Presently

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negligible importance is given to the savings potentials of Thermal Insulations in the country.

Samson Suresh, Head-Corporate Affairs, of ROCKWOOL India & Middle East Group, presented to the conference the facts on climate changes in the recent and questioned the audience if they are not responsible for it too? He also presented the current Insulation Trends in the country that is only an imitation to show that quality is improved but not in real. “Climate is changing at a great pace but do we have a system apparatus to tackle the challenge?

We met here last year and vowed improvement methods but now after a year have we changed? But let me tell you a brutal fact that even if we are changing or not, the Climate is! “, Mr. Samson asked this challenging question to the audience.

Samson Suresh also mentioned that ROCKWOOL Group is constantly working with various State Governments and Regulation Bodies to improve the energy efficiency through thermal insulations. The ROCKWOOL Group has launched many awareness campaigns among the SMEs for energy efficiency in association with GIZ (A German Energy Efficiency Agency Partner to India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency)

About the Group:

ROCKWOOL Group, the world’s largest Stone wool manufacturer is the leading supplier of innovative insulation products and systems based on stone wool, improving the environment and the quality of life for millions of people. The Group is a distinguished global leader within the insulation industry with high performance products and solutions for all major application areas for Thermal, Fire and Acoustic Insulations in Building and Process Industry. The ROCKWOOL Group based in Hedehusene, Denmark, maintains a

global standard for all the products it manufactures in all of its factories in 27 locations across the globe. The ROCKWOOL Group has set-up its first manufacturing facility in India at Dahej, Gujarat and has the corporate office based in Mumbai. The Rockwool Group operates in India with a legal entity named as ROXUL ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation India Private Limited and it does not have any technical or financial collaboration with any other India insulation products producers that imitates the ‘Rock wool’ name.

The ROCKWOOL Group’s Indian facility produces high performance products with unrivalled properties like; Bio-Solubility, Water Impermeability, Low Shot Contents, Low Chloride Contents and very Low Thermal Conductivity. All ROCKWOOL products manufactured by the Group’s Indian plant are EUCEB certified and so they are Bio-soluble fibers, which are proven non-carcinogenic and hygienically better than conventionally produced Slag wool products and other Stone wool products with slag inclusions.

The superior product performance brings enormous energy savings to the plants owners through the high energy-efficiency in the process and also material savings with lower densities and thickness in comparison to other available products. The ROCKWOOL Group through its Indian Sales & technical Service network had been providing energy efficiency solutions through its high performance Insulation products with convincing thermal calculations to its customers in the Power Plant, Oil & Gas, and Iron & Steel sectors.

Web: www.rockwool.in / www.rockwool.com

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New design spark ‘DesignShare’ from RS Components inspires collaboration in electronics design Major new area within the RS Components DesignSpark online community spurs project sharing and design co-operation

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S Components (RS), the trading brand of Electro Components PLC (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has revealed a major extension to its online DesignSpark platform for engineers with the launch of a new open-source ‘DesignShare’ area.

The purpose of DesignSpark ‘ DesignShare’ is to host projects, and encourage sharing, collaboration and concept discussions in a design community environment. Developed in conjunction with Elektor, a leading magazine for electronics design engineers, ‘ DesignShare’ is available via www.designspark.com and includes two main areas: ‘Ideas’ and ‘ Projects’ .

The ‘ Ideas’ or ‘Incubator’ section enables DesignSpark members to post project ideas, generate discussion and invite

“We have developed the new ‘DesignShare’ area together to make it easier for engineers, students and hobbyists in the DesignSpark and wider community to collaborate on, share, and download projects and ideas,” said David Tarrant, Head of Community Development at RS Components.

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comment from the community. The most popular and highest rated ideas will be created as projects by Elektor via its network of engineers. As the project develops through the stages (brief, proposal, design, prototype and test & evaluation) the assets will be uploaded and shared with the DesignSpark community.

In the ‘Projects’ area, users will find all of the available projects tagged with relevant keywords for easy navigation. The individual project pages include details of how the project developed at each stage, along with a collection of assets that will enable users to build the project themselves.

Project assets may include PCB schematics and layout files for DesignSpark PCB, for example, along with mechanical blueprints, software code and/or machine code, mechanical drawings and CAD files.

There is also a plug-in to the RS Components website where users can purchase the kit of parts.

For professional projects requiring commercial confidentiality there is a ‘privacy’ option that allows users to limit access to selected contributors.

All publicly viewable projects will be available as open source and downloadable free-of-charge.

“We have developed the new ‘DesignShare’ area together to make it easier for engineers, students and hobbyists in the DesignSpark and wider community to collaborate on, share, and download projects and ideas,” said David Tarrant, Head of Community Development at RS

Components. “This is very much part of the evolution of the online design resources we provide to support anyone involved or interested in electronics design, and is a great way for them to communicate openly on their projects, no matter whether they are designing for fun or in a professional environment.”

“We chose to partner with RS Components on the ‘DesignShare’ initiative as we have a common goal of inspiring people at any level to develop their electronics design skills,” said Wisse Hettinga, International Director for Elektor, part of the international publishing house, EIM. “The RS Components online DesignSpark community has gained enormously in popularity and reputation since it was introduced, and has an ever-increasing membership, so it is the ideal forum to reach budding and experienced engineers, and to foster collaboration and project sharing in support of continued innovation in electronics design.”

For more information RS Components & Controls (I) Ltd., Email: sales@rs-components.co.in

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Schneider Electric IT business introduces the new SmartUPS Online engineered to deliver 97% efficiency Designed for harsh Indian power conditions, the feature-packed, high efficiency Smart UPS 2-3KVA range also saves energy costs by approx. Rs.4000 – Rs.6000 p.a.

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chneider Electric IT Business India Pvt. Ltd., the global leader in critical power and cooling, introduced its Double Conversion Online Smart UPS SRC2KUXI (2KVA) and SRC3KUXI (3KVA) UPS Models, developed specifically for harsh power conditions in India.

These very versatile doubleconversion UPS expand APC by Schneider Electric’s award-winning Smart-UPS On-Line product line, offering novel features such as Green Mode, Remote management, Generator compatibility and Parallel redundancy amongst others, because of which the UPS helps save approximately Rs.4000-6000 a year on electricity bills.

The new SmartUPS ensures adaptability, availability and manageability for any installation need. Usually the maximum impact of the increasing power deficit is borne by organizations in Tier II and III cities, especially the Small and Medium enterprises. They look to our channel partners to provide them with solutions that will not only ensure smooth running of their critical facilities and server rooms during long power outage, but also be energy efficient to reduce electricity cost.

Speaking about the launch, M Gurudutt, Director Channel Business, Schneider Electric IT Business, said, “Backed by strong R&D support, global leadership in technology and

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a deep understanding of the Indian market, the new SRC is loaded with excellent features like choice of battery type, online efficiencies of over 97%, graphical LCD, gen-set compatibility, parallel redundancy and much more. Customers look to our channel partners for innovative, reliable power protection solutions.

Now, with the launch of the new SmartUPS Online range, our channel partners can deliver the cutting edge, energy efficient backup technology that meets their customer’s specific needs.”

Key Features for Smart UPS Online SRC2KUXI (2KVA) and SRC3KUXI (3KVA): Adaptability:

The SmartUPS is compatible to a wide range of generators, it also ensures tight voltage & frequency regulation, zero transfer time for reactive loads, longer battery backup and extended run capability making it an ideal solution for the harsh environments of Tier II & III cities. The SmartUPS units are also easily adaptable to any space thanks to the optional tower mounting and rack mounting configuration

Availability:

The Smart UPS comes with Long battery backup and a 1000 W in-built charger that re-charges batteries in no time. This ensures additional

runtime with uninterrupted power load. The self-powered bypass ensures seamless power to the load and allows UPS to be switched on even when batteries are not connected.

Additionally, the capability to parallel two units for redundancy ensures better availability.

Manageability:

The UPS range comes with Smart Slot, which allows users to opt for a Network Management Card or a GSM Card. The GSM remote monitoring card, another first in the market from APC by Schneider Electric, allows the user to easily monitor all parameters of the UPS’ health and its environment

by SMS. Alternatively, one may use the PowerChute Business Edition UPS management software and a Network Management Card for monitoring the UPS on the Network.

The primary advantage of this UPS is the Best in class output efficiency of >90% at full load, which can be further augmented by the Green Mode feature to provide an efficiency of up to 97%

Some of the other features are:

● The UPS is rack and tower convertibility to ensure integration in various environments ● Built in bypass to ensure seamless power to the load even in the event of catastrophic UPS failure.

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Continued from page no.42 It is also Self Powered to allow UPS to be switched on even when batteries not connected • Graphical LCD display with a wide range of user information • Double Conversion Online - Provides tight voltage and frequency regulation and zero transfer time for reactive loads (machinery, lab equipment, etc.)

About Schneider Electric IT Business Schneider Electric IT Business, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, provides industry leading hardware, software, and services designed to ensure availability and higher energy efficiency across the residential, business network, data center, and manufacturing environments. Backed by the strength, experience, and wide network of Schneider Electric’s Critical Power & Cooling Services, Schneider Electric IT Business delivers well planned, flawlessly installed and maintained solutions throughout their lifecycle. Through its unparalleled commitment to innovation, the company delivers energy efficient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Building, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group’s 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2012, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy

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IMFA commissions second unit of 120 MW CPP

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ndian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA), India’s leading fully integrated producer of value-added ferro chrome, announced the commissioning of the second unit of its 2x60 MW Captive Power Plant (CPP) located at Choudwar, Odisha. Whereas the first unit of the CPP was commissioned in January of this year, following the synchronisation of the second unit with the grid the company’s captive power generation capacity now stands at 258 MW. Set up at a cost of approximately Rs 600 crores, the 120 MW power plant will primarily cater to IMFA’s captive requirement of electricity for its ferro chrome production.

However, in the short term, there will be some surplus which will be sold to the grid / third parties with the power injection at Choudwar helping system parameters in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar & Cuttack.

The state-of-the-art CFBC boilers are highly efficient and capable of using a wide range of coal including washery rejects which will help bring down the cost of generation.

Management Comment

Commenting on the development Mr Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director said: “The commissioning of the second unit of the 120 MW power plant is an important milestone as our captive generation capacity has nearly doubled and we now have the headroom to expand our ferro alloys smelting capacity which is under active consideration. I am grateful to the entire IMFA team for their dedication and untiring efforts.”

About IMFA

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA) is India’s largest, fully integrated producer of valueadded ferro chrome with a capacity of 275,000 tonnes per annum. Incorporated in 1961 by Dr Bansidhar Panda and headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Company has manufacturing complexes in Therubali and Choudwar.

Captive power generation capacity currently stands at 258 MW and the Company has own chrome ore mines in Sukinda and Nuasahi. IMFA is unique from a quality perspective in that it has multi-product & multi-location ISO 9001 quality management certification besides ISO 14001 environment management and OHSAS 18001 occupational health & safety certification.

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Socomec launches new ITYS I UPS system in India Power continuity solution for IT and Industrial applications

Mr. Olivier TREMOUILLE, M.D, Socomec Innovative Power Solutions

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OCOMEC Innovative Power solutions, a subsidiary of France based Socomec Group announces the launch of its New ITYS I single phase UPS system range from 1000 to 3000 VA designed to ensure continuous power supply for Business IT and Industrial applications. These products are available only for Indian market.

Socomec continue to introduce innovative and reliable UPS systems that meets the market demand. The ITYS I series is a range of compact UPS systems available in 1000, 2000 and 3000 VA models. The UPS have been field tested and developed to meet the requirement of various applications such as Professional Workstations, Servers and corporate networks, Storage systems, Industrial Process automation, Security Systems, ATM and Telecom Systems.

High availability and total protection

All the models in the ITYS I range have True online double conversion technology(VFI), which assures high availability and total load protection

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against all possible mains quality problems. It comes with or without isolation transformer integrated into the UPS cabinet.

The permanent regulation of output voltage and frequency make ITYS I compatible with all IT and industrial applications, operating environments and when used in conjunction with a generator set. ITYS I designed to provide wide tolerance on input voltage limits the number of switchovers to battery mode that prolongs the battery life. The operator can adjust the charging current according to different configurations of battery. The automatic bypass takes over immediately in the event of overloads or faults, ensuring continuous power supply to the loads.

Powerful battery charger models guarantee constant and reliable operation using external high capacity battery to overcome long outages.

The microprocessor control system optimizes functionality and reliability of the UPS system. USB connectivity and serial ports allows real time control and easy monitoring UPS via Windows® or Mac OS X® systems.

Simple to install and easy to use

The standard models are ready to use with batteries connected and fully charged. The auto restart function enable the operator to restart the UPS immediately even in the event of prolonged power failure. All ranges have a graphic LCD display to check the operational status of the UPS. The battery condition of the UPS can

be monitored either through control panel or by using remote PC. With its stupendous features, the ITYS I not only provide reliable and continuous power, but it also creates economic benefits and unmatched value.

Mr. Olivier TREMOUILLE, Managing Director, Socomec Innovative Power Solutions said, “We are committed to continually support our partners by bringing in new innovative technology solutions that is suitable for core vertical market segments. This enables better business outcomes for our end-user customers that help to grow Socomec as well as its partners.”

The Socomec group in brief:

● An independent, family-owned company founded in 1922. ● A manufacturer providing expert solutions for LV electrical networks: power control and safety, critical power, energy efficiency and solar power. ● 3,200 employees spread over 25 subsidiaries around the world: SOCOMEC has total control of the design, manufacture and marketing of its products. ● Nine production sites (4 in France, 1 in Italy, 1 in Tunisia, 1 in India, 2 in China) integrate the company’s core technological know-how and ensure the quality of its products whilst respecting customer requirements in terms of delivery times. ● In 2012, the Socomec Group posted a turnover of 443M€.

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Hannover Messe brings world’s leading industrial trade fair WIN INDIA to New Delhi

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ew Delhi to host the world‘s leading industrial trade fair WIN INDIA – World of Industry for the first time from 17th to 20th December 2013 at Pragati Maidan.

WIN stands for “World of Industry,” a brand that Deutsche Messe has been using in Turkey for over 10 years.

The fair offers unique opportunities to companies seeking new markets and the organisers Hannover Milano Fairs Pvt. Ltd. & Deutsche Messe AG, global leaders industrial trade fair are extremely excited to launch WIN INDIA – World of Industry.

The event will host 6 specialized and dedicated industrial fairs under one roof. The individual fairs are designed to cluster particular kinds of manufacturers together.

“MDA INDIA” will focus on Motion, Drive and Automation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Electro-Mechanical Transmission.

“Industrial Automation INDIA” will be dedicated to Process and Factory Automation and Industrial Building Automation. “CeMAT INDIA” showcase Materials handling/ Intralogistics, Storage Systems, Warehousing and Logistic Services.

“Surface Technology INDIA” will cater to manufacturers in Paint & Coating Systems, Electroplating and Surface Engineering Techniques.

“LASER INDIA” will bring together buyers and manufacturers of Laser Systems and Laser Technology for Manufacturing.

“Industrial Supply INDIA” is a platform for Subcontracting, Components & Parts, Composites and New Materials. Mr.

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Mehul Shah, Director, HMFI, said “As manufacturing sector contributing 16% to country’s GDP, WIN INDIA provides the end to end solutions to all the manufacturing industry. DelhiNCR has big manufacturing belt which will benefit from our shows.

With successful show in Greater Noida, we are organizing WIN INDIA for first time in New Delhi, which is central point of gathering for all manufacturing companies.”

Exhibitor 2012, Mr. M. R. V. Johnson, GM Sales & Marketing, Voltas Material Handling said “CeMAT INDIA has always provided us with a global platform & quality akin to international standards. This year too, serious buyers came to the show with specific procurement plans and resulted in actual business on the floor. We look forward to the 2013 edition at Pragati Maidan and believe the quality of the show will certainly increase by several notches”.

Mr. B Narayan, Group President (Procurements & Projects), Reliance Industries Limited, “I was pleased to attend International Purchase Managers’ Summit, the event was very well organised. I also found the Expo well organised and well participated by wide range of companies from China, Korea, Germany, Italy and India. I am sure, it has helped to give a boost to the international trade in general and Indian industry in particular”.

Visitor 2012, Mr. Kailash Visputey, AGM Parts Procurement, TATA Motors Limited said, “It was really a great experience during our visit to the show at Greater Noida.

We attended the “International Purchase Managers’ Seminar” and visited various stalls. The show is always well organised and laid out enabling us to interact with specific stalls as per our requirement and at the same time meeting International manufacturers. We are looking forward to WIN INDIA 2013 at Pragati Maidan”.

WIN INDIA – World of Industry is designed to create a consortium for industrial manufacturers, engineers, wholesalers and decision makers for government procurements like Defence, Airlines, Railways, Public Sector Undertakings of Central and State Government. Buyers and sellers will be able to meet in one location, achieve economies of scale and be able to find solutions to industry wide problems.

About hannover milano fairs india pvt ltd:

Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd (HMFI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of two of the world’s leading trade fair organizers Deutsche Messe AG, Germany and Fiera Milano, Italy.

HMFI have been bringing world class trade fairs into the Indian market for Indian and international enterprises since 2007. The strong international contacts and the vast expertise and best trade fair practices of its parent companies are deployed in the fairs in India which is the USP of fairs of HMFI. Exhibitors and visitors will gain from the professionalism of the international leaders.

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SUZLON Group announces new appointments for REpower Executive Board and Management Board

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● Lars Rytter assumed COO role on 1 August / Russell Stoddart starts as CTO on 12 August ● New Management Board of REpower Systems GmbH set up

s of 1 August, Lars Rytter has taken over as Chief Operating Officer at REpower.

In his new role, Rytter will be able to make an important contribution to REpower’s programme for the future. With this programme, the Company’s plans include realizing significant savings in the areas of purchasing, production and manufacturing. The Dane is no stranger to the REpower; he was responsible for the areas of production, purchasing and logistics at REpower in his role as Chief Supply Chain Officer from 1 April 2008 until 30 September 2010.

Andreas Nauen, CEO of REpower Systems SE, said:

“Lars Rytter knows our company well and has started as COO without needing any induction time. In his previous roles he successfully realigned purchasing activities.” The REpower Executive Board will be completed on 12 August: Russell Stoddart will start as CTO. From 2009 until 2012 the Brit was responsible for global engineering at Vestas Wind Systems.

Russell Stoddart joins REpower from BorgWarner, the international automotive company based in North Carolina, USA, where he was Vice President – Engineering and Sales.

Tulsi Tanti, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said:

“ I am extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Stoddart as the new Chief Technology Officer of REpower. His experience and engineering pedigree speak for themselves and I know that he will make a significant contribution at REpower.

We are also delighted to welcome Lars Rytter back to the Company as Chief Operating Officer.

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These appointments further enhance our strong Executive Board team, and we wish them luck in their new roles.” The new Management Board of REpower Systems GmbH has also been set up: Hendrik Böschen succeeds Kyriakos Kosmidis, who left the company on 31 July 2013. In November 2011, Hendrik Böschen took up the position of Head of Sales for Poland, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic at REpower Systems GmbH. Kai Froböse remains Commercial Managing Director of REpower Systems GmbH. Kai Froböse is responsible for Project Management, Service, Finance & Controlling. Hendrik Böschen will oversee Sales and Lifecycle Engineering.

CEO Andreas Nauen said:

“We are pleased that, with the reinforcement taken from our own ranks, we are ensuring a more intensive market focus for the countries of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and the Czech Republic.”

About REpower:

REpower Systems SE, a wholly owned subsidiary within the Suzlon Group, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of onshore and offshore wind turbines. The international mechanical engineering company develops, produces and markets wind turbines for almost any location – with rated outputs of 1.8 MW to 6.15 MW and rotor diameters of 82 metres to 126 metres. Furthermore, the company offers its customers project specific solutions in the areas of turnkey, service and maintenance, transport and installation, as well as foundation planning and construction. The profitable and reliable systems are

designed at the REpower TechCenter in Osterrönfeld and manufactured at its plants in Husum (North Friesland), Trampe (Brandenburg) and Bremerhaven as well as Portugal, India and China. With more than 3,300 employees worldwide the company headquartered in Hamburg can make use of the experience gained from the manufacture and installation of over 4,600 wind turbines around the world. REpower is represented by distribution partners, subsidiaries and participations in European markets such as France, Belgium, the UK, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Poland and Spain as well as on a global level in the USA, China, Australia and Canada.

About Suzlon Group:

The Suzlon Group is ranked as the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine supplier, in terms of cumulative installed capacity and marketshare, at the end of 2012. The company’s global spread extends across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North and South America with over 23,500 MW of wind energy capacity installed, operations across over 30 countries and a workforce of over 11,000.

The Group offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios – ranging from sub-megawatt onshore turbines at 600 Kilowatts (KW), to the world’s largest commercially-available offshore turbine at 6.15 MW – with a vertically integrated, low-cost, manufacturing base.

The Group – headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India – comprises Suzlon Energy Limited and its subsidiaries, including REpower Systems SE. Web: www.suzlon.com www.engrreview.com

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Bentley Systems announces immediate availability of Bentley utilities designer for streamlining the design and management of Electric, Gas, Water, and Wastewater Utility Networks New Software Advances BIM Objectives of Faster/Earlier Design Decisions and Creation of Better-performing, Intelligent Utility Assets through Information Modeling

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entley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, announced the immediate availability of Bentley Utilities Designer, a comprehensive application for the streamlined design and management of electric, gas, water, and wastewater utility networks. The new software advances the building information modeling (BIM) objectives of faster/ earlier design decisions and the creation of better-performing, intelligent utility infrastructure through the use of information modeling.

It also lowers total cost of ownership by consolidating design and management into a single

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license and application, simplifying training, deployment, maintenance, and integration with enterprise work management systems. Efficiency gains are even greater for multiutilities – for example, those providing both electric and gas services or water and wastewater services – that are currently using separate design applications.

Richard Zambuni, Bentley global marketing director, geospatial and utilities, said, “With Bentley Utilities Designer, utility owner-operators can reap the many BIM benefits that provide competitive advantage in the marketplace and result in increased returns on investment. This powerful application, which includes the functionality of both MicroStation and Bentley Map, accelerates brownfield and greenfield layout by enabling designers to more quickly achieve the precision and quality they require, increasing productivity.

At the same time, it shortens design cycles and results in faster project deliveries by enabling rapid costbased refinements during design while minimizing review and approval delays.”

Commenting on the new release, Krist Wong, project director, Global Technology Integrator (GTI), a GIS consultant in Hong Kong, said, “Global Technology Integrator selected Bentley Utilities Designer to replace existing legacy GISs for the Drainage Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative www.engrreview.com

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Region (DSD). Bentley Utilities Designer proved to be the best choice as it provides a robust and configurable GIS platform with a drafting environment with which DSD MicroStation users are very familiar. GTI anticipates that the tool will improve DSD operations efficiency by increasing productivity and reducing software overhead.”

Juan Miguel, general manager, Aguas de Cádiz, S.A., the water supply utility in Cádiz, Spain, said, “We’ve been looking forward to the release of Bentley Utilities Designer, a product that will help us manage our network in an efficient way. We expect Bentley Utilities Designer to become part of our non-revenue water/leakage reduction program as our central repository of network information, supporting the district metered area definition process and taking advantage of full integration with our water modeling technology, Bentley’s WaterGEMS.” Ronald J. McLeroy, PE, manager of technical services, Huntsville Utilities, a public utility in Huntsville, Ala., U.S.A., said, “Bentley Utilities Designer will greatly reduce the complexity of our Bentley software installations and investments, allowing us to more costeffectively and efficiently maintain and administer the capabilities required for electric, gas, and water engineering design, installation, and mapping operations.”

Key advantages and features of Bentley Utilities Designer include:

● The time and cost savings that result from easy integration with commonly deployed enterprise GIS systems; ● More efficient design capability

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through built-in access to the power, precision, productivity, and intelligence of MicroStation, the unrivaled information modeling environment for infrastructure professionals;

● The elimination of timeconsuming, open-loop processes for cost estimation and review through the provision of on-thefly cost estimation for each design decision and configurable design workflow management; ● The option of consolidating network design and management into a single application for reduced software complexity and costs through the software’s builtin utility-specific GIS based on the industry-provenBentley Map platform; ● The ability to efficiently manage work requests and designs in stand-alone mode or via seamless integration with a variety of enterprise work management systems through the software’s fully configurable workflow engine;

● Increased productivity, accelerated projects, and reduced risk through the software’s intraoperability with ProjectWise, Bentley’s system of collaboration servers and services that enables utility owner-operators to improve the quality, reuse, and auditing of design and construction information;

be reviewed on mobile devices using Bentley Map Mobile.

About Bentley Systems, Incorporated

Bentley is the global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure. Bentley Systems applies information mobility to improve asset performance by leveraging information modeling through integrated projects for intelligent infrastructure.

Its solutions encompass the MicroStation platform for infrastructure design and modeling, theProjectWise platform for infrastructure project team collaboration and work sharing, and the AssetWise platform for infrastructure asset operations – all supporting a broad portfolio of interoperable applications and complemented by worldwide professional services.

Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in 50 countries, more than $500 million in annual revenues, and since 2005 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.

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“BORG India to open 229 Power Play retail showrooms across India” Latest store expansion plans focuses on building the brand to elevate customer experience

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ORG Energy Private Ltd, a subsidiary of the Texas based BORG Inc. specialized in manufacture and supply of micro solar power plant announces plans to open 229 new Power Play showrooms over the next two months. BORG Power Play are exclusive showroom and a first of its kind in India. Each showroom will be approximately 300-500 square feet and is designed to be spacious to enhance the experience of customers with live demonstrations. The proposed showrooms will be opened in Orissa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, New Delhi and South India.

BORG Power Play is an exclusive show room that displays its entire product range with clearly demarcated and bifurcated zones to showcase their products across three categories – domestic, commercial and agricultural domain. Currently present in 34 locations across Tamil

Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Kerala, a pan India presence will surely take the company closer to the end users.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nitin Kasturi, Chief Strategy Officer, BORG India, said, “Setting up of Power Play show rooms in these new markets will ensure more people become aware of the products we offer. BORG’s endeavor has always been to help people generate their own power. Taking this ahead, the Power Play show rooms will provide renewable and solar energy solutions with advanced Smart grid technology in the face of power shortage.”

Power Play show rooms are highly interactive enabling customers to touch, feel and understand how all the products work. The store advisors, technical staff, in Power Play show rooms are well trained, knowledgeable and are completely equipped to offer sound and personalized advice to ensure that

BORG Power Play are exclusive showroom and a first of its kind in India. Each show room will be approximately 300-500 square feet and is designed to be spacious to enhance the experience of customers with live demonstrations. The proposed showrooms will be opened in Orissa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, New Delhi and South India.

customers receive the best value for their money, thereby helping in decision making.

BORG facilitates financing options to customers purchasing BORG products through tie up with financial institutions. Customer Delight, being the key belief, BORG Care offers robust customer service 24x7, supporting customers with installation, after sales service and ensures that all service enquiries are addressed within 24 hours.

About BORG:

Established in the year 2002, BORG provides comprehensive solar hybrid energy solutions to its customers.

BORG offers micro power generation unit by harnessing solar and wind power. The unique Smart Grid technology ensures uninterrupted power supply for a sustainable future.

BORG’s domestic products include the Astra Domestic Series, Astra Farm Series and Astra Commercial Series.

Power Play, an exclusive showroom has an attractive display of BORG’s products and enables customers to get a hands-on experience of the product. BORG’s Care Center has the best in house service network to address all queries of customers. All products of BORG are CE, ISO, TUV and IEL certified.

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IEEMA in conjunction with MHI launched Mission Plan 2012-2022

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overnment must Support Domestic Industry’s Growth” – Praful Patel, Union Minister for Heavy Industry The Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) in Conjunction with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and a host of other stakeholder ministries, and departments and partners, formally launched its Mission Plan 2012-2022.

The Mission Plan was formally launched by Shri Praful Patel, Union Minister for Heavy Industry, who made a strong pitch for domestic manufacturing and substantial investment in the area of research and technology. IEEMA’s Mission Plan 2012-22 seeks to steer, coordinate and synergize the efforts of all stakeholders to accelerate and sustain the growth of the domestic electrical equipment industry.

Vision 2022 for the Indian electrical equipment industry, as articulated in the Mission Plan is to

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make India the country of choice for the production of electrical equipment and reach an output of US $100 billion by balancing imports and exports. The mission Plan has been evolved by the Department of Heavy industry through an elaborate exercise involving all stakeholders and with the support of IEEMA. Mr. Ambuj Sharma, Joint Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry, inaugurating the proceedings of the launch of the Mission Plan, in his welcome address stated that the ministry deals with a host of sectors in the industry. He said, “The chief focus approach is to develop these sectors, which are the sunrise ones not only of the electrical industry but also of the economy as well. Similar initiatives have been taken for the automotive industry as well, which contributes about 7% to the national GDP”.

With this objective in view, about a year and a half, this initiative was launched in Mumbai, which involved all stakeholders. A number

of meetings were held, with subgroups and joint working groups were constituted to develop an ecosystem in which the industry should ideally operate for its future growth trajectory. Mr. Ambuj Sharma said that this exercise involved inputs from various ministries and also the existing knowledge base of the electrical industry.

Mr. Sharma also praised the dynamic leadership of Heavy Industry Minster Praful Patel and his proactive and hands-on approach, which made it possible for the Mission plan to achieve its present shape. This is the third Mission Plan that has been launched; the first one was for the automotive industry from 2006-16; the second mission plan being for electric mobility in January 2013, launched by the Prime Minister.

He hoped that similar mission plans would be launched for other subsectors like machine tools and heavy engineering, among others.

Joint Secretary Sharma highly commended the role of IEEMA, which he said has been the veritable backbone of the electrical industry, and has always worked in tandem with the ministry on various issues concerning the industry like providing level playing for domestic industry, CRGO, etc. He appreciated the efforts of former Secretary, Ministry of Power Shri Uma Shankar, for his valuable inputs and also the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Power.

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Shri Praful Patel launches Mission Plan Launch electrical industry holds a crucial place in the development of the economy, and its health and progress is key to the overall economic development. Speaking on the twin aspects of demand and supply, while he accepted that the government had a major responsibility, industry too needed to do more in the realms of quality and technology.

“The government’s policies in the past may have had a hand in stalling growth, but I am sure that things would change for the better now” said Dr. Behuria. He touched upon two important issues, viz., the availability of labour and research and development (R&D). The focus has to transcend developing skills in the immediate run.

Resource development plans should also focus on making investments in R&D and look at realistic wages in the industry. “This is needed, as in our country, there tends to be a rather wide gap between the aspirational wages of new entrants

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from the academia, and the actual market or production wages. It is necessary to work out a realistic rate of return on investment.

The gap between aspirational and market wages needs to be bridged”, said Dr. Behuria. He also called for closer collaboration between industry and the country’s educational system so that industry can be more competitive in the times to come. He bemoaned the fact that the R&D sector in the country still contributes very little , despite the plethora of academic talent and resources in the country, and called for industry to think big in order to develop the required critical mass.

He hoped that IEEMA’s Mission Plan 2012-22 would address these areas. Union Minister for Heavy Industry Shri Praful Patel in his keynote address to the audience, termed the launch of IEEMA’s Mission plan 2012-22 an important event or the electrical industry. He said that IEEMA had a lot of work to do, draw-

ing parallels with the launch of Auto Mission 2006-16, which had paved the way for the growth of manufacturing in the automotive sector.

The Minister hoped that this Mission Plan would pave a similar path for the electrical sector, while also appreciating the comprehensive presentation made earlier by Mr. Neel Kamal Goyal Partner, Advisory Services Ernst & Young.

The presentation highlighted the various issues and challenges faced by the electrical industry, as a well as a prospective roadmap on the way forward. Shri Patel said, “while India’s electrical exports currently stood at a rather modest $5 billion, it is a matter of no small satisfaction that the country’s products are now being increasingly accepted and in demand in the global marketplace”. He said that the Indian electrical industry has been halted in its onward march by a slowdown in the entire power sector.

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Continued from page no.62 have adopted a lopsided approach to problems in the past, which was the cause of sluggish progress and the attendant problems in the sector.

Imports have grown while exports have lagged; while imports from China were on the rise, while a multiplicity of controls was not helping the cause of industry, either.

Huge capacities have been added by mega companies like BHEL and L&T, which coupled with the overall economic slowdown has badly affected the electrical industry. This imbalance needs to be corrected, he said, while calling for capacity addition to be made in the optimum measure in order to restore the power sector to health.

Shri Praful Patel agreed that India is a power-deficient country, a situation compounded by the fact that the country also doesn’t produce cost-effective power. The resource allocation for power generation in the Eleventh, Twelfth and future Plans is there, but there is a lot of mismatch, which has to be rectified in order to achieve better growth.

Plan allocation should aim at the production of more power; the cost of producing power was on the increase, as a result of which realization suffered, with the utilities being unable to pay the IPPs. He also laid emphasis on directional change, which would be seen more in the areas of nuclear, hydro, solar and wind power, etc. It is regrettable that despite our ample potential in solar power, the country doesn’t manufacture a single chip of silicon, preferring to import them from overseas. China, on the other hand produces about 60% of the world’s silicon.

Shri Patel said “it is imperative to build our own industry to make it competitive for its global growth, also

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looking at ways and means to draw in more investment. The size of the sector is growing, and companies can pool their resources for investing in R&D for moving ahead”. He regretted that substantial investment in R&D has not been made so far. He said that India’s huge market would always be its advantage, and the country is itself the biggest consumer of what it produces, a strength we need to harness.

On skill development, the Minister said that enormous human resources are available. Demand for engineers notwithstanding, there are thousands of seats lying vacant, with 40,000 engineering seats unfilled in Maharashtra alone. Skill development per se in terms of education is not a problem. It is the industry that has to spend more on training these human resources, as there wouldn’t be any tailor-made engineer for companies.

Industry needs to develop its own training programs, a process which needs to be accelerated. He said that potential of the industry is being lost due to excessive imports and loss of opportunity. For instance, coal would be a redundant resource in about 40 years. It is surprising that India doesn’t use its abundant coal reserves and prefers to import it from other countries, thus rendering our own industry uncompetitive and passing on the costs to consumers.

This vicious circle needs to be terminated.

Shri Praful Patel said that the Indian electrical industry has come a long way, with both big and small companies having contributed to its growth. He said that while making plans was the easier part, industry and the government needed to work in synergy to translate them into reality. On an important note, the Union Minister stated, “the government’s positive intervention was required to give domestic

industry the needed boost, specifying that the government would protect its own industry. This is the norm the world over, and we should not shy from according preference to our industry. We have to look at the larger issues”. The industry and government together shared a huge responsibility to develop the economy and build the nation. The target of 8 to 9% GDP growth would be attainable if both worked together in that direction.

He was confident that new products would continue to be developed and promised all cooperation from the government, citing the capital subsidy provided to microprocessor chips to save on import costs and make industry competitive. He called for industry to develop its own manufacturing base. While the Ministry was only a facilitator, it is the industry that needs to be more proactive, along with a consistent approach on the part of all stakeholders.

Mr. Neel Kamal Goyal, Partner Advisory Services, Ernst & Young, highlighted the salient features of IEEMA’s Mission Plan, which identified five key areas for action, viz., industry competitiveness, upgrading technology, skill development, promotion of exports and conversion of latent demand.

The target for the Indian electrical industry was to achieve an output target of US $100 billion by 2022, for which the industry and the government were working together.

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Ever since its inception in March 2001, NSPCL has been a continuous dividend paying company and for the year 2012-13, NSPCL has paid out dividend of Rs. 132.36 crore which works out to 13.5% of equity capital.

NSPCL recorded a total income of Rs. 2582.90 crore during 2012-13 with highest ever net profit after tax at Rs. 248.06 crore and total power generation for year stood at 6631.63 million units. Bhilai PP III secured 6th place among all the coal based plants

in the country during FY 2012-13.

Shri K. K. Sharma, CEO, NSPCL informed that Bhilai Power Plant (2x250 MW) has been continuously exhibiting excellent performance since its commissioning and achieved a DC of 102.66% during the month of June’2013. In addition, all the captive power plants at Durgapur, Rourkela and Bhilai are also performing well after the scheduled overhauling.

Apart from this, Company is also planning to add 1X250 MW capacity at Rourkela unit, additional 2X250 MW capacity at Bhilai and 2X250 MW capacity at Jagdishpur.

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With benefits of energy savings, user friendliness, reduced labor costs, and easy installation process, Nature Switch™ Indoor is uniquely advantageous for industrial and commercial establishments. It employs a patented advanced multispectral sensor technology which is capable of sensing multiple bands on the electromagnetic spectrum and ensures flicker free lighting.

Nature Switch™ Indoor can easily replace traditional lighting controls by a simple integration into the main switchboard, avoiding the need to replace light bulbs and switches. Additional features like over and under voltage trip and overload trip are provided to offer protective features beyond automated switching.

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The automated lighting control eases maintenance staff workload so they can be repurposed for more critical job functions,” said Mr. Lakshman Rao, managing director of Kakatiya Energy Systems.Generally, lights need to be switched on when natural illumination drops below certain levels during the day, due to temporary environmental factors such as rain clouds, and then switched off when natural illumination levels return.

Nature Switch™ Indoor eliminates the burden of manually adjusting the timing of the lights and automatically resets controls based on seasons.

This dynamic switching is not found in a traditional timer. Kakatiya Energy Systems’ Nature Switch™ Indoor systems are installed at UltraTech’s Awarpur Cement Plant, Autoliv India Private Limited and in the premises of various other corporate giants in India.

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DMG MORI SEIKI : Precision With Perfection Q1) DMG MORI SEIKI has gained substantial market share in Indian machine tool industry, please elucidate the success story of the company?

Mr. Sridhar Ramisetti, Managing Director DMG MORI SEIKI India

GILDEMEISTER and Mori Seiki have been active in India for quite a while now. Starting their global cooperation from 2009, DMG MORI SEIKI India was formed in 2010. Since then we have expanded our team in India, our expertise and notably our infrastructure. We have established a world class technology center in Bangalore and offices in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Pune. Through extensive training and recruitment we have formed very strong sales, application and service teams to support the Indian customers.

With all the above efforts and through our approach of bringing world class technology to our customers and becoming their close partner, we are getting an appreciable response from the Indian market.

The Indian customers are now well aware of DMG MORI SEIKI and are having the desire to use these high technology machines in their manufacturing setups.

Q2) Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition?

Through the cooperation between two global machine tool companies: GILDEMEISTER from Germany and Mori Seiki from Japan, we have brought to the customers a unique combination of German and Japanese technology experience. At this year´s EMO DMG MORI SEIKI pres-

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ents its new innovation and developments. Highlights will be CELOS and 15 machines in the new joint DMG MORI SEIKI design. CELOS by DMG MORI SEIKI enables the continuous management, documentation and visualisation of the job, process and machine data.

DMG MORI SEIKI is a truly global sales and service organisation with 21 manufacturing plants and a sales and service network spread all over the world. We have 143 international DMG MORI SEIKI sales and service locations. Our international production network has a capacity of approximately 15,000 machines per year.

Q3) What are the market prospects for the DMG / MORI SEIKI products in India and how do you plan to position these products?

India is being viewed as a growing economy with a large domestic market and the potential to become a globally competitive manufacturing hub. As Indian manufacturing matures and focusses on high quality machining rather than low cost manufacturing, it will need more and more high technology manufacturing equipment.

DMG MORI SEIKI machine tools are latest technology products with high precision, high productivity and high reliability. We believe that the Indian machine tool users will be investing in such products considering their capabilities, consistency and long term economics. It’s the value that counts and not simply the price.

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ity machines at entry level prices.

Q4) Can you brief us about the marketing strategies that were applied in order to stand out in the competition of machine tool industry?

We strive to ensure that our customers get the best technology products with the best possible support over the whole lifetime of a machine tool.

We give a lot of importance to understanding the customer requirements and application of the machine before offering the right solution. We select the most suitable machine from a very wide product range of DMG and Mori Seiki machines and constantly innovate our portfolio to meet requirements from technology, machine setup all the way to software and integrated solutions.

The latest development CELOS from DMG MORI SEIKI simplifies and accelerates the process from the idea to the finished product. Different CELOS APPs enable integrated management, documentation and visualisation of job, process and machine data. CELOS is compatible with

PPS- and ERP-Systems, can be linked to CAD/CAM software and is open to future CELOS APP expansion. CELOS from DMG MORI SEIKI with 21.5“ ERGOline® is available with SIEMENS und MITSUBISHI.

Q5) Please elucidate in brief about the DMG MORI SEIKI’s infrastructure & what are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution?

The GILDEMEISTER group (DMG) has manufacturing plants in Europe, Russia and China, and Mori Seiki has its manufacturing bases in Japan, the US, and China. These manufacturing plants are state of the art facilities and also can manufacture most critical elements of the machine tools like spindles, ball screws, curvic couplings and feedback scales in-house.

From the perspective of distribution, the technology center, regional offices, service and spares center, training center, resident engineers etc. are helping us to support and serve the Indian customers closely and effectively.

DMG MORI SEIKI India Technology Center in Bangalore

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Q6) Brief us about the R&D and quality policy for your business?

With emphasis on the development of new technologies and products, GILDEMEISTER and Mori Seiki devote substantial resources for the R&D activities. The result can be seen most impressively at the EMO 2013 show in Hannover where we will show 95 machines from DMG MORI SEIKI with 18 world premieres of new products.

Looking at India specifically, the automotive industry is a stronghold in the local manufacturing scene and we have specifically developed machines for this area: the i80L, a new ultra-compact horizontal MC for mass production of engine components in the automotive industry should be of interest. Also the second generation vertical turning machine CTV 315 linear, new at EMO, caters to this industry with improved features.

For tools, moulds and dies manufacturing there are various 5-axis machines and most notably the new models from the HSC series with more precision and surface finish.

For our strong Aerospace development in India the DIXI machines are very interesting: extremely precise machining up to 12 tons!

Our entry level ECOLINE series is also extended with new larger CTX ecoline turning models for chuck sizes of 250mm and 400mm and 3D technology. The series has always been very well received by our customers especially due to the additional milling function through driven tools those machines offer on an entry level - ideal for starting to upgrade production. For all the range, no matter whether classic best-sellers or newly developed models, we ensure the quality of our machines through quality components manufactured ENGINEERING REVIEW | AUGUST 2013 |

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Q7) Please comment on the current machine tool scenario worldwide & in India?

There is an undercurrent continuous growth and technology development of the machine tool market. In India too, we are sure that the overall and sector-wise growth as projected over the next decade will be achieved.

Q8) Could you brief us on the Indian & global perspective of the machine tool industry? What are the distinguishing factors?

Although we feel this is changing, Indian machine tool users are still more sensitive to price than to technology.

However, they have very good technical knowledge and they choose the best machines within their budget.

Q9) What are the key technological trends that are driving the machine tool industry?

Multi-axis, multi-tasking machine tools which enable process integration are gaining popularity due to the advantages in accuracy, production planning, space saving and manpower saving.

One continuous trend coming from our joint R&D efforts is complete machining through Turn-Mill or Mill-Turn machines: There are 3 world premieres at EMO in the NLX series for turning with additional milling function, generous X-travel, for larger work pieces and potential for complete machining. The CTX beta 2000 TC, another world’s first at EMO, allows complete machining with the biggest Y-stroke in its class.

This is just 2 examples out of a wide range in this direction.

Besides, many operations like

gear cutting and grinding are now possible on these machines. Another decisive trend is new technologies such as laser technology for surface texturing or precision tools and ultrasonic machining for example in the medical industry.

Q10) How do you perceive the future of the Indian machine tool industry?

With the expected long term growth of the Indian economy and correspondingly in the machine tool market, we expect further globalization of the industry. This will help the Indian customers to a great extent.

Q11) How far the factors like government norms, excise duty, taxation, exim policies are affecting your business?

The exchange rates fluctuations are a serious factor which is affecting the machine tool industry just as it is influencing the overall economy in India.

Q12) What are the best possible remedies you can advise in order to maintain the high profitability in the shrinking margins market of India?

Indian manufacturing will have to focus on high precision machining and more complex products as there will be more fierce competition in low cost manufacturing in the future.

Q13) What is your vision for DMG MORI SEIKI? We work for DMG MORI SEIKI India to become the most preferred partner of the Indian manufacturing industry by providing high-class technology solutions.

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Zicom recognized for technology innovation in electronic security industry

Mr. Sunil Rao – Head, Saas enterprise business, Zicom receiving the award.

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icom Electronic Security Systems Ltd., a pioneer in electronic security industry has once again proved its industry excellence by getting crowned for its concept of SaaS (Security as a Service) in the field of Technology Innovation in the industry. The award was an outcome of a process to identify best practices

followed by industry players and to also recognize prominent companies for their significant contribution towards cutting-edge electronic products and services.

SaaS (security as a service), an initiative by Zicom was identified as an innovative concept in itself through a diligent process that considered perspective from respective customers, experts and thought leaders.

The recognition was a part of an award ceremony organized by Frost & Sullivan on 9th July @ one of the prominent hotels in New Delhi and was named as Frost and Sullivan India Electronic Awards 2013.

gained the users’ confidence leading to considerable brand loyalty. Frost and Sullivan’s Electronics Industry Awards have been instituted to recognize and reward these industry best practices in the B2B as well as B2C market segments.

These awards symbolize the individual recipient’s commitment, dedication and endeavor to focus on meeting customers’ needs and take customer satisfaction to an optimum level in the industry.

About Frost & Sullivan India Electronic Awards:

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innocent lives lost in a major fire in the Mumbai branch of a leading Private Bank. Fire Brigade takes the Bank to courtAll this inspite of the building being equipped with Fire Alarm Systems!

This disaster could have been easily averted if the Fire Alarm Systems installed in this premises was on 24x 7 monitoring for its health and Early Warning was sounded to its occupants for immediate evacuation.

To prevent such disasters and protect your employees and assets from Fire, Zicom launched e-Sense, a service offering wherein we connect your Fire Alarm System (from any Brand) to our Command Centre and monitor the health of System 24 x 7, 365 days a year. Our well Trained staff also notifies you in case of early signs of fire.

Over 11,000 sites are already connected to Zicom Command Centre and its owners are enjoying Peace of Mind!”

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ASTM honours rural youth for completion of the USGP programme ~ Provides 100% placement to its students in G4S India, the world’s leading security solutions group after successful completion of USGP (Unarmed Security Guard Programme) training program ~

(Left to Right)Mr. Dipanjan Chakraborty, Asst. VP, Training, G4S India_Maj. Gen (Retd.) D. K. Jamwal(COO, SKSDC)_Mr. Dilip Chenoy(CEO and MD, NSDC)_felicitating the student

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unique celebration was undertaken in the suburbs where Institute of Advanced Security Training and Management, the first of it’s kind security training institute also known as ‘ASTM” honored the unemployed youth from the rural population of Thane District, Maharashtra after their successfully completing the USGP training program.

This landmark event marked the conclusion of the first pilot batch of this vocational course which is the first of its kind in the country as per NOS (National Occupation Standard) set by SKSDC (Security Knowledge and Skills Development Corporation) under NSDC (National

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Skill Development Corporation. A felicitation ceremony was held, where the officials of ASTM lived upto their commitment of offering their promised 100% job guarantee, provided the students a placement with G4S India, the world’s leading international security solutions group. Present at the function were Mr. Manohar Bidaye(Chairman, ASTM), Mr. Dilip Chenoy(CEO and MD, NSDC), Maj. Gen (Retd.) D. K. Jamwal(COO, SKSDC) along with Mr. Dipanjan Chakraborty, Asst. VP, Training, G4S India.

The valedictory felicitated the 20 certified students for successfully completing the USGP course and their subsequent placement with the world’s leading security services provider G4S India, with the opportunity now to earn a starting monthly salary between Rs. 8,000 and 10,000 along with additional benefits such as ESI, PF and bonuses.

Subsequently, Mr. Dilip Chenoy congratulated the candidates and personally handed over the course completion certificates and appointment letters amidst a resounding applause. The 160 hours (21 days) USGP training program was undertaken with the objective of imparting training and providing livelihood to youth aged between 18 to 35 years of age with minimum HSC qualification in conformity to the requirements laid down by the PSAR Act 2005. This course curriculum Continue on page no.78

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Mr. Dipanjan Chakraborty, Asst. VP, Training, G4S India _Mr. Dilip Chenoy (CEO and MD, NSDC)_ giving certificate to the student and the related instructors have also been duly accredited by SKSDC. Speaking about the felicitation, Mr. Dipanjan Chakraborty, Asst. VP, Training, G4S India said,” There has been a lack of adequately trained security personnel in the industry and we are always looking for skilled people. When we came across the USGP course and the training support delivered by ASTM, we spoke to them and decided to absorb these highly trained individuals in our organization. We look forward to ongoing future collaboration with ASTM to provide us with a pool of skilled, certified and employment ready students.” Going by the quality of training imparted by ASTM, we are happy to have signed up a MOU with ASTM to continuously draw from them trained security manpower pan India aligned to our standards and requirements. According to Mr. Dilip Chenoy, CEO and MD, NSDC,” The rising unemployment has always been a grave concern; hence we are

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happy to support partners like ASTM for the worthy cause of providing vocational employment to the rural youth and catalysing inclusive growth. I would like to congratulate ASTM for having successfully churned out the first pilot batch of students under the USGP program with employment offers. We will keep supporting such initiatives and look forward to working with ASTM in similar skilling programmes into the future.” Commenting on the occasion Mr. Manohar Bidaye, Chairman, ASTM says, “Through the USGP initiative, our aim has been to uplift the livelihood of people, by providing them with qualitative training and job opportunities. It makes us proud to see our students receive certification along with getting decent placements, for which I would like to thank G4S India. This was just our first USGP batch and we wish to conduct similar programmes in the future.”

About ASTM:

Institute of Advanced Security Training and Management Pvt. Ltd. (ASTM) is first of its kind security training organization imparting training in electronic security, physical security and fire and safety protection management. Started in the year 2008, it is an initiative powered by Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd. The company’s vision is to foster a secure environment in India by imparting world-class training and education in Security, Safety and Loss Prevention and providing employment opportunities to the youth of the country.

ASTM continuously trains candidates in various sectors like hotels, banks, hospitals, corporates, industries and government bodies.

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Gayatri’s subsidiary tpcil secures 20 year - Fuel supply agreement for its krishnapatnam power project

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PCIL (Thermal Powertech Corporation India Ltd.) the joint venture company between Gayatri Energy Ventures Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gayatri Projects and Singapore based SembCorp Utilities (a wholly owned subsidiary of SembCorp Industries) has signed an FSA (Fuel Supply Agreement) with MCL( Mahanadi Coal Fields Ltd.), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited .

TPCIL is in the process of setting up a 1,320 MW coal-fired generation plant with 2 units of 660MW each, in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, located near the coast of Krishnapatnam. The plant has been designed to run on 70% domestic coal and 30% imported coal. The imported coal requirement will be met through TPCIL’s coal supply agreement with PT Bayan Resources, which was secured in February 2012.

Under the FSA signed for Annual Contracted Capacity of 2.13 MTPA, MCL would be supplying coal to TPCIL’s plant for a period of 20 years starting from the operationalization of the plant which is expected in FY 2014-15.

This development is an important milestone for TPCIL in meeting its coal requirement.

Fuel being one of the most critical elements in the power supply chain, this agreement provides an assured quantity of coal supply for TPCIL for the next 20 years, enabling TPCIL to supply power to the lakhs of consumers in Andhra Pradesh and other parts of the country.

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Pleased with the development, Managing Director of Gayatri Projects Ltd. Mr T.V Sandeep Reddy commented, “ Given the criticality of coal availability for the smooth running of the plant, this agreement with MCL is a major step in ensuring continued operations post commencement of our facility at Nellore . This development would help us in supplying competitive power to consumers and overcome to an extent the severe power deficit in the Southern Region and other parts of India.”

About Gayatri Projects

Gayatri Projects is a Hyderabad-based infrastructure and construction company with a presence across the segment, primarily undertaking road,railways,ports,industrial works and irrigation projects. The Company with an over 50 year presence in the segment executes projects across the country and owns almost all its equipment, enabling optimal cost control. It also has joint ventures (JVs) in Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects and executes construction contracts in partnership with Indian and overseas companies.

Its two subsidiaries, Gayatri Infra Ventures Ltd (GIVL) and Gayatri Energy Ventures Private Ltd (GEVPL), incorporated in 2008 in Hyderabad, are the Asset Development arms for the Company. GIVL operates as an investment and construction company in transport infrastructure while GEVPL was set up to undertake

power generation projects.

About SembCorp Industries: Sembcorp Industries is a leading energy, water and marine group operating across six continents worldwide. With facilities of over 5,800 megawatts of gross power capacity and over seven million cubic metres of water per day in operation and under development, SembCorp is a trusted provider of essential energy and water solutions to both industrial and municipal customers.

It is also a world leader in marine and offshore engineering as well as an established brand name in urban development.

The Group has total assets of more than S$13 billion and employs over 9,000 employees. Listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange, it is a component stock of the Straits Times Index, several MSCI and FTSE indices as well as the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index.

For more information, Gayatri Projects Limited Email: cs@gayatri.co.in

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Surface Generation licences processing technology to TenCate to lower the cost of composite fabrication TenCate Advanced Composites adopts PtFS technologies for faster and more efficient composite production Shorter cycle times improve economics for producing lightweight composite materials

Surface Generation (www. surface-generation.com) is a carbon composite processing company based in Rutland, United Kingdom.

Its patented ‘Production to Functional Specifications’ (PtFS) process is used to combine, compact, process and meld composite materials far more efficiently and with much greater precision than is possible using traditional autoclave or oven processes.

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urface Generation announced that TenCate Advanced Composites has selected Surface Generation’s composite processing technology for faster and more efficient production of fibre reinforced composites for the company’s clients in the aerospace and industrial sectors.

By integrating Surface Generation’s patented “Production to Functional Specifications” (PtFS) processing technology into its capabilities, TenCate is able to reduce the cycle time to process composite materials to mere minutes. This step change in performance significantly reduces the time and ultimate cost of manufacturing high-performance composites. As leaders in their respective fields, the companies will collaborate to further reduce cycle times by developing new innovative materials and processing solutions.

Central to this is Surface Generation’s PtFS technology which encompasses a range of active thermal management technologies, allowing temperatures to be dynamically controlled to the exact requirements of each mould area. By continuously adapting heating and cooling levels in real-time quality is assured and throughput maximised.

Michael Cichon, Director of Product Marketing at TenCate Advanced Composites in Morgan Hill, California, comments: “Surface Generation’s cutting edge processing technology enables us to reduce the cycle time of composites fabrica-

tion for high volume markets, while maintaining aerospace quality levels.

Surface Generation’s commitment to solutions which lower the cost of composite processing allows us to focus on advanced composite materials and optimal process solutions aimed at achieving extremely rapid process cycle times for moulded parts.”

Ben Halford, Chief Executive at Surface Generation, comments: “Reducing cycle time for compression moulded reinforced composites dramatically improves economics for high-performance parts beyond existing applications. This combined with the significant improvements PtFS offers in energy consumption and quality, allows us to significantly outperform traditional composite and metallic production routes.”

About Surface Generation

Surface Generation (www.surfacegeneration.com) is a carbon composite processing company based in Rutland, United Kingdom. Its patented ‘Production to Functional Specifications’ (PtFS) process is used to combine, compact, process and meld composite materials far more efficiently and with much greater precision than is possible using traditional autoclave or oven processes. Surface Generations technologies are used by component providers and manufacturers across a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, defence and leisure.

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Telit M2M modules complete NTT DOCOMO inter-operability testing in Japan

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Telit’s HE910 Module Series Successfully Completes Inter-operability Testing with Japan NTT DOCOMO

elit Wireless Solutions, a leading global provider of high-quality machine-tomachine (M2M) modules, services and solutions, today announced successful completion of inter-operability testing (IOT) with Japan’s NTT DOCOMO, INC, a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, for six variants of its HE910 module series.

The products reached IOT completion upon passing the mobile network operator’s rigorous M2M module testing program. Completing IOT testing denotes a confidence level by the operator that is sufficiently high in the reliability and quality of the modules for activation and use on NTT DOCOMO’s mobile networks.

The M2M module IOT program

by NTT DOCOMO is the final step required by the operator for modules to be integrated into customer devices on-boarding onto its network.

IOT programs are adopted by most mobile operators to address the increasing complexity of protocols in the interaction between M2M devices and mobile networks; and to ensure module vendors are capable of providing adequate technical support for customer application development based on the tested modules. The Japanese operator can now activate customer M2M devices based on following six variants of the HE910 series: G, DG, D, EUD, EUG, and EUR. These are the first Telit modules to pass IOT with NTT DOCOMO. All tested HE910 variants are HSPA+ modules. They are part of the xE910 form factor family which features a common, uniform 28.2 x 28.2 x 2.2mm LGA package. They deliver data rates up to 21 Mbpsdown in the five-band G, DG, and D variants, 7.2 Mbps-down in the dual-

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band EUD, EUG and EUR variants; and all have 5.76 Mbps-up providing high-speed in an ultra-low profile for the integrated solution.

The HE910-G, DG, and EUG incorporate an integrated highsensitivity GPS receiver rated at -147 dBm autonomous cold start sensitivity making them ideal for personal navigation and tracking applications. The tested data-only EUD, EUG, D and DG variants are particularly well-suited for mobile connected devices with high throughput requirements such as mobile computing, in-car telematics, PDAs, e-readers, tablet PCs, and consumer electronics in general.

“With the NTT DOCOMO IOT passed, we officially enter the Japanese M2M market where we are also establishing a regional office,” said Dominikus Hierl, chief marketing officer at Telit Wireless Solutions.

“Having the HE910 series certified is an important step to enter the Japanese market. On top Japan has a large automotive market for M2M. Both Tier-one suppliers and OEMs in this segment represent solid demand for our products particularly given our standing with respect to PPAP, extended temperature/ vibration ratings and corporate TS16949 automotive certification. ” The xE910 form factor family protects investments by offering complete compatibility among companion products from 2G-GPRS all the way to 4G-LTE and every technology in between. Ten years on, leveraging the industry’s broadest portfolio of hardware in cellular, short range and positioning technologies, artfully complemented by services and connectivity from m2mAIR, Telit is M2M’s One Stop Shop for system integrators. By applying products and services in synergizing bundles,

delivered with global support and logistics matching each individual need or want, Telit minimizes technical risk shortening time to market to the Internet of Things. Now, innovate!

About Telit

Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM listed under Telit Communications PLC), is a global enabler of machineto-machine (M2M) communications providing cellular, short range and positioning module products; and through its business unit m2mAIR, M2M managed and value added services, including connectivity. Telit is M2M’s top one-stop-shop offering synergistic hardware and value added services bundles. With over 12 years exclusively in M2M, the company constantly advances technology through six R&D centers around the globe; and markets products and services in over 80 countries.

By supplying scalable products interchangeable across families, technologies and generations, Telit is able to curb development costs, protect design investments and reduce technical risk. The company provides customer support and design-in assistance through 27 sales and support offices, a global distributor network of experts with over 30 competence centers, and the Telit Technical Support Forum. Telit connects organizations to the Internet of Things (IoT) allowing them to wirelessly collect, process and respond to real-world data from connected devices, creating new efficiencies, revenue streams, societal and personal benefits. Join the conversation and learn more about Telit and its customers’ innovative applications on Facebook and Twitter.

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These narrow tolerances were made possible thanks to a new production technology and a rugged glass passivation, which also ensures high reliability and degradation stability.

The slope of the characteristic curve (B value: 3455 K) has a narrow tolerance of ±1% across the board. Therefore, and thanks to the short response time, the new NTC thermistors enable fast and precise temperature measurement across a wide range.

The new SMD NTC thermistors are offered in two series: the automotive series, which is qualified to AEC-Q200 and is suitable for applications up to +150 °C, and the standard series for applications up to +125 °C. The new NTC thermistors are used in automotive electronics, such as in electronic control units and air-conditioning systems, as well as for the temperature monitoring of batteries and charging systems.

The temperature management of

high-performance LEDs, which are increasingly replacing conventional halogen and xenon headlights, is also a fast-growing application area.

There are also diverse applications in communications equipment. These include the charge monitoring of batteries in mobile devices and the temperature monitoring of LCDs, amplifiers, hard disks and digital cameras.

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Temperature monitoring in automotive electronics, information and communication technology, and consumer electronics

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TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo,

Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products.

TDK’s portfolio includes electronic components, modules and systems marketed under the product brands TDK and EPCOS, power supplies, magnetic application products as well as energy devices, flash memory application devices, and others. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2013, TDK posted total sales of USD 9.1 billion and employed about 80,000 people worldwide.

About TDK-EPC Corporation

TDK-EPC Corporation, a TDK group company, is the manufacturer of TDK’s electronic components, modules and systems and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. TDK-EPC was founded on October 1, 2009, from the combination of the electronic components business of TDK and the EPCOS Group. The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites, inductors, high-frequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter products and modules, piezo and protection components, and sensors.

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CEM AC2000 from Tyco Security products offers 5 - Star Malaysia Airlines integrated security

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Established more than 60 years ago, Malaysia Airlines flies to destinations across six continents.

The airline has a long history of providing excellent service and has won over 100 awards in the last 10 years, including Asia’s Leading Airline. Malaysia Airlines required a security solution that was powerful yet reliable and could be integrated with a variety of systems to form a complete security management system (SMS).

“CEM has a long history of working with aviation customers to find the right solution to meet their specific needs”, said Andrew Fulton, Senior Director, Global Sales, CEM Systems.

“We have maintained our position in the aviation market by continually developing AC2000 and by staying ahead of the industry.

Malaysia Airlines key requirement was for one integrated security platform for access control, video and intrusion, as well as integration to an external visitor registration system.”

AC2000 met the requirements for high level integration using the AC2000 DSC SIA Intruder Interface and the AC2000 American Dynamics TVR video interface.

These modules allow the AC2000 access control system to act as the

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security management system (SMS), with DSC intrusion and American Dynamics range of digital video recorders visible from one unified platform. The AC2000 AED (Alarm Event Display) application forms a single user-friendly interface were administrators can centrally monitor access control, intruder and video systems, all in real time.

In addition, an AC2000 Application Programming Interface (API) has been provided to allow the seamless integration of an external visitor registration system to the AC2000 system visitor’s module. This allows Malaysian Airlines to transfer critical data from an existing visitor system for operational efficiency.

The system at Malaysia Airlines also features the latest in web functionality with AC2000 WEB Visitors. The module provides a powerful web-based tool which can be used to monitor visitor access from any location.

AC2000 WEB Visitors provides users with the ability add full details of a schedule visit including date, time, sponsor details and even a visitor image via a standard web browser.

Using industry leading technology, CEM has also provided Malaysia Airlines with a stable solution with a high level of redundancy.

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Powder & Bulk Solids India 2013 – Your one stop event for material handling & processing

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s the world economy evolves into a global marketplace, competition presents itself in the form of domestic and international players. The recent downturn in the global economy has heightened the need to gain a competitive edge in the manufacturing processes. Firms are continuously looking to increase their efficiency, quality, and strive for value enhancement and operational excellence.

Addressing the needs of processing technologies and bulk material handling industry, and effectively addressing the needs of the core sectors of the Indian economy, India’s defining event in this sector, Powder & Bulk Solids India is scheduled to be held from October 9 – 11, 2013 at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India.

The leading exhibition and conference is organized by NuernbergMesse , one of the largest exhibition companies in the world and Vogel Business Media, Würzburg, a largest German specialist publisher for trade and industry with leading industry journals like Bulk Solids handling and Process India under its flagship.

Powder and Bulk Solids India is the perfect platform for manufacturers and suppliers of mechanical processing and material handling technologies to showcase all kinds of solutions for conveying, milling, size reduction, separating, agglomerating, filtering, drying,

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screening, dosing, mixing, emptying, storing, transporting, measuring, controlling, automating, granulating and safety.

Powder & Bulk Solids India 2013 offers a global platform for all industries focusing on the entire production line – from raw material to finished product. It is now a well established platform where the material handling industry has been showcased at such a scale.”

The exhibition is accompanied by conferences in two main streams of Processing Technologies in Powder and Bulk and Heavy Bulk Material Handling which will include presentations by industry experts like Rohit Kumar, Krafts Food; Darpan Sejpal, Röchling India ; Sudeep Sar, FLSmidth; Shailesh Dhume, Bayer Technology Services India as well as from academic institutions like Kenneth C. Williams, University of Newcastle Australia; Dr. David Mills, Conveying Consultant, UK; Dr. Vijay Agarwal, IIT, Delhi and many more.

The conferences offering parallel streams will cater to a broad range of topics from the powder and bulk material handling and processing industry; on each of the three days for Plastics, Chemicals, Food and Pharmaceuticals.

A series of top class workshops are designed to provide an in-depth knowledge, which can be used as a fundamental know how for your future developments. The workshops are presented by eminent experts in their subject areas. Subject matter

experts from industry and academia will meet here to exchange ideas on optimization potential in the production chain – from raw material to finished product.

“Powder & Bulk Solids India 2013 brings academia and industry together at a high quality conference with specialised technical workshops. It also offers high quality presentations, solution oriented developments, networking opportunities and knowledge acquisition” said Ms. Sonia Prashar, Managing Director, NürnbergMesse India.

The 2013 edition of Powder & Bulk Solids India is looking forward to an impressive showcase for the booming Indian Powder & Bulk industry. Key Industry players like Fl Smidth, Hosokawa Micron, Martin Engineering, Phoenix Conveyor Belts, Bectochem, Beumer Technology, Kiron Hydraulic Needs, Merit Technologies, Roechling India, Sanghavi Engineering, K-Tron, Allgaier, Vega India, Schenck Process, Vedic Pac Systems and many more exhibitors from India and countries like USA, Germany and Japan will be a part of this steadily growing trade event. This positive trend reflects that the unique cross-sectoral concept of the Powder & Bulk Solids India Exhibition & Conference holds a big potential in India.

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TECH UPDATE

Powder Handling in Electrode Industry

By R. Sreedaran

Electrode Manufacture Powder handling is an important function in the process of electrode manufacturing. Basically an electrode is a metal rod which is coated with flux by special equipment called extruder. The flux which is in the form of a cylindrical shape is made by a press. The press gets the raw material in the form of a wet paste from a wet mixer. The wet mixer gets the basic raw material which is basically in the form of powder.

The powder can be of metallic nature or non-metallic nature. It can be synthetic or naturally occurring one as the case may be. The quantity of such material used in making changes from a few grams to a few kilograms and the material has to be precisely dosed from a storage house where the above material is transferred to the batching plant by means of mechanical handling units.

This is the one that calls for precise and sophisticated handling devices so that predetermined Quantity can be metered to the system to ensure the desired quality of the product namely ‘Electrode’.

The following physical and chemical characteristics decide the type of handling, density, flow property, angle of repose, stickiness. The material normally handled in electrode industries are iron powder, rutile, ferrocarbon material, china clay, cellouse powder, calcium, associated chemicals, special materials like

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molybdenum, tungsten. The above material comes in various types of packing and containers and requires special loading as well as unloading devices.

Materials Handling Materials like rutile, illuminate, cellulose normally come in plastic bags or Jute Bags coated with plastic material. The normal quantities are in the range of 25 to 50 kgs.

Metal powders come in standard containers of cylindrical shape.

All these materials are normally shrink packed and palletized. The weight of standard range is 1000 kgs.

The pallets either wooden or plastics are stored on top of one another by a forklift in a sequential order in rows and columns for easy handling and with FIFO SYSTEM. Normally an Electric forklift is recommended for better environment and easy maintenance. Shifting of the material to the batch house is carried either by an ELECTRIC HOIST. The bags that are carried is cut open by an AUTOMATIC CUTTING MACHINE which sends to the sieving unit.

This is used to ensure that unwanted and incorrect material entering the loading hoppers which are normally kept inline as per the configuration of the plant and design. The sieving unit is connected to the hopper either by means of CONVEYORS or VIBRATORY FEEDERS. In some specific cases SCREW CONVEYORS are also used for this application. In the case of lighter materials PNUEMATIC HANDLING systems are also used.

The present day’s technology has become more flexible and reliable because of the software and computer technology with the help of which we can offer systems of many

combinations and to various budget proposals. Irrespective of the size of the plant and volume, one can go for meaningful economical at the same time best handling operations.

The basic ideas about the various equipment of present day are mentioned below: • Fork lift; high performance computer controlled, programmable type • Dash board for handling different materials displayed on the screen with locations and how to handle the same. This reduces the time for searching material location and thereby saving time and fuel.

• Electric hoist; remote controlled and easy manoeuvrability type with a monitor.

• Easy operation and avoids manual intervention • Automatic cutting machine and powder dosing system; • This system cuts the bag and unloads the material to the sieving unit or hopper with monitor.

• Vibratory conveyors; special type with variable frequency drive to dose the required amount.

• Screw conveyors with servo drive for dosing and metering operations • Pneumatic conveyors for light materials.

This article gives a brief idea about various materials handling systems with respect to powder handling.The author Mr. R. Sreedaran is presently a member of the faculty at Atharva College of Engineering, Mumbai, teaching engineering and environmental subjects. He is an engineer from the shop floor, having worked with bluechip companies like L&T, Special Steels and Ador Welding for almost four decades. www.engrreview.com

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Materials Handling Industry The Indian materials handling industry is indeed one of the most promising sectors of our economy. It is making a catalytic contribution to the efficiency and productivity of every other sector. It is interesting to know the dynamics of this industry and its potential for all-round growth. We asked a few searching questions to a couple of leaders to know the shape of things to come in materials handling. Their reflections are featured here below:

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1) What’s the economic scene in India and how conducive is it to business and growth?

2) What’s its cascading effect on the materials handling industry?

3) What’s your niche in materials handling and what’s your significant contribution to the industry and economy?

4) What’s the shape of things to come in your sphere of business?

5) How do you look at the future?

Mr. S. A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd

The economic scene in India is replete with paradoxes and surprises. India has the potential to achieve growth rate of 8 per cent per annum. The current dip in GDP rate is due to the impact of multiple factors, nationally and internationally.

Despite the current global financial crisis, India remains one of the strongest growth economies and one of the most promising markets worldwide. Indian manufacturing companies today compete with giants across the globe and on their turf. The recent rise of the Indian retail sector now has global players

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from across the world eyeing the Indian market.

While these trends alone demand investment in superior logistics services and upgraded infrastructure, India’s steadily growing affluent middle class with its increased spending capacity on high quality consumer goods is indirectly making it critical for all companies to invest in logistics solutions.

India is the world’s second largest two wheeler market, Asia’s third largest Passenger Vehicle market, world’s fifth largest bus and truck market (by volume) and world’s fourth largest commercial vehicle market The Indian Warehousing & Materials handling sector is one of the most promising sectors of India’s new economy. Though nascent and not as technologically advanced as its western counterparts, the sector is creating a huge buzz globally by virtue of its sheer potential for growth.

Indian economy has continuously recorded high growth

rates and became an attractive destination for investments.

These factors have formed the foundation for sound business and ambitious growth.

The cascading effect of current economic scenario on Warehousing & Materials handling Equipment industry is promising.

Cost competitiveness, increasing demand, easy financing schemes, new product offerings, infrastructure development and an enabling regulatory environment are the key growth factors for the Indian Warehousing and Materials handling Equipment industry.

India is an emerging global manufacturing hub for low cost compact cars. Low manufacturing costs due to economies of scale, low R & D and sourcing costs are increasing affordability which in turn is driving domestic demand for Warehousing and Materials handling Solutions.

We hold a leadership position in the In-Plant Materials

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handling Equipment market. In order to cater to the increasing demand for more complex equipment, we forged a strategic alliance with NMHG - one of the top three Materials handling Equipment manufacturers, globally.

With Yale as a Global partner, we are powered to manufacture European designed Forklift Trucks and Warehouse Equipment’s for the rapidly developing Indian Market, at competitive price points.

Armes Maini, our JV with Armes SpA, Italy is a leading manufacturer of Industrial Racks and a One Stop Solution for a large spectrum of storage needs.

We have made significant contributions to the industry and the enterprise by offering technologically superior product basket. We are renowned to be the first in India to design and manufacture Battery Operated MHE. Maini Group has pioneered Electric cars in India and continues to be the largest electric car manufacturers in the world.

Warehousing and Materials handling industry in India is still in a nascent stage and carries a potential for an exponential growth.

There is a growing demand for bestin-class technology.

Increasing throughputs will necessitate companies to adopt technology, either by choice or due to competition.

The industry’s prospects look very promising over the mid-term. With the expected introduction of GST, the ramping up of infrastructure and the increase of India’s share in the world trade, this industry is set for an explosive growth in the coming years.

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Mr. Preet Heri, Managing Director, Armsel MHE Pvt. Ltd.

At a macroeconomic level, it is quite evident that the growth has slowed down in the recent months. We do not see much reason for this environment to change in the short term. While there are limited investments in the steel and power sector, the oil & gas, auto and manufacturing sectors have substantially cut investments.

However, we are still positive about the mid to long-term economic prospects.

The slowdown in the overall economic situation in India has certainly had a cascading negative impact on the materials handling industry. Firstly, decision making in investment of materials handling equipment is taking longer than usual. Further, due to limitation in the number of projects, competition has become quite keen.

However, we see this period as a time for consolidating and improving our operations. Our focus is to remain committed to improving the quality of our products & services.

Historically, we have been a crane and hoist manufacturing company that could provide a specialized solution to our customers.

Some of our customers have been

quite demanding when it comes to satisfying their specific requirement in terms of design. We believe that we have been able to meet their demand.

After the acquisition of our company

by Kito Corporation, a leading Japanese manufacturer of hoists, we continue to provide such custom built solutions. In addition, we have now introduced the globally renowned products of Kito Corporation to the Indian market.

Kito Corporation’s standard products include very high quality, Made in Japan, electric chain hoists, manual chain hoist (aka chain pulley block) and lever hoists. Kito Corporation also has special purpose hoists such as electric chain hoists for windmills (which are typically of very high lift), twin hook hoists, ultra low headroom hoists, single-phase electric chain hoists, etc.

While the materials handling industry is witnessing a reasonable growth, year on year, the competition will also get keener owing to the increase in the number of manufacturers. We will be creating an identity of our own by focusing on our and our group company’s vision and mission.

As per our assessment, the Indian materials handling market is quite large and our market share may not be considered to be significant. We also anticipate that the market will continue to grow at a moderate pace, in the mid to long-term. Given the same, our focus would be to increase our market share in this segment by delivering technologically advanced equipment backed by a service network that is commensurate with Japanese standards. www.engrreview.com

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Techno Products : Benchmarking the excellence standards

Q1) Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & achievements?

THE BRIEF DETAILS OF THE COMPANY INFRASTRUCTURE ARE AS UNDER: 1) Sales &Projects Department: Consists of Sales manager, Key Account manager, Sales application Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) -across Tamilnadu, , Sales CoOrdinator who supports Sales team, 2) Design, Planning and Consultation Department: Consists of professional engineers, for the preparation of Different dimensions and Specification studies of various Power transmission equipments. Mechanical, Electrical Computer Application Designs. Plans Engineering design Layouts, implementations and consultations for the different applications of Transmission equipments required by the

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customers.

3) Service Department: Consist of technically qualified experience mechanical, Electrical Engineers supported by Service Coordinator to follow up all service related calls. Specially trained engineers for attending to all service related complaints, installation and commissioning of the products. On site visit to provide support for re-engineering solution.

Also service department consist of an Exclusive qualified experienced Engineer for Harmonic survey and Energy audit 4) Store /Logistic Department: Consists of Team Leader for Stock management supported by two executive for Inventory, inward/ outward management. Team Leader for Invoicing & supported by two executive. Executive for Logistic

and store house keeping supported

by Technicians and workers for the execution of all store related work 5) Spare Parts & Maintenance Department: Consists of Electrical and Mechanical engineers. The department of after-sale services by providing spare parts, partial and comprehensive maintenance to customers by giving the necessary information and advice as per the recommendations of manufacturing companies.

6) Financial Department: Involving the Department Manager followed by the Accounting Executive, and MANAGER Finance/Credit control. in a financial department.

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Our achievements.

Q2) What are the latest initiatives executed by your company in material handling space? Which are your focus areas? ● Variety of service complete solution providers in Power Transmission products through our well trained Electro Mechanical Engineers based on the customer need and focus. ● Having warehouse capacity to hold adequate stocks of all material handling equipments products & power transmission equipments to meet the supply demand across country all the time. ● Power Transmission Products & service ;like motor, Gear Boxes, VFD, Coupling, Pumps & others 12 leading brands in all major industries.

Q3) What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

The Indian gearboxes and geared motors market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate of (CAGR) of 17.3 per cent over 2010-

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11 to 2017-18.

The XI five-year plan (INR 20,271,000.0 million) and its impact on the growth of heavy industries is expected to spur the growth of Indian gearboxes and geared motors market in India.

Growing demand for electrical efficiency and increasing investment in modernization of infrastructure will drive the global VFD (variable frequency drives)/VSD (variable speed drives)/ASD (adjustable speed drives)/inverters market to $18,854 million by 2017, with a CAGR of 8.7% from 2012 to 2017.

Asia-Pacific, with its thriving economies and rapidly expanding manufacturing bases, is expected to experience highest revenue growth during the next five years.

Rising energy prices, stringent efficiency regulations, and increased awareness about advantages of the drives are the factors increasing the demand for VFD.

need and focus. ● All our Major principle who supplies transmission equipments established their manufacturing plants in India, thus minimizing operation cost, improving supply. ● Branches across TN will help to do statutory compliance on time. ● Technology Training, Functional training, Soft skill training to enhance skill, competencies of sales and service team, simultaneously improving to connect to customer need. ● Territory demarcation, new territories expansion, deployment filed sales and service team to explore the market potentials. ● Implementation of Filed work system and periodic review and evaluation mechanism to increase performance. ● Team of sales and service team demarcated territory wise to provide what required. ● Having warehouse capacity to hold adequate stocks to meet the supply demand across country all the time.

Q4) What is your marketing strategy for India?

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TECHNO Strategic Plan: ● Variety of service complete solution providers in Power Transmission products through our well trained Electro Mechanical Engineers based on the customer

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mission Products & service in motor, Gear Boxes, VFD, Coupling, Pumps & others 12 leading brands in all major industries,since 1997 ● Providing customized Engineering solution ● Moving into new market segment and adding up newer products catering to the market need. ● A new all India market coverage by email campaign, products web seminars, products demo in industrial expo, Organizing engineering awareness program at SIDCO/SIPCOT,CII and other affiliated Industrial units, Sponsoring Industrial meet by taking part in their marketing programs. ● Marketing activities like Product campaign, DEMO mass contact program, Industrial seminar, Customized on site solution by technical expert engineers. ● To tap the new market growth potentials and growth of different industries. ● Well trained Service Engineers to offer 24x7 technical services, attended in the shortest possible time, to support to our customers. ● Opening up service center in all industrial area, SIPCOT/SIDCO in collaborating with CII. ● Expanding our sales and marketing operation in all potential market like Coimbatore, Hosur, Erode,

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Salem, Tiruppur, Madurai, Trichy in the year 2013-14. ● Starting operation and sales promotion in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhrapradesh by end of the year 2014. ● Opening up manufacturing unit for all accessories, Panel development above 10hp in Tamilnadu in the year 2014-15.

Our methodology is centered on the following 7 steps: ● Step 1: Understand business functionality of the system. ● Step 2: Understand pain areas, in transmission equipment with other systems ● Step 3: Identify appropriate system reengineering pattern, by an technical expert. ● Step 4: Agree with business and technology teams on benefits of reengineering & timeline. ● Step 5: Procure order and perform reengineering. ● Step 6: Implement the new reengineered solution. ● Step 7: Feedback to measure actual benefits of reengineering against perceived benefits

Q6)Brief us about the quality policy for your business?

TECHNO PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT PVT LTD-Quality Policy Our USP is “ Drives to gear Up Excellence” Techno Products development Pvt LTD recognizes that the disciplines of quality, health and safety of employee, and work environmental management are an integral part of its management function. The

organization proudly take this as core responsibility. In addition, we believe that in adopting a quality management system, we are striving to improve our efficiency, work environment, service to customers, and ultimately our profitability.

We will measure or performance by the following objectives: 1) Training Development: To ensure that all that work force, are educated in the detail of our quality standards, and to ensure that quality becomes a part of our business culture at all levels.

2) Commitment: We wish to ensure that all our staff are fully committed to the principals and customers’ objectives laid out in our quality program.

3) Product & Service: Provide industry leading quality in both product and service to our customers, at fair and competitive prices.

4) Continued Improvement: To ensure that we are continually monitoring our performance in quality and service, and implementing programs to improve our business.

5) Work Environment: Make sure that we have a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment for our field and office staffs.

6) Supply Chain: Ensure that our customers are satisfied with timely & speedy delivery to meet and exceed a defined level of quality standards thereby ensuring that our quality standards are support by our suppliers, vendors and customers.

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LMW - A Formidable Name in Machine Tools Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd, head-quartered in Arasur, Coimbatore, is the world’s third largest manufacturer of textile machinery.

The company which celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2012, is also a name to reckon with in machine tools, offering over 50 models of CNC lathes, machining centers, multi-tasking and turnmill centers all put together. The company is headed by Mr. Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, CMD. LMW has made meaningful investments in course of 25 years in machine tools business towards proven design , building state of art manufacturing facilities, equipment and trained manpower to usher in a high level of technological prowess that can address the global market. Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian speaks to Mr. I.N. Bhattacharya, General Manager(Marketing and Sales) to get a ringside view of the company’s technological leadership, engineering prowess, manufacturing excellence and deliverables to meet the changing needs of a dynamic market. Excerpts:

Q. LMW is a name to reckon with in machine tools, besides of course textile machinery. What’s your range today?

We make CNC lathes, Machining centers i.e. vertical and horizontal machining centers as well as multitasking and turn mill centers. Today we offer some 50 models of machines in various configurations.

Q. What’s special about your lathes?

Mr. I.N. Bhattacharya, General Manager-Marketing & Sales, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd, Coimbatore

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Well, we have been making CNC lathes for over 25 years now. These machines, primarily are import substitutes, have evolved themselves over a period of time. The way we build our machines is what makes a difference. The ownership cost of our machine is very low. The requirement of spares is bare minimum. There is hardly any maintenance cost. The accuracies achievable are the same even after many years.

The quality and reliability of these machines should be attributed to the use of high grade castings, high quality LM guides, ball screws, electricals, safety controls and other inputs adding value. Our products are known for yielding consistent accuracy, high quality and productivity. Even with passage

of time, the variation levels are low and wear out of parts are negligible, while the outputs remain the same.

All this happens because of our high standards of production.

Q. What about your machining centers? How are they unique?

We build our machines with best- in -class quality parts machined within close tolerance . Our machining centers are heavy duty machines with high accuracy which improves overall manufacturing efficiency. We offer host of accessories with our machining centers. We also provide Tooled-up solutions for all types of critical components.

Q. What have you to say about your manufacturing excellence?

All our systems are ERP integrated. we have been following lean manufacturing practices, optimizing the use of materials and also saving time. On an average, 800 parts goes into each machine. Be it making of parts or assembly of machines, the cycle time is very important.

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Q. How do you infuse quality and reliability in your products?

At LMW, quality is the first priority. We want our machines to give troublefree performance. We are known for high up times in our machines.

State-of-art facilities to make most of the sub assemblies within the company, this includes having one of the finest foundry, sheet metal, paint shop, machine shop and spindle manufacturing facilities.

Q. Could you say something about your manufacturing facilities?

We have a modern manufacturing plant equipped with the best of mother machines, grinding, finishing and testing machines-all at par with renowned international machine tool manufacturers. We have an excellent team of design engineers which makes use of the best of software and systems.

Our application engineering, have vast experience of handling variety of components, helps in fine tuning our equipment and offer tooled up solutions to our customers.

10 axes Multitasking machine self-imposed trials do we accept the order from the customer.

Q. What’s your delivery for custom-built machines?

For tooled up and customised machines, our delivery is 16-18 weeks,

Q. Do you have any benchmark for quality?

As you know, all prominent international players are present here.

We compete with the international brands -like DMG, Mazak, Makino and Mori Seiki. In fact, our own stringent quality standards are at par with the standards of such reputed names.

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whereas for our standard machines it is six weeks.

Q. Who are your major customers?

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A. We have customers from various industry segments like automobiles, auto components, pumps and valves, general engineering, tool and die, Power generation, oil and gas , Defence, educational institutions and so on. Among them, automobiles and auto components contribute 70% of our business.

Q. Why do customers come to you again and again?

A. We work towards customer delight . Our customers are happy dealing with us. It is basically because of their comfort level they come back to us. They know they can trust us since we have been around for over five decades. We are transparent and our policies are unambiguous.

They know they can bank on a company like LMW for quality products and good service at all times. We have customers who are with us for 15-20 years now. The operators working on our machines are quite happy.

Operators know they can give better outputs working on our machines and can get higher incentives. We practice highly ethical corporate policies.

Q. What are your major milestone?

Turnmill center

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In ‘88 our new state-ofart plant for manufacturing CNC lathes and

Vertical machining center machining centres in collaboration with Mori Seiki became operational; In ‘93 we added a foundry so that we

could manufacture high quality cast-

ings in-house; In ‘95 we joined hands with Mikron, Switzerland for manufacture of CNC tool rooms machines.

Subsequently we came out

with a number of futuristic products

like horizontal machining centres

and multi-tasking machines which are not only user-friendly but also robust, high precision and reliable for machining out high quality parts.

Q. What are your future thrusts?

We shall be coming out with more

new products for existing and newer segments of the industry.

Today 70% of the country’s

requirement of machine tools are still imported. Our endeavour will be to

come out with high end machines to substitute imports and continue our growth story and become a global player.

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At the Vanguard of Technical Education PSG College of Technology The Coimbatore-based PSG College of Technology, which celebrated its Diomand Jubilee last year, is at the vanguard of technical education in the country. It’s ranked among the top 11 engineering colleges in India, along with IITs by India Today this year. It was conferred the ‘Best College Award for Industry-Institution Integration’ last year by AICTE-CII. The college churns out some 2,500 students into degree holders annually and helps them get gainful employment in the industry. PSG subscribes to this axiom that “One’s attitude decides the altitude one can reach”. At the helm of this renowned institution is Dr. R. Rudramoorthy, the Principal who opines that it is not enough if we have the infrastructure and competent human resources to handle technology. We must also use them for our own R & D and innovation. Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian converses with Dr. Rudramoorthy to know more about PSG and its significant contribution towards technical education in the country. Excerpts: emerged in India. And each college should be empowered to take up development of technologies for industry or agriculture as the case may be, using local manpower and resources. The government can play a pivotal role in facilitating this.

Q. Could you throw some light on the genesis of PSG?

Dr. R. Rudramoorthy, Principal, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore Q. What’s your message for the engineering fraternity on the eve of Independence Day Celebrations?

The key to our success in future will be ‘Innovation’. All these years we have developed our infrastructure and human resources. We have established our capability to handle technology. But we are using our capabilities and intelligence to help foreign companies. According to me, we must use our expertise for our own development. There should be a better integration between academia, industry and the government. We need the Govt. help to formulate policies. As of now, corporates are expected to earmark 2% of their profit for CSR. A part of this must be made available to academia for research.

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The beginnings of PSG Group activities go back to 1920’s. The founder, Mr. Govindaswamy Naidu was then doing cotton business in Coimbatore, as many others in the city which known as Manchester of South India.

Always innovative, he explored making cotton agriculture scientifically.

This required ground water pumping systems. So the pumps and motors industry emerged. Naturally, people needed training in the operation and maintenance of pumps & motors.

And to meet this need, PSG Industrial Institute was set up in 1926. For manufacturing pumps and motors, foundries were needed. So PSG came up with a Metallurgy & Foundry Div. Many others also established foundries Besides pump industry, these met the needs of castings for the automobile and auto ancillary

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industry in Chennai and Coimbatore.

All these establishments required qualified technicians and engineers.

So it gave birth to PSG Polytechnic College(in 1939} which groomed technicians and diploma engineers.

The PSG College of Technology was started in 1951 to produce more qualified engineers Soon this flourishing industrial hub needed other machines too. This is how the machine tool industry came up in coimbatore.

On the other hand, textile spinning mills in the region gave way to the development of garment industry in nearby Tiruppur. Subsequently, IT industry also started sprouting in Coimbatore.

As the industrial activity gained momentum, Several trade and industry associations came into being.

Prominent among them are CODISSIA which conducted four industrial exhibitions(INTEC) with the support of PSG, South Indian Engineering Manufacturers Association(SIEMA}.

South Indian Mill Owner Association(AIMA} and of course the Confederation of Indian Industry.

Most of the members and patrons of these associations are the alumni of PSG. The PSG Group schools and colleges including the Medical College nurtured some 25,000 students totally. Thus one can rightly say PSG is instrumental for the industrial development of Coimbatore and the neighbouring region.

Q. What are the different courses you conduct?

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We conduct various Graduate, Post Graduate and Research Programmes leading to BE/B.Tech, B.Sc, ME/M. Tech, and Ph.D.

Q. Could you say something about your faculty?

We have 550 faculty members for PSG Tech, and 100 for PSG Polytechnic.

Out of these 40% are Ph.D’s and the rest are Post Graduates doing Ph.D’s part-time.. We have 500 supporting technical and office staff, 8,800 students in PSG College of Technology and 1500 students in PSG Polytechnic. This is our strength

Q. Anything you wish to say about your glittering past students?

Our alumni are spread all over the world. We have more than 25000 alumni linked to our network. Our Alumni Association has 20 chapters spread across India and abroad including USA. The Administrative Office is located in the College. Ten alumni members are working as Office Bearers supported by an Executive Council of 30 members they meet once in three months and support the college by providing scholarships to deserving students. These are funded from a corpus created by them.

These alumni are instrumental for organising five exhibitions to display PSG Alumni products. They are organizing another exhibition next month which is known as i3Expo( Ideas, innovation and Inventions).

The i3Expo-2013 is being staged in Coimbatore during 27-29 Sept.

Q. Can we have some insights into your facilities?

We have spacious classroom buildings, up-to-date libraries and wellequipped laboratories attached to different departments Two manufacturing companies under PSG Industrial Institute, one for making pumps, motors and machine tools and the other one a foundry making castings are available for our students training.We also have hostel facilities to www.engrreview.com

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Q. May we have some details of your research projects and tieups?

PSG College of Technology has emerged as the chief hub of research activities in various niche areas of science and technology. We have completed 205 projects in the past 60 years. And there are some 60-65 projects on-going at present. Most of these are related to process development for atomic energy, space research, etc. Some of our sponsors are ISRO, DRDO, DSIR, DAE, CSIR, and IGCAR to name a few.

Q. Any affiliations?

We are affiliated to the Anna University and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The Anna University gives the Degree, while AICTE is the regulating body.

Q. Any accolades received?

In 2012 we received ‘The Best College Award for Industry-Institution Integration. In 2013 we are ranked No.11 in the country along with IITs,

by India Today. We are ranked among the top 20 engineering colleges in the country always.

We receive grants from AICTE, Ministry of HRD and Tamilnadu State Government for faculty salary and students scholarships. A special grant of Rs.25 crores from the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India for establishing a research centre for developing new textile products like automobile seat covers, medical cotton, AC filters, etc. The TEQIP(Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme) grant, Rs.7.5 crores came from MHRD, Govt. of India and Rs.2.5 crores from Tamil Nadu Govt. for upgradation of research facilities and for training our students. Besides these, our faculty bring about Rs.10 crores, every year, from sponsored research projects.

We produce about 25-30 Ph.D’s and publish nearly 500 research papers every year.

Overview of a Lab at the College Q. So how do you summarise your niche?

We give industry relevant education.

The result is that over 150 reputed companies come to us for campus recruitment. These include Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, TCS, Cognizant and Wipro from the software segment, and Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS, Ashok Leyland, General Motors, etc. from the engineering side. More than 95% students secure job offers before they complete their programmes of study. This shows the quality of our education which is industry relevant.

We have a unique industry relevant curriculum which prepares students to start work from day one. This is possible because of our autonomous status. Every year we make minor changes in the curriculum, and make major changes once in four years to suit the needs of the industry.

Q. What are your future thrusts?

We are presently working with 1015 international universities in USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, Australia and Singapore on joint research projects. This will take our project work to an international level. We shall include international research into our curriculum. Thus our curriculum will be at par with that of these overseas universities.

When this happens, it will be easy for for our students get employement in companies abroad directly.

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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…….

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.

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.

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

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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?

Weldor Engineering Pv. Ltd. is into Manufacturing of Sheet Metal Forming Machines since last 50 Years now. The journey to success starts from a small unit where first of all Mechanical Press

3. Received CMTI PMT Trust Best Design of the year award for CNC Turret Punch Press in IMTEX-2004

4. 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.

5. Supplied Machines to Government units like HAL, BHEL, Ordnance Factory, NTPC, COFMOW, Indian Railway, CAT, DMRL, etc…

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Mr.Mahesh Vaghela - Director, Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Shearing Machine for SAL – Ahmedabad.

7. Made 5000 x 8 MM (MS) Shearing & Bending Machines for many tipper & Dumper Body Manufacturing units in India.

8. 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 production line. The in-house plant facilities gives us an edge over other small scale manufacturers who outsource the same.

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 same Quality & Improve the Quality. Thus Produce, Retain & Improve Quality policy has worked won-

Mr. Vijay Vaghela Managing Director, Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

ders 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 softwares available for Metal Forming Industry and so on.

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Weldor machine 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.

Q. Please comment on the current Metal Forming Machineries and Plate

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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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Intelligent Motor Control

ue to increasing level of automation in Industries, the number of electrical motors is increasing.

In automated processes, electrical motors are used for driving motorized actuators for valves, conveyor belts, pumps, fans, agitators etc. Most of these motors are of small rating (< 15 kW). Many of them require smooth starting and stopping and variable speed control.

Continuous availability of each motor is crucial. Failure of any motor would result in stoppage of the entire plant causing heavy financial losses and unsafe conditions.

Motors are operated through PLC/ SCADA or DCS and need a robust interface with the MCC. Conventional methods of designing MCC panels and interfacing with PLC would require large space for MCC panels and cabling between the PLC and MCC. Intelligent motor management system and starters have been developed to meet these challenges.

Using them, you can achieve substantial reduction in the panel size without any comprise on safety, reduce the cabling by having PLC/ MCC interface through popular industrial buses, achieve total coordination resulting in more reliable operation, have warnings and alarms on various conditions that can cause motors to trip allowing corrective action before a motor trips, continuously monitor motor parameters for each motor allowing energy conservation, get data such as running hours, number of start/ stops, fault history useful for preventive maintenance and asset management.

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Types of Intelligent Starters Intelligent motor starters can be divided in to three categories:

a) IMMS

b) IMSC

a) Intelligent Motor Management System (IMMS): It is a compact microprocessor based controller which carries out necessary protection, monitoring, control and diagnostic functions for LV motors and allows direct communication through industrial buses to higher level automation systems such as PLC or DCS. These controllers replace the overload relay in a normal starter with MPCB and contactor. Some examples of this type are “Tesys T” from Schneider Electric, “Simocode Pro” from Siemens and “UMC 100” from ABB. Salient features of IMMS are as follows: ● Complete Motor Control and Protection Solution for Motors up to 810 A ● Motor protection functions – thermal overload, current and voltage phase imbalance/ loss/ reversal, under/ over voltage, voltage load shedding, long start, jam, ground current, under/ over power, under/ over power factor, rapid cycle lockout, motor

temperature protection, voltage dip management ● Measurements – Line currents, ground current, average current, current and voltage phase imbalance, frequency, line to line voltage, power factor, active/ reactive power, active, reactive energy ● Statistical monitoring – a log of Protection faults and ● diagnostics faults, c) Compact VFD motor starts count, motor operating time, rapid cycle lockout count, load shedding count, last start record, recording of last 5 faults. ● Communication Options— Modbus, Profibus DP, CANopen, Devicenet, Ethernet TCP/IP ● Integrated dual port Ethernet for Redundancy using Ring Technology b) Intelligent Motor Starter Controller (IMSC): It is a complete starter controller in a compact single unit for motors up to 15 kW rating.

It consists of a power base, a clip on control unit and clip on automation control module with a choice of industrial buses for communication with PLC. Some examples of this type are “Tesys U” from Schneider Electric and “Compact Sirius” from Siemens.

Salient features of IMSC are as follows: ● Complete DOL Starter with Power, Control & Communication in single block ● Width 45 mm, Height 154 mm ● Max up to 15 KW ● Protection against short circuit

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currents—50 to 130 kA ● Operation up to 70 Deg C ● Total Coordinated Starter ● Modular construction with field fittable plug-in units, all with front access ● Built-in communication options— Modbus, Profibus DP, CANopen, Devicenet, As-i ● Protection: Short Circuit, Thermal Overload, Long Start, Jam, Ground Fault, Phase imbalance, Underload ● Measurement of line current, average current, Thermal capacity, running hours c) Variable Frequency Drives (VFD): New generation Variable frequency drives can be used effectively as IMSC with additional capabilities of variable speed control and soft start-soft stop. Drives up to 15 kW rating are available in compact size suitable for side by side mounting in a non-compartmentalized panel.

Altivar 32 VFDs from Schneider Electric are most suitable for this purpose.

Salient features of Compact VFDs are as follows: ● Power Range from 0.18 to 2.2 kW (200 – 240 V, Single Phase) ● Power Range from 0.37 to 15 kW (380 to 500 V, Three Phase) ● Output Frequency – 0.1 to 599 Hz ● Transient Overtorque 170 to 200% ● Communication Options – Modbus, Canopen, Profibus, Device Net, Ethernet I/P, Modbus TCP/IP, Integrated Blue Tooth ● Width 45 mm up to 2.2 kW rating

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Even the smallest starter requires a separate compartment of 300 (H) x 600(W). If IMSC are used they can be arranged side by side in a non-compartmentalized panel, substantial reduction in panel size can be achieved. This can be illustrated by following picture showing IMSC arranged side by side:

means that touching a component inadvertently inside a live panel will not give you a shock. Additional relays for interlocking, push buttons, indicating lamps used in conventional MCC panels are not recommended in IMCC panels as they are unnecessary.

Since the number of components are reduced, internal panel wiring is minimum making it more reliable and easy to maintain.

Since the panels are noncompartmentalized, they are not required to have tailor made fabrication for each requirement.

Universal enclosures from Rittal or Schneider are increasingly being used for making IMCC. These panels are of excellent uniform quality and available in standard sizes and colour.

It makes it possible for automation system integrators to integrate the Intelligent MCC panels in their existing set up.

Interface with PLC/ DCS

Following picture shows compact VFDs arranged side by side reducing the panel size:

Using non-compartmentalized panels as above does not compromise safety in any way. Such panels are used worldwide and are approved by international as well as local statutory authorities.

These components have finger safe terminals; which

Interfacing a motor starter in conventional MCC panel with PLC typically requires following PLC inputs & outputs :

This means that for an MCC with, say, 100 motors, PLC with Digital Inputs=400, Digital Outputs=100, Analog Inputs=100 will be required only for interfacing with PLC. It will also require 600 pairs of cables to be laid between the PLC and MCC panels. If interfacing relays are used, as specified by some consultants, ENGINEERING REVIEW | AUGUST 2013 |

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it will require an interfacing panel with 600 relays. All this wiring and relays can be eliminated by using Intelligent Motor Starters. Interface will be through a bus cable – Canopen, Profibus, Devicenet or Ethernet as compatible with the PLC or DCS selected. This will not only reduce the cost of relays and cabling, but make the system more reliable.

Advanced Diagnostics

The conventional motor starters with “Circuit breaker + Contactor + Thermal overload relay” provides protection from short circuit and overload only. Further, protecting a motor by just shutting it down is unacceptable in many cases. Normally, protecting a motor from damage is not the user’s main concern since the motor is cheap compared to the cost of a process downtime. Achieving continuity of process is the main concern. Therefore, intelligent starters are provided with the intelligence to differentiate the reason for failure and provide warnings allowing corrective action to be taken before a failure.

The following chart shows major causes of motor failures:

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ly monitoring the power supply and load conditions. IMCC provide warnings for all failure conditions. Failure due to other causes can be prevented by having preventive maintenance based on data such as running hours, number of starts/ stops available from the intelligent starters.

Monitoring of Motor Parameters

Critical information about the motor such as current, speed, power, energy, thermal capacity, fault history, running hours, number of starts/ stops is stored in the SCADA/ DCS history. These parameters can be viewed as real time or historical trends or analysed by using standard querying and reporting techniques.

Total Coordination

Since ISMC is built in a single device, it offers total coordination which is higher than Type 1 or Type 2 coordination. It means that the motor starter can switch and protect electric equipment with its immediate returning to service after the cause of failure is removed.

Cost

The cost of intelligent MCC components is pretty high. However, we have found that the overall cost of Intelligent MCC panel works out to be almost the same or slightly lower than a conventional MCC panel. The intelligence comes for free.

While calculating the costs, you have to consider the cost of PLC I/O, interposing relay panel, cabling between MCC and PLC, saving in panel cost, saving in MCC room space.

Situation in India

IMMS, IMSC, Compact VFDs are available in India from reputed manufacturers such as Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, Rockwell Automation etc. However, there are several challenges in their implementation in projects.

1) These products are not manufactured in India. They are sold by Indian subsidiaries of multinational electrical manufacturers.

They themselves are not too keen on promoting these products in India due to low demand and non-availability of expertise with their subsidiaries in India and local panel builders.

2) Most engineering consultants still continue to specify conventional MCC panels due lack of awareness and experience on Intelligent MCC. 3) Many electrical professionals have old concepts about safety, ease of maintenance, separate compartment for each feeder, drawout compartments, door interlocking for each compartment, isolation and padlocking during maintenance, 24 VDC, 230 VAC and 415 V AC running in the same panel, panel sheet thickness, layout of MCC panels etc. All these issues have been addressed while designing the Intelligent MCC products. They have been accepted worldwide and are approved by international as well as Indian electricity authorities. People need to study the new developments in technology and change their mindsets so that they can deliver the benefits of new technology to the end users.

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Continued from page no.118 designing, wiring, earthing considerations of IMCC panels and interfacing techniques with PLC. Presently most of them do not have this expertise. Second reason is that IMCC reduces the panel size, which reduces the panel builder’s value addition.

In this scenario, a large proportion of end user industry is being deprived of the benefits this new technology offers. To avail of the benefits, my recommendations to the industry end users will be as follows: 1) Do not leave it to your engineering consultant to decide the type of MCC for your project. Insist on Intelligent MCC. 2) In new generation DCS, motors are shown as a part of their architecture and have special function blocks in their software for interfacing, thereby reducing the effort in programming and mapping of motor parameters. Integrating Intelligent MCC panels requires special expertise in wiring, termination, earthing, laying of bus cables, configuratin of Intelligent devices, bus communication, mapping of motor parameters, PLC, SCADA and DCS programming. Therefore, this job can be better done by an Automation System Integrator than a MCC panel builder.

3) When planning your project it would be advantageous to club the automation system and Intelligent MCC in a single tender considering the synergy between the two. Some consultants have already started following this trend and in future this will grow.

4) 4. Ensure that the data available from the intelligent devices is mapped on the SCADA and utilized for advanced diagnostics,

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monitoring, energy efficiency, preventive maintenance and generating management information reports.

Conclusion

Conventional methods of starting and protection of electrical motors are not able to meet the demands of modern day automated plants and machinery. Intelligent Motor starters offer a solution which not only meets the demands but also offers several benefits. However, these advanced solutions are not actively promoted by the manufacturers, consultants as well as the MCC panel builders due to their own mindsets and business considerations. The end user industry who are the ultimate beneficiary of the new technology have to make themselves aware of the available technology and demand it in their plants. ____________________________

About the Author

C.S.Limaye is Director of Supertech Instrumentation Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. a leading company providing Automation Solutions in Process Industries. He has done B.Sc. from Nagpur University, B.E. in Instrumentation from Pune University and Diploma in Management Studies from Mumbai University. Prior to entering in own business he has worked in responsible positions in reputed process industries like Bayer India, Herdillia Chemicals, Bombay Dyeing (DMT), Godrej Soaps, J.K. Chemicals and NOCIL. His area of specialization is application of advanced instrumentation and control systems in process industries and has executed several Automation projects in reputed industries such as Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac Paints, Asian PPG, BASF, Bayer India, Fine Organics, Reliance

C. S. Limaye - Director Supertech Instrumentation Services (India) Pvt. Ltd,

Communications, Novartis, Indian Oil, Godrej Industries, Colour Chem, Torrent Pharma, Fuchs Lubricants, Tide Water Oil Co, Cadbury India, Huntsman, Cray Valley Resins etc. in India and at Polychem Resins (Dubai), Pouya Resins (Iran) and ECO (Singapore), Tytan Organic (Sharjah), PAS Inc. (USA) abroad.

He is a senior member of ISA and has served ISA in various capacities including the District Vice President of the ISA Asia-Pacific District, Chairman of ISA India Region and the President of ISA Maharashtra Section. He has organized various ISA seminars and exhibits for ISA Maharashtra Section and India Region.

He also has several technical papers to his credit. He was a visiting faculty in Control Engineering at VPM’s Polytechnic and currently a member of their Governing Council. He was Chairman of the Courses Committee – Electronics Group constituted by MSBTE for Curriculum development of new semester pattern Diploma Courses in Maharashtra. He is a member of the Academic Council of MSBTE. He has actively contributed to revision of curriculum in Instrumentation Engineering for Shivaji, Pune and Mumbai Universities.

He can be contacted on cs.limaye@supertech.co.in

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THE JOURNEY OF SUCCESS

SUCCESS STORY

Ravin Mehta - A Crusader Against Power Quality Menace

Mr. Ravin Mehta, Managing Director - Neel Controls & Neel Industrial Systems P. Ltd, Mumbai

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hen you think of power quality management, the first name that sparks is that of Mr. Ravin Mehta, the Managing Director of Neel Controls, who has spent over three decades advocating that power without quality is no power.

So the story of power quality management begins in late 70’s when users of world-class CNC machine tools faced frequent breakdowns of machines installed in India. affecting their product quality and productivity.

Mr. Mehta recounts the story thus: “One of my friends , Mr. Vijay Shah, a Director of a leading machine tool manufacturer, faced this problem with equipment imported from Europe and Japan. He called me to find a solution. Modern day electronics was used in those machines demanding stringent quality of power. My previous experience in the field helped me to quickly fix it and save his production.

“Encouraged by the panacea provided, they suggested my starting a manufacturing unit to address electrical disturbances of all kinds

which could affect their machines distributed and working all over India. This is how the manufacturing of Neel Equipment was started in the year 1979 with the association of Perfect Machine Tools.

What came handy then was my experience with a Tata Group company in the field of Drives, UPS and Automation and the valuable insights I received into the field of power electronics, international level of engineering practices and vast working experience on projects right from design to implementation, many of which were executed with multinationals from Europe & USA specializing in the field. It was a pleasure associating with PMT at that time and we are indebted to their directors, especially the Managing Director -Mr. Shailesh Sheth who gave valuable advice at different stages of our growth” During those days, very little information was available in the market about power quality disturbances and their effects on computers and CNC machines.

Mr. Mehta took pains visiting various industrial sectors their designers, project managers, and procurement engineers all over India and gave detailed technical presentations on different types of power quality disturbances and how they were affecting the performance and output of costly machines and the specialities of our solutions.

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and adequate care and concern were shown by the users in ensuring that the equipment were installed properly with the right power conditioning equipment like servo voltage stabilizers, ultra isolation transformers, harmonic filters, etc.

Speaking of the technological edge of Neel, Mr. Mehta says : “My previous technical knowledge acquired during my tenure with the Tata Group of companies and marketing network of PMT coupled with extensive traveling covering every nook and corner of India helped us to create awareness about the electrical disturbances and their solutions. Additionally we carried out power quality studies {like MRI scan of human body} which helped us to quantify the different types of power quality disturbances prevailing at customers’ sites. All this helped us to give the right and effective solutions to the customer.”

Technological Edge

“ At Neel we are very particular about our product quality, its performance and customer feedback. Eventhough ISO was not prevalent those days, we were following a stringent quality regime at various stages of manufacture. Detailed QC standards were implemented in accordance with the manuals and testing procedures. Vendors were carefully selected purely based on the quality standards maintained at their end. The practices of quality circles were followed which helped us to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.”

When asked about the significance of the name ‘Neel’, Mr. Mehta explains: “ The name Neel symbolizes the Neel Purusha or the Atman which pervades the whole of the universe and controls the functioning of

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the whole world. The burning desire to excel in our field of activity has driven us incessantly to be the No.1 in the field and enabled us to offer the best of products and services to all our customers at home and abroad.”

On the uniqueness and niche of Neel, this is what Mr. Mehta has to state: “We are always thirsty and eager to imbibe the latest technological developments which are taking place worldwide and have a strong desire to bring all those solutions to the Indian market.

This desire urged me to visit various internationally renowned manufacturers and our close association with them helps us to perfect our technology, engineering and manufacturing process on a continuing basis. Presently we can claim to be the only company in India offering total power quality solutions to address all types of anomalies.

Our current spectrum of products & services covers: Power Quality Products like Servo Controlled Voltage Stabilizers, Ultra Isolation Transformers & Power Conditioners; Energy Saving Equipment like Real Time Power Factor Correction Systems, Powerlux Lighting & Energy Management Systems , and Harmonic Systems; and Services including Power Quality Analysis & Solutions, Harmonics & Load Analysis, and Compliance Monitoring. My efforts were further strengthened technically by joining of my son, Mr. Harit Mehta who completed his Masters in Electronics from the US and after a few years of experience abroad he is now heading our R & D and Engineering team to come out with new products, better technology and improved designs of our equipment.

In short, technical knowledge of the field, close interaction with the customers, dependable solutions, all-

India marketing network , state-ofthe-art technology, stringent quality standards and extensive technical support extended to customers helped us to have appreciable market share and create reputation for the products and the company.”

Definition for Success

Success, according to Mr. Mehta, is not in numbers. “ Neither is it in your sales volume, nor in terms of profitability of your organisation. But during the hours of crisis in business if people tend to call on you for an advice in your field of specialisation, and if you can resolve their queries by proper guidance irrespective of business considerations, one has made a dent in the field of operations. When you look at at this way, 33 years back in 1979 there were hardly 6-10 CNC machines manufactured in India.

Today the number stands at 20,000 plus CNC machines per year both imported and indigenous make!

Does this say anything about the magnitude of power conditioning we have to ensure? At Neel, we have an onus. On the other hand, the name Neel is taken with due respect and has always enjoyed premium brand image. A brand created with tenacity, persistence, and hard work.

Today with consistent efforts, this awareness is prevailing with most of the plant, electrical and project engineers at an all-India level. This gives us and me personally a sense of satisfaction as a token of our contribution to Indian industries who have rewarded us with due recognition, money and fame,” states the crusader against the menace of power disturbances.

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Innovations in centerless grinding machine and its operations Article by.... Mr. Harsh Badani Technical Director, Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd., Vadodara expansion projects and existing machinery.

Below are some suggestions, to improve the quality level and productivity, while bringing down costs in Centerless grinding:

Mr. Harsh Badani, Technical Director.

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enterless Grinding operation is a mass production process in which cylindrical components are ground without reference to center. This operation is used as the final process in majority of the components where the tolerances and the quality parameter are stringent.

The grinding process is basically designed for mass production. As the cost of manufacturing is increasing, the users are trying to extract more and more production from a grinder in order to lower the cost per piece.

The user feedback and experiences highlighted the problems faced during day to day work, and solutions need to be implemented for future

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● Land costs are at an all-time high, which necessitates the reduction of machine foot print and floor space dedicated to a single machine. ● In any centerless grinding operation, the major nonproductive time is the dressing time. Hence, a method needs to be devised so that the dressing time also can be used productively. ● As the working cost is increasing, more automation is required so that an operator can run more than one machine. ● With cost of power increasing all around the world, more energy efficient motors should be explored. ● The fuel prices are increasing at a phenomenal rate and it is essential to produce fuel efficient vehicles. This calls for components with higher quality standards and a need to explore different materials to reduce vehicle weight. Consequently, machines with capability to grind these components efficiently need to be devised.

To resolve the above issues, our engineers did brain storming and devised various options:

1. To reduce the floor space there should not be any compromise in terms of the rigidity and stock removal capabilities of the grinder.

We designed a grinder similar in size to our smallest model. At the same time, we increased its rigidity by adding weight to make it equivalent to our bigger sized model. The center of gravity was kept constant at the working area so that the vibrations would always be at that point. The vibration analysis was conducted to ensure that it was maintained at a very low level.

2. Total Usage Time = Productive Time + Non-Productive Time (Dressing Time) The challenge for us was to convert the non-productive time into productive time. To achieve the same, we designed a diamond roll dresser for the machine. The CNC controls were programmed in a manner that when the dressing is done on the wheel, grinding of the component is also in process. Therefore, the total usage time is now equal to the productive time. This enables the customer to grind more components.

The savings was substantial in terms of productivity.

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the above costs to an optimum level.

Power Cost:

Diamond Roll Dresser

The maximum power consuming motor is the grinding wheel motor.

We procure the motor such that during idling time of grinder in each cycle it would draw very low current, while providing full torque during the grinding process. Such motors have rating of Eff 1 or better. The other options include soft start for grinding wheel motor or Variable Frequency Drive for regulating and grinding wheel motor. These options avoid peak current required for startup of the motor.

Employees Cost:

Linear Guideway

Machine automation is designed in such a way that the operator can run more than one machine at a time. In mass production plants, the focus is to have one skilled person to look after the setting and inspection of finished components for all grinders.

Loading, unloading and other routine operations are done by unskilled employees. CNC options also reduce the operator intervention to a large extent and thereby reduce the cost.

At the time when customer sends the plant layout, we give suggestions and inputs to reduce material handling and make it ergonomically convenient in order to reduce operator fatigue.

C) Variable Frequency Drive is installed to achieve Constant Surface Speed for Grinding Wheel. This helps in reducing the dressing frequency even when the wheel diameter is reduced. Hence, the grinding wheel is used to its optimum level.

Servo Regulating Wheel Drive

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D) The other consumables like oil, coolant, diamonds and wheels are selected with the help of various

manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; input and expertise, to suit each application.

The increase in fuel prices and depreciation of Indian currency has put a lot of burden on manufacturers to improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles. This calls for more close tolerance in manufacturing parts. Quality Parameters are a combination of Size Tolerance, Roundness, Cylindricity and Surface Finish. We use Precision Linear Guideways to achieve practically friction free movement. This enables the slide to move with high accuracy, as close as 0.25 microns and helps in maintaining size in close tolerance.

To achieve roundness in 1 to less than 1 micron, it is necessary to have rigid spindles and vibration free grinding. We mount Automatic Wheel balancers, which balance wheel with vibration level less than 1 micron.

This also helps improve Cylindricity.

Coolant supply while dressing the wheel has to be forced at the point of contact of diamond and wheel. Proper forced coolant supply helps to dress well, which in turn helps in improving surface finish on component. Coolant supply during grinding is conventionally done by free flow of coolant on the part. Due to air turbulence because of wheel rotation, most of the coolant does not reach the actual grinding area. With redesigned nozzles and flapper to stop air turbulence, the coolant now reaches grinding hot spot to almost 90% level. The overheating of parts and burning marks are reduced and surface finish improved. Above are the few innovations and adaptations incorporated in the machine to meet the demand of the industry for better and greener tomorrow.

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Renewable Energy By - Dr. Jyotri Vora

Renewable energy resources and significant opportunities for energy efficiency exist over wide geographical areas, in contrast to other energy sources, which are concentrated in a limited number of countries.

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enewable energy is energy that comes from resources which are continually replenished such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat. Approximately 16% of global final energy consumption comes from renewable resources, with 10% of all energy from traditional biomass, mainly used for heating, and 3.4% from hydroelectricity. Renewable energy sources, that derive their energy from the sun, either directly or indirectly, such as Hydro and wind, are expected to be capable of supplying humanity energy for almost another 1 billion years, at which point the predicted increase in heat from the sun is expected to make the surface of the Earth too hot for liquid water to exist.

Renewable energy is derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly. In its various forms, it derives directly from the sun, or from heat generated deep within the earth. Included in the definition

is electricity and heat generated from solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, biomass, geothermal resources, and biofuels and hydrogen derived from renewable resources. Renewable energy resources and significant opportunities for energy efficiency exist over wide geographical areas, in contrast to other energy sources, which are concentrated in a limited number of countries. Rapid deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency, and technological diversification of energy sources, would result in significant energy security and economic benefits. Renewable energy replaces conventional fuels in four distinct areas: electricity generation, hot water/space heating, motor fuels, and rural (off-grid) energy services.

Mainstream renewable technologies Wind power:

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to 5 MW of rated power, although turbines with rated output of 1.5–3 MW have become the most common for commercial use; the power available from the wind is a function of the cube of the wind speed, so as wind speed increases, power output increases dramatically up to the maximum output for the particular turbine. Areas where winds are stronger and more constant, such as offshore and high altitude sites are preferred locations for wind farms.

Typical capacity factors are 20-40%, with values at the upper end of the range in particularly favourable sites.

Globally, the long-term technical potential of wind energy is believed to be five times total current global energy production, or 40 times current electricity demand, assuming all practical barriers needed were overcome. This would require wind turbines to be installed over large areas, particularly in areas of higher wind resources, such as offshore.

As offshore wind speeds average ~90% greater than that of land, so offshore resources can contribute substantially more energy than land stationed turbines.

Hydropower:

Hydropower or water power is power

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derived from the energy of falling water and running water, which may be harnessed for useful purposes.

Since the early 20th century, the term is used almost exclusively in conjunction with the modern development of hydro-electric power. Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower; the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy, accounting for 16 percent of global electricity. Energy in water can be harnessed and used. Since water is about 800 times denser than air, even a slow flowing stream of water, or moderate sea swell, can yield considerable amounts of energy.

There are many forms of water energy:

● Hydroelectric energy is a term usually reserved for large-scale hydroelectric dams. The largest of which is the Three Gorges dam in the Peoples Republic of China and a smaller example is the Akosombo Dam in Ghana. ● Micro hydro systems are hydroelectric power installations that typically produce up to 100 kW of power. They are often used in water rich areas as a remote (RAPS). ● Run-of-the-river hydroelectricity systems derive kinetic energy from rivers and oceans without the creation of a large reservoir.

Solar energy:

Solar energy applies energy from the sun in the form of solar radiation for heat or to generate electricity.

Powered electricity generation uses either photovoltaics or heat engines

(concentrated solar power). A partial list of other solar applications includes space heating and cooling through solar architecture, daylighting, solar hot water, solar cooking, and high temperature process heat for industrial purposes.

Solar technologies are broadly characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on the way they capture, convert and distribute solar energy. Active solar techniques include the use of photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors to harness the energy. Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light dispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air. Solar energy capture is also being linked to research involving water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction for the development of artificial photosynthesis or solar fuels.

Biomass:

Biomass (plant material) can be a renewable energy source, but importantly, only if the rate of extraction does not exceed the rate of production, as non-renewable biomass usage can easily occur, such as the historical Deforestation during the Roman period and the present Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants capture the sun’s energy. When the plants are burnt, they release the sun’s energy they contain. In this way, biomass functions as a sort of natural battery for storing solar energy.

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Continued from page no.126 specifically for energy use (known as first and third-generation biomass), and using the residues (known as second-generation biomass) from plants that are used for other things.

The best approaches vary from region to region according to climate, soils and geography.

The proportion of truly renewable biomass in use is uncertain, as for example peat, one of the largest sources of biomass, is sometimes regarded as a renewable source of energy. However due to peats extraction rate in industrialized countries far exceeding its slow regrowth rate of 1mm per year, and due to it being reported that peat regrowth takes place only in 30-40% of peatlands, there is considerable controversy with this renewable classification.

Organizations tasked with assessing climate change mitigation methods differ on the subject, the UNFCCC classify peat as a fossil fuel due to the thousand plus year length of time for peat to re-accumulate after harvesting; another organization affiliated with the United Nations also classified peat as a fossil fuel.

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begun to classify peat as a “slowrenewable” fuel, with this also being the classification used by many in the peat industry.

Further controversy surrounding the classification of all biomass as “renewable” centres around the fact that depending on the plant source, it can take from 2 to 100 years for different sources of plant energy to regrow, such as the difference between fast growing switch grass and slow growing trees, therefore due to the high emission intensity of plant material, researchers have suggested that if the biomass source takes longer than 20 years to regrow, they argue the plant source should not be regarded as renewable from a climate change mitigation standpoint.

As of early 2012, 85 of 107 biomass plants operating in the U.S. had been cited by federal or state regulators for violating clean air or water laws over the past five years. The Energy Information Administration projected that by 2017, biomass is expected to be about twice as expensive as natural gas, slightly more expensive than nuclear power, and much less expensive than solar panels.

Biofuel:

Biofuels include a wide range of fuels which are derived from biomass.

The term covers solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.

Liquid biofuels include bioalcohols, such as bioethanol, and oils, such as biodiesel. Gaseous biofuels include biogas, landfill gas and synthetic gas.

Bioethanol is an alcohol made by fermenting the sugar components of plant materials and it is made mostly from sugar and starch crops.

With advanced technology being developed, cellulosic biomass, such

as trees and grasses, are also used as feedstocks for ethanol production.

Ethanol can be used as a fuel for vehicles in its pure form, but it is usually used as a gasoline additive to increase octane and improve vehicle emissions. Bioethanol is widely used in the USA and in Brazil.

However, according to the European Environment Agency, biofuels do not address global warming concerns.

Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled greases. Biodiesel can be used as a fuel for vehicles in its pure form, but it is usually used as a diesel additive to reduce levels of particulates, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons from diesel-powered vehicles.

Biodiesel is produced from oils or fats using transesterification and is the most common biofuel in Europe.

Biofuels provided 2.7% of the world’s transport fuel in 2010.

Geothermal energy:

Geothermal energy is from thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. Thermal energy is the energy that determines the temperature of matter. Earth’s geothermal energy originates from the original formation of the planet (20%) and from radioactive decay of minerals (80%).

The geothermal gradient, which is the difference in temperature between the core of the planet and its surface,

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drives a continuous conduction of thermal energy in the form of heat from the core to the surface. The adjective geothermal originates from the Greek roots geo, meaning earth, and thermos, meaning heat. The heat that is used for geothermal energy can be from deep within the Earth, all the way down to Earth’s core – 4,000 miles (6,400 km) down. At the core, temperatures may reach over 9,000 °F (5,000 °C). Heat conducts from the core to surrounding rock. Extremely high temperature and pressure cause some rock to melt, which is commonly known as magma. Magma convects upward since it is lighter than the solid rock. This magma then heats rock and water in the crust, sometimes up to 700 °F (371 °C).

From hot springs, geothermal energy has been used for bathing since Paleolithic times and for space heating since ancient Roman times, but it is now better known for electricity generation.

Advantages of renewable energy:

● Government offers many tax credits and incentive programs for the people who are involved in using renewable resources. ● Fuel used for these renewable resource equipments are completely natural and readily available in nature. ● When compared to the entire lifetime cost on high bills, the cost is comparatively less. ● Renewable energy can be used continuously without even the need of depleting it. ● There is less maintenance required when compared to those traditional generators. ● There are no waste products produced with the help of renewable energy. www.engrreview.com

● Investing in renewable energy products can help you gain a lot of income. ● It is easily affordable now when compared to previous days. ● It doesn’t have any impact on the global warming effect. ● There will be no contribution towards global warming. ● There will be literally no polluting gases or emissions. ● It is completely sustainable and as well as renewable. ● It helps in offering jobs to people who are in need. ● It has no harmful impact on the environment. ● It helps in conserving or preserving nature. ● It has lot of benefits on the regional areas. ● There is reduced level of carbon residue. ● There will be reduced electricity bill. ● They are healthy and good for earth. ● It reduces the cost of operation. ● It doesn’t harm the nature. ● It saves you lot of money.

Disadvantages of renewable energy

Though there are many advantages of renewable energy, there are some disadvantages of renewable energy as well.

Some of the drawbacks are as follows:

● It depends entirely on the climatic conditions. Only if the weather is good, it will help you in supplying adequate power. For example, the hydro-power generators will need enough rain so that dams can be filled; wind turbines require enough blowing of wind so that

the blades can swing properly. ● Quality as well as quantity of the energy produced from renewable resources to fulfill the overall requirements of towns as well as large cities is quite difficult. ● The cost of the renewable energy products can be very expensive sometimes and thus a common man might not be able to afford it. ● Compared to those fossil-fuel generators, the renewable energy will face hard times to produce electricity in large quantities. ● The plants and other equipments to take out energy from the renewable resource have to be set up only at certain environments. ● There might be insufficient resources for converting energy from the renewable resource. ● We will have to reduce the quantity of energy that we consume. ● Sometimes the installation cost can literally be very high. ● They are inconsistent as well as unpredictable. ● They are not reliable in supplying energy.

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Project Scope The Xinjiang Zhundong Petroleum Company drills for oil and gas in the eastern region of Zhungeer, Xinjiang in China. Located in a desolate area that faces extreme temperatures, rugged equipment is required to manage operations. Bad road conditions make it a difficult location to access making remote monitoring and control capabilities essential for control of the oil wells.

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Working with Xinjiang Petrotech Petroleum Technology and Beijing Sixnet Automation Technology, the petroleum company deployed Sixnet RTUs from Red Lion Controls as part of its SCADA system. The rugged RTUs collect and log data from each pump in real time and transmit the information to a central management control center for monitoring via the CDMA mobile network. With data logging, trending and alarm functionality, the RTUs enable remote operators to proactively monitor and control oil field activity.

Parameters being monitored include pump motor currents, pumping unit loads and more. This solution allows

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operators to start and stop pumping units as necessary to improve overall efficiency by optimizing performance and preventing hazards.

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Remote monitoring and control enables the petroleum company to improve pump efficiency, uptime and productivity. With analog acquisition speeds of 25ms/channel and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of more than 450 thousand hours, Red Lion’s Sixnet RTUs provide fast, reliable data logging and collection. Operators are able to monitor information and make real-time adjustments to keep systems within ideal operating parameters, while also collecting valuable performance data that can be used for predictive maintenance and advanced analytics. The end result is increased information from

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ost businesses are working to drive down costs while simultaneously reducing their environmental impact. For them, there cannot be a better option than innovative clean technology solutions that offer a plethora of benefits: both economical and environmental.

A.T.E. not only offers differentiated clean technologies spanning energy, water and air, including remote monitoring, but also domain expertise in application areas, thus distinctly standing apart from a host of other players in the field.

A.T.E. is a reputed, diversified Indian engineering group, which is on the threshold of celebrating its platinum jubilee (75 years) in 2014.

A.T.E. has long operated in the fields of textile engineering, flow technology and print and packaging solutions.

The group ventured into the clean technology space in 2006 with its entry into Machine-to-Machine solution business, followed by energy efficient cooling solutions and water and wastewater management.

A.T.E.’s foray into clean technology is propelled by its passion. “I have always been passionate about the environment and wanted to get involved in the environment movement and socially useful businesses, particularly as I was deeply concerned that India is one country that would be badly hit with climate change”, said Mr Anuj Bhagwati, the head of the A.T.E. www.engrreview.com

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Group, who is spearheading A.T.E.’s clean tech drive.

Here is an overview of A.T.E.’s clean technology businesses: Water and wastewater management:

In the context of the increasing water scarcity, the need for water and wastewater management and recycling cannot be overemphasized.

A.T.E. provides a comprehensive range of state-of-the art technology solutions for the management of water, and treatment and recycling of wastewater from within the group as well as from various global leaders that it has tied-up with.

A.T.E. Envirotech, an A.T.E. group company, offers complete wastewater treatment and recycling solutions, including zero liquid discharge. The company has already executed over 200 projects in India and other countries that include USA, Puerto Rico, Zambia, Philippines, Ethiopia, Malaysia and Indonesia.

The company undertakes turnkey projects as well as upgradation of existing projects through value added products.

The company

also undertakes complete project execution and commissioning, recommissioning, trouble-shooting, etc. In addition, it can also takeup comprehensive monitoring and maintenance contracts using innovative remote monitoring technologies.

A.T.E. works in municipal infrastructure water and wastewater projects and industry verticals like textiles, dairy, sugar, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, chemical, healthcare, food-processing and building segment and has a base of satisfied customers across these verticals.

Leveraging its in-house expertise, the company has developed the highly successful “AAA” process that enhances biological treatment efficiency and minimizes sludge generation. It also provides VSEPEVR (Vibratory Shear Enhanced Processing- Evaporation Volume Reduction), a patented membrane based system from New Logic Research (for reducing the volume of wastewater going to evaporators in ZLD plants). While the VRM (Vacuum Rotating Membrane) based MBR systems from Huber, Germany, can handle difficult to treat effluents, the AVR (Anaerobic Venturi Reactor)

based biomethanation plants offer sustainable and trouble free operations.

For energy efficient water flow management, A.T.E. offers a wide

range of pumping solutions from some of the world’s well-known brands and A.T.E. ’s own ‘BoostStar’ hydropneumatic (HyP) pressure boosting systems. The ‘BoostStar’ system is built with the most advanced features to manage the water flow of high-rise apartments, townships, bungalows/ villas, commercial buildings such as malls, hotels and office buildings and also for industrial applications.

A.T.E.’s customers include some well-known names such as Chitale Dairy, Godavari Bio-refineries, Renuka Sugars, Torrent Pharma, Cipla, Jeyavishnu Textile Processors, Indo Rama, Larsen & Toubro, VA Tech Wabag, Tata Steel, Voltas, Municipal Corporations of Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Delhi, etc.

Energy efficient cooling solutions:

Cooling is a major contributor to energy consumption and thus a major source of CO2 emission in the atmosphere. About 40% of a building’s energy consumption is from its cooling requirements. With increasing power scarcity, rising electricity bills and mounting carbon emissions, there is a great need to have energy efficient & eco-friendly www.engrreview.com

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cooling systems.

HMX Systems, an A.T.E. group company, offers comfort cooling solutions, providing comfort with better economy as well as with lower carbon intensity.

buildings. Ambiators further protect our environment by not using any ozone depleting CFCs. HMX- TFA is an innovative technology product to supply filtered-conditioned-fresh air in

stage evaporative cooling is finding a niche today.

The concept of comfort cooling, driven by a commitment for sustainability, is fast catching up in India as is borne out by the impressive list of large corporates who have installed the HMX-Ambiators for their offices and factories. Marquee names include: Volkswagen, Tata Motors, Bosch, ITC, to name just a few.

Machine-to-machine solutions:

The first of the innovative products developed by HMX Systems was the ‘HMX-Ambiator’. It is a new generation two stage evaporative cooling solution, providing ‘100% fresh-clean-cool air’ and an energy efficient alternative to conventional air-conditioners with up to 60% energy saving. HMX has subsequently launched HMX-Treated Fresh Air (TFA) & HMX-Economizer.

Comfort cooling by the principle of ‘two stage evaporative cooling’ is a concept that is fast catching on. It is a significant upgrade over air-washer (single stage evaporative cooling) technology in the sense that it either ‘saves power for the same cooling effect as an air-washer’ or ‘provides more cooling and comfort than an airwasher’ for the same power. Further, in case of HMX-Ambiator, moisture addition in the conditioned space is just 50% as that of air-washers.

Two stage evaporative cooling is a fresh air solution. So it is optimum for many applications such as factory shed cooling and fringe areas in

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designated areas. Highly energy efficient solution for once-through and fresh air cooling applications in industries, such as pharma, foods, beverages, automobiles, etc. It can be used in conjunction with AHUs / large chiller installations for energy saving while treating the fresh air intake in commercial buildings.

HMX-Economizer is an energy recovery device & in turn lowers the TR load on AC. It helps in recovering the energy from outgoing air & pre-cools the fresh air. Since there is no rotating wheel, there will be no wear/tear, no deterioration of efficiency over a time & no cross contamination.

Many studies point to the greater health & productivity of people working in offices as well as in spaces that have significantly higher fresh air component. The higher air volumes of evaporative cooling systems (compared to air conditioning systems) provide greater comfort at higher temperatures. In such situations, in many climates, two

“If you can monitor equipment of whatever sort or buildings remotely, then you can ensure that they operate at optimal levels, in turn conserving energy and resources” said Mr Abhay Nalawade, Founder and Managing Director of EcoAxis, the A.T.E. group company in the M2M business.

Industrial equipment presents numerous complexities owing to changing technologies, difficult processes, different users, etc., which make the overall equipment optimization a humanly impossible task. This leads to sub-optimization of equipment capabilities and wastage of resources. The machine-to-machine technology platform developed by EcoAxis, precisely addresses this long-standing problem.

EcoAxis’ product suite, which is called SuperAxis, captures various operational data based on the pre-determined parameters from industrial plants, equipment and utilities and transmits them to a central server, where the data is analyzed and archived. Based on the analysis, the system triggers periodic or emergency notifications to the stakeholders on the machine performance and energy consumption. Just as ‘a stitch in time saves nine’, the timely notiContinue on page no.136

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Continued from page no.134 fications help stakeholders to take necessary corrective/preventive action to not only improve the machine performance, but also optimize resource consumption.

EcoAxis’ solutions have vast applications, e.g., boilers, distilleries, water and wastewater treatment plants, foundries, bottling plants, food processing units, power, water monitoring, carbon monitoring, etc.

With resource conservation moving to the top of the business agenda, the demand for this application in utilities is growing rapidly.

EcoAxis is a pioneer in introducing this innovative technology in India and has gained widespread expertise over the years with the execution of a large number of prestigious projects, which includes remote monitoring of Thermax absorption chillers, CEO dash board for Godavari Bio-refineries, thermal power plant monitoring for KSK Energy Ventures, etc., while many more such projects are in the pipeline.

A.T.E. group profile

A.T.E. made its debut as a small

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trading company in 1939. Today, A.T.E. has grown into a multifaceted, diversified engineering group.

A.T.E.’s businesses range across these segments:

● Industrial sales, distribution, and service:

A.T.E.’s original trading business is now India’s textile machinery expert, representing more than 50 global leaders with annual sales handled in the range of Rs. 1000 crores. A.T.E. also offers varied solutions to the print and packaging sector, for flow technology, and in cleantech.

Textile machinery manufacturing:

A.T.E. has launched its own brand, TeraSpin, for drafting systems, spindles, and other spinning accessories.

A.T.E. operates manufacturing joint ventures with long standing partners Trützschler, Germany, and Zinser (Saurer Group), Switzerland/Germany for different kinds of textile spinning machinery.

Clean technology:

A.T.E. (as detailed here), has a host

of clean tech offerings in the fields of wastewater treatment and comfort cooling. A.T.E. has differentiated technology, in-depth application knowledge, and project management and EPC skills.

Machine to machine:

A.T.E. has developed a comprehensive M2M hardware and software platform, and with it customized solutions for a number of sectors such as boilers, chillers, power plants, bio-refineries, distilleries, press shops, water and wastewater treatment plants, etc.

Print and packaging:

A.T.E. companies have built up knowhow and now manufacture a range of products that enhance printing efficiency and economy, such as register control systems, static control products, ink circulation and control systems, etc. With passion, commitment, and a growing toolkit of differentiated technologies, A.T.E. is fast spreading its wings in the field of clean technology.

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Tips for pH Buffer Use These solutions of known pH value allow the user to adjust the system to read accurate measurements.

For best accuracy: ● Standardization should be performed with fresh buffer solutions. ● Buffers used should frame the range of pH for the samples being tested. ● Buffer values are dependent upon temperature. Buffers should be at the same temperature as the samples. (For example; if all your samples are at 50°C, warm your buffers to 50°C using a beaker in a water bath).

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Metering pump selection guide Courtesy : Cole-Parmer

etering pumps move precise volumes of liquid in a specified time period to provide accurate flow rates. This class of pumps moves liquids in two stages: the suction stroke and the discharge stroke. During the suction stroke, liquid is pulled into the pump cavity past the inlet check valve. During the discharge stroke, the inlet valve closes; the outlet valve opens, and the liquid is pushed out. Vary the flow either by changing the stroke length or by adjusting the cycle frequency.

Described are a few types of metering pumps bellows,

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diaphragm, peristaltic, piston, and syringe. ● Bellows Pumps move a bellows back and forth to displace liquid.

These pumps do not require seals. Special nonclogging valves are available for abrasive or particulate applications. Bellows pumps produce a maximum pressure of 50 psi. ● Diaphragm Pumps pulse a flexible membrane to displace liquid with each stroke. These pumps require no seals, so you can pump abrasives and slurries if the valves are kept clean. Diaphragm pumps

produce pressures to 5000 psi.

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produce pressures to 18,000 psi.

● Syringe Pumps either draw in or push out liquid through a syringe to obtain a known volume as determined by the size of the syringe. Up to ten syringes may be used on one pump. With the programmable pumps, up to eight commands may be programmed to perform a variety of functions.

Syringe pumps are great for low flow, low pressure applications.

With the addition of the high pressure version, much higher back pressure can be overcome.

Guide to Metering Pumps

Use the following guide to help you select the best type of metering pump for your application. The information given is intended as a general guideline and will not hold true for Pump type

Flow rating

Bellows

6 to 2475 mL/min

Maximum pressure

Peristaltic (tubing) Piston Syringe

0.08 to 4167 mL/min

0.002 to 3700 mL/min

0.02 to 2901 mL/min

0.001 µL/min to 147 mL/min

Effects of Specific Gravity

Specific gravity is an important factor to consider when sizing a pump. The specific gravity of your liquid can affect the output pressure of a pump a heavier liquid requires greater force than water (or a lighter liquid) to be lifted an identical vertical height.

The graph here compares the column heights needed to exert an equal pressure for liquids having different specific gravities. A 100ft column of water (specific gravity of 1.0) exerts a pressure of 43.0 psi, while an 83-ft column of brine (a heavier liquid) and a 133-ft column

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of gasoline (a lighter liquid) are needed to exert the same pressure.

To know more, visit Web: www.coleparmer.in or call Cole-Parmer application specialist at 022-67162222.

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With more than 50 years of experience, Cole-Parmer is a global leader in supplying fluid handling, life science, and general laboratory products, instrumentation, and equipment to the Biotech, Chemical, Academics, Environmental, Food, Industrial Manufacturing, and Print industries. Offering a wide selection of products and instrumentation, Cole-Parmer works with R&D, pilot plant and production, specializing in providing scale-up assistance. With a mix of proprietary products and strategic partnering with leading manufacturers, Cole-Parmer’s business is highly diversified across a spectrum of products, consumables, services and solutions.

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Steel Exchange India Ltd : A sight of advanced technologies

Mr. B Satish Kumar - MD, Steel Exchange India Limited

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he excellent performance of the Indian steel industry has made India the key challenger in the world in terms of production, capacity utilization, exports and consumption. In 2010, the Indian steel industry stated for 5% of the world’s total production.

Total crude steel production in India for 2010-11 was around 69 million tonnes and it’s likely that the crude steel production in capacity in the country will increase to nearly 110 million tonne by 2012-13. The recent study shows that India has appeared as the fourth largest steel producing country in the world. One of the reputed players in the steel industry from Andhra Pradesh is Steel Exchange India Limited (SEIL). It is promoted by a group of technocrats and was embarked as Pyxis Technology Solutions Limited (PTSL), a Software Company which focused on development of business to business specific online solutions in Feb’1999.

The Promoters having the core background in trading of steel & steel related products under the brand Vizag Profiles Limited, a well known group in Vishakhapatnam, the promoters decided to launch a portal based steel trading platform under the banner of Steel Exchange India.

Steel Exchange India Limited was incorporated as a 100% subsidiary of PTSL in December 1999.

In June 2000, Pyxis approached the Capital Markets with Initial Public Offering. The requirements for steel started developing from 2000 and the promoters gradually ventured into steel manufacturing as a backward integration of their strong steel

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retail & trading business by acquiring Simhadri Steels, a company having a rolling mill at Vizag and setting up an ingot manufacturing unit of 60,000 MTs capacity with 6 MW Natural gas based captive power generation at Kothapeta in 2004. The main objective of company became manufacture of steel and trading in steel and related products. In 2004, Simhadri Steels Private Limited, Steel Exchange India Limited (100% subsidiary of Pyxis) merged with Pyxis Technology Solutions Limited and the name of amalgamated entity was changed to Steel Exchange India Ltd. SEIL now owns the entire Steel business of the group. The equity shares of the company are listed on the Bombay and Kolkata stock Exchanges. Steel Exchange of India got hold over many sick and unproductive companies which failed to maintain their level in the industry and revived them into successful units. In 2008 the company joined as a strategic investor in the rehabilitation of GSAL (India) Ltd a sick company referred to the BIFR. It had a sponge iron unit of 220,000 Mts capacity per annum. Since joining and as part of the rehabilitation, the company set up downstream arrangements namely a 240,000 Mts p.a billet unit and 225,000 Mts rolling mill in 2010. The rehabilitation scheme was approved by the BIFR in Aug 2012 and as per the package, GSAL is now merged with Steel Exchange India Limited. With the setting up of the 60 MW captive power plant through Simhadri Power Ltd an SPV promoted by SEIL in December 2012, the company has effectively set up an integrated steel manufacturing center. The company now has Trading division, Steel Ingot Division, Wire Drawing and HC Wire Products Division and Integrated Steel Plant division with a combined manufacturing capacity of over 300,000 Mts of various steel products per annum.

The trading division deals with a wide range of products from Sponge Iron to semi and finished steel products and related items like coal, scrap etc. The division is responsible for developing the marketing base for the company throughout the coastal

region of Andhra Pradesh, and establishing stock yards in Bangalore, Chennai & Cochin. The division also deals with the products manufactured by the Company, RINL (Vizag Steel), and other manufacturers for special products. The steel ingot division whose capacity was increased to 90,000 Mts p.a. manufactures ingots using sponge iron and scrap / pig iron. The units natural gas based captive power generation capacity was also increased from 6 MW to 12 MW presently. The Company has sold the unutilized power produced from the Power Plant. The Wire Drawing and HC Wire Products Division produce MS wire products and High Carbon steel wire products and the Integrated Steel Plant of the Company is located at Malliveedu, L. Kota Mandal, Vizianagaram District.

Recently, they have received a conversion order to roll TMT bars from billets supplied by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). The quantity to be converted will be 10,000 MT per month. The contract shall be effective for the period of one year and would be extendable by one more year on mutual consent.

The conversion charges shall be paid per ton of converted products including transportation and are fixed throughout the period of contract.

The production will be carried out at the state of art Rolling mill located at Sreerampuram Village, L-Kota Mandal, Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh. Their objectives are to ensure availability of Raw materials at comfortable prices and plans for long term and dependable raw material linkages for future needs by setting up a 0.6 million tons p.a. pellet manufacturing unit, set up a Steel Melting Shop with EARC technology to produce value added special steel to take steel manufacturing capacity to 0.5 MT level by 2014-2016. The company also has plans to increase steel production capacity to 1 millions tons by setting up blast furnace of 600 Cum capacity supported by suitable Coke Oven Batteries by 2020.

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The brain of the energy chain: PPDS from igus monitors trouble-free energy chain function The Condition-Monitoring-System controls shifting forces and directly intervenes if any problems occur.

A system’s standstill costs time, money and nerves. To reduce downtimes and to avoid damages, igus GmbH offers with PPDS advanced and PPDS pro Condition-Monitoring-Systems to monitor shifting forces at energy chains.

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achine stoppages can’t always be fully avoided – even with most extensive precautionary measures. When energy supply systems are open, parts or tools can fall into the chain and block the motion. The possible consequence: Damages that require partial or complete replacement of the chain and the guided cables. In these cases to keep damages to a minimum , igus offers the appropriated “Push Pull Force Detection System” (PPDS) for such applications. igus could tremendously reduce the space requirement due to the use of state-of-theart electronic components: previous and partly clumsy switchboxes for evaluation units of shrink about 2/3 in size and price. With it the “brain of the energy chain” now becomes costeffective standard equipment.

Picture PM1413-01: If open energy supply systems are blocked shifting values increase.

The new and compact evaluation unit igus PPDS.EU.01 signals the status at all travel distances so that all motors can be stopped via the system control.

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Reliable prevention of damages It has been ten years since igus introduced the first PPDS. Its function: The PPDS monitors occurring shifting forces at energy chains. If something blocks the motion, shifting forces increase. From a firmly defined threshold value, PPDS sends a signal to the system control to stop all motors. This avoids severe damages at the energy chains and the cables.

The field of application of the PPDS family starts at travels of 10 meters and reaches up to plants with travels of 500 meters and more.

Compact monitoring of the state for all sizes

To monitor ways between 10 and 100 meters, the especially cheap PPDS basic is part of the igus program since 2012. It registers shifting forces via two small sensors that are located between the connecting element of the energy chain and the towing arm. The evaluation unit PPDS.EU.01 displays the forces, records occurring exceedance of the limit values and in case of emergency – sends the signal to the machine control. A complete system inclusively sensors, evaluation unit and connection cable is available from stock.

For travels of 100 meters and more, the floating moving ends are used to compensate lateral tolerances during the floating end drive. For this purpose igus provides the PPDS advanced with a special sensor variant. This allows reliable monitoring of shifting forces also in this case. In the heavy-duty area

with its very long travels and high additional loads, igus offers the PPDS pro. It is particularly designed for the application, controls shifting forces on the basis of position dependent limit values. Previously an evaluation for the systems advanced and pro, clumsy switchboxes were used, whereas today thanks to smart electronics, a compact unit of the protection class IP65 – smaller than a DIN A4 sheet – overtakes this task.

About igus :

The igus GmbH is a world`s leading manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The family-run company is based in Cologne, represented in 29 countries and contracts 2,200 employees worldwide. In 2012 igus generated a turnover of 399 million Euro. igus operates the largest test laboratories and fabrics in its branch to offer customers innovative and tailor-made products and solutions within the shortest time.

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Carlill Energy uses FLIR i7 thermal imaging cameras to detect problems with Solar Power Plants in Punjab, India

When solar energy panels threaten to fail, defects will usually generate heat. Luckily for Carlill Energy, because the company has successfully adopted the use of thermal imaging cameras to detect and identify problems with photovoltaic (PV) cells, junction boxes and grid network connections in a very early stage.

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unjab, India, is endowed with a vast potential of solar energy with over 300 days of sunshine in a year.

Carlill Energy Private Limited is a frontrunner in the development of solar power plants in the state of Punjab, India. Across the state, the company has already installed a solar plant capacity of 1.5 MW. The latest plant has been commissioned in February 2012 in Muktsar (Eastern Punjab), in conformance with the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) directives. The plant has a very high PR value among the many different solar power plants in the state of Punjab.

Early detection and inspection of diode boxes

After having an issue with a failed diode box in the recent past, Carlill Energy started to look out for a solution that was able to provide an advance warning. Based on such a warning, the company was hoping to be able to take precautionary measures and prevent incidents with failed diode boxes from happening again. After thorough research of the marketplace and based on feedback from industry professionals, it was decided to go for a FLIR thermal imaging camera. FLIR’s distributor M/s Industrial Agencies, based in Chandigarh, India, provided Carlill Energy with a FLIR i7 thermal

The FLIR i7 is a light & affordable handheld camera offering high-quality thermal images. camera. M/s Industrial Agencies also took care of training of the Carlill Energy maintenance staff. During the training, three major hot spots in junction boxes were observed.

According to the maintenance staff, the failure of these connections could have hampered the plant’s power generation as well as the company’s PR.

Strong performance, wide range of applications

The management team of M/s Carlill

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Continued from page no.158 Energy was enthusiastic about the performance of the FLIR i7 camera: “We should have bought this equipment last year when we were actually commissioning this plant.”

Next to the identification of issues with diode boxes, Carlill Energy is also using the FLIR i7 thermal imaging camera for the identification of issues with PV cells and the grid network connections/terminations.

According to Mr. Satnam Singh, Maintenance Manager at Carlill Energy, the FLIR i7 thermal imager will help him identify problematic areas and, as a result, ensure flawless supply of electricity to the grid. “The company has been able to recover the cost of the camera completely. By locating problems in critical equipment, the thermal imager has enabled them to prevent costly breakdowns.” In addition, this will increase the overall return on investment of the company for this plant.

FLIR i7 thermal imaging camera

The FLIR i7 is the smallest, lightest and most affordable thermal

Mr. Satnam Singh, Maintenance Manager of Carlill Energy: “The FLIR i7 thermal imager will help us identify problematic areas and as a result, ensure flawless supply of electricity to the grid.”

(Left to Right Mr. Navneet Singh (Industrial Agencies), Mr. Kaka Singh and Mr. Satnam Singh (Carlill Energy)) imaging camera on the market. It is incredibly easy to use and requires no former experience. It really is a matter of “point-shoot-detect” to obtain high-quality thermal images that will immediately give the user the thermal information he needs.

The camera is extremely easy to understand and operate, and has been designed for entry-level users.

The FLIR i7 produces instant, pointandshoot JPEG thermal imagery that carries all required temperature data and can be stored internally or externally, sent and analyzed. The unit only weighs 365 g, and is easy to store in a belt pouch. FLIR i-Series thermal imaging cameras withstand a 2 meter drop. They are watersplash proof and IP43 rated.

Reporting and analysis software included

Next to the identification of issues with diode boxes, Carlill Energy also uses the FLIR i7 for the identification of issues with PV cells and the grid network connections/terminations.

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Carlill Energy also opted for the FLIR Tools software, which has been designed to quickly import, edit and analyze images, and turn them into convincing, professional PDF inspection reports, ready to print or email, so users can get a “yes for repairs” fast.

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ASCAR today is televised industry. It’s also a metaphor for what made American business and innovation the best in the world for decades. In their joint-authored book That Used To Be Us, journalist Thomas Friedman and Professor Michael Mandelbaum talk about the country’s challenges, and how it’s the turns the economy takes, rather than the straightaways, which provide the opportunities for risk taking. They quote John Doerr, who is, they write, one of America’s premier venture capitalists – an early backer of Netscape, Google, and Amazon.com: Powered by

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“You have to take risks when you are in a high-speed turn,” says Doerr.

“Sometimes you’re going so fast and the turn is so sharp, your car’s riding on only two wheels. But, without risk taking, nothing big happens.”

Risk Management

When a racing car is standing still, we can admire its curves and wings, we can marvel at the clever engineering, and we can ponti�icate all we like about power, down force, and utilitarian beauty. That’s why some particularly �ine examples �ind themselves hung on the walls of art galleries. But, of course, a racing car doesn’t make sense unless it’s traveling at 200 mph, which, ironically enough, is when we almost can’t see it at all, depending on how close we are. Kids instinctively know that being close to a moving racing

car is important, so they’re usually the ones who want to be trackside, where they can experience the shockwave of noise and energy as the cars pass.

I was at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday October 13th for the sixth from last race of the Sprint Cup season for 2012, and given that the outside temperature was probably around 50 degrees, I felt fortunate to have a bird’s-eye view of the circuit from the Stewart-Haas suite, several �loors above the action.

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is one of North America’s biggest spectator sports. Perfectly choreographed for a television audience, a NASCAR Sprint Cup race represents the highest level of this exciting sport – with 36 races taking place over a 10-month period. In terms of viewing �igures, its popularity is second only to the ENGINEERING REVIEW | AUGUST 2013 |

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National Football League.

Watching a race from the Stewart-Haas suite is a mildly surreal experience. During the rolling start, the 43 cars pass almost silently from one end of the ceiling-to-ceiling, panoramic window to the other. From up high, it’s difficult for an untrained eye like mine to spot any of the Stewart-Haas drivers as the parade rolls by. Fortunately, I had the chance to take a much closer look a few days later, when the team was back at its Kannapolis headquarters, around 20 miles northeast of Charlotte.

Haas Automation founder, Gene Haas, and three-time Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart, jointly own Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR). In the 2012 season, the team fielded three drivers: Tony Stewart, of course, Ryan Newman, and Danica Patrick.

The SHR headquarters is a long, rectangular building on the appropriately named Haas Way. The central part of the building is a cavernous space filled with racing cars in various states of preparation.

Painted high on the walls are quotes and aphorisms by thinkers and leaders through history, intended to keep motivation and work-rate high, as if there were a need. To the right of the main workshop is the team merchandise store, and to the left, behind a glass partition, is the team machine shop, fronted by a red, special-edition Tony Stewart VF-2 vertical machining center.

Unsurprisingly, every single CNC machine tool in the shop is a Haas CNC machine tool. According to Brad Harris, machine shop manager, this definitely works in the team’s favour.

“It’s natural that we have Haas machines as opposed to other makes,” he says. “But, I’ve worked with other machines before I came

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here, and I can say first and foremost, Haas machines are versatile and reliable, which is precisely what our work demands. Having one make of machine with a single control helps scheduling. There are just five of us here, and between us we take care of all 12 machines. I think I also speak for everyone when I say, we’re proud to be a Haas shop.”

The Stewart-Haas machine shop includes eight vertical machining centers and four turning centers.

“Four of the VMCs have four- and five-axis capability,” says Mr. Harris, “which means we can make pretty much whatever our car teams need, with minimum set-up times.

“Mid-season, modifications are happening all the time, sometimes due to NASCAR rule changes, and sometimes because an engineer or crew chief comes up with an idea to improve the performance of the cars. In all cases, they’ll want the part immediately. However, by the time the change has been through the engineering department and filtered through to the machine shop, there’s usually not much time left. As a result, every job is an emergency.”

The biggest machines on site are two VF-6TR’s with trunnion tables. There’s also a Mini Mill, a VF-2, and a VF-4 five-axis machining center, also fitted with a trunnion, a TR-210.

Like all race teams, SHR is reluctant to show most of the

components it makes in-house closeup, especially when there are still another half-dozen races to go. One of the most recognisable parts though, is the shifter handle. Mr. Harris holds up an example from Ryan Newman’s number 39 team. It’s strong and lightweight, and features complex contours, which are partly for ergonomics and partly decorative.

“This was a fun but challenging project for us, as well as the engineers,” he says. “It was machined using our five-axis VF-4, which allowed us to create the part in just two operations. We make about 20 per year. Like most parts on the car, they get ‘mileaged’ out and are replaced. Even with unstressed parts like this one, we don’t take chances.

We don’t wait for them to fail.”

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Continued from page no.172 parts are subsequently joined to the uprights by welding.

“After fabrication, an assembly will come back to us, and we’ll finish the entire machining in a single set-up, which means we won’t compromise precision or quality,” says Mr. Harris. “Precision is the biggest challenge, because of the close tolerances and somewhat awkward shape. We mount the part on the spindle snout in the trunnion on the VF-6TR. We rotate it and hit all of the features in one setup. It saves us a lot of time, and makes a really good component. One of the benefits we enjoy with the Haas machines is that they are very user friendly, and downtime is extremely rare. We get great support from the local HFO.” NASCAR has its origins in the era of prohibition, when bootleggers would distribute their illicit liquor throughout the Appalachian region of the eastern and southern U.S., using the fastest car and driver combinations they could find. NASCAR was born, therefore, of cultural innovation – a means to circumvent government-imposed restrictions on the production and consumption of alcohol. The bootleggers were using technical innovation to make their cars faster and more maneuverable.

When prohibition eventually ended, the innovators were having too much fun to simply call it a day.

What grew subsequently was a sport that would eventually generate billions in annual revenues, and create even greater wealth across the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses in its orbit. As Friedman and Mandelbaum point out in their book: Over the years, government has often played a significant part

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in helping launch a new wave of innovation – one way or another, then got out of the way. The second stop on my short tour of NASCAR’s homeland was Hendrick Motorsports (HMS), around 5 miles south of Stewart-Haas Racing, in Concord, a stone’s throw from the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

HMS was formed in 1984, and is one of the winningest teams, with 10 championships in the Sprint Cup Series, alone. NASCAR fans will already know that it was through HMS that Haas Automation originally came to the sport, initially as a sponsor and supplier of CNC machine tools. In 2003, Gene Haas founded his own team, Haas CNC Racing, in partnership with HMS. What is now SHR’s number 39 car was in fact Haas CNC Racing’s original entry in NASCAR’s top series.

With the advent of SHR in 2008, the partnership between the two teams evolved, and to this day, SHR uses HMS engines and chassis, and the HMS machine shop on its 100acre campus is almost entirely Haas.

HMS builds more than 550 engines per year, with many of these leased to other NASCAR teams. The various engine and chassis parts are made on a variety of Haas CNC machine tools, including VF-2 and VF-6 vertical machining centers, ES-5 horizontal machining centers and TL-25 turning centers with C-axis, sub-spindles, and live tooling. “We have four Haas ES-5 machines on campus to machine cylinder heads

and intake manifolds,” says Larry Zentmeyer, engine shop coordinator.

“We also use them to rework exhaust seats, and retrofit older designs with new ones.”

Each of the company’s ES-5 machines is fitted with a Haas HRT210 rotary table and tailstock, to support the long parts. “Each month, we machine around 12 sets – that is, 24 manifolds,” says Mr. Zentmeyer, “which means the machines are always busy, but not so busy that we need multiple pallets or pallet-changers. The ES-5’s do the job very well, indeed.” As well as SHR, Hendrick Motorsports supplies engines and parts to several other teams, including Earnhardt Ganassi, Phoenix Racing, JRM, and Turner Motorsports.

HMS cylinder heads are also machined using the Haas ES-5 horizontals. These complex parts start life as semi-finished castings supplied by Chevrolet. “Enough material is left for us to add valve-train and rocker stand features,” explains Mr. Zentmeyer. “There’s also plenty of material left for us to come in and port the exhausts and the intakes, and there is Continue on page no.176

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ConƟnued from page no.174 also some machining required in the chamber. Basically, there is hardly a surface on the casting that we don’t machine in some way or form. Machine operators like Mark Thomas have Siemens NX systems alongside the machines where they prepare programs.” The HMS engine shop also custom �its its pistons to each cylinder block. “We’ll use one of the �F-2 machines to do �inal machining work on the piston tops,” says Mr. Zentmeyer. “This way, we can get the tolerances and �its exactly as we want.

On average, we machine around 20 piston sets every week.” As well as cylinder heads and pistons, Hendrick Motorsports also makes and supplies high-volume parts and components like alternator cages to famous name suppliers, such as Bosch. “Many parts for use in road vehicles are cast. We machine the same parts from solid billets, so they’re stronger and more durable. If we used cast parts on the race cars, they wouldn’t last more than a lap or two, because of the temperatures and the vibration.” A few laps after the start of the Charlotte

race, I put on my coat and took the elevator down to where the stadium touches the upper edge of the banking. The air was cold and laced with ethanol and excitement. As close as possible to the no-man’sland between the seats and the wire safety fence were the kids, precisely where they always are (where I would have been as a 12-year-old), bundled-up in down jackets and ear-defenders, accompanied by long-suffering moms and dads.It’s only down here, at this level, that you can really appreciate the speed of a stock car, and the courage of the drivers as they slide through turns and jostle for position, just inches from one another.

Friedman and Mandelbaum’s book has the subtitle What went wrong with America – and how it can come back. The authors describe how the country’s legal framework enabled those who were prepared to innovate and take risks to succeed per-

sonally – and eventually build the greatest economy on Earth. They list the greatest threats to America’s position in the global economy, and they make recommendations for how those threats can be mitigated.Motor racing sometimes gets bad press in our environmentally conscious times, but educators and industrialists still recognise its enormous potential to inspire future generations.

Those kids, enthralled by the noise, color, and spectacle of NASCAR races in Charlotte and elsewhere around the country, may not grow-up to be the next Tony Stewart (or even his crew chief), but they may just grow up with an instinctive appreciation of risk and the role it plays in private enterprise. And, if they apply that understanding during their working lives – if they’re comfortable enough with the idea of risk that they start their own businesses, register patents, or invest life-savings to buy capital equipment – then that’s how America will �ind its way back. They won’t want to stand around and admire what previous generations have done before them. They’ll want to experience the economy �lat out, in a power slide, whilst �ighting for a place on the winner’s podium.

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DIGHI PORT successfully handles largest capesize vesssel

n the first year of being operational in the monsoons, Dighi Port has achieved another significant milestone by successfully handling the largest Capesize vessel to call the port. The port had successfully handled a cape size vessel in May this year and has now handled another Capesize vessel carrying coal for one of the largest coal importers in the country.

Vessel ‘MV C Harmony’ having a LOA of 270 meters and a beam of 43 meters with DWT of 153,153 MTs, carrying steam coal berthed Dighi Port on 28th June 2013 at 1730 hrs. This is the largest bulk carrier to call Dighi Port and one of the largest vessels to call any port in Maharashtra.

The discharge operation which commenced at 2045 hours on 28thJune 2013 was carried out by the ports 2 Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes. The port was able to achieve an average discharge rate of more than 800 MTs per hour. Dighi Port has been handling regular shipments of Bauxite, Steel and Coal.

Dighi Port is being developed

by Balaji Infra Projects Ltd (BIPL) and is the first and the largest Greenfield port of Maharashtra. It is being developed as a multipurpose, multi-cargo, all-weather port with deep draught, direct berthing facilities and modern cargo handling equipments with adequate stack yards and warehousing facilities, back up areas with an ample land bank of approximately 1600 acres.

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District of Maharashtra. It is at a distance of 42 nautical miles (NM) from Mumbai Port and 170kms south of Mumbai by road. The port is connected by the State Highways to the National Highway 17, which is 45kms from the port. The nearest Konkan Railway Rail Head Indapur Mangaon is 47kms from the port.

The port is being developed on the 2 banks of the Rajpuri Creek.

The South Bank will have 2 berths offering a total quay length of 650m and will be used for handling all dry bulk, break-bulk, liquid cargo. The 3 berths on the north bank are under construction and will offer a total quay length of 1100m will be used for handling containers and all other clean cargo. The port has commenced operations on the first berth and has been regularly handling export as well as import cargo in the form of Bauxite and Steel and has handled approximately 3.5 million MTs of cargo till date.

Dighi Port is also part of the prestigious Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and the Dighi Port area has been included in the Government of India’s new Manufacturing Policy as one of the 7 mega manufacturing as a National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ).

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CIP De Dietrich offers cutting-edge CIP (Clean In Place) Systems for Pharmaceutical and Chemical companies.

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e Dietrich´s state-of-theart CIP systems improve cleaning quality, reduce operating time in order to optimize reactor operations, and significantly lower solvent consumption. In addition, the repetitive cleaning cycle provides constant efficiency.

CIP systems are also less labor intensive and reduce the risk of dangerous chemical exposure to workers. To meet traceability and GMP standards, pharmaceutical and chemical companies are turning to CIP systems to meet cleaning requirements.

Analytical approach

The success of CIP technology is based on the coverage of the solvent and the internal equipment parts.

The main difficulty for project managers or engineers is to ensure that the CIP system will have full coverage. De Dietrich has developed a specific approach and a high- quality process that solves the full coverage problem. With this new method, CIP component selection and optimizing is very easy. A specific numeric simulation is performed on the equipment to obtain the requested coverage, and the report is precise on type, number and localization of each spray-ball. This high-value simulation can be done for existing equipment or for equipment in the process of being manufactured.

On-Site Testing

To validate equipment performances, Riboflavine or Conductivity tests

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can be done on existing equipment in our facilities or on customer site.

With this additional step, De Dietrich experts demonstrate that requested coverage is met. The expansion of the De Dietrich process provides a guarantee for pharmaceutical and chemical companies that the cleanability of equipment will be optimized and conform to their needs. Furthermore, all requested information (flow rate, pressure) is known in the early stages of the project. De Dietrich offers numerous advantages for clients, from cleanability studies and tests to optimization of tank and unit designs. The company offers an extensive range of high-efficiency CIP equipment, and provides complete engineering solutions for fixed and movable CIP skids and units.

GMP regulations (part 133,4) and similar (part 211.67) starts by: Equipment....shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner....

The main concerns of the FDA concerning cleanability are:

● Avoiding contamination of product ● Avoiding cross contamination (by improper cleaning, bad maintenance) ● “Call back” action of product.

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Getting connected How Nagel Precision in the U.S. connect their honing machines to any industrial network with the help of Anybus X-gateways.

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f you create world-leading industrial honing machines like Nagel’s, you will get requests from factories all over the world for your equipment. The problem is that this requires you to be compatible with the different industrial networks used in these locations. Developing connectivity can be a time-consuming and resourcedemanding task. Nagel Precision Inc. found an easier solution in Anybus X-gateways.

Nagel Precision Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan is the U.S. subsidiary of German Nagel Maschinen- u.

Werkzeugfabrik GmbH. They create machines for honing, superfinishing,

and deep hole drilling which are used to manufacture engine blocks, transmissions, pinion gears, valves and other metal artefacts which require a very smooth surface.

The machines are installed in manufacturing plants around the world by companies such as GM, Chrysler, KIA, Hyundai, and Ford to name but a few.

The network dilemma

Nagel Precision’s machinery is built on an EtherNet/IP-based control system with an Allen Bradley PLC, often with the Rockwell Kinetix 6000 Multi-Axis Servo Drives as the pivotal core. However, since the honing machines are exported to factories all

The Anybus X-gateway allows Nagel’s Allen Bradley PLC to communicate with any other industrial network. The above example uses a Slave-Adapter X-gateway between the EtherNet/IP-based equipment on the top rack and the PROFINET-based equipment on the bottom rack.

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Schematic image of how it works. over the world, Nagel was faced with the problem of how to communicate with other networks – especially PROFINET which is frequently used in car manufacturing plants. “We first started out with third party network cards,” says Jim Saule, Information Technology Director at Nagel Precision Inc.” However, these were a bit cumbersome since they required a lot of configuration and were also quite expensive. It was also sometimes hard to find the correct card. That’s when I started investigating into the Anybus X-gateway from HMS. I liked the fact that you could support several different networks with the same configuration – something which would save us a lot of work.”

Costs cut in half

About two years ago, the first Anybus X-gateways were installed in Nagel Precision’s systems. The solution

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was delivered by HMS’s distributor in Michigan – McNaughton McKay Inc. The possibility to focus on the core business instead of network connectivity has been an important decision parameter for choosing Anybus – not to mention the fact that the gateways are half the price of the third-party cards. “We don’t want to understand every type of controller out there,” says Jim Saule.

“We’d rather focus on perfecting our honing machines. Anybus X-gateways has allowed us to do just that. Furthermore, the third party network cards cost us about 12001500 dollars each, now we’re down to around half that cost for a gateway.”

How it works

If the honing machine is to be installed in a factory that runs EtherNet/ IP, it can be connected directly and communicate on the network. But if the factory runs another network

(for example PROFINET), an Anybus X-gateway is needed. The gateway works as a translator between EtherNet/IP and the factory system and “translates” parameters such as positioning data, status of the drives, start/stop commands etc. The communication stream is transparent on both sides of the gateway making the honing machine a separate node on the factory floor, fully able to communicate with the plant-wide network. “We’ve been using the Anybus X-gateway for more than two years now and it has been flawless,” says Jim Saule at Nagel Precision. “I have been designing these types of systems for more than 20 years and really appreciate the fact that we can support several different networks with the Anybus X-gateway. This enables us focus on our core business building honing machinery rather than working with compliance for different networks. I would definitely recommend any machine builder to look into Anybus, the variety is great and there are substantial savings to be made,” finishes Jim Saule.

HMS Industrial Networks is the leading independent supplier of embedded network technology for automation devices. HMS develops and manufactures solutions for interfacing automation devices to industrial networks. Development and manufacturing takes place at the head office in Halmstad, Sweden.

Local sales and support is provided by the HMS branch offices in Chicago, Beijing, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mulhouse and Tokyo. HMS employs over 240 people and reported sales of €42.5 million in 2011. HMS was formed in 1988 and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in the category Small Cap, Information Technology with ISIN SE0002136242.

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High resolution imaging helps to cut costs Consisting of just two cameras and lower cost than the competition, R-TECH’s visual inspection system is used by PSA (Peugeot S.A.) to inspect the car door panels of its Peugot 508 sedan.

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he door panels for PSA’s Peugeot 508 are manufactured on semi-automated lines. Three operators working on four different lines assemble components that are then welded together. The front and rear doors of each Peugeot 508 have 24 different options. Door handles, inserts, powerwindow buttons, speaker foam, cloth, plastic-coated fabrics and leather are fitted and protected with plastic film.

The only things not yet assembled are the sill lights and wiring.

The doors are then inspected by a vision system, particularly since their components are fitted by hand.

Cost and quality considerations make this system a must. Not only must it check the placement of door components, it must also have sufficient resolution to be able to spot differences in the door covers – like the

slightest difference between plasticcoated fabrics, (artificial leather) and natural leather – and distinguish between different colors and stitching.

A number of companies offered systems with three cameras on each side. However, R-TECH, a firm based in the southeastern French town of Marignier, designed a system with a total of just two cameras and a much lower price tag. “We believed that we could deliver the necessary results with just one Keyence camera on each side,” explains R-TECH Director Nicolas Galmiche. “No other solution on the market can match Keyence’s performance in terms of resolution and processing speed.” R-TECH chose Keyence’s CV-5000 Series vision system. With its 5 megapixel resolution (2432 × 2050 pixels - 61 ms processing time), this model is unique to the market. CV-5000 Series models are controlled by a highspeed color image processing engine and a high-speed RISC (reduced instruction set computer) CPU. Both are supplemented by two DSPs (digital signal processors) designed specifically for image processing.

These four processors are used to achieve specific processing and attain the fastest processing speed possible.

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to black and white. Then the light is shut off so that the vision system can easily detect the LED. As a result, the inspection is reliable and successful each time.

“The other advantage for both us and our customer is that we worked with an existing vision system.

There was no custom development involved and our customer has a nonproprietary solution,” says Galmiche.

The barcode on each door is scanned by a reader that sends this information to the vision system via Ethernet so that it can perform the necessary checks. The information is then fed to the company’s central quality control system. With only around 12 seconds in which to perform the entire set of checks, time is of the essence. “The Keyence camera has no problem keeping up with this rate,” says Galmiche.

PSA’s plant uses a JIT production system in which the time between electronic order and delivery on its lines is just 3 hours. The vision system has been operating flawlessly since being installed in early 2010. Already a leader in vision system technology, Keyence is now also a leader in vision system software with a completely revamped offering thanks to the CV5000 Series Second Edition.

Keyence’s software offering features processing functions that stand out for their stability in varying conditions, speed, and ease of use.

For example, the ShapeTRAX tool ensures stable detection without being influenced by ambient light or shaded areas on targets. ShapeTRAX is a powerful positioning tool that is easy to set up regardless of the target. The new ShapeTRAX function is ten times faster than conventional positioning tools and ensures repeatability of 1/40th of a pixel.

“We’re completely satisfied with how Keyence has revamped its software solutions. The system is very intuitive, capable of displaying completely in French, highly reliable, and the new filters really are very useful.” “It’s worked out great and we’re considering deploying it at PSA’s other sites,” says Galmiche.

Based in the heart of the Arve Valley in France’s Haute-Savoie region, R-TECH offers many turnkey solutions. It uses its industrial experience and organizational structure to create comprehensive applications that meet the specific requirements of its customers. Its automation and mechanical solutions are designed and manufactured inhouse. R-TECH deploys its solutions in France, Spain, Slovakia, Belgium and Germany (www.r-tech.pro).

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XXAT offers a universal bridge, gateway, and PC interface solution for the wireless networking of CAN components and systems in a new and improved version.

With three modes provided, the user can now adapt data communications optimally to the specific application in terms of latency, data throughput, and fault tolerance. In SHORTEST_ LATENCY mode, latency times averaging 4 ms can be achieved, while QUICKEST_CONNECTION mode permits secure data transmission even in CAN systems running at 1 MBit/ sec and 100% bus load.

A typical application for CANblue II is the wireless connection of CAN segments via Bluetooth and wireless system access using a notebook or handheld service unit.

However, areas where an extremely reliable connection is required, such as the networking of rotating or mobile system parts, can also be implemented using CANblue II. Thanks to the use Bluetooth technology, built from the ground up on encrypted transmission mechanisms that are resistant to external interference, CANblue II is perfect for this kind of application.

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used in CANblue II, changes the frequency at which messages are transmitted about 1600 times a second. If one of the 79 channels used experiences interference, this fault is detected and the message is resent in another frequency range.

The available bandwidth thereby is used very sparingly, so that multiple different Bluetooth systems can work in parallel without noticeably interfering with one another.

The problems caused by overlapping WLAN systems and the limited number of WLAN channels, also considering the required channel spacing, is nearly unknown in Bluetooth. Even WLAN systems overlapping with Bluetooth in the immediate vicinity only interfere with the operation of the Bluetooth network to a negligible extent, since only a few of the 79 Bluetooth channels overlap the WLAN frequency band. Thus at most the transmission performance of an overlapping system, whether WLAN or Bluetooth, may be reduced due to the message retransmissions required.

Used as a bridge, CANblue II units transmit their data transparently over the secure Bluetooth connection.

In addition to pure CAN applications, this permits applications to be implemented using higher protocols (CANopen, DeviceNet, SAE J1939) and customer-specific protocols. For use on the PC a powerful Windows driver is available. Applications based on other operating systems (e.g. Android, Linux, INtime, QNX) or customer-specific hardware can be implemented using an open ASCII

The robust, secure solution for wireless CAN communications, specifically for industrial applications protocol. There is also an Android sample implementation available.

Its broad power supply voltage range of 9 to 30 VDC, compact construction, and fastening holes in the housing all simplify the integration of the device into existing systems.

The CAN interface is implemented in compliance with ISO 11898-2 and has a DSub 9 connector that meets the requirements of CiA 303-1. Upon request, the CANblue II can also be provided in an IP67 variant.

The CANblue II is available with an internal or external screw-on antenna that supports transmission distances of up to 300 meters, depending on spatial conditions.

The radio signal quality can be read out using Bluetooth to monitor the connection quality.

Last but not least, the CANblue II is available at an extremely low price, making it attractive for a wide variety of applications.

For more information Web: www.ixxat.com

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SK 135E : Wear-free decentralized soft starter and reversing starter with motor protection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the economic alternative Powered by

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ORD DRIVESYSTEMS presents a new motormounted starter with an extended performance range for the economic distributed implementation of soft start and reversing functions, for motors from 0.25 to 7.5 kW. The compact SK 135E integrates motor overload protection through PTC thermistor monitoring, mains and motor phase failure monitoring, I²t monitoring, and magnetizing current monitoring.

The electronic, wear-free switching technology replaces mo-

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tor circuit breakers, reversing contactors, and brake rectifiers, thus rendering entire control cabinets unnecessary in large facilities. As PTC thermistor connection cables and brake control cables are not required, either, installation becomes generally more cost-effective, spacesaving, and faster. When the drives are ordered complete and wired with gearbox, motor, and starter, any assembly effort is reduced to simply tightening the screws and establishing the electrical connection, which is optionally with plugs.

Featuring a compact, easy-to-clean enclosure, the SK 135E starter provides for equipment-friendly soft start-up of distributed drives in all kinds of sectors

The soft start function reduces mechanical stress, preventing shocks during start-up and braking.

A voltage boost can be programmed for applications requiring high break-away torques. Various braking modes are available. The starter features four potentiometers and four DIP switches for adjusting the most important parameters.

LEDs signal the operating status.

Parameterization and diagnosis can be carried out via parameter boxes or via a PC, using the free-of-charge NORD CON software. NORDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire distributed electronics program, which also includes the SK 180E and SK 200E series frequency inverters, provides the benefit of a uniform operation concept.

Company background

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. Gross sales amounted to approx. EUR 450 mn in the 2012 business year. 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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SolidCAM sets new standard for CAM software at EMO 2013

SolidCAM_HSM

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s always, the EMO tradeshow is a great opportunity for SolidCAM to present its best and latest developments in machining. At EMO 2013 it will be demonstrating its new SolidCAM 2013 SP2 version that includes some of the best features and improvements yet.

SolidCAM 2013 SP2 has more than 100 new enhancements across all its modules: iMachining 2D & 3D, 2.5D Milling, HSS, HSR/HSM, Sim 5X, Turning, Advanced mill-turn for multi-turret and multi-spindle machines, as well as a new module - Solid Probe. The handling of large models in SolidCAM 2013 has been dramatically improved, with immense time savings, due to much faster facet generation - resulting in huge reductions in programming time for big CAM-parts.

For SolidCAM’s 2.5D Milling module, additional Toolbox operations have been added, while Threading and Engraving operations have

been enhanced. The HSS complementary module for surface machining has also been upgraded with extra auto detection for radial and spiral technologies and lead-in ramping options. SolidCAM 2013’s powerful 3D Milling solution, comprising the High Speed Roughing (HSR) and High Speed Machining (HSM) modules, has additional new strategies and benefits including Hybrid Machining, faster multi-core calculation, which uses the full power of your computer’s processors, and smoother surface finishes.

The latest version includes major enhancements to the Simultaneous 5 axis module. New tilting options have been added and improvements made to the SWARF, 5X Drill and Convert HSM to Sim 5X operations.

In addition, three new operations have been added to the Sim 5x module, making it one of the most powerful of its type. The new Multi-blade machining operation easily handles impellers and bladed disks, with multiple strategies to efficiently rough and finish each part of these complex shapes. The Port machining operation is a new and easy to use method for machining ports with lollipop milling tools - four strategies are provided to machine and finish a port: Rouging, Rest Rough, Spiral and Plunge Finishing.

The new Contour 5-axis machining strategy tilts the tool along a chained 3D profile according to defined tilt lines, making it ideal for deburring and trimming. The Advanced MillTurn module in SolidCAM 2013, ENGINEERING REVIEW | AUGUST 2013 |

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SolidCAM_Sim5x handles any type of multi-turret and multi-spindle CNC machine and sets the standard for easy programming for these complicated machines.

The Machine control operation MCO, balanced roughing, multi-turret synchronization and full machine tool simulation have all been extensively improved.

SolidCAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented iMachining 2D module, with its Technology Wizard, provides users with the fastest cycle times, saving 70% machining time and more, unmatched hard material machining, significantly longer tool life and outstanding small tool performance.

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Now, with the iMachining 3D module, users can automatically produce a complete, ready to run CNC program, with optimal cutting conditions, for 3D Parts. This is achieved by the softwareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expert Knowledge-based Technology Wizard and Toolpath roughing and rest roughing a complete 3D part, with true scallop on all slopes, all in a single operation. iMachining 3D, combined with its full-depth step-down, intelligent step-up, localized machining and smart positioning, achieves the shortest optimal cycle time, saving up to 90% compared with other systems, for roughing and semifinish of molds and complex 3D parts.

With iMachining 3D, you can also mill prismatic parts, which include hundreds of pockets and islands. This can be done in one operation, without the need for defining geometry chains, directly from the solid model of the part and the solid model of the stock. iMachining 3D will do the rest automatically and optimally.

In SolidCAM 2013, the iMachining 3D tool path is automatically adjusted to avoid collisions between the holder and the updated stock at every stage.

Without holder consideration, tools need to be long. By taking the holder into account, tools can be shorter and stronger resulting in faster cutting.

New in SolidCAM 2013 is an option for step-up rest-rough, after each step-down, leaving more room for tool holder avoidance SolidCAM continues to push the CAM boundaries with the launch of its Solid Probe module.

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SolidCAM 2013 iMachining 3D operations. Additionally, it supports tool presetters and tool breakage detection. Machining operations and Probe operations are intermixed in the CAM manger, using the same geometry. Should the solid model change, both the machining and probe operations automatically synchronize to the alteration.

SolidCAM is the leading integrated CAM for SolidWorks. In SolidCAM 2013 an option has been added to save all CAM-data inside the SolidWorks SLDPRT/SLDASM file and to work with SolidWorks in Part Only (without assembly) mode.

Furthermore, Solid Verification has been speeded using multi-core calculation and can now also be shown, together with 3D tool, in the SolidWorks window, enhancing the integrated experience for SolidWorks users.

About SolidCAM

SolidCAM provides a powerful, easyto-use, integrated CAD/CAM solution that supports the complete range of major manufacturing applications, including iMachining 2D and 3D, 2.5D Milling, High Speed Surface milling,

3D Milling/High-Speed Machining, Multi-sided Indexial 4/5 axes Milling, Simultaneous 5 axes Milling, Turning, advanced Turn-Mill and WireEDM. SolidCAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented, unique revolutionary iMachining technology saves 70% in CNC machining time and more and extends tool life dramatically. The iMachining Technology Wizard provides a reliable partner in automatically determining speeds and feeds and other machining parameters. iMachining provides unbelievable savings and increased efficiency in CNC milling operations, translating into profits and success. All SolidCAM customers worldwide, who bought iMachining, are enjoying immense savings!

SolidCAM has been a Consistent Growth Leader in CAM. Along with a worldwide direct sales channel from our many international SolidCAM offices, we also have a worldwide CAM distributor network in 50 countries. The industrial user base includes more than 18,500 seats installed. Our SolidCAM professor videos provide hundreds of easy to follow tutorial videos which are available on our website.

For more information Web: www.solidcam.com

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TECKHENTRUP Gmph & Albany door systems

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vians Innovations Technology Pvt Ltd along with its parent company “A Mathurbhai & Co” has a rich history of serving the best companies in India for last 40 years.

A professional engineering dynamic enterprise offering innovative door solutions to its customers is what Avians Innovations Technology is!!

“Innovation is key of our success”.

Situated in the core hub of industrial area of pune, the company is the makers of the finest automatic products in India today.

Back up with world leading door manufacturer TECKHENTRUP Gmph & Albany Door Systems, Germany makes us one of the leading players in the door automation market in India.

Why Avians?

By choosing Avians as your preferred partner for door automation means a minimal investment, Maximum return on the product and efficient service across India.

Besides assuring finest quality products & flexibility in the development of customized solutions, the company also provides comprehensive customer service / AMC package.

Product Basket:

Avians offers wide range of Automatic doors products like High speed door, Sectional Doors, Folding Doors, Sliding Doors, Fire Rolling shutters/Fire Sliding Doors, Motorized rolling shutters, sliding /

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cantilever /Telescopic gates, Rising Bollards, Dock levelers & shelters.

These doors can be used for various types of opening from Small to wide or extra large openings areas with Simple construction and robust in design.

This includes on site customer care, fast delivery, product & installation support across the country.

A perfectly matched drive and control system is the foundation of modern technology doors & entrance systems. Exclusive dedicated controller designed to accept all modern activation control and safety features...

Conclusion

The company can provide door solutions for practically any challenging & complex door requirement at the site as from the initial concept to Design & to final execution, everything occurs under just “one roof”.

State-of –the- art engineering process and production systems guarantee continued progress and success ensuring a promise of cost effective & quality door solutions to you!!

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

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Kusam Meco

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Centrifugal casting

B. K. TECH ENTERPRISE INC

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Checker 4G 7 (Vision sensors)

Cognex Sensors India Pvt. Ltd.

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EMC cable gland

CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD.

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Handheld Infrared Thermometers

India Tools & Instruments co

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High precision electronic level

India Tools & Instruments co

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Humidity indicator cards from dou yee enterprises Pvt. Ltd., SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD. Singapore

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ITI-1600 High-precision Digital ultrasonic thickness gage

India Tools & Instruments co

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Maxclean cleanroom face mask

SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD.

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Modular type air combination unit of filter, regulator & lubriSUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD. cator from TPC Mechatronics Corp., Korea

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PTA5000

CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd

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Retractable Dock Shelters for room temperature

Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd.

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Seal less magnetic driven pump

Moniba Anand Electricals Pvt. Ltd.

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SMID capstan turret lathe

R. V. MACHINE TOOLS

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Wall mounted breath alcohol analyser Model : MD230

M/s. Subtronics (India) Pvt. Ltd.

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Tripple level spring clamp terminal Blocks ATL2.5, ATL2.5H CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. 191 & ATLG2.5 LTD.

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Fax: +91 251 3980 700 E-mail: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

Tripple level spring clamp terminal Blocks ATL2.5, ATL2.5H & ATLG2.5:

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he ATL2.5 series Terminal Blocks are an ideal choice for control systems where sensor and actuator applications are involved. The simplified three level connections tremendously increase wiring density in the circuit.

The top level of the ATL2.5H Terminal Block provide connection points for signal wires while the middle and bottom level are used for positive and negative potentials.

The ATLG2.5 is a triple level Terminal Block with an additional connection for earthing cables. This separate connection point is appropriately identified by the Green– Yellow imprint on its top.

Specification:

Number of Levels : ATL2.5 – 3 Feed through levels : ATL2.5H – Top feed through and mid dle & Bottom half connection : ATLG2.5 – 3 Feed through Levels + 1 Ground connection

Terminal Pitch : 6mm Connection Possibility : Stranded Wire – 0.2 – 2.5 Sq.mm Solid Wire – 0.2 – 4 Sq.mm Approvals : UL, CE Rated Voltage : 500V Rated Current : 24 A

Applications:

These Terminal Blocks are an ideal choice for motor, sensor, actuator and initiator connections.

For more information CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. D-7, Phase 2, M.I.D.C., Dombivli - 421 204, India Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800,

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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 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.

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

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 email: sales@controlwell.com website: www.controlwell.com

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Checker 4G 7 (Vision sensors)

he Checker 4G series of vision sensors offers unmatched performance and flexibility to solve even the most difficult applications. The Checker 4G series offers the same powerful and easy to use setup. Checker Vision Sensor is known for plus Ethernet networking for remote setup and monitoring, PLC communication through EtherNet/IP and PROFINET and the ability to save images of every inspection to an FTP server. ®

Key Features:

● Presence sensors verify that features are present ● Industry standard Ladder Logic editor allows for customization of results and eliminates PLC programming ● EtherNet/IP industrial protocol with RSLogix5000™ Add-On-Profile ● PROFINET industrial protocol support ● Image storage to FTP server ● Remote setup and display through your PC ● Encoder-based part tracking for variable speed lines ● Up to four discrete outputs ● Up to 32 job changes for maximum flexibility ● Colored lens filters available

Applications of Vision Sensors:

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Date code and MRP print presence/absence Detecting missing bottles Detecting missing caps and lot codes Verifying seal and cap presence absence Verifying label presence/absence Liquid Fill level Inspection For more information Cognex Sensors India Pvt. Ltd., Regus Level 6, Pentagon Towers P II, Magarphatta City, Hadapsar, Pune - 411 028. INDIA. Mobile: +91 98814 66003 Tel.: +91 20 4014 7840 • E-mail: vaggu.sunil@cognex.in Web: www.congnex.com

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PTA5000

he PTA5000 utilizes Kavlico’s thin film strain gauge sensing technology, incorporating a hermetically sealed design with no internal sealing required. De-

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signed for harsh environments, a rugged 304 stainless steel housing surrounds the PTA5000 transducer.

The PTA5000’s small, compact design as well as low overall weight is ideal for applications with spacing and weight limitations. This easyto-use sensor is media resistant, allowing for a broad range of liquid and gaseous media compatibility. It can be used at high operating temperatures and has internal temperature compensation.Highly reliable, the PTA5000 provides accurate, high pressure measurements every time. Specifically designed for industrial applications, the PTA5000 can be customized to fit your application-specific needs.

Standard full scale pressure ranges

0 - 150, 0 - 200, 0 - 300, 0 - 600, 0 - 1000, 0 - 2000, 0 3000, 0 - 6000, 0 - 9000 and 0 - 10000 Psi (Gage)

Typical Applications

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Compressors Hydraulic Systems Agricultural Equipment Construction Equipment Heat Pumps Wind Energy HVAC Systems Chemical Industry

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● kWHr Recording ● AutoVA (Auto Selection on ACV, DCV or ACA functions) ● Total harmonic distortion THD% -F in dual-display ● Backlight display ● Display Hold ● PEAK-rms HOLD ● PC-Comm computer interface capabilities (optional)

General specifications :

Sensing : True RMS sensing

Jaw opening & Conductor diameter : 45mm max Display: Voltage Function : 6000 counts LCD display

Power, Ohm & Hz functions : 9999 counts LCD display

Update Rate :

ACA clamp-on function : 4000 counts LCD display

Power function : 2 per second nominal Voltage, ACA clamp-on & Ohm functions : 2 per second nominal Hz function : 1 per second nominal

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Altitude : Operating below 2000m

Storage Temperature : -20 C to 60 C, < 80% R.H. (With battery removed)

Temperature Coefficient : Nominal 0.15x (specified accuracy) / C @ (0 C - 18 C or 28 C - 40 C), or otherwise specified

Power supply : Standard 1.5V AAA Battery x 2.

Power Consumption : Voltage, ACA, Hz & Power functions : 11mA typical

Ohm function : 5.5mA typical APO Timing : Idle for 30 minutes APO Consumption : 4mA typical Dimension : 224(L) x 78(W) x 40(H) mm Weight : approx. 224 gms

Safety :

Safety : Meets IEC61010-2-032(2002), EN61010-2032(2002), UL61010B-2-032(2003) Measurement Category : CAT III 600 Volts AC & DC Transient Protection : 6.5 kV (1.2/50mS surge)

Pollution degree : 2 E. M. C. : Meets EN61326(1997, 1998/A1), EN61000-4-2 (1995,2000/A2), and EN61000-4-3(2002)

In an RF field of 3V/m : Total Accuracy = specified Accuracy + 50 digits Performance above 3V/m is not specified

Overload Protections :

ACA Clamp-on jaws : AC 1000A rms continuous + & COM terminals : 600 V DC / V AC rms

Accessories :

Test leads (pair), Batteries installed, User’s Manual & Soft Carrying Case

Optional accessories :

PC interface kit ( including BA -1XX Cable, BUA-2303 USB to serial adapter, BC-100R USB port Cable & 2709 Software CD).

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For more information: Kusam Meco G-17, Bharat Industrial Estate, T. J. Road, Sewree (W), Mumbai - 400 015. INDIA. Sales Direct.: 022 -2 4156638, Tel. : 022-241224540, 24181649, Fax : 022 - 24149659 An ISO 9001:2008 Company Email : kusam_meco@vsnl.net, Website : www.kusamelectrical.com

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Centrifugal casting

.K. TECH ENTERPRISE INC. is centrifugal casting foundry having Vertical & Horizontal Centrifugal Casting with Dies of Various Size. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on technical and conscientious fulfillment of customer needs remains unchanged since its inception. Centrifugal Casting production process Involves centrifugal force rather than just gravitational force, which is used in conventional process. This process ensures high quality castings. The advantages of products made by the centrifugal process are Smoother Surface, Lighter Weight, Thinner Walls, high wear resistance, high metal density, no blisters and cylindrical shapes can be produced. Their Centrifugal Casting capacity is diameters to 52 inches (1320 mm), lengths to 100 inches (2540 mm), castings to 4000 lbs.(1818 kg). The 150 kgs. is used for Centrifugal Castings.

The combination of the two furnaces is used to pour castings with cast weight up to 450kgs. Immersion type thermocouple is used to measure the temperature before casting. Trunnion type, De Lavaud type, Dual & single Faceplate type, RC Spindle type, Portable Stand-Alone type, Pit Mounted type machines are used by them in Centrifugal Casting process.

Products of Cylinder Liner & Ring Stock, Alloy Steel Tubes, Rolls and Sleeves, Ductile Iron Water Pipe, Electric Motor Rotors, Babbitt Bearings, Brake Drums, Non-Ferrous Centrifugal Castings, Cast Iron Soil Pipe are available by centrifugal casting. They can take up Centrifugal Casting according to drawing, specification & material detail provided by customer.

For more inforamtion B. K. TECH ENTERPRISE INC. M.V.J. FOUNDRY Compound, Krishna Kunj, Mavdi Plot, Opp.: Gurukul Railway Crossing, Near Railway Overbridge, RAJKOT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 360 004 (Gujarat) India Ph.No.: +91-281-2388614 Mobile : +91-9662861959 E-mail : bktechenterprise@rediffmail.com Web : www.bktechenterprise.com

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Seal less magnetic driven pump

Specification : Capacity Range: 5 LPM to 500 LPM Head Range : 24 to 1 Mtr Electrical Motor: Up to 5.0 HP Sealing Arrangement: No Seal

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Front Casing, Rear Casing & Impeller are In glass filled polypropylene/ PVDF / SS, Shaft is made of ceramic & guided in carbon filled Teflon bush.

Salient features

These pumps do not have conventional mechanical seals as pump chamber is shielded by casing and impeller is operated by the magnets. Hence these pumps are totally leak proof. These Seal less Pumps are Ideal for transfer of chemicals like acids etc. since they are leak proof and made from polypropylene, Totally eliminating outside contamination of liquid transferred.

Application

Thin liquid, electroplating industries, metal finishing machines, ultrasonic cleaners galvanizing, anodizing / plating plants, PCB plat making & coating, etching machines, spark erosion machines.

For more inforamtion 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 Contact: Rakesh Engineer : +91 93230 13491 | Email: moniba83@gmail.com

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Wall mounted breath alcohol analyser Model : MD230

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ubtronics (India) Pvt. Ltd., an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing company, offers its innovative breath analyser Model : MD230 designed to check the presence of alcohol in breath at entry-exit points. MD230 displays the presence of alcohol and reads ranges from 0 to 120mg/100ml of blood and works non stop for 24 x 7 x 365 applications without any waiting period. The innovative design is registered with the patent office as it does not require to come in physical contact with the subject under test.

The Three Status registered technology makes it extremely easy to use even for an unskilled person to operate and crisp & accurate readings can be obtained and the display is equipped with a backlight for ease of reading. No charging is required. The versatile analyser can be used in exclusive applications like police, BPOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, call centers, factories, night shifts, security, pharmacy, food industry, power generation plants etc.

The 40 year company has over 4,500 clients to its credit and has received 33 awards for their contribution to innovative safety and offers solutions for your detection requirements.

Humidity indicator cards from dou yee enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Singapore

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umidity indicator cards are used in dry packing for detecting the humidity level in the dry pack environment. The indicating spots on the card are impregnated with a moisture sensitive chemical which will change color upon absorbing moisture. By varying the concentration of this chemical, the color change of the chemical can be controlled at different humidity levels. Thus, by reading the color change on the indicating spots, the user will be able to identify the actual level of humidity in the dry pack environment.

Cobalt Free Humidity Indicator Cards are available in all standard configurations and humidity ranges, including indications at 5, 10 and 60 percent relative humidity levels.

Maxclean cleanroom face mask

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AXCLEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S class 10,000 cleanroom facility is fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art high speed mask /ribbon making machines, manufacturing superior quality surgical and critical area masks. MAXCLEAN offers

For more information M/s. Subtronics (India) Pvt. Ltd., 147, Kaliandas Udyog Bhavan, Near Century Bazar, Prabhadevi, Mumbai - 400 025.

Tel : +91 (022) 2422 4461 / 2430 3047 (telefax) E-mail : service@subtronicsindia.com Website : www.subtronicsindia.com

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disposable face masks that deliver protection for industrial, cleanroom, food, medical, pharmaceutical, bio-technology and general use.

With nonwoven polypropylene and ES composite materials in different tie on methods, MAXCLEAN masks provide comfort and performance to facilitate users working inside different critical environment. All of these masks are produced within an extremely clean, constantly-monitored hygienic environment, where micro cleanliness is critical for high-tech manufacturing needs.

Other MAXCLEAN Products:

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Non-Woven Caps Sticky Mat & Sticky Roller PE & PO Bags Microfiber Wipers Non-Woven Wipers Anti-Static Cleanroom Swab

Modular type air combination unit of filter, regulator & lubricator from TPC Mechatronics Corp., Korea

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PC Modular Type Air Combination Unit of Filter, Regulator & Lubricator is designed for use as a single in-line unit. This combination can quickly be attached to exhaust valves, safety lockout valves, pipe adapters, etc.

Filter removes solid impurities such as rust, dirt particles and water droplets from compressed air. TPC has standardized on 5 micron filter elements for most general industrial pneumatic applications.

Regulator provides controlled, consistent air pressure as required for specific pneumatic equipment con-

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nected to the air system. TPC Regulators are offered with a standard adjustment of 0-140psig. Lubricator is used for lubrication of pneumatic components. Where lubrication is required, adding a small quantity of oil to compressed air reduces greatly wear and tear of pneumatic components. TPC offers many variations and port sizes (1/8”, ¼ “, 3/8”, ½ “, ¾ “, 1”) of Air Combination Unit to suit any application.

For more inforamtion SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD. Head Office: 27, Community Centre, Naraina, Phase-I, New Delhi-110028 India Phone: +91-11-41410631-35; Fax: +91-11-41410494 E-mail : sumitron@vsnl.com; sumitron@airtelmail.in Website: www.sumitron.com

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Retractable Dock Shelters for room temperature

hey seal the space between the building and the vehicle, adhering to these with two lateral and one superior armoured rubber leaves (in some case made of PVC) kept at flag position by the structure of the dock shelter which is protruding from the wall, and is covered at the sides by a generally clear fabric (yellow or light grey) through which the daylight filters and which avoids the necessity to turn on the lights.

A very important characteristic is its capacity to unload the water which always forms on the roof, also if the roof is in slope, and that arrives at bucketful on the operators during the drive back of the vehicle. The models foreseen with drainage system are to be preferred, for example gutter-pipe bringing water to ground level, gathering it through holes on the roof.

The lip of the dock leveler seals against the vehicle.

Laterally down there remain two small-uncovered areas where it might be possible to apply some optional seal triangles, that usually are a dangerous place of dirt and cigarettes buds, besides being inefficient, because they never are able to well seal.

The dock shelters must resist to the possible wrong maneuvers of the docking vehicles; they must retract under the shock and extend when the lorry drives away. Because of the retractable structure, the pressures transmitted by the vehicle are not dangerous. It is to be taken into ENGINEERING REVIEW | AUGUST 2013 |

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Figure 01: Standard retractable dock shelter, in rest position and with the vehicle inserted consideration the possible side displacement of the queue of the very long vehicles, and make sure that their docking and their departing are straight for at least one and a half meters from the dock.

The dock shelters are fixed on the wall (that must be straight and on the same level) with expansion bolts, and the wall must be sufficiently consistent to keep them. In opposite case, for example the sandwich insulated walls with rock wool inside, the constructor must foresee anchoring points.

Strong windy conditions, especially wind gusts, may damage the dock shelters curtains that stay at flag. In spite of the strong double inside armouring, the shacking caused by the wind gusts in some particularly windy places (for example on the coasts) may cause the curtains to cut. In these zones it is necessary to install dock shelters specially reinforced against these accidents; generally it is sufficient that part of the curtains blocked as sandwich into

Figure 03: Ground level retractable dock shelters for a door 400 cm of maximum width the metallic structure is reinforced with an additional portion of curtain on each side.

Dimensions of the Dock Shelters: the width

Note: the step of the loading bays, in this publication, always counts the minimum physical possibility in regards to the vehicles, and it is not a constant operative suggestion. The step of the bays must be reported also to the logistic internal use, and the consequence is short step for the couriers, and longer steps for the industries.

Dock Shelters for vehicles with rear doors

Figure 02: Ground level retractable dock shelter for doors maximum 320 cm width, rest position

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They must be chosen in function of the maximum dimensions of the vehicles that will load: if they are vehicles with rear doors, the standard universal type for bays step 3.5 meters has to be chosen.

In this case the dock shelter is 345 cm wide and 345 cm tall and it is to be installed starting from above, at 450 cm from ground. In this way it takes vehicles with maximum height from ground from 3.5 m to 4.2 m (some vehicles may be also out from the maximum height).

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cm. In opposite case the vehicle driving back will “pinch” the side curtains between the body and the bumpers, or between body and the lip of the dock leveler, causing damages and leaving partially covered the rear opening of the vehicle by the curtain.

In some cases dock levelers are designed protruding from the dock rim, e.g. by 40 cm, and in this case it is necessary to foresee dock shelters 100 cm deep, in order to avoid its immediate breakdown.

Dimensions of the Dock Shelters: the height

The dimension in height of the dock level dock shelters is standard 345 cm. This dimension comes from the top of the installation, going down from 450 cm from ground; the dock shelter ends consequently at 105 cm from ground and includes all the vehicles.

In case the docking of lowered truck-bed vehicles is the ground, dock shelter can be chosen.

Retractable Dock Shelters: Ground Level

The ground level dock shelters have a standard height of 445 cm and are used for the vehicle openings of the building without dock, or in cases of constant docking of “lowered truck-bed vehicles” They have two standard dimensions, the first one for doors with maximum width of 320 cm, and the second for passing doors of 4 m of width: ● 345 cm of width, 345 cm of height and 70 cm of depth, with side curtains of 70 cm, they have to be installed on doors with a maximum of 320 cm of opening width ● ● 420 cm of width, 450 cm of height, 110 of depth with side curtains of 110 cm, for vehicle doors with opening until 4 m of width and 4.4 m of height

For more inforamtion Mr. Samir Gandhi Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. 2nd floor, Chawda Commercial Centre, Link Road, Malad (West) Mumbai - 400064.

Tel: 022 - 66720200 / 66720300 (200 lines) Fax : 022 - 66720201 E-mail : sales@geapl.co.in Web: www.geapl.co.in

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SMID capstan turret lathe

V Machine Tools, Coimbatore is an ISO 9001 company manufacturing this high precision lathe is most suitable for Auto component manufacturer widely used. There are three models available - SMID 22, SMID 25 & SMID 30. Having the collet capacity of 25mm(max) the spindle is case hardened steel closely grounded with threaded nose. The spindle is supported by Angular contact + roller bearings of P3 class of accuracy. Component clamping/ declamping to be execute by “Quick acting Locking” arrangement. The 2 – speed spindle motor is accommodating inside the machine and 12 different speeds can be obtained to suit the customer’s component rotation. The bed is flame hardened and accessories like “Lever compound slide, Lever Parting slide, Lever Tailstock, 6-station Turret slide & Coolant tank” will be supplied as optional accessories. The machine is manufacturing strictly as per the quality policy & adhere all machine tool norms.

For more information R. V. MACHINE TOOLS 18/2B, Jaganathan Ind. Estate, Athipalayam Road, Chinnavedampatti, Coimbatore – 641 049.

Tel: (0422) 6581351, 3299969 & 2667272, Fax: (0422) 2665848 Mobile : 0 9360509392 E-mail: marketing@rvmachinetools.in Web: www.rvmachinetools.in

High precision electronic level FEATURES : 0.01 mm/m

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0.05° / 0.01%

● Magnetic base securely attaches gauge to any metal surface ● Large LCD display reads upright at any angle. ● With backlight and Buzzer. ● Degree/slope conversion.

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● Absolute measurement and reference measurement conversion. ● Measure data holding. ● Degree, mm/m and slope conversion. ● With data storage capabilities. ● With data output. ● Auto Power Off. ● Battery Type: 3V CR2032X3.

Application :

An engineer’s precision level permits leveling items to a greater degree of accuracy than a plain spirit level. They are used to level the foundations, or beds, of machines to ensure the machine can output workpieces to the accuracy prebuilt in the machine.

Handheld Infrared Thermometers

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andheld infrared thermometers are one of the most popular types of infrared pyrometer.

They are commonly used for portable applications

Features :

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CE - Mark Approval Portability & simplicity one hand operation Display Back Light feature With MAX, MIN record function Auto DATA HOLD function after releasing MEASURE Button With SET, Hi, Lo limits beeper function.

Auto power off function.

Use thermopile detection sensor (6 - 14 Um) Adjustable emissive (E) 0.01 to 1.00 Attached carrying case.

Hand-Held lightweight design.

Valox housing to withstand accidental drops

Temperature :

Range : Different models available for measuring upto

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3000 Deg. C. (100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2200, 3000 Deg. C.) Resoluation : 1 Deg. C. / F/ Accuracy : +/- 2% of Reading or +/- 2 Deg.

ITI-1600 High-precision Digital ultrasonic thickness gage

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ltrasonic Thickness Gauges are designed to improve safety and ensure reliability of material subject to corrosion or erosion. Corrosion gauges with their dualelement transducers are the primary inspection tool used to measure the remaining walls of components such as pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and numerous other applications..

Precision gauges use single-element transducers to provide the thinnest range and highest degree of accuracy possible. Common applications include metals and a variety of non-metals (i.e. glass, ceramic, plastic, etc.).

Specifications:

Measuring Range

0.65 mm – 400mm (upto 500mm) (in steel)

Units

mm/inch (selectable)

Sound Velocity Resolution Memory

Accuracy Alarm

Work voltage Work mode

Interface port Dimensions Weight

Display

Continuous working period

Standard Delivery:

1000~9999 m/s

0.01mm/0.1mm or 0.001/0.01” selectable

Upto 2000 Groups (up to 99 Values for each file) ± ( 0.5%Thickness+0.04 ) mm preset upper and lower limit 3V( 2 AA alkaline battaries) Single point and scan USB

136 x 72 x 20mm 177 g

3.5 digit LCD with EL backlight

280 hours (with EL backlight off)

Main Unit,, TWO test Probes, Data Cable, Software, Coupling oil, Battery, Operation Manual, Carrying case. & Calibration Certirficate Tracable to NPL-DELHI

For more inforamtion India Tools & Instruments co Tel: 23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: itico@vsnl.com Web:www.indiatools.net

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Budget : Rs. 5.81 crore Govt of Gujarat, Roads & Buildings Department MB Bahalla, Chief Engineer RG Parmar, Under Secretary, (R&B) Division, Block-14, 2nd floor, New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar - 382010, Gujarat.

Tel : 079-23251801-4, 839, Fax : 079-23252509, E-mail: secrnb@gujarat.gov.in, rgp1958@gmail.com

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lans to construct new office building in the market Yard of Naidupeta under AMC. Completion period: 6 months. Bids were recently invited in this regard.

Location : Nellore, District Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 0.17 crore Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Agricultural Marketing Department Uma Maheswar Rao, Asst Executive Engineer, BRKR Bhavan, Near Tank Bund, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Tel: 040-23225022, M: 09505517117

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lans construction of I.T.I building at Dholka in Ahmedabad District. The work is likely to start after a month.

Location :Ahmedabad, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 6.08 crore Govt of Gujarat, Roads & Buildings Department MB Bahalla, Chief Engineer RG Parmar, Under Secretary, (R&B) Division, Block-14, 2nd floor, New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar - 382010, Gujarat.

Tel: 079-23251801-4, 839, Fax: 079-23252509, E-mail: secrnb@gujarat.gov.in, rgp1958@gmail.com

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lans construction of I.T.I building at Bavla in Ahmedabad District. Land acquisition is in process.

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lans construction of town hall at Mansa. The work is likely to start in one month and complete in 9 months.

Location : Mansa, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 1.33 crore Mansa Municipality Satish Patel, Chief Officer, Mansa Nagar Seva Sadan, Mansa, Gujarat.

Tel: 02769-270369, M: 9427345167, E-mail: mansa_nagarpalika@yahoo.co.in

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lans construction of 50 seated Girls Hostel Piplya Block, Khirkiya Distt. Harda. The work is likely to start in a month. The completion is targeted in 12 months.

Location : Khirkiya, District Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 1.03 crore Govt of Madhya Pradesh, Public Works Department AK Pandey, Project Director SK Patil, Divisional Project Engineer, PWD, Project Implementation Unit, Betul, Madhya Pradesh.

Tel: 07141-238341, M: 9993734121, E-mail: dpepiubetul@gmail.com

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lans construction of Baruwa Nala Tank (Unit-ll) Canal project. The work is likely to start in 8-9 months.

Location : Tikamgarh, District Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 7.22 crore Govt of Madhya Pradesh, Water Resources Department PK Tripathy, Executive Engineer, Jal Sansadhan Bhawan, Tulsi Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Tel: 0755-2767635, 2552646,

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Fax : 2552406, M: 9425110681, E-mail: enc.etendering.wrdmp@gmail.com

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lans construction of 50 seated boys hostel Badjhiri block. The work is likely to start in 1-2 months. The completion is targeted in 10 months.

Location : Timarni, District Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 1.03 crore Govt of Madhya Pradesh, Public Works Department AK Pandey, Project Director SK Patil, Divisional Project Engineer, PWD, Project Implementation Unit, Betul, Madhya Pradesh.

Tel : 07141-238341, Fax : 07141-238341, M: 9993734121, E-mail: dpepiubetul@gmail.com

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lans construction of 110 tenements under MIG-1 (10 tenements in 1 building) on survey no. 86/1, 87 at Mouze Badnera, dist Amravati. Completion period: 18 months. Bids are invited in this regard.

Location : Amravati, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 8.60 crore Amravati Housing and Area Development Board J D Rajput, Executive Engineer, Griha Nirman Bhavan, Tope Nagar, Amravati Housing & Area Dev Board, Maharashtra.

Tel: 0721-2662887, Fax : 0721-2663208, M: 9527408651.

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lans construction of backward class boys hostel building at Rajura dist Chandrapur.Bids will be finalised soon. Completion period: 18 months.

Location : Chandrapur, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 4.38 Government of Maharashtra, Public Works Department N K Telang, Executive Engineer, Nagpur Region, Nagpur, Public Works Circle, Chandrapur, Maharashtra.

Tel: 07172-252256

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lans construction of office building of ANP plant at RCF Trombay factory. The work is likely to start in August 2013.

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Rashtriya Chemical Fertilizers R J Rajan, CMD B K Joshi, Chief Manager (C), Priyadarshini, Eastern Express Highway, Sion, Mumbai-400022.

Tel: 022-25523114, 25523112, 25522000, Fax: 24045022, M: 9702014855, E-mail: bkjoshi@rcfltd.com,

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lans construction of office building with green building features at Pallikaranai Chennai.Bids are re-invited in this regard.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. B Prasada Rao, CMD K Ganesan, Sr Manager Civil, 80/93, GN Road, T Nagar, Chennai - 600017, Tamil Nadu.

Tel: 044-28161203, Fax: 044-28157368

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lans construction of TTD prayer hall at Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu. The work is likely to start in 2-3 months.

Completion period: 9 months.

Location : Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 1.42 crore Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Sudhakar Rao, Superintending Engineer, I floor, T.T.D.Admn. Building, K. T. Road, Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

Tel: 0877-2264563, 2264366,2264400, Fax : 0877-2264455, E-mail: se1ttdtpt@gmail.com

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lans construction of H4B residential block no. 02 (G+6 storeys) for national institute of technology at Agartala, Tripura. Completion period: 540 days.

Location : Agartala, Tripura Budget : Rs. 11.36 crore Central Public Works Department VS Rao, Executive Engineer, Tripura Central Division I, CPWD, Agartala, Tripura.

Tel : 0381-2342205, E-mail: cpwdagt@yahoo.co.in

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months.

Location : Surendranagar, District Gujarat Govt of Gujarat, Roads and Buildings Department K Dave, Executive Engineer, Dr. Rajendraprasad Marg, Near Chaudhary High School, Rajkot, Gujarat.

Tel : 02752 -284551

HEALTHCARE

Tel: 020-27652934, 27652934, 27654103, E-mail: ceopcntda@pcntda.org.in

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lans to set up central institute of cancer in Hoshiarpur.

Clearances and grants are awaited for this project.

Location : Hoshiarpur, Punjab Government of Punjab, Health and Family Welfare Department Mr. Santosh Chowdhary, Union Minister T S Behl, Asst Director-PO Cancer, Main Secretariat, Chandigarh.

Tel: 0172-2600455, M: 09814716813

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lans to set up a new plant at Ahmedabad in Gujarat. It manufactures mouth freshener. which is expected to be ready within next six months period.

Location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat Vedaromes Healthcare Ltd. Mr. Harshad Sanghrajka, MD 32 B Anita,mount Pleasant Road, Mumbai - 400006, Maharashtra

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lans construction of two Government veterinary hospitals and four dispensaries in Bhiwani. Bids will be finalised soon. Completion period: 365 days.

Location : Bhiwani, District Haryana Budget : Rs. 1.95 crore Haryana Police Housing Corporation Ltd. Sanjeev Passi, Superintendent Engineer, Plot No. C-10, Sector 6, Panchkula, Haryana.

Tel : 0172-2561838, 5004209, Fax : 0172-5004221, M: 9815985510, E-mail: dbpunchakula@yahoo.com

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lans to construct a multi-speciality 200- bed hospital on two acre land at Thergaon. Land has been identified near PC Vengsarkar Academy for this project. Detailed project report is yet to be prepared.

Location : Pune, Maharashtra Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Shrikar Pardeshi, Municipal Commissioner Prag Nalle, Planning Division, PCNTDA, Peth No. 24, Nigdi, Pune 411044.

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lans construction of 22000 EWS flats by using prefab technology at Patna, Bihar. The work is likely to start after August 2013.

Location : Patna, Bihar Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd

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Anupam K Suman, MD Satyendra Kumar Singh, Project Director, 303, 3rd Floor, Marya Tower, Maurya Lok Complex, Budh Marg, Patna- 800001, Bihar.

Tel : 0612-2210101, 02, Fax: 0612-2210103, M: 9431023476, E-mail: sks.buidco@gmail.com

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lans construction of 258 nos EWS flats for BPL category in HBC, sector 35, Sonepat. The work is likely to start in 1-2 months and complete in 21 months.

Location : Sonepat, Haryana Budget : Rs. 8.04 crore Housing Board Haryana NK Sahu, Executive Engineer, H. No.2191-92, Sec. 28, Faridabad, Haryana.

Tel: 0129-2276030, M: 9212063623

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lans construction of 372 nos EWS flats for BPL category in HBC, sector 27, Sonepat. The work is likely to start in 1-2 months and complete in 21 months.

Location : Sonepat, Haryana Budget : Rs. 11.48 crore Housing Board Haryana NK Sahu, Executive Engineer, H. No. 2191-92, Sec. 28, Faridabad, Haryana.

Tel: 0129-2276030, M: 9212063623

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lans to construct 48 nos type III quarter for senior resident at Dr. RP Govt Medical college,Tanda.

Technical bids would be evaluated. The work may start after 2-3 months. The completion is targeted in one year.

Location : Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Budget : Rs. 1.59 crore Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Vikas Sood, Executive Engineer, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, Tel: 01894- 271488, M: 9418479582

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lans to undertake construction of staff quarters and infrastructure works to MDRS at Berya village, K.R.nagar taluk, Mysore district. Bids are invited in this regard. The contractor will be finalised in a month.

Location : Mysore, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 1.88 crore Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society Suresh, Executive Engineer, Office of KREIS II and III floor, Roopa Complex, 1st Main Road, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore- 560020, Karnataka.

Tel : 080-23560055, 23563366, 23562255, Fax : 080-23562288, E-mail: edkreis@rediffmail.com.

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lans to come up with a housing project in JV with MHADA. In this regard, around six acre of land will be provided to MHADA for constructing houses.Mhada gets 2.5 FSI for its projects compared to 1 FSI for PCNTDA. Location : Pimpri, Maharashtra Pimpri-Chinchwad New Town Development Authority (PCNTDA) Dr Yogesh Mhase, CEO Prag Nalle, Planning Division, PCNTDA, Peth No. 24, Nigdi, Pune 411 044.

Tel : 020-2765 2934, 27652934,27654103, E-mail: ceopcntda@pcntda.org.in

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lans construction of mega housing project for economically weaker sections (EWS), low income groups (LIG) and middle income group (MIG) through public private partnership in various cities or towns of Rajasthan.

Bids were recently invited in this regard.

Location : Jaipur, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 22.92 crore Rajasthan Avas Vikas and Infra Ltd. V K Gandhi, Chief General Manager, 4-SA-24, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur-302004, Rajasthan, Tel: 0141-2652969

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he foundation stone has been laid for 2 units of 660 MW each at Suratgarh Power Station in Sriganganagar district. It would be 7th and 8th units of super critical thermal power and would be ready by 2016-2017.

Location : Sriganganagar District Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 7920.00 Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. Mr. V K Jain, Chief Engineer, Civil, Room No.130, Vidyut Viniyamak Bhawan, Sahkar Marg, Near State Motor, Garage, Jaipur-302005, Rajasthan.

Tel : 0141 -2740006, 740844

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he company is in talks with GSPC Ltd to set up a 200 MW gas-based power plant in its 886-acre campus.

The initial capacity of the power plant will be about 5 MW which will later be scaled up to 200 MW. The power sourced from the plant will be treated as a back-up power for GIFT, which is expected to require 800 MW of power when fully complete.

Location : Gandhinagar, Gujarat Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) Mr. R K Jha, MD Sushant Bhatt, Sr Manager-Business Development, 3rd Floor, A Wing, Khanij Bhavan, 132 feet Ring Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad - 380052, Gujarat.

Tel : 079-30018300, 27912511, Fax : 079-27912516

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lans to increase itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captive thermal power plant capacity from 40 to 60 MW at Manikgarh. The Environment clearance from the Ministry of environment and forests are in place.

Location : Manikgarh, Maharashtra Century Textiles and Industries Ltd. Century Bhavan, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400030, Maharashtra.

Tel : 022-24957000, Fax : 022-24309491 / 24361980 E-mail: centextho@centurytext.com

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he power tranmission and distribution business has bagged an order from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for design verification, detailed engineering, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical and mechanical system including fire and hydraulic system for underground stations of Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System project phase-3.

Location : New Delhi, Delhi Budget : Rs. 442 crore Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Mr. A M Naik, CMD V P Singh, Head (Power and Ports), Mount Poonamallee Road, Manapakkam, P.B.No.979, Chennai- 600089.

Tel : 044-22597644, 22526000, 22528000 / 22597644, Fax : 044-22493317, M: 09444398225, E-mail: vpsingh@lntecc.com,

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agged an order from MP Power Transmission Ltd to supply and erection of 400 KV Satpura - Ashta DCDS transmission line of around 240 kms on BOOT basis. The scope of work includes designing, financing, construction, commissioning, operate, and maintenance of tranmission line for the period 25 years with an extension of 10 years on annuity basis Location : Satpura, Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 300 crore Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd. Mr. Ranjit Singh, MD

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Mr. P Thakkar, DGM (Marketing), Plot No. 101, Part III, GIDC Estate, Sector - 28, Gandhi Nagar - 382028, Gujarat.

Tel: 079- 23214000, 23211951, Fax : 23211966.

B

agged order from Power Grid Corporation of India for supplying equipment to state-run power grid’s for its Thiruvelum, Kurnool, Raipur and Wardha sub-stations.

The scope of the contracts includes design, manufacturing, factory testing, dispatch, erection, site testing, commissioning and related civil construction, at various locations in India. The completion period is 31 months.

Location : Nationwide Budget : Rs. 231 crore Crompton Greaves Ltd. Laurent Demortier, CE and MD Paula Sengupta, Corporate Communications Division, 2nd Floor, Stampings Division, Kanjur Marg (East), Mumbai– 400042, Maharastra.

Tel: 022-67558781, 8779, Fax: 022-67558775, E-mail: paula.sengupta@cgglobal.com

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he company has commissioned its third unit of 660 MW at Tiroda in Maharashtra. Which is a part of 3300 MW power project it includes 5 units of 660 MW each.

Location : Tiroda, Maharashtra Adani Power Ltd Roy Paul, DGM, Sambhav Building, Judges Bungalow Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad - 380015, Gujarat.

Tel : 079-25556628, 25557124, 25556900, Fax : 079-25557177, E-mail: roy.paul@adani.in

T

he Combined Cycle gas based Power Project is being developed in three phases at Kondapalli Industrial Development Area near Vijayawada. As part of Phase-III, they are coming up with 732 MW combined cycle power

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plant project. The work is progressing well. So far The 480 MW Simple Cycle units and 252 MW combined cycle unit are almost completed. Gas allocation awaited.

Location : Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Lanco Kondapalli Power Pvt Ltd. G Venkatesh Babu, MD V Sreenivas, Director-Corporate Communications, Plot No 397 Udyog Vihar, Phase III Gurgaon 122016. Haryana.

Tel : 0124 - 4741000 - 044,4741191, M: 9971116799, E-mail: vsreenivas@lancogroup.com

T

he subsidiary of Gayatri Projects Ltd is setting up 1320 MW coal fired generation plant with 2 units of 660 MW each at Nellore. The fuel supply agreement has been signed recently with Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd for a period of 20 years.

Location : Nellore, Andhra Pradesh Thermal Powertech Corporation India Ltd (TPCIL) T. V. Sandeep Kumar Reddy, MD A Nageshwar Rao, Project Head, # 6-3-1090, 2nd floor, C Block, TSR Towers, Rajbhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad – 500082.

Tel : 040-49048300-366, 23310350, Fax : 040-23370360, E-mail: info@tpcil.com

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etting up 1320 MW coal-fired power plant in Dhenkanal. So far Boiler #1: APH erection in progress; Boiler#2: Ceiling Girder erection in progress; ESP: Electrode Erection in progress Location : Dhenkanal, Orissa Budget : Rs. 520 crore Lanco Babandh Power Ltd. Mr. G Venkatesh Babu, MD V Sreenivas, Director-Corporate Communications, Plot No 397 UdyogVihar, Phase III Gurgaon 122016.Haryana.

Tel : 0124-4741000-044,4741191, M: 9971116799, E-mail: vsreenivas@lancogroup.com

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he Koderma-Giridih track project, covering 111 km, had been implemented by a JV of Jharkhand government and Indian Railways.The railway network Koderma-Giridih track is opened for public use. The overall project would be completed by December.

Location : Dhanbad, Jharkhand Budget : Rs. 787.87 crore East Central Railway Sudhir Kumar, DRM Abhay Kumar, Sr Manager-Coordination, Dhanbad division, Jharkhand-820001.

Tel: 0326-2220338

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lans to implement 13 km Arpinchala- Dharam underground railway project in Jammu and Kashmir.

Location : Arpinchala, Jammu & Kashmir Ircon International Ltd 1) R V Anand, Executive DirectorWorks, C-4, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi - 110017.

Tel : 011-29565666, Fax : 011-26854000, E-mail: rv.anand@ircon.org, 2) Dy General Manager-Planning, USBRL Project, Satyam Resorts, Marble Market, Sainik Colony, Jammu-180011, Jammu and Kashmir.

M: 09596141514.

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he company has successfully executed 11 km long Pir Panjal railway tunnel project assigned by IRCON. This tunnel connects the Bichelri valley of Banhial in Jammu with Qazigund in Kashmir. It will reduce the distance between the two places to 18 km from 35 km by road.

Location : Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Budget : Rs. 800 crore Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. Ajit Gulabchand, CMD Sharanappa Yalal, Project Manager, USB_Pirpanjal VA/VB Rail Project Gund, Tethar, Post Banihal Dist Doda182147, Jammu and Kashmir Tel: 09906673676, Fax : 1998255872,

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

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lans establishment of biomass solar hybrid plants for generation of grid connected power plant at Delhi.

DPR is under preparation. The work is likely to start after 3-4 months.

Location : New Delhi, Delhi Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Vinod Kumar Jain, Director, Project Management Cell (PMC), Block No.14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, Delhi.

Tel : 011- 24369788, Fax : 011-24369788, E-mail: jainvk@nic.in

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lans to setup a wind mill project at Gujarat Solar Park.

The work is likely to start after 4-5 months.

Location : Gujarat Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd DB Mehta, General Manager Rajendra Mistry, Senior Executive Project, 6th & 8th Block, 6th Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Sector-11, Gandhi Nagar-382011, Gujarat.

Tel : 079-23251255, 60, Fax : 079-23251254, M: 9099031588, E-mail: rajendramistry@gpclindia.com

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lans construction of HL RCC bridge with approach road over Gamaharia Nala in 36th KM of KuruLohardaga- Ghagra road. Completion period: 456 days.

Bids are invited in this regard.

Location : Lohardaga, Jharkhand Budget : Rs. 3.68 crore Govt of Jharkhand, Road Construction Department Mr. Umesh, Executive Engineer, Road Division, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Tel: 0651-2400922, 2361018, M: 09334339002

P

ROADS / HIGHWAYS / BRIDGES

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lans to start the balance work of widening and strengthening of Sarkaghat Ghumarwin road section 1 from km 61+920 to km 79+100 having total length of 17.180 km in the next 4 months. Completion period: 24 months. Bids finalisation is in process.

Location : Sarkaghat, Himachal Pradesh Budget : Rs. 68 crore Government of Himachal Pradesh, Public Works Department B K Sharma, Superintending Engineer, State Roads Project, Nirman Bhawan, Nigam Vihar, Shimla - 171002, Himachal Pradesh.

Tel : 0177-2627168, 2620663, 2627602, Fax : 0177-2620663, M: 9805090424 E-mail: pdsrp-hp@nic.in

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lans to start improvements to road from Venkatapur to Navabrindavana in Hospet Taluk after a month.

Bids were recently invited in this regard.

Location : Hospet, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 0.48 crore Karnataka Public Works Department B Ravi Kumar, Executive Engineer, Office of Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD, Hospet, Karnataka.

Tel: 08392-266123, M: 9448540506

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he Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for two laning with paved shoulders (PS) of the Uniara-Nainwa-Hindoli-Jahajpur-ShahpuraGulabpura section of NH-148 D in Rajasthan under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) Phase IV, on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis. The total length of road will be approximately 204 kms.

Location : Uniara, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 774.33 crore National Highways Authority of India Shashank Kumar, General Manager, G 5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075, Tel : 011- 25074100 & 25074200, Fax : 011-25093507

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85

ERWIN JUNKER MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH

57

ESSENTIAL POWER TRANSMISSION PVT. LTD.

127

EVEREST BLOWERS

222

EXIDE INDUSTRIES LTD.

51

EXPRESS TOOLS CORP.

167

A.C. AUTOMATION

87

A.T.E. ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD.

17

ALLIED POWER SOLUTIONS

165

AMTEX 2014

144

ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSOR TECHNIQUE

35

AUTOMATION INDIA WELDING TECHNOLOGY (P) LTD.

139

F

AVIANS INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY PVT. LTD.

87

FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.

B

29

G

BHAWAL STEEL AGENCY

196

GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.

5

BICES 2013

200

GEISSEL INDIA PVT. LTD.

137

BOGE COMPRESSORS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

53

GEM TELERGON SWITCHGEARS PVT. LTD.

221

BRY-AIR (ASIA) PVT. LTD.

153

GUNNEBO INDIA PVT. LTD.

54

GUPTA POWER INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

45

C C & S ELECTRIC LIMITED

105

CHHATARIYA RUBBER & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

220

CHINT ELECTRIC

H HAAS AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

FALSE COVER & BOOKMARK

INSIDE FRONT COVER & 63

HANNOVER MILANO FAIRS

150

COGNEX SENSORS INDIA PVT. LTD.

19

HARTING (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

43

CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

91

HEAVY METAL PIPECENTRE

195

CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD.

93

HENSEL ELECTRIC INDIA (P) LTD.

74-75

CST SENSORS INDIA PVT.LTD.

FRONT GATEFOLD

HI TECH INTERNATIONAL

140-141

HPL ELECTRIC & POWER PVT. LTD.

79

HYUNDAI WIA

15

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DYNAMIC STEEL (INDIA)

201

IGUS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

66-67

INDEXPO 2013

166

INDIA COMPOSITES SHOW 2013

164

INDIA NUCLEAR ENERGY SUMMIT 2013

168

INDIA TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS CO.

173 & 175

INDUCTOTHERM GROUP

89

E EA-WATER 2013

146

ELECRAMA 2014

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ELECTRO MAGNETIC INDUSTRIES

97, 99, 101 & 103

ELECTRONICS DEVICES

159

EMAT 2013

170

INDUSTRIAL EXHINITION & VENDOR DEVELOPMENT MEET

198

ENGIMACH 2013

148

IPTEX 2014

162

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152

RAJDEEP AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

223

RED LION CONTROLS INC.

77 & 167

RITTAL INDIA - EPLAN DIVISION

INNER GATEFOLD

RR KABEL LIMITED

20

RUDRA IMPEX CORPORATION

169

J JAY STEEL CORPORATION

197

JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

3

JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION LTD.

INSIDE BACK COVER

S

K KNOWELL INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

142

KUMBHOJKAR PLASTIC MOULDERS

142

KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.

145 & 147

L LAKSHMI MACHINE WORKS LIMITED

21

LAKSHMI RING TRAVELLERS (COIMBATORE) LTD.

71

LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

26-27

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

41

M MECO METERS PVT. LTD.

31 & 33

MICROSCAN

59

MONIBA ANAND ELECTRICALS PVT. LTD.

167

119

NEPTUNE (INDIA) LTD.

61

O OMRON AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

13

SCRUM SYSTEM

161 & 163

SHREE NM ELECTRICALS LTD.

113

SIDDHAPURA MACHINE TOOLS

10

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

143

SOFTCORE SOLUTIONS

202

STEEL EXCHANGE INDIA LTD.

49

SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD.

77, 149, 151 & 153

SUPERTECH INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES (I) PVT. LTD.

47

SUPREME & CO. PVT. LTD.

23

SURAJ LIMITED

55

T

N NEEL INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD.

9

TECHNO PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT PVT. LTD.

82-83

TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.

37

THE MOTWANE MANUFACTURING CO. PVT. LTD.

226

TIMKEN INDIA LTD.

7

TINITA ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

199

TTL TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. (A FLUKE COMPANY)

65

P U PAARTH VALVES PVT. LTD.

138

PARAGDEEP METALS

196

PELICAN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD.

90

POWDER & BULK SOLIDS INDIA 2013

95

POWERCONNECT (INDIA)

38-39

X

PROCON TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

169

XYLEM INDIA

UNILINE ENERGY SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD.

W WMI KONECRANES INDIA LTD.

109

1

Z

R RADIX ELECTROSYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

72

ZICOM ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD.

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