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TABLETOP FACTORY! we can land on the moon, why can’t we make a………………that works?’ These are indeed extraordinary times we’re living in, where all you have to do is imagine and aspire for something to fill in that dotted line. While passion, perseverance and patience are all critical to chase your dreams, you have to be powered by technology, more precisely, nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is the ability to observe & measure, manipulate and then manufacture products at a nanometer scale. Few people are lucky enough to live at a time when their chosen field of interest becomes the centre of a ‘technological revolution’ that changes the face of the world.

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Experts believe that making products at the nanometer scale is and will become a big economy for many countries. By 2015, nanotechnology could be a $1 trillion industry. Presently, there are more than 200 companies that market and sell products using nanotechnology applications. Many of these companies produce much of the 700 or so nano products that are currently available in the US marketplace. According to the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), scientists will create new ways of making structural materials that will be used to build products and devices atom-by-atom and molecule-by-molecule. These nanotechnology materials are expected to bring about lighter, stronger, smarter, cheaper, cleaner and more durable products. It all boils down to molecular manufacturing, which is the use of programmable chemistry to build exponential manufacturing systems and high-performance products. Molecular manufacturing can be built into a self-contained, tabletop factory that makes cheap products efficiently at molecular scale. The time from the first assembler to a flood of powerful and complex products may be less than a year. As a research by Center For Responsible Nanotechnology points out that electrical power can be converted to motion, and vice versa, with one-tenth the power loss and about 108 (100,000,000) times more compactly. Computers can be a billion times smaller and use a million times less power. Materials can be about 100 times stronger than steel. Manufacturing of prototypes would be quite rapid—a few minutes to a few hours. Because manufacturing and prototyping are the same process, a successful prototype design could immediately be distributed for widespread use. Molecular nanotechnology will be a significant breakthrough, comparable perhaps to the Industrial Revolution—but compressed into a few years. This has the potential to disrupt many aspects of society and politics. The power of the nanotechnology may cause two competing nations to enter a disruptive and unstable arms race. Numerous weapons and surveillance devices could be made small, cheap and powerful. Cheap manufacturing and duplication of designs could lead to economic upheaval. Overuse of inexpensive products could cause widespread environmental damage. The potential benefits of such a technology are immense. Unfortunately, the risks are also immense. There are numerous severe risks that cannot all be prevented with the same approach. Simple, onetrack solutions cannot work. One philosophy just might work, ‘With Power Comes Responsibility!’ Let’s attain the power of nanotechnology with responsibility!

Archana Tiwari-Nayudu archana.nayudu@infomedia18.in

CONTENTS INSIGHTS & OUTLOOK: Nanotechnology

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The Tiny Perils The unusual properties of tiny particles of nanotechnology contain huge promise, but nobody knows how safe they actually are. The prime concerns are related with safety issues. To top it all, there is no governing body looking into the matter as there are no standards for the quality of the products developed by the help of nanotechnology.

EDITORIAL Tabletop Factory!

POLICIES & REGULATIONS 126

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS 38

STRATEGY

Latest Happenings In The World Of Manufacturing

NEWS ANALYSIS 45

Depreciating Value Of Indian Rupee A Window Of Opportunity For Exporters?

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Productivity & Prosperity The Key To Prosperity

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Future of Manufacturing Opportunities To Drive Economic Growth

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS 46

Technology Update Cutting-edge Solutions

Manufacturing Industry Promotion Board Uplifting Industrial Growth

TIPS & TRICKS 141

I&C Security Measures Ways To Guarantee I&C Systems’ Safety

Interview

‘With A Digital Substation In Place, Companies Can Cut Space, Reduce Cost & Save On Cabling’ Denis Chatrefu, Manager – High Voltage Sensors and Electronics, Senior Exports, Alstom Grid

CASE STUDY 116

IN CONVERSATION WITH

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Lanco Industries Bettering Business With SAP

FACILITY VISIT 118

Suzlon Wind Park, Satara The Knowledge Workhorse For Engineers

AUTOMATION TRENDS 121

Intelligent Motor Management Tackling Complexities Intelligently

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Interview

‘Companies Need To Look At Job Rotation &

‘The Government Needs To Address Solar Module Manufacturing To Ensure Energy Security And Employment’ Dr Rajiv Arya, CEO, Moser Baer India Ltd

Multi-Skilling’ James Thomas, Country Head, Kronos India

Special Focus: Hydraulics & Pneumatics Insights & Outlook: Electronic Equipment Special Edition: Investment Destination: Tamil Nadu

CONTENTS SPECIALS IN THIS ISSUE INSIGHTS & OUTLOOK Nanotechnology

SPECIAL FOCUS Instrumentation & Control

Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes HiPCO: The Wonder Child Of Nanotubes

Nanotechnology Essentials 10 ‘Unforgettables’ Of Nanotechnology

Technical Barriers Tracking Hurdles From Labs To Markets

New Age Applications The Miracle Called Nanotechnology

Government Initiatives Building On The Power Of Small

Nano Coatings Enhancing Metal Properties

The Present Global Status Vis-A-Vis Indian Successes Nanotechnology: An Avenue Of Astounding Discoveries

One Q Many Views Small Is The New Big

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Testing & Troubleshooting Finding Logic Is Not So Difficult

Tech Trends Sensing And Controlling The Smart

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Cognex Explorer Controlling Vision & ID Systems

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PLC Vs DCS The Best Fit Controls

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Interview ‘Automation Is The Ultimate Solution Of Process Control & Manufacturing’

Interview ‘The Market For Testing Instruments In India Is Witnessing Robust Growth’

Instrumentation & Control Open Page

Gaurav Malhotra, Director, Presto Group

Arun Ramachandra, MD, Vasundara Automation and Engineering Services Pvt Ltd

PRODUCT UPDATE

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New Launches Latest Products In The Offing

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Indian Manufacturing Show Providing A Boost To Indian SMEs

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Instrumentation & Control Latest Products In Instrumentation

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GIM-2012 Advantage Karnataka: Alluring Global Attention

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General Products Rolling Out The Best In Class

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International Products Showcasing Products In A Global Arena

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PRODUCT INDEX Alphabetical Listing Of Products Presented In The Issue

ADVERTISERS’ LIST Advertisers’ List In Chronological Order

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APRIL IIP NUMBERS INDICATE PROSTRATE ECONOMY In another ominous reminder that the Indian economy has flat-lined, industrial output remained almost unchanged in April, even as there was fresh evidence that investment levels in the economy were decelerating rapidly. The data for April, the first month of the current fiscal, reported marginal growth in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) of 0.1%, while capital goods growth contracted for the second consecutive month by 16.3%. Mining output dropped 3.1% in April from a year ago, worsening from the 1.3% contraction in March, partly on account of a ban imposed by the Supreme Court and various state governments. Manufacturing, which has a 75.52% weight in the IIP, expanded 0.1% against a 4% contraction in March, while electricity generation was up 4.6%. Totally, 10 out of 22 segments in the manufacturing sector contracted

in April, thereby marking a poor start to the new financial year. Production of capital goods, an indicator of investment activity, contracted 16.3% in April—the second successive month of decline— because of sharply lower production of textiles machinery, cables and heat exchangers. Consumer goods provided the only silver lining as production rose 5.2% with an almost equal contribution from its two components—5% rise in durables and 5.4% in non-durables. The bleak global backdrop, combined with the sharp depreciation of the rupee, a near-stall in investments, weak external balances and repeated threats of downgrade by Standard & Poor’s have only heightened pressure on the policy-makers to act after India’s GDP dropped to a nine-year low of 6.5% in 2011–12, triggering a raft of downgrades in growth estimates for 2012–13 in the range of 6%.

TATA POWER CONFERRED WITH POWERLINE AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMING RENEWABLE IPP Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility and a leading renewable energy company, was conferred with the Powerline Award in the category ‘Best Performing Renewable IPP’. The Award is based on three criteria —growth in generation, capacity addition and installed capacity for the two-year period (2009–10 and 2010–11). The purpose of these awards is to recognise excellence and the outstanding performance in the Indian power sector in the fields of generation, transmission and distribution. The awards are based on the judgment of an eminent jury headed by RV Shahi and supported by research conducted by Powerline. The Award was recently presented by Union Minister of Power Sushil Kumar Shinde in Delhi. Arun Srivastava, Head, Regulations & Advocacy, received the Award on behalf of Tata Power. Speaking on

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the occasion, Anil Sardana, MD, Tata Power, said, “We are happy to receive this prestigious Award for our renewable efforts. It is our endeavour to continue strengthening our renewable energy portfolio to meet the power needs of the country.” Tata Power today has a strong portfolio of renewable energy comprising of 28+ MW of solar energy and 375 MW of installed wind generating capacity, making it the largest renewable utility player in India. The company’s wind farms of 375 MW capacity are spread across four states— Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Tata Power recently commissioned a 25 MW solar PV power project at Mithapur, Gujarat, and 3 MW at Mulshi, Maharashtra. Tata Power has partnered with Sunengy, Australia, to build the first floating solar plant in India.

In a statement to the media, Pronab Sen, Principal Adviser in the Planning Commission, said that he was not surprised by the slowdown in investment activity. For two years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been swimming against the tide, getting nobody’s help to fight against inflation. Although the problem was on the consumption side triggered by a consumer boom in the rural area, RBI has been trying to find a solution by squeezing investment. While analysts expect a repo rate cut in the forthcoming monetary policy review, banks and the Finance Ministry are rooting for a cut in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to increase liquidity in the system and to boost credit flow. “We expect RBI to cut CRR by 100 basis points (bps). It will ease liquidity significantly and lower interest rates in the system,” said a State Bank of India official.

FIVE MORE NMIZs TO BE NOTIFIED BY AUGUST Within a week of setting up a highlevel board to give a boost to the manufacturing sector, Commerce and Industry Ministry Anand Sharma has recently announced that five more mega industrial zones would be notified by August. “Seven National Manufacturing Investment Zones (NMIZs)—two in Maharashtra and five more in the pipeline—have already been notified. By August we will notify those,” he said at a CII meet. The government has been taking several steps to increase the share of the manufacturing sector in the GDP to 25% by 2020 from the present 16%. In this regard, a new National Manufacturing Policy was announced. The Policy provides for NMIZs, which would have worldclass supporting infrastructure.

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MAHAGENCO’S POWER GENERATION CONTROL ROOM BAGS AWARD Mahagenco’s Generation Control Room Project, designed and executed by CMC Ltd, was declared winner in the ‘eGovernance Category’. It has been named the best Government-toGovernment Initiative of the Year at the eMaharashtra Awards 2012. The eMaharashtra Awards is a platform to address regional issues and challenges in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) initiatives within Maharashtra and explore new avenues for ICT applications in the state along with promoting public private partnerships in the ICT sector to address region specific concerns. The winners were announced at the eMaharashtra – State eGovernance Leadership Summit, which was recently held in Mumbai. Mahagenco, a PSU owned by the Maharashtra Government, is in the business of power generation with nine power plants located in Maharashtra. The key challenge for CMC was to set up a full-fledged Generation Control Room for Mahagenco that would enable them to monitor key parameters in power generation from their headquarters.

The project scope included the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of hardware equipment & software for setting up of Generation Control Room for Mahagenco. Mahagenco’s Generation Control Room is the first-of-its-kind project in India, where all the power plants’ realtime data is brought to the head office for monitoring. The project executed by CMC will lead to a reduction in the fuel cost through optimised operation of the plants through performance monitoring. It will also help in increasing revenue through proper management of load dispatch of units. Speaking at the occasion, R Ramanan, MD & CEO, CMC Ltd, said, “Winning the 2012 eMaharashtra Jury Award is a true honour and an accomplishment for us at CMC. I am delighted that we have won this award in the energy and power sector, where CMC has developed several innovative engineering solutions to meet the complex demands of the sector, which help ensure quality and reliability of power supply.”

PRANAB MUKHERJEE TO MEET INDUSTRY LEADERS ON JUNE 26 Amid slowdown and decelerating growth, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will meet captains of industry on June 26, 2012, to firm up steps to rejuvenate the manufacturing sector and the economy. “Top industry leaders who would be attending the meeting would include Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Ratan Tata, Sunil Bharti Mittal and YC Deveshwar,” said a top official in the Finance Ministry, adding, “Finance Minister will hear their concerns and figure out how it can be addressed.” The meeting, called by Mukherjee, he added, would be a follow-up of a conference held in August last year to give a boost to the manufacturing sector. The industrial output growth rate remained flat in April recording a growth of just 0.1% mainly due to poor performance of the manufacturing and mining sectors and lower output of capital goods. Besides global factors, tight liquidity conditions at home have also led to decline in economic growth rate, which fell to a nine-year low of 6.5% in 2011–12.

Battling the perception of policy paralysis, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had earlier this month met industry leaders and had set an investment target of at least `2 lakh crore for core sector projects in the current fiscal.

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SUZLON GROUP SIGNS EoI FOR 2,500 MW OF WIND POWER WITH KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer, has signed an expression of interest (EoI) with Karnataka Government to develop 2,500 MW of new wind power capacity in the state between 2012 and 2017. Speaking on the occasion, Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “We are extremely pleased to sign this EoI with the Karnataka Government. This not only reinforces Karnataka’s position as one of India’s leading markets in wind energy, but also illustrates their commitment towards creating a low-carbon economy in the state.” “Karnataka is synonymous with India’s IT revolution; and with this important commitment to renewable energy, Karnataka is once again taking the lead in charting the next leap of renewable growth. We are proud to partner with Karnataka on this ambitious journey,” he added. The EoI covers the development of new capacity in wind farms across the state, with developments planned in the districts of Bijapur, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Dharwad, Chikmangalore, Raichur, Mysore, Belgaum and Bagalkopt. The EoI was signed under the auspices of the Global Investors Meet 2012, in Bengaluru on June 7 and 8. The investment is worth `15,000 crore. Suzlon is the market leader with over 770 MW in installed capacity in the state. Under the EoI, the Karnataka Government will obtain the necessary permissions, registrations, approvals and clearances for the development of wind farms in the state. Suzlon, in turn, will play the role of a developer and facilitate the flow of investments into the state through its customers investing in wind energy.

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ALSTOM TO SUPPLY I&C FOR NTPC’S 660 MW SUPERCRITICAL PROJECTS Alstom has secured in India two strategic contracts for the execution of turnkey station instrumentation & control (I&C) for National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) 660 MW supercritical projects for Solapur and Mouda in Maharashtra. These contracts, worth approximately €8.4 million (`554 million), have been awarded to Power Automation & Controls (PAC) Business India. The turnkey scope of the projects cover a combined area of complete station control with ALSPA Control systems, to be manufactured in Alstom’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India and Europe. While the automation solutions for the project will be integrated locally by setting up an integration facility in India, the electronic cards and assemblies will be manufactured by Alstom facilities in Europe. As part of the PAC India R&D setup, Alstom has established a state-of-the-art large thermal Digital

Control System (DCS) reference platform in India, which will ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the products. The platform runs on a 24x7 basis to subject the system to extreme conditions from a process perspective and ensure robustness of the product over its lifecycle. This is the biggest project for Alstom in the I&C segment in India and also the first contract provided to Alstom by NTPC in the I&C 660 MW segment. As per the tender conditions, PAC India is also expected to get awarded an additional order for three units of 660 MW for the Nabinagar site located in Bihar. With this contract, a new market segment has opened up for PAC India. Alstom PAC India had collaborated with NTPC in the past for projects in Kawas and Gandhar. A total of 15.4 GW installed capacity of Alstom power plants in thermal and renewable energy sector in India work with ALSPA control system technologies.

Alstom, Druk Green form JV to service hydro components in Bhutan Alstom and Druk Green Power Corporation (Druk Green) have recently announced that they will establish a state-of-the-art hydropower service centre in Jigmeling, Gelephu, under Sarpang Dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan to provide repair services for hydro runners and other underwater parts of hydropower plants. This strategic partnership will be implemented as a joint venture (JV) with a shareholding of 49% for Alstom and 51% for Druk Green. The corresponding agreement has been was signed in Bhutan by Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, MD, Druk Green and Alain Spohr, Unit MD, Alstom Hydro India. This will be the ﬁrst Service Centre in the country. It aims to create 160 new jobs in Bhutan. The Service Centre is expected to employ 62 employees in the ﬁrst year of operation and plans to ramp up to 160 employees when the Centre reaches its full capacity utilisation. The construction of the Service Centre is planned to be completed within 27 months from the signing of this agreement.

GOVERNMENT PLANS TO ROLL OUT 3,000 MW SOLAR POWER PROJECTS The Government of India is working on a plan to roll out 3,000 MW of grid-connected solar power projects in Phase II of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. “The government also has plans to set up four solar thermal power projects through the Solar Energy Corporation of India,” said Tarun Kapoor, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). He said that the government will also work on 6,000 MW projects through solar-specific renewable purchase obligation (RPO) scheme, and added that the renewable energy certificate (REC) scheme is expected to “catch on from next year”.

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INDIAMART 8TH AMTEX–2012 POISED TO OFFER MANUFACTURERS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES After successful prelude in 2008 and 2010 at New Delhi, Triune Exhibitors Pvt Ltd, India’s leading organiser of industrial exhibitions, would host Indiamart AMTEX-2012 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from July 27–30, 2012. The exhibition is poised to offer a superlative stage for interaction between manufacturers, suppliers and users of the growing Indian Market. AMTEX considered one of the most vibrant exhibitions in Asia offers its exhibitors to present brand new approaches to enhance customer productivity by optimising the production process. Indiamart 8th AMTEX-2012 exhibitors will put their efficiency and innovative power to the test before a fervent set of Indian and international visitors. The grand event would witness representation from 16 countries, including Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Chezkslovakia, the US, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Turkey, Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Singapore. Exclusive Chinese, Taiwanese and Korean pavilions will be the principal attraction for visitors. Indiamart 8th AMTEX-2012, as in the past, will provide visitors with technological solutions to enhance their competitiveness. A large proportion of visitors from the metal working, automobile, aerospace, industrial automation and general engineering industry are expected to visit the exhibition in search of innovative solutions. It will present a unique cross-section of key metal working technologies. AMTEX aims to create a platform for the interplay between all relevant sectors and technologies. The key industrial sectors can display their individual strengths and at the same time engage in interdisciplinary knowledge transfer.

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HONEYWELL REFINES ITS KEY ASSET MANAGEMENT OFFERINGS Honeywell has refreshed its Asset Manager and Field Advisor technologies—two key solutions designed to help proactively manage the health and performance of assets— and also announced its collaboration with global consulting, training and services firm, GPAllied, in an initiative to help plants implement reliabilitycentred and predictive maintenance programmes more effectively. “Industrial manufacturers pour money and resources into asset management solutions, but a critical barrier to success is having the right strategy and information to make the right decisions,” said Ron Stallworth, Business Leader – Asset Management, Honeywell Process Solutions, adding, “These newest software releases and working with GPAllied allow Honeywell to offer wall-to-wall consulting and technology for a wholly integrated solution that makes asset management part of our customers’ organisational cultures for sustainable results.” Asset Manager is Honeywell Process Solutions’ (HPS) real-time conditionbased monitoring (CBM) technology.

The newest version, Asset Manager R410, seamlessly integrates with IBM’s Maximo and SAP enterprise asset management and computerised maintenance management systems. This integration allows maintenance and reliability planners to review the status and priority of equipment health and the severity of any failures, assign resources as well as raise and track work orders directly from Asset Manager. Additionally, Honeywell’s newest version of its Field Advisor tool, which helps mobile workers prioritise and execute field tasks, has been refreshed to provide efficient automation for rounds and inspections. This refresh includes a modernised display with more user-friendly workflows and reporting functions based on Honeywell’s new intuition framework, which allows mobile operators to better visualise data and collaborate across maintenance and reliability teams. Field Advisor also now integrates with Honeywell’s Blending and Movement Automation software to allow operators to track the status of blending tasks.

VIDEOCON LINES UP `15,000 CRORE INVESTMENT FOR ORISSA Videocon Industries Ltd unveiled `15,000 crore investment plan for Orissa, with proposals to set up a port, a 1,000 MW thermal power plant and an IT and logistics park, including a mobile manufacturing unit. Anirudh Dhoot, Director, Videocon Industries Ltd, said, “We have chosen Orissa as an investment destination because of its proactive industrial policy, competitive advantage and good regional connectivity. The plant would run on imported coal from Indonesia, where we have our mines.” The power plant would involve an investment of about `6,000 crore and would come up on about 800 acre of land. Asserting that the State Government had assured land and

water for the power plant, Dhoot said that the exact site and the source of water would be known only after a thorough techno-feasibility study. The company Board had recently approved a proposal for setting up a port in the state. However, the exact location of the project has not yet been decided. “The State Government will soon come out with some new sites for port development. Only then will we apply for the allocation of a site for port development,” said Dhoot. The company has appointed consultants Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd and Ernst & Young to carry out an extensive study on the location of the port and to provide advisory services for the project.

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INDIA SET TO BAN IMPORT OF USED PLANT AND MACHINERY The government will soon restrict import of used plant and machinery, a move aimed at safeguarding the productivity and competitiveness of Indian manufacturers. A panel headed by Cabinet Secretary AK Seth has decided to ban the import of machinery more than five years old. “The big worry is that such imports would impact the overall productivity and erode the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector,” said a government official. According to the domestic capital goods industry, imports are partly responsible for the drop in output—a contention supported by government data that showed the production of capital goods contracted 4.1% in 2011–12. The recent data suggested that the sector contracted by as much as 16% in April. The government is also considering an import duty on 75% of the original value of machinery, which will drive up costs for importers. At present, the duty is levied on the value of machinery on the day. The Commerce and Industry Ministry, which withdrew a facility that allowed domestic firms companies to issue equity to overseas firms against import of second-hand goods in April, is now expected to ban such imports under subsidy schemes such as the Textile Upgradation Fund and the Credit-Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme. The Ministry has been asked to either ban import of machinery more than five years old or spell out the age limit for machinery in each sector. Also, the AK Sethled panel, which included secretaries from key stakeholder ministries such as finance, commerce, textiles, power and heavy industries, has also asked the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council to study the impact of free trade agreements on such imports.

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TATA BLUESCOPE BUILDING SOLUTIONS BAGS PEB PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD Tata BlueScope Building Solutions, a business division of Tata BlueScope Steel, has won the ‘PEB (Preengineered Building) Project of the Year Award’ at the Essar Steel Infrastructure Excellence Awards 2012. The award was conferred upon Tata BlueScope Building Solutions for the successful execution of the ‘Coated Steel Manufacturing Plant’ of Tata BlueScope Steel at Jamshedpur. This is for the second time that Tata BlueScope Building Solutions has won the coveted PEB Project of the Year Award. It had earlier won the award for the East West Gas Pipeline PEB Project of Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Ltd in the inaugural edition of Essar Steel Infrastructure Excellence Awards in 2009. Hon’ble Union Minister for Urban Development Kamal Nath handed

over the award to Rajiv Upadhyay, VP, Tata BlueScope Building Solutions at the award function recently organised in New Delhi. Tata BlueScope Building Solutions was recognised for the successful completion of the Coated Steel Plant Project, which involved designing, manufacturing, supplying and erection of 26 non-identical metal building structures, including the tallest PEB, which is 42.3 mt high, for metal coating line. The buildings were designed to meet the unique, but diverse, requirements of an integrated industrial project. The innovation in building design, manufacturing and construction techniques reduced the risks associated and improved the overall speed of construction. The project was completed safely without any loss of time or accident.

BHEL MAY NOT JOIN RINL, MECON FOR `2,000 CRORE STEEL UNIT Power equipment maker BHEL may not join hands with steel maker Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) and MECON Ltd for the proposed `2,000 crore joint venture (JV) that plans to set up a factory at Vizag for manufacturing steel for core sectors. Officials from the company suggested that at a meeting with Steel Secretary DRS Chaudhary, BHEL has expressed its unwillingness to be a party in the venture. “BHEL is not keen to set up any such manufacturing unit as it already has factories for manufacturing power, auto and rail equipment at Trichy, Ranipet, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Bhopal,” a company official said, adding, “It (BHEL) does not find the proposition viable at this point in time.” MECON Ltd is a state-run engineering and consultancy firm offering full range of services required for setting up core sector projects from concept to commissioning, including turnkey execution. State-owned steel

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maker RINL was mulling forming a JV with BHEL and MECON for putting up a high-end seamless tube mill at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, entailing an investment of `2,000 crore. The facility was proposed to have a four lakh tonne per annum seamless tube installed production capacity. High-end seamless tubes find applications in energy, oil & gas and water sectors, among others. The current crude steel production capacity of the country stands at about 72 million tonne per annum. The government plans to enhance the output to about 140 million tonne per annum by the end of the current Five Year Plan (2012–17). “At the current rate of 5% import duty, there is a threat that India may become a dumping ground for Chinese manufacturers, but the safeguard duty should get imposed only as a short-term measure,” said NC Mathur, President, Indian Stainless Steel Development Authority.

On receiving the award, Upadhyay said, “We are extremely excited about bagging the Infrastructure Excellence Award and are proud to be the only PEB solutions company to have won this coveted award for the second time. This remarkable achievement reaffirms our superlative performance in the metals building industry and acknowledges our continued efforts to bring world-class PEB solutions to the Indian market.” Commenting on the Coated Steel Plant Project, he said, “The Coated Steel Project at Jamshedpur is a good example of how tough challenges can be met easily through innovation. It highlights the suitability of steel PEB for diverse project requirements and their advantage over conventional methods of structural steel construction.”

EUROZONE MANUFACTURING SECTOR CONTRACTS AT STEEPEST PACE IN THREE YEARS The Eurozone’s manufacturing sector contracted at its steepest pace in nearly three years last month as the debt crisis hammered confidence and new orders continued to dry up, a business survey showed recently. A downturn that began in the region’s periphery is becoming entrenched in the bloc’s biggest economies such as Germany and France, the survey revealed, suggesting that the sector —which drove a large part of the recovery from the last recession— will be a drag on growth. Markit’s Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 45.1 from 45.9 in April, slightly above a preliminary reading, but marking its lowest reading since June 2009. It has been below the 50 mark that divides growth from contraction for 10 months. Similarly, the output index fell to 44.6 from April’s 46.1, also the lowest since June 2009.

DEPRECIATING VALUE OF INDIAN RUPEE

A window of opportunity for Exporters? Over the last 13 months, the Indian currency has depreciated by around 27% against the US dollar. The falling value of the rupee may have raised serious concern about the ﬁnancial health of India—one of the fastest growing economies. But, it has enhanced the competitiveness of Indian exporters, with their manufactured goods turning out to be cheaper in the international market. It enables Indian companies to further explore new foreign markets and expand their business. However, pressure on the demand of goods and services from major export markets due to global economic turmoil, primarily driven by the Eurozone crisis, has given them little reason to cheer about. ARINDAM GHOSH

s paradoxical as it may sound, the continuous fall of the rupee may have opened up huge business opportunities for the ‘Made in India’ goods and services. Ironically, the Indian manufacturing exporters have not been able to capitalise on this. The global economic slowdown has, undoubtedly, resulted in a fall in exports. As is evident, in March 2012, exports were recorded at $28.6 billion—6% lower than the $30.4 billion recorded in March 2011.

Talbros. Highlighting other important strategies, Agarwal says that Indian companies under the MSMEs need to be more “aggressive on sales”. The companies may look towards forming consortiums on similar products, as it will give them wider reach, enable them to develop a stronger customer base and lower the cost to be incurred.

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deficit to 5.1% of the GDP in the current fiscal from 5.76% in 2011–12.

DEPRECIATING FACTORS High inflation, huge current account deficits (CAD)—i.e., the difference between the exports and imports—and fiscal deficits have further depreciated the value of the Indian rupee. Besides, the annual month-on-month inflation rate witnessed a continuous rise. It was 10.4% in April and 9.4% in March. This figure stood at 8.8% in February and 7.7% in January. Moreover, CAD has always been on the negative side —mainly driven by volatile prices of oil and high imports of gold & silver. The FII’s have pulled out `777 crore in April after staying bullish on India for the first few months of 2012. This, in turn, has further devalued the rupee.

REMEDIAL MEASURES UNDERTAKEN The government has decided to cut down on expenditures to bridge the deficit. Further, the government has set a target to bring down the fiscal

OPPORTUNITIES GALORE The present exchange rate for the rupee against the dollar has offered huge scope for exports. “This scenario needs to be exploited by the Indian companies,” avers VK Agarwal, President, Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) and CEO, Shashi Cables. To this, Jaganndham Thunuguntla, Head – Research, SMC Capital, adds, “Such a scenario will provide huge scope to Indian manufacturing exporters in the market.” One of the crucial strategies that an Indian manufacturing exporter should look towards adopting is lowering dependence on imports and relying more on domestic resources to meet their requirements. In the process, the cost of the products would be lower and they will be able to compete strongly, believes Munish Malhotra, Chief GM – Sales & Marketing, QH

Europe is one of the biggest destinations for Indian goods, as well as capital inflows into equity and debt markets. The financial markets, which could not fully recover from the earlier shocks of the economic meltdown in 2008, are currently under renewed stress. Further, the US economy is making slow progress and the strategies for bringing down the level of unemployment, has further added to the economic woes of India. This economic situation is expected to continue further under short- or even medium-term horizons—a factor that will discourage Indian companies even more from exporting.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT NEEDED Rajkumar Dhoot, MP & President, ASSOCHAM has suggested that the government should go in for all out domestic policy reforms whether it is for Goods & Services Tax or Direct Tax Code or banking sector reforms. These measures will boost confidence in the domestic market. It would also bring down transaction costs for exporters, thereby making them more competitive in the market.

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SCIENTISTS DESIGN COMPONENTS THAT ACTIVELY RESPOND TO UNWANTED VIBRATIONS ngineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF in Darmstadt are designing components made of elastomers that actively respond to unwanted vibrations, and dampen them more effectively. Elastomers have been used in engineering for decades (such as shock absorbers in mechanical engineering or in the bearings for vehicle engines). Until now, they have had a purely passive effect on vibrations or impact collisions. It would be more effective if the elastomers were to respond proactively and counteract vibrations.

ELASTOMERS VIBRATE UNDER ALTERNATING CURRENT There are already materials that are good for this purpose. “They are called ‘electroactive elastomers’. Electroactive elastomers are elastic substances that change their form when exposed to an electrical field,” explained William Kaal, LBF Scientist. The trick: apply an alternating current, and the material starts to vibrate. If there are smart electronics controlling the elastomers, making them vibrate precisely in pushpull mode, then unwanted vibrations in

USP These electro-active elastomers could dampen annoying vibrations in a car, for example, or supply wireless power to sensors in otherwise inaccessible places.

the design of the electrodes with which we apply the electric field to the elastomer layers,” Kaal’s colleague, Jan Hansmann, clarified. Fraunhofer experts deliver an elegant solution to the problem: “We put microscopic-sized holes in the electrodes. If an electric voltage deforms the elastomer, then the elastomer can disperse into these holes,” says Hansmann. The result is an actuator that can rise or fall a few tenths of a centimeter upon command— several times a second, in fact. To demonstrate these capabilities, Kaal

attached a small mechanical oscillator to the device. When he turns it on, the oscillator begins shaking powerfully— the actuator has hit its resonance frequency perfectly. On the other hand, the instrument can actively absorb vibrations: if the oscillator is tapped by hand, it quickly settles down when the actuator vibrates in push-pull mode.

WHEN VIBRATIONS TURN INTO POWER The function of the stack actuator can also be reversed: rather than producing vibrations, the device can also absorb vibrations from its surroundings to produce energy. The principle works, and researchers have proven it. As they placed an electromagnetic oscillator on their stack actuator, it converted the vibrations into power. “That would be of interest, for example, if you wanted to monitor inaccessible sites where there are vibrations but no power connections,” Hansmann said. The stack actuator technology has been largely perfected: “The manufacturing process can be readily automated. That is important for industrial mass production,” said Kaal. Nevertheless, endurance tests still have to show what the long-term viability of the intelligent actuators is like.

NEW LARGER SMART DISPLAY FOR CHECKER VISION SENSORS USPs

ognex® Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of machine vision systems, recently announced the release of SensorView® 2—a new smart display for Checker® machine vision sensors. With SensorView 2, production engineers can fully configure, test and monitor Checker 4G vision sensors, without a PC being required at any stage. “Our research showed that production engineers find it difficult to set up vision sensors with displays that are typically smaller than the screen on their mobile phone. As a result, with SensorView 2, we selected a much larger touch screen display for setting

equipment or an engine will dissipate for the most part. To demonstrate that the principle works, the Darmstadtbased researchers created a model. Smaller than a pack of cigarettes, it is comprised of 40 thin elastomer electrode layers. The experts call it a “stack actuator”. “The challenge was

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• The SensorView display has a large 225 mm touchscreen, making it easy to use and view on the factory ﬂoor. • With built-in Ethernet-based communication, SensorView 2 can be installed anywhere Checkers are connected to a network. • The SensorView 2 software has the same familiar user interface as the standard Checker PC software, so no additional training is required to use it. up and controlling Checker,” said Joerg Kuechen, Manager – Business Unit, Cognex Vision Sensors. The SensorView 2 display is designed to increase the range of applications where Checker can be used and to make deployment easier than before. “With

Ethernet based PLC communication, a wide range of easy to understand vision tools and the new large touchscreen display, we believe that Checker is the ideal vision sensor to meet the needs of today’s busy production engineers,” Kuechen concluded.

CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS

NEW ALGORITHMS TO HELP ROBOTS QUICKLY RESPOND TO HUMAN GESTURES ShapeTape, a special jacket that uses any works of science fiction USP

have imagined robots that could interact directly with people to provide entertainment, services or even healthcare. Robotics is now at a stage where some of these ideas can be realised, but it remains difficult to make robots easy to operate. One option is to train robots to recognise and respond to human gestures. In practice, however, this is difficult because a simple gesture such as waving a hand may appear very different between different people. Designers must develop intelligent computer algorithms that can be ‘trained’ to identify general patterns of motion and relate them correctly to individual commands. Now, Rui Yan and co-workers at the A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research in Singapore have adapted a cognitive memory model called localist attractor network (LAN) to develop

Researchers at A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research in Singapore have created a computer programme which recognises human gestures quickly and accurately, and requires very little training. a new system that recognises gestures quickly and accurately, and requires little training. “Since many social robots will be operated by non-expert users, it is essential for them to be equipped with natural interfaces for interaction with humans,” said Yan, adding, “Gestures are an obvious, natural means of human communication. Our LAN gesture recognition system requires a small amount of training data, and avoids tedious training processes.” Yan and co-workers tested their software by integrating it with

fibre optics and inertial sensors to monitor the bending and twisting of hands and arms. They programmed the ShapeTape to provide data 80 times per second on the 3D orientation of shoulders, elbows & wrists and applied velocity thresholds to detect when gestures were starting. In tests, five different users wore the ShapeTape jacket and used it to control a virtual robot through simple arm motions that represented commands such as forward, backward, faster or slower. The researchers found that 99.15% of gestures were correctly translated by their system. Currently, we are building a new gesture recognition system by incorporating our method with a Microsoft Kinect camera. We will implement the proposed system on an autonomous robot to test its usability in the context of a realistic service task, such as cleaning,” Yan said.

RESEARCHERS DEVELOP COMPACT AND FLEXIBLE THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM orking together with industrial widely understood for USP

partners such as ZeoSys GmbH in Berlin, scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB in Stuttgart are currently developing a new type of thermal storage system. This new system can store 3–4 times the amount of heat that water can, so it only requires storage containers around a quarter the size of water tanks. Moreover, it is able to store the heat loss-free over long periods of time and can even operate at temperatures well in excess of 1000 Celsius. The new system contains zeolite pellets. Because zeolites are porous, they have a huge surface area. When the material comes into contact with water vapour, it binds the steam within its pores by means of a physicochemical reaction, which generates heat.

MOBILE TEST FACILITY Although the basic principle has been

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some time, it had never Biogas plants, combined heat and power before been translated into plants, do not just generate electricity, they a broad-based technical also produce heat. However, unlike the application for storage electricity they yield, the heat generally systems. However, Mike dissipates unused. A new technology is set to Blicker, Group Manager change this: it will allow the heat to be stored – Heat And Sorption loss-free in the smallest of spaces for long Systems, IGB confirmed periods of time, for use as and when required. it was technically feasible. Initially, the researchers material would remain stable even used a 1.5- and then a 15-litre reactor after numerous storage cycles. They to demonstrate that the process really proved that heat could be stored and does work. Blicker explained that first discharged many thousands of times they developed the process engineering, without the system showing significant then worked on how a storage device signs of wear and tear. The researchers had to be constructed, and at which subsequently upscaled their operations locations heat exchangers, pumps and to a mobile container, along with all valves were needed. The Institute’s the additional equipment it requires. development partners were responsible Its mobility allows scientists to test the for the project’s material testing, system in a variety of locations under investigating which of the various realistic conditions. Priority should zeolites would be best suited for the be be given to industrial applications, purpose, how big the zeolite pellets concluded Blicker. needed to be, and whether or not the

OPINIONS & MORE

With a digital substation in place, companies can cut space, reduce cost & save on cabling “The futuristic power generation technology will be a mix of conventional technologies like nuclear and renewable energy like off-shore wind,” asserts Denis Chatrefu, Manager – High Voltage Sensors and Electronics, Senior Exports, Alstom Grid, during an interaction with Sumedha Mahorey. Excerpts... WHAT IS A DIGITAL SUBSTATION? A digital substation is a completely intelligentised substation mode, which consists of an electronic transformer, intelligent terminal, digital protection & control equipment, digital metering instrument, optical fibre network and twist pair network & protocol IEC 61850.

BENEFITS OF GOING DIGITAL In a substation, there are lines which are wired on bus bars. On each line, everything is connected conventionally. This results in the instrument transformer becoming really huge, especially if it belongs to the high voltage (for e.g., above 500 kV) category. In a digital substation, on the other hand, the instrument transformer is replaced by nonconventional instrument transformers based on modern technology. In fact, companies can save a lot of money on cabling by using digital substations. Besides, safety is also enhanced as there is no danger of explosion, short circuits, etc., in the transformer. We have developed a smart electronic device to control the circuit breaker via the digital signal coming in from the protection. This electronic device can resend information pertaining to monitoring, position and so on. Here, you save a lot in terms of cables and cost. We also have big transformers (200 kV) in the substation. In the modern substation, we have electronic monitoring to survey every parameter in the transformer, like temperature, etc. They are all developed and manufactured as per global standards. With the digital substation in place, companies can cut space, reduce cost as

well as save a lot in terms of cabling.

IMPLEMENTING A DIGITAL SUBSTATION IN INDIA Installing a digital substation is crucial for India as the country is heading towards the adoption of a high voltage and extra high voltage network (like 1,200 kV AC and 800 kV DC). When dealing with such high voltages, it is mandatory to implement new techniques like new optical Current Transformers (CT) as implementing conventional techniques will not be apt. This will be the key factor for the Indian power sector to move towards establishing a digital substation. India has already made a move in this direction...we already have orders from two Indian companies for the delivery of

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new optical CTs and new monitoring to improve this sector.

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES IN POWER In terms of the latest technologies, I would like to elaborate on how optical CTs can reduce space. Optical CT is a very light instrument and can be attached to the circuit breaker/bus bar/ disconnector, thereby saving on space.

ALTERNATIVES TO SF6 We have eliminated the use of SF6 for air insulated substation for the nonconventional instrument transformer. For measuring the voltage, we use a completely dry device; no oil, no SF6. But for the circuit breaker, we require some amount of SF6. For this, we have designed new circuit breakers that

Denis Chatrefou obtained his Engineering Degree in Optics and Physics at ESO - Optical Institute Graduate School in 1977. He was ﬁrst involved in optical signal processing for Radar’s at ONERA (French Aerospace Research Centre). He then became the Technical Director of the French Laser PHEBUS used for fusion experiments at the CEA (French Atomic Research Centre). Denis joined SCHLUMBERGER Industries in 1985 to develop and industrialise an optical combined current and voltage instrument transformer for high voltage substations. After the transfer of these activities to ALSTOM Group in 1988, he has initialised a diversiﬁcation of optical sensor applications for electrical devices monitoring, such as generators and power transformers; and has written patents. He is now the Technical Director of the High Voltage Sensors & Electronics department (HVSE), which develop products for: ‘Non Conventional Instrument Transformers’ (NCIT), merging units and ‘Online Condition Monitoring’ (OCM), and is the R&D Technical Coordinator for all developments in Digital Substation.

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utilise less SF6. Also, we are working on a new circuit breaker without SF6. This is likely to be released in a span of 1–2 years.

ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES TO INTEGRATE INTO THE SMART GRID SYSTEM We provide a complete portfolio comprising of 100–1,00,000 kV. Besides this, we have protection ranges and digital inputs. We also have a complete range of monitoring systems. Additionally, for the digital control system, we have a working station and controller systems. We also have a merging unit and a device to connect the measurements from CTs, VTs, etc.

R&D PROCESS AT ALSTOM GRID We have four centres worldwide where we are conducting research. Two are based in New York and two in China. In each unit, we have a competence centre. For example, in India, we have many Alstom units, which manufacture instrument transformers. We also have units which build protection and GIS. In Alstom’s Indian subsidiary, we have competence centres working on research. These centres develop products along with local units. For the Indian market, we have specially developed products as per the specifications of Indian utilities.

TECHNOLOGY DEMAND TRENDS IN INDIA The present demand is increasingly heading towards high-end voltage. The project of 1,200 kV lines is really important. Besides, the circuit breaker demand for this transformer is also big. Same is the case with instrument transformers for which major demand comes from the HVDC market. India is building a new EHV 800 kV DC line and I think we are in a good position to service this upcoming category.

FUTURISTIC TECHNOLOGY DEMAND TRENDS Modern electronics is based on the

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Your hobbies... I like to master technical problems. My two hobbies are mountaineering and diving. I have done mountaineering in the Himalayas and in Ladakh. I also like to scuba dive up to 50 metres. What motivates you? Nature motivates me. Message to entrepreneurs... Be the best in engineering and research. We can evolve a lot by improvement in technology. We will be able to sustain ourselves with new technologies in the long run.

platform, where all functionality (called protection algorithm) and monitoring algorithm are developed in the software and are embedded in components like digital controllers, DSP, FPGA (gate array for software).

CAPACITY ADDITION In the next year, we will set up an EHVDC type of substation in India.

FUTURISTIC TRENDS IN POWER GENERATION TECHNOLOGY The power generation technology will be a mix of conventional technologies like nuclear and renewable energy (like off-shore wind). A special division to deal with renewable energy, which will involve a super grid that will couple the DC line to the AC, will also come up in future. sumedha.mahorey@infomedia18.in

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The government needs to address solar module manufacturing to ensure energy security and employment “The government should address the needs of Indian manufacturers to make India a solar manufacturing hub with more than 5 GW/year capacity,” asserts Dr Rajiv Arya, CEO, Moser Baer India Ltd, during an exclusive interaction with Sumedha Mahorey. Excerpts... YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE INDIAN SOLAR BUSINESS SO FAR… So far, the experience has been exciting, challenging and rewarding. Participating in the initial phases of solar deployment in India has been a very heartening experience. When you compare what Germany has achieved in less than 10 years—over 20 GW of solar electricity per hour (this is equivalent to what is generated by about 20 nuclear plants) with far less sunshine than India—you would realise that the opportunities in India are enormous. As with any new source of energy, India is going through some ‘teething’ troubles, but in the next few years, it will all get streamlined.

are in the 12–13% module efficiency range.

MOSER BAER TACKLING COMPETITION Moser Baer has always been a technology-driven, large-volume manufacturer. Continuous development in cell technology, module fabrication and system design & deployment have helped the company remain in the forefront

R&D @ MOSER BAER Moser Baer conducts crystalline silicon research in-house at its facility

DEMAND TRENDS IN THE SOLAR SECTOR The demand is in many hundreds of MW/year for modules, particularly in the solar farm sector. Between the sand the state-sponsored projects, the total demand is more than 1 GW over the next year.

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES On the crystalline silicon side, there are advanced cell technologies, which produce 19–20% efficient modules. These modules are more suitable for roof-top applications rather than solar farms. While on the solar farm side, the modules are in the 15–17% range; on the thin film side, the only new technology that is taking shape is the CIGS technology with about 15% module efficiency. Besides this, cadmium telluride thin film modules

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in Greater Noida and thin film research in Eindhoven at Moser Baer’s OM&T facility. In Greater Noida, the company also conducts module research, reliability testing and system design & validation research. Moser Baer has invested heavily in R&D and has world-class facilities at all these locations.

YOUR TAKE ON DUMPING OF MODULES BY FOREIGN PLAYERS IN THE INDIAN MARKET... Dumping of modules by foreign players is very detrimental to the growth of indigenous manufacturing. Part of the National Solar Mission is to create 5 GW/year manufacturing sector for solar without which, the country will always be dependent on foreign players for this source of electricity.

DEALING WITH IDLE CAPACITIES

Your biggest learning so far... It is the realisation of how little I know.

Under the National Solar Mission, ‘local content’ requirements on solar modules are now in place. The same or similar ‘local content’ requirements should be followed by state solar programmes. If this happens, then Indian manufacturers will be able to expand capacity and compete globally.

Your favourite pastime… I enjoy playing tennis, listening to music and theatre.

YOUR VIEWS ON THE IMPORT OF THIN FILM TECHNOLOGY IN INDIA...

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Your role model... My teachers have been my role models. Your message to competitors... Compete in terms of quality. Make the best product.

It is not about dependency on technology. It is the price ($/W) at which these modules are dumped. India can easily produce thin film modules (Moser Baer is already doing it) and increase capacity to compete globally.

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YOUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT I think that while the government has taken the right steps to deploy solar modules, it now needs to address solar module manufacturing to ensure energy security and employment. The government should address the needs of Indian manufacturers to make India a solar manufacturing hub having more than 5 GW/year capacity.

markets. In the off-grid market, there is a need to develop ‘solar solutions’ to multiple, everyday, energy-consuming devices. However, the opportunities are dependent on the market sector that entrepreneurs want to address. So, if it is the solar farm market, then it would be a long-term investment, which is capital intensive. Similarly, in the off-grid sector, there are many opportunities to address the power needs in rural areas.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS Opportunities are present in both the grid-connected as well as off-grid

YOUR WISH LIST FOR SOLUTION PROVIDERS AND SMEs... India does not have significant production of raw materials that go into solar modules. This will only happen when the internal consumption is high. Nonetheless, there is a need to ensure that these components are produced in India.

FUTURE OF THE SOLAR BUSINESS... I would like to say that the

Dr Rajiv Arya is recognised in the industry as a senior technology leader with experience of over 25 years in the solar energy space. He has vast experience in building and integrating professionals into result-oriented multi-disciplinary teams and has been instrumental in the scale-up and validation of three thin ﬁlm technologies from research into production. His knowledge and experience with amorphous silicon, in particular, makes him an industry thought leader. future of the solar business is definitely bright. It will only get brighter as the sector matures.

YOUR PLANS FOR THE INDIAN MARKET We regularly assess the need for expansion and respond appropriately. Some new products, particularly in the off-grid sector, will be introduced over the next 6–12 months.

YOUR VISION FOR MOSER BAER IN THE NEXT DECADE... Moser Baer will be one of the largest solar companies in India. It will manufacture more than 1 GW/ annum modules with multiple technologies—each optimised for the market segment it is addressing. It will also have over 500 MW/year EPC installation capability and a host of off-grid ‘solar solution’ kits. sumedha.mahorey@ infomedia18.in

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SMALL IS THE NEW BIG The basis of all nanotechnology research leads us to innovation. How these nanotechnology innovations are impacting the manufacturing industry is a concern for all engineers and entrepreneurs. A discussion with some of the eminent personalities in the industry leads us to believe that the innovations have actually taken a leap in time and in the near future, nanotechnology would be the order of the day. PRATEEK SUR

Nanotechnology is the ability to observe and measure, manipulate, and then manufacture products at a nanometer scale. A nanometer (nm) is an SI (Système international d’unités) unit of length 10−9 or a distance of onebillionth of a metre. At this scale, you are talking about the size of atoms and molecules. All materials that are one-billionth of a metre are invisible to the human eye. The naked eye can see about 20 microns. A micron (10−6) is one-millionth of a metre. Even by using an optical microscope that uses light energy, we can only see materials that are about one micron in size. The properties of matter depend in part on size. The physical, chemical and biological properties of matter generally differ at the nanoscale when compared to the larger quantities of the same material. This, in part, is due to the difference in surface area per unit of volume at the nanoscale. Nanomaterials have a huge surface area on which there is very high surface activity taking place. As a result, nanotechnologists can potentially use much less material. The amount of surface area also allows a fast reaction with less time. Therefore, many properties can be altered at a nanoscale. That’s the power of nanotechnology. Making products at the nanometer scale is and will become a big economy for many countries. By 2015, nanotechnology could be a $1 trillion industry. In fact, according to the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), scientists will invent new ways of making structural materials that will be used to build products and devices atom-by-atom and molecule-by-molecule. These nanotechnology materials are expected to bring about lighter, stronger, smarter, cheaper, cleaner and more durable products. Presently, there are more than 200 companies that market and sell using nanotechnology applications. Many of these companies produce much of the 700 or so nano products that are currently available in the US marketplace. The range of possibilities of nanotechnology-manufactured products—from electronics to communications, aerospace, medicine, energy, construction and consumer goods—is almost limitless. More than one-half of the major corporations that are in the stock market are in the nanotechnology business now or will be in the future. Nanotechnology is a big business. More than $8.6 billion was invested by governments, companies and venture capitalists worldwide in 2004 and $60 billion to $70 billion worth of products that incorporate nanotechnology are sold annually in the US. NNI estimates that more than two million people will be working in nanotechnology in the next 10 years. Nanotechnology is expected to have a large impact on many sectors of the world’s economy. All governments agree that a strong nanotechnology economy can lead to new products, new businesses, new jobs and even new industries for many countries. As a result, nanotechnology funding for research is growing rapidly in many countries. Dr AR Phani, Director, Nano-RAM Technologies, Nano Research for Advanced Materials Technologies and Chief Scientist-Nanotechnology, INCITE, TBI

The physical or chemical properties of some of the materials in nanoscale significantly alter from macroscale and sometimes, introduce completely new properties. The advantage of increased surface-to-volume ratio for nanomaterials could be exploited in many applications starting from chemical processes to manufacturing lightweight and yet hard and strong materials (carbon nanocomposites). Dr VV Raghavendra Sai, Assistant Professor – Biomedical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras

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Nanotechnology is the pinnacle of the evolution of modern science and technology over the past 500 years. Formerly, every new material and every new property of a material was mostly an accidental discovery. Suppose you needed a super strong material, there was no way to engineer it; you would have to wait for someone to discover a material with the properties you desired. But now, for the first time in history, we have the knowledge, technology and capability to manipulate materials to behave the way we want it to. We can engineer materials atom-by-atom to do impossible things. For example, Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes, a material that we are trying to mass produce at NoPo, is 100 times stronger than steel, 1,000 times more conductive than copper and is a better heat conductor than a diamond. It can be engineered to be a semiconductor or an excellent conductor by varying its diameter and ensuring that the tubes are folded in a particular direction. We are speaking of controlling the diameter of a material that is just 10 hydrogen atoms across. With this kind of control at hand, material properties are only limited by our ability to dream. Every material we currently use is limited in terms of capabilities. Our ability to manipulate these capabilities from the bottom up has made nanotechnology attractive for the manufacturing sector. Gadhadar Reddy, CEO, Founder and Director, NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd

Nanotechnology is not a new concept; in fact, the term originated in 1974. This technology works at a nanoscale in terms of technology scales where surface-to-volume ratio of materials’ particles (called as nanomaterials) increases results in very useful and unique properties. This scale opens doors for researchers to research on advances in the field. To facilitate research, nanotechnology brings various new advanced techniques to synthesise nanomaterials and nanodevices. To observe their properties, various advance characterisation equipment are also developed. With factors such as low-quality high-cost materials plaguing the manufacturing industry, nanotechnology offers a ray of hope. It provides quality nanomaterials, decreases the manufacturing cost and increases the purity of products by improving the properties of materials. It converts conventional products into advanced products with useful features and properties. Gian Prakash, Manager – Nanotechnology Services, Nano Science and Technology Consortium (NSTC)

Nanotechnology is based on nano systems. They have unique properties due to quantum size effects (like in semi-conducting devices) and large surface-to-volume ratio (like in catalysis). These new properties may not be manifested in corresponding bulk materials. However, nanotechnology is an enabling technology, which can impact the manufacturing industry in many areas. One has to see where the impact of introducing nano products can be cost-effective and useful. One simple example of carbon nanotubes in composites has already shown enormous potential in strong composite industry. Ajay K Sood, Professor – Department of Physics, IISc, Bengaluru

Nanotechnology is concerned with the technology of nanometer scale objects. These objects have varying properties depending on their size and shape. New properties arise due to two reasons—due to the overwhelming presence of atoms on the surface of the particle and due to the ‘confinement’ of electrons in its limited space. Many properties that arise, such as catalysis and luminescence of gold, are completely new. Macroscale matter composed of these nanoscale objects will have newer attributes. Composition controlled at a nanoscale will lead to new properties. T Pradeep, Professor – DST Unit of Nanoscience, Department of Chemistry, IIT Madras

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In the nanoworld, the relationship between surface area and volume is important because the ratio of surface area to volume increases as objects get smaller and smaller. Therefore, since most chemical and physical changes occur on surfaces, the more surface area an object has, the more physical or chemical changes will take place. Confused? Let’s try to understand this using the example of a sugar cube. When you break a large sugar cube into smaller pieces, you are creating more surface area in each sugar particle per volume. That is why the particles will dissolve faster (a physical change) as compared to the large cube placed in a liquid.

Sensors are used in our everyday life even though they are not exactly visible. There are motion sensors, acoustic sensors, electrical power sensors, distance sensors, mechanical sensors and chemical sensors. Sensors are used in automobiles, machines, aircraft, medicine, industry and robotics. Meanwhile, nanotechnology researchers are now developing and improving chemical sensors by using nanoparticles. Chemical sensors detect the presence of very small amounts of specific chemical vapours or classes of chemicals. Researchers now want to develop small, inexpensive sensors that can sniff out (just as dogs do) and detect the vapours given off by explosives

security’ buildings, to check for vapours given off by explosive devices. These sensors can also be useful in industrial plants that use chemicals in manufacturing to detect the release of chemical vapours. A nanometer-scale wire is made of metal atoms, silicon or other materials that conduct electricity. Nanowires are built atom by atom on a solid surface. A nanowire is a very small wire that is composed of either metals or semiconductors. It is also known as a nanorod or quantum wire since the dimensions of the nanowire is in the order of a nanometer (10−9 metres). The nanowires have the potential to be used as components to create electrical circuits.

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Nanofabrication methods on the lines of miniaturisation (top-down) and self-assembly (bottom-up) are essential for the development of anotechnology. Top-down fabrication can be likened to making a baseball bat from a block of wood. The original block of wood is cut down until the desired shape of the bat is achieved, i.e., you start at the beginning or the top and slowly work your way down. The bottomup nanofabrication method is used to build nanostructures atom by atom using either self-assembly techniques or manipulating atoms by employing scanning probing microscopy.

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or drugs hidden in packages or in other containers. These small and inexpensive sensors can be placed at airports, shopping malls, or ‘high

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A quantum dot is a semiconductor nanocrystal that is about 1–6 nanometers in diameter. It has a spherical or cubic shape consisting of thousands of atoms. A quantum dot is made of cadmium selenide (CdSe), cadmium sulphide (CdS) or cadmium telluride (CdTe) and then coated with a polymer. The coating is used to prevent these toxic chemicals from leaking. The CdS is used for UV-blue, the CdSe for the bulk of the visible spectrum and the CdTe for the far red and near infrared radiations. The particle’s size determines the exact colour of a given quantum dot. A wide range of colours can be emitted from a single material simply by changing the dot’s size and makeup.

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A larger dot emits the red end of the spectrum and the smaller ones emit blue or ultraviolet (UV) radiations. Quantum dots could help scientists image the behaviour of cells and organs to a level of detail never before seen. Conventional fluorescent dyes, used in life sciences to help researchers monitor how cells and organs grow and develop, normally lose their ability to emit light within seconds. On the other side, quantum dots emit light far longer, helping scientists monitor cells and organs in diseased and healthy conditions. The wide range of colours that can be produced by quantum dots makes them well suited for a variety of applications. For example, they have great potential in security. Quantum dots could be embedded in banknotes

FACTS It is important to understand that nanotechnology has been promising in creating new and also improving the existing technologies. However, nanotechnology is not the mantra for anything and everything as some studies have already shown that sometimes the use of nanotechnology adds no value to the purpose (e.g. coolants). Therefore, the utility of nanotechnology in various applications need to be examined carefully. It is a high-risk, high-payoff ﬁeld. The risks involve developing new technologies and materials without existing markets in sight. At present, nanotechnology is at the beginning of the S-curve and there are only early-adopters for end users. It will take a little longer before technologies mature for mass market adoption. reduces static cling from dog hair, lint and dust. One major kitchen appliance company has offered a new line of refrigerators and washing machines that uses

The ultrathin displays are manufactured by sandwiching extremely thin (often nano-sized) layers of organic polymer light-emitting materials between electrodes. The

Sky is the limit for any nanotechnology-based research. The same stands true for any industry that uses nanotechnology as its primary ingredient. In the world of nanotechnology, there are many do’s and don’ts. Amidst these, there are certain salient features that one should keep in mind. Let’s have a look at the top 10 aspects of nanotechnology that one should never forget... PRATEEK SUR

or credit cards, producing a unique visible image when exposed to UV light. The image would identify the rightful owner of the credit card or banknote. Quantum dots could also be used in electronics applications such as data storage, light-emitting diodes, photovoltaic devices, flat-panel displays and in medical applications. Several clothing companies have come out with a new brand of non-stain fabric for clothing that use nanotechnology. The fabric resists spills from many types of fibres such as cotton, synthetics, wool, silk, rayon and polypropylene. The nanomade fabric also repels a range of liquids including beverages. The fabric keeps the body cool and comfortable and has an anti-static treatment that

nanocoatings to prevent germs and moulds from growing inside the appliances. Silver, as small as 1 nanometer across, is used to coat surfaces. These nanoparticles are so electrically active that they inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and fungus. Everyone wants clean indoor air. In fact, indoor pollution may be more of a problem in many areas than outdoor air pollution. So, companies are building better indoor air purifiers. The tube is wrapped in a fiberglass mesh coated by a layer of titanium dioxide crystals that measure 40 nanometres in size. When switched on, the nanotube radiates UV light that charges the crystals to create powerful oxidising agents, which destroy airborne germs and pollutants circulating over the tube’s surface.

images are bright and viewable at wide angles. The displays are smaller and lighter weight than traditional LCDs, which make them ideally suited for mobile electronics, such as digital cameras, cellular phones, and handheld computers. Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) has many screen advantages, such as brighter images, lighter weight, less power consumption and wider viewing angles. prateek.sur@infomedia18.in With inputs from Gian Prakash, Manager – Nanotechnology Services, NSTC; Gadhadar Reddy, CEO, Director, Founder, NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd; Dr AR Phani, Director, Nano-RAM Technologies; Raghevendra Sai, Asst Prof – Biomedical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras.

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TECHNOLOGY “Nanot “Nanotechnology has vital applications in various ﬁelds,” says Gian Prakas Prakash, Manager – Nanotechnology Services, NSTC, Noida. At present, the ap applications of nanotechnology are mainly in the research stage, but once they foray into the market, all of them would be revelations in themse themselves. Nanotechnology, being the basis of all inventions in this new age of scie science and technology, is proving to be the foundation for all the different applica applications. Here’s taking a look at some of the unique applications that are forayin foraying into the market, which would have been a dream without the application of nanote nanotechnology... PRATEEK SUR

WATER TREATMENT WATER is getting more and more polluted owing to agriculture, industry and poor water management. As foreseen by scientists, 3.9 billion people would not have access to clean water, by 2030. Given the clean water shortage that the world is facing, nanotechnology can go a long way in ensuring that no one goes thirsty. Nanomaterials can strip water of toxic metals and dangerous organic molecules and even turn saltwater into freshwater. Besides, there are plenty of other nanotech solutions being developed. For example, if the membranes are enhanced with nanoparticles, then they could be seamlessly slot into water treatment plants for purification. And now, scientists are adding a wide range of nanoparticles, which include: Biomagentite: This is an iron mineral, which gets rid of chlorinated organic molecules and some toxic metals. Silver: This kills bacteria. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: This breaks down common organic contaminants, such as hormones, pharmaceuticals or manure. When in water, all they need is some light to operate. Titanium dioxide: This is widely used in paints and sunscreens so, in principle, the technology is affordable. In South Africa, the humble teabag has inspired a way to purify water—1 litre at a time. At the mouth of an ordinary drinking bottle rests a teabag-like net that is actually a nanotech marvel. Developed by Eugene Cloete at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, the inside of the biodegradable teabag is coated with thin water-soluble

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polymer nanofibres impregnated with antimicrobial agents and spun into a fine mesh. The material filters out most contaminants, up to 99.99% of bacteria. The ‘tea leaves’ inside the bag are activated carbon, which can suck out heavy metals and other contaminants. AquaQure has adopted this concept and is in the process of applying it to real-world applications for mass usage. There is much hope that this filter could make a big difference in the lives of people who do not have easy access to clean water. Nanotechnology has also found a way to quench the world’s thirst by producing freshwater out of the world’s plentiful supply of saltwater—a process called desalination. Desalination is expensive and needs lots of energy. However, using nanotechnology, the process can be made more efficient and cost effective. Reverse osmosis—the favoured current technology—uses high pressures to pump contaminated water across a membrane. Presently, clean water is extracted from seawater. But nanotechnology takes this process a step forward, as it can be used to extract the salt from the seawater itself. Here, it is important to note that this cannot be done without the help of advanced nanomaterials. Production of water would invariably become affordable at a later stage. Meanwhile, nano-engineered carbon and carbon nanotubes are being examined as candidates, with the potential to cut desalination costs by 75%. In 10 years from now, nanotechnology will level the playing field and give everyone a clean glass of water to drink!

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FOOD PACKAGING NANOTECHNOLOGY is revolutionising fresh food packaging. For fresh food retailers, nanotechnology is currently showing a lot of promise in the field of fresh food packaging, with researchers working to develop next-generation materials that could extend product shelf-life, alert suppliers and retailers to the presence of pathogens in foods, or even actively eliminate bacteria, including Salmonella and E coli. Unfortunately, these new technologies are also raising new concerns, particularly when they are used in applications that involve food packaging. These concerns are expected to grow as more nanotech applications begin making their way out of the lab and onto supermarket shelves. There are several major areas of research involving nanotechnology applications for packaging materials. First, polymer-clay nanocomposites, which embed nanoscale particles of volcanic ash into plastics, are currently the most common commercial application in food packaging. In addition to other benefits, these materials provide a barrier that can be used to keep carbon dioxide and nitrogen in

a package, while keeping oxygen out. This helps prevent oxidation and extends the shelf-life of products, including meats and fresh cut fruit. Other emerging applications include films with embedded enzymes that could improve shelf-life by ‘scavenging’ oxygen from within a package, which would slow oxidation and inhibit bacterial growth. Lastly, nanosensors are embedded in films to create ‘intelligent packaging’. Distributors and department managers someday may get used to seeing entire packages change colour, if the product inside got too warm at some point in the supply chain. But scientists already acknowledge that nanoparticles often behave in a fundamentally different manner than the bulk materials from which they are sourced. “Matter such as gases, liquids and solids can exhibit unusual physical, chemical and biological properties at a nanoscale, differing in important ways from the properties of bulk materials and single atoms or molecules,” the US National Nanotechnology Initiative explains on its website.

DETECT EXPLOSIVES TO prevent terrorist attacks at airports, it would be helpful to detect extremely low concentrations of explosives easily and reliably. Despite the development of various sensor technologies, dogs continue to be the most efficient detectors. In new research, a German and French team describes a type of micromechanical sensor with a structure derived from the sense organs of butterflies. One approach used for sensors is based on microcantilevers. These are tiny flexible cantilevers like those used to scan surfaces with atomic force microscopes. When used in ‘chemical noses’, the microcantilivers are coated with a material that specifically binds to the analytes being detected. Cantilevers can vibrate like springs. When analyte molecules are bound to a microcantilever, the mass changes along with the frequency of the vibration. This change can be measured. However, it is because of the very low vapour pressure at room temperature that the highly sensitive, reliable detection of explosives remains a big challenge. In order to make microcantilevers more sensitive to the explosive TNT, research groups led by Denis Spitzer at the French-German Research Institute of Saint Louis and Valérie Keller at the Laboratoire des Matériaux, Surfaces et Procédés pour la Catalyse in Strasbourg have now taken inspiration from

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the highly sensitive sense organ of some types of butterflies. Male silk moths use this organ to recognise pheromone molecules excreted by females as they land on its broad antennae. These antennae are covered with sensilla, which are porous hairs containing chemonsensing neurons. The scientists equipped their microcantilevers and coated them with a dense 3D ordered layer of titanium dioxide nanotubes oriented vertically, like the butterfly sensilla. This has several advantages. Firstly, the specific surface of the microcantilevers is significantly increased. Secondly, titanium dioxide binds well to substances that contain nitro groups, which are characteristic of TNT and other explosives. Lastly, the tubes have an open structure that improves the movement of mass and ensures a rapid sensor response. The tubes are about 1,700 nm long and have an outer diameter of about 100 nm and a wall thickness of 20 nm. Each cantilever holds about 5,00,000 of these nanotubes. For test purposes, the researchers vaporised TNA by heating a tiny crystal. The sensor was able to detect concentrations of less than one part per trillion within three minutes. The researchers are now working on building a selective detector system for explosives or other gases based on this method.

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COSMETICS THE applications of nanotechnology and nanomaterials can be found in many cosmetic products including moisturisers, hair care products, make up and sunscreen. Almost all the major cosmetic manufacturers use nanomaterials in their products. L’Oréal has a number of nanotechnology-related products in the market and ranks 6th in the US in terms of the number of nanotech-related patents. Besides, the European Commission has estimated that 5% of cosmetic products contain nanoparticles. In fact, many international ranges of shampoos have started to make use of nano applications. Here, the molecular structure of titanium dioxide has been suitably altered to suit a shampoo application, resulting in better bounce and lustre. Also, many sunscreens now incorporate nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, which effectively block ultraviolet (UV) rays that lead to sunburn and skin cancer. The application of nanomaterials in cosmetic products has been the subject of continuous discussion in the media, scientific circles and among policy makers for the past few years. Moreover, toxicity issues have been raised due to conflicting research papers about the safety of nanomaterials and lack of agreement between researchers on whether the nanomaterials are safe for dermal use. There are a number of classes of nanoparticles used, or proposed for use, in cosmetic applications. Nanotechnology finds two main uses in cosmetics. The first is the use of nanoparticles as UV filters. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO)

are the main compounds used in these applications. Organic alternatives to these have also been developed. The second use is nanotechnology for delivery. Liposomes and niosomes are used in the cosmetic industry as delivery vehicles. Newer structures such as solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) have been found to be better performers than liposomes. In particular, NLCs have been identified as a potential next-generation cosmetic delivery agent that can provide enhanced skin hydration, bioavailability, stability of the agent and controlled occlusion. Encapsulation techniques have been proposed for carrying cosmetic actives. Nanocrystals and nanoemulsions are also being investigated for cosmetic applications. Patents have been filed for the application of dendrimers in the cosmetics industry. Other novel materials, such as fullerenes, have also appeared in a small number of beauty products. There are only a handful of technologies used, mainly liposomes, nanoemulsions and metal oxide nanoparticles. These offer advantages and improved characteristics compared with traditional formulations. Many of the newer technologies being investigated for drug delivery may also have applications in cosmetics. Besides, nanoparticles of silver, copper, silicone and silica have been reported as ingredients for cosmetics. A number of companies also claim to use fullerenes in their products due to the radical scavenging properties. However, there are concerns over their toxicity.

PHARMACEUTICALS & MEDICARE DABUR Pharma, which was recently acquired by the Singapore-based Fresenius Kabi, is using nanotechnology for a novel cancer drug delivery system. This is said to be the main focus of the company. Additionally, the company has used nanotechnology to increase the patients’ tolerance to the anti-cancer drug, Paclitaxel. Moreover, Bharat Biotech is conducting nanotechnology research on products (like oestrogen therapy) reportedly using herbal bases. The Bengaluru-based Velbionanotech, a bio-nanotechnology product development company, has developed nanotech-based treatments for atherosclerosis (arterial plaque), nephrolithiasis and diabetes. The company is currently doing clinical trials for the same. Also, professors at IIT Bombay have developed i-sens, a cardiac diagnostic device that uses nanotechnology for blood analysis. The device diagnoses heart conditions and imminent cardiac

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attacks. It is currently undergoing field trials. Another team at IIT Bombay has developed a drug for lung cancer that is inhaled in the form of nanoparticles through an aerosol spray. According to Gadhadar Reddy, CEO, Director and Founder, NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd, “For cancer treatment, designer molecules with carbon nanotubes are inserted into the body where they are taken up by cancer cells. When an infrared beam is shined over the infected region, the nanotubes become hot and burn off the cancer cells.” This is an important lookout for the coming ages to count upon for the eradication of cancer. Prakash adds, “Nanotechnology is being used in the development and improvement of fluorescent markers for diagnostic and screening purposes. Aspects of nanotechnology such as nanotubes, nanoparticles, and fullerene are being applied in cell scaffolding, drug delivery and artificial tissues.”

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ANTI-AGEING THE human genome, which remains active in childhood and adolescence, becomes dormant in the late twenties. Scientists are using nanotechnology to reactivate these genes. This helps arrest the process of biological ageing and enables man to fight diseases better. Vitrus Techno Innovations, a company specialising in applied nanotechnology, has developed

a gene repair therapy called ‘Mitsanika’. Clinical trials for Mitsanika have found substantial reduction in blood pressure, and improvements in patients suffering from cancer, diabetes and AIDS. Mitsanika will not cure these diseases; it will only enable the body to fight them better by reactivating the ‘mute’ immune system.

INVISIBILITY CLOAK S C I E N T I S T S have used plasmon nanotechnology to create the world’s first invisibility cloak for visible light. When we see an object, we see the visible light that strikes the object and is reflected; whereas the invisibility cloak refracts (or bends) the light that strikes it, so that the light moves around and past the cloak, reflecting nothing, thus leaving the cloak and its contents ‘invisible’. “Microwave invisible cloaks are already real,” says Reddy, adding, “These cloaks transmit microwaves through them and are invisible on the radar for all practical purposes! They are made by building tiny MEMS circuits. These materials are engineered to bend radiation in the wrong direction. They do this by exhibiting a naturally impossible property called negative refractive index. It has been rumoured that the technology is being used on stealth planes in Afghanistan by the US Army. A similar technology for use with visible light is being worked on by several major labs across the globe.” The invisibility cloak device is a 2D pattern of concentric rings created in a thin, transparent acrylic

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plastic layer on a gold film. The plastic and gold each have different refractive properties. The structured plastic on gold in different areas of the cloak creates ‘negative refraction’ effects, which bend the plasmons that electron waves generated when light strikes any metallic surface under precise circumstances in and around the cloaked region. This manipulation causes the plasmon waves to appear to have moved in a straight line. In reality, they have been guided around the cloak much as water in a stream flows around a rock, and released on the other side, concealing the cloak and the object inside from visible light. The invisibility that this phenomenon creates is not absolutely perfect because of energy loss in the gold film. The researchers’ cloak is just 10 micrometers in diameter. The cloak uses a limited range of the visible spectrum, in two dimensions. It would be a significant challenge to extend the cloak to 3D because researchers would need to control light waves both magnetically and electronically to steer them around the hidden object.

NANO WONDERS Self-cleaning Glass This is achieved by applying a coating of a hydrophobic nanomaterial on glass. This material will repel water, which then takes away all dirt with it. Self-repairing Materials This is done by ‘layer by layer self-assembly’ to embed fungicides inside paints. A major problem with sea-facing vessels and ships is attack by fungus, algae and seawater. By embedding fungicides and anti-rusting agents within layers of paint, these attacks can be staved off. As soon as the fungus or seawater breaks through a layer of paint, an anti-fungal or anti-rusting agent would be released, which would arrest corrossion. This signiﬁcantly enhances life of the vessel or the ship. Conductive Inks These are made of polymers enhanced with carbon nanotubes. These usher in wearable electronics. The day is not far wherein an entire circuit board would be printed using an inkjet printer.

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SUPERLENS MICROSCOPE SCIENTISTS have applied nanotechnology to also build a revolutionary superlens microscope that allows scientists to see details of previously undetectable nanoscale objects. Scientists have used nanotechnology plasmonics to develop superlens microscopy technology, which can be integrated into a conventional optical microscope to view nanoscale details of objects that were previously undetectable. The superlens microscope could one day image living cells, viruses, proteins, DNA molecules, and other samples, operating much like a point-and-shoot camera. This new technology could revolutionise the capability to view nanoscale objects at a crucial stage of their development. Scientists believe that they can improve the resolution of their microscope images down to about 10 nanometers.

In both invisibility and microscopy, the surface plasmons have very short wavelengths, and can therefore move data around using much smaller-scale guiding structures than in existing devices. These small, rapid waves are generated at optical frequencies, and can transport large amounts of data. The group also has made use of the unique properties of metamaterials, artificially structured composites that help control electromagnetic waves in unusual ways using plasmonic phenomena via the help of nanomaterials. This research has attracted a great deal of attention within the scientific community, industry and government agencies. Related plasmonics nanotechnology research offers applications for military and computer chip technologies, which could benefit from the higher frequencies and rapid data transfer rates that plasmons offer.

OTHER USES Traditional uses Nanotechnology applications in traditional products make them more efficacious. But the technology has still not caught on in India in a big way. Military A bullet proof vest is being developed with the help of nanotechnology, which would make the vest lighter and even more compact. Nanotents, which are self repairable and easy to carry, will be recently launched. Automobiles There would be a reduction of weight in automobiles using nanomaterials. Nanoparticles-based coatings are used for excellent scratch resistant surfaces, outstanding appearance of paints that can even change its colour, anti-reflective surfaces, easy to clean surfaces, environment-friendly tyres with wear resistance, and so on. Electronics Nano-emissive display (NED) is a high-resolution, full-colour, lightweight, physically thin display that uses carbon nanotube technology. It uses full colour range of displays using quantum dots. Construction Titanium oxide nanoparticles are used for making selfcleansing tiles. Carbon nanotubes are used to strengthen the concrete, while UV light exposed TiO2 nanoparticles remove the dirt, which can be used for anti-fogging coatings or self-cleaning windows. Nanoparticles coating on concrete surfaces protects it from corrosion.

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Sports Wilson Sporting Goods Co has designed tennis balls that hold their bounce much longer than the balls currently available in the market. It has also created tennis racquets that are twice as stable as conventional ones and are up to 22% more powerful. Carbon nanotube technology has been used in making badminton racquets that are lighter, which allows for a more compact swing that still produces maximum power. Nano silver technology is being used in the sports equipment such as shoes, pads, jerseys, helmets and socks among others, which makes them anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and smell free. Besides, nanomaterial coatings are also used to make golf clubs stronger. Textile Carbon nanotubes spun to form long yarn-like fibres could be used to produce even the strongest bullet-proof materials in the market. Nanotechnology has an important application area in dying process where nanoclay has good dye ability, good colour fastness and provides advanced fabric with qualities such as high strength, modulus, UV absorbance and fire resistance. With the help of nanotechnology, textiles can gain many properties like water-stain repellence, wrinkle resistance, anti-bacterial, anti-static, flame retardant, UV protection, colour change thermal insulation. Many common brands of stain-resistant clothing are using nanotech-enhanced fabrics. Additionally, nanotechnology can help remove odour and bacteria from clothes more efficiently than other methods.

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Enhancing Metal Properties Nanotechnology, in the form of nano coatings, has been widely used in the engineering and manufacturing sector. Nano coatings play a prominent role in increasing the productivity of any tool or job. The better the nano coating, the more corrosion, wear and tear resistant the metal would become. Besides this, nano coatings also have high thermal strength apart from better tensile strength and durability. PRATEEK SUR

ano coatings are the coatings of tiny miniscule particles on any surface, which maximise a metal’s properties. The main objective of nano coatings is to bring out the versatility of nanotechnology by helping metals become more stable, offer more thermal durability, and become corrosion & wear resistant. Nano coatings are mainly used in the field of engineering, turbine, optical, biomedical and auto industry. In addition, nano coatings have been used to design and develop sensors.

unit, viz., EB-gun assembly, watercooled copper crucible containing the material to be evaporated, the substrate (the part to be coated), and the vacuum chamber unit with enhanced ﬂexibility for several coating applications. The EB-gun can be self-accelerated straight or electromagnetically deﬂected through 1800 or 2700. The continuous feeding of the ingot happens through a copper-cooled crucible for larger quantity evaporation. The flexibility in the application of the EB-PVD unit can be enhanced by using many EB guns and continuous multiple ingots feeding system.

TYPE OF COATING USED Electron Beam-Physical Vapour Deposition (EB-PVD) is a simple process in which a focussed highenergy electron beam is directed to melt the evaporant material(s) in a vacuum chamber—the evaporat. EB-PVD is primarily a line-of-sight process, and is, therefore, uniform. The EB-PVD process used for coatings on material condenses on the surface of the substrates or components resulting in the formation of deposit, i.e., coating. During deposition, external heating is often applied to the substrate for enhancing the metallurgical bonding between the coating and the substrate coating of complex parts (such as turbine airfoils). This is accomplished by continuous rotation in the vapour cloud during the deposition process. The evaporant materials are placed in a water-cooled copper crucible. The main components in the EB-PVD

SELECTION OF MATERIALS Metallic borides, carbides, nitrides and oxides have been known to be very hard

Why is Zirconium Nitride Preferred? Zirconium is highly resistant to corrosion by alkalis, acids and salt water. Zirconium can withstand high abrasion. Zirconium has got a high melting point of about 1973 K. Zirconium can withstand heavy stresses. It provides 30% more hardness than the commercially used TiN coatings. It provides better thermal stability than the TiN tools. It lasts about (200%–1,000%) more than the uncoated tools. It is a strong surface enhancement material.

and wear-resistant materials. Applying these hard coatings to cutting tools and inserts can increase their life by several hundred percent (400–600%), thereby reducing costs associated with tool procurement, set-up time and machine downtime. Wear-resistant coatings are often characterised as having high melting temperatures as well as high hardness values. The performance of the coating depends on many factors including structural, chemical and thermal stability, metallurgical bonding & machining conditions. All these factors depend on the process selected for applying the coatings along with its micro-structural characteristics including grain size, degree of texture and density. Most wear-resistant coatings are applied by either CVD or PVD-sputtering with typical coating thickness between 2 μm and 6 μm. The first wear-resistant coatings were primarily monolithic films of transition metal-nitrides. Zirconium Nitride coating is selected mostly as the nano coating material. It gives more stability, more tensile strength, less wear, less corrosion and better durability.

APPLICATION Zirconium nitride coatings are widely used in the cutting of tools and offer high resistance to wear. prateek.sur@infomedia18.in With inputs from Prashant Vel Sudarshan, Associate Professor, SRM University, Chennai; Pawan Sharma, ASE, Accenture India Ltd, Chennai.

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HiPCO: The Wonder Child of Nanotubes Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes is the poster-child of the amazing world of nanotechnology. This material in the same vein also showcases the difﬁculties and challenges of nanotechnology. An interesting challenge faced by NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd is related to these carbon nanotubes. The solution formulated helped them to overcome huge technical difﬁculties and come up with HiPCO. PRATEEK SUR

arbon nanotubes are one of the strongest materials known to mankind. They exhibit a tensile strength which is approximately 100 times that of steel despite being 10 times lighter. Besides, they are 1,000 times better conductors of electricity than copper and are better conductors of heat than a diamond. We currently live in a steel age, which typifies everything from buildings to cars to railroads. Imagine what a material 100 times stronger than steel could do! We could build taller buildings, more efficient and lighter automobiles, longer bridges, lighter bullet proof vests, lighter and faster aircraft, and, eventually, even a space elevator. And these are possibilities from just the mechanical properties of this material! The electrical properties open up an even more astounding list of possibilities, including invisibility cloaks, like the ones imagined in the Harry Potter series.

SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes were discovered 21 years ago. However, even now, you do not find any devices or gadgets that use this amazing material. The reason for this is the problems in scaling up production while maintaining very high purity levels. Imagine being able to produce a material whose diameter is just 10 hydrogen atoms across and to maintain those specifications for billions of trillions of tiny tubes (each nanotube is about one lakh times smaller than our hair).

CHALLENGES NoPo is working on addressing the

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problem of large-scale production of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes by scaling up a highly promising process called HiPCO. HiPCO was invented by Dr Robert Kelley Bradly while working for his PhD under Nobel Laureate Dr Richard Smalley at Rice University, Houston (Dr Robert Kelley Bradley is the Director of Technology and Research at NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd). In this process, carbon monoxide gas is passed under tremendous pressure and temperature into a reaction chamber where it is mixed with a small amount of iron/nickel carbonyl to produce very high purity carbon nanotubes. The problem with scaling up this process is that the catalyst nickel carbonyl/ iron carbonyl is extremely hazardous and the process entails using them under extreme conditions. Nickel carbonyl has severe restrictions on storage. Storage of more than 10 kg is prohibited by law in India. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a worker should not be exposed to more than one part per billion of nickel carbonyl over an eight-hour work period, which speaks volumes of its dangerous nature.

SOLUTION To solve the problem, NoPo Nanotechnologies invented (BL/ PAT/IN/610/001) and is currently conducting extensive tests on a new process for producing the catalyst in in situ. This system enables NoPo to use the catalyst without having to store any of it on-site while ensuring none of the workers are exposed to levels of carbonyls anywhere near OSHA levels. To ensure this analytically, NoPo

teamed up with Dr Donald Stedman of University of Denver to rebuild a Chemiluminiscence Carbonyl detector that he had invented back in the 1970s. NoPo is now the proud owner of the world’s most sensitive carbonyl detector, which has a part per trillion level detection limit. It is a very clever device into which controlled amounts of carbonyl containing carbon monoxide gas are passed and made to react with a precise amount of ozone. This reaction produces a small amount of light, which is akin to finding light from a single star in a dark sky and pinpointing its exact source. This small light signal (photon) is then amplified by a photomultiplier tube, which, in turn, provides a measurable voltage corresponding to the catalyst concentration. NoPo is already in talks with a partner in the US for sale of three of these carbonyl detection units for their nickel plating plant where they want to ensure that the carbonyl concentration is within OSHA limits. Using these inventions, NoPo is trying to scale up HiPCO like never before. The new reactor, catalyst generator, detector, and so on, were first announced at the recent Bangalore Nano Conference. The system was supposed to have gone online by March 2012. However, due to some problems with the materials procured locally, there were delays. The new reactor will be going live and will begin churning out hundreds of kilograms of high-quality Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes very soon. With Inputs from Gadhadar Reddy, CEO, Founder and Director, NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd

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he general purpose of technology today is taking the first empirical information about barriers related to the diffusion of nanotechnology to the industries after they have been rendered fit by the labs. The primary barrier is the lack of access to early-stage capital. The extent of this barrier is greater when the company contributes to the value chain for nanotechnology through R&D, as opposed to through products or services. Another barrier is the lack of access to university equipment and facilities—a greater problem in companies involved in nanotechnology research. From a policy perspective, the state governments could act as venture capitalists to overcome market failure in the capital market. Besides, states could provide incentives to universities through public/private centres of excellence for sharing capital equipment and facilities with nanotechnology companies.

CHALLENGES TO DEVELOPMENT Poor understanding of new hazards introduced by nanotechnology and lack of appropriate policies to manage new risks Grappling with challenges that range from the technical to regulatory and from governmental to environmental, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs, however, continue to move forward. Just as the concepts of nanoscale invention have required new insights

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Nanotechnology is an emerging field and an interdisciplinary science whose potential has been widely touted for well over a decade. However, despite significant private and public investments, the progress in moving nanomaterials from the laboratory to industrial production has been slow, difficult and very challenging. The technical barriers cannot be overlooked. Nanotechnology, being a diverse topic, is deeply affected by these barriers and therefore, finding solutions for them presents a huge challenge to scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs. from scientists, there is also demand for new approaches for managing, producing, funding and deploying novel technologies into the engineering and manufacturing sector. In case of nanotechnology, there is an unusual opportunity to use science, engineering and policy knowledge to design novel products that are benign to human and environmental health. “Today, people are not aware of the useful applications of nanotechnology in their products.

And even if they are aware, they do not know how to use it. In public perception, nanoparticles have various side effects and toxic effects. So, it is very difficult for industry people to use them in their products,” says Gian Prakash, Manager – Nanotechnology Services, Nano Science and Technology Consortium (NSTC). Some organisations feature significantly to work for the design of new nanotechnologies for joint economic, social and health/environmental benefit. These efforts have been aided by awareness throughout the nanotech community. However, awareness is still limited in many sectors and nanoscience, including green nanoscience, still faces significant challenges in its transition from concept to reality. Interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology per se and the scope of its applications These characteristics and the optimism regarding the potential application of nanotechnology in a whole range of spheres, has, to an extent, led to significant overlaps in the areas of R&D support identified by different agencies. For instance, in health, a strong engagement of agencies such as DST, DBT, ICMR, CSIR and, even DRDO. This may result in duplicative R&D efforts and a waste of financial and human resources in this costintensive domain. Other related challenges These are in the form of lack of coordination, information flow,

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overlapping mandates and jurisdictions. An inadequate flow of information between policy-makers and the scientific population as well as among policy-makers acts as a barrier in developing real capacity due to the inability to leverage on the existing capacity, expertise and initiatives. A greater interaction between the government and other actors as well as within the different wings of the government is imperative. The gap between basic research and application is another challenge in nanotechnology, like several other technologies. However, as policy-makers begin to stress on product and process, or rather deliverable-oriented R&D and policies that encourage scientific entrepreneurship, a more conducive environment for PPPs and technology development is essential. Being cost & risk intensive and dependent on sophisticated and complex equipment, technical know-how & capacity, financial constraints often act as an impediment in this regard.

NEED TO DEVELOP A ROADMAP Although NSTM outlines the key focus areas for building capacity in nanotechnology in India, there is a need to develop a detailed timebound and deliverable roadmap for nanoscience and technology. This could involve a SWOT analysis of the R&D capacity in the nano domain in India and also address the areas of strategic interest; if possible, even sector-specific roadmaps, including risk assessment, management and mitigations within the overall nanotechnology development framework. “In nanotechnology research, engineers, medical doctors, educators, chemists, physicists and nanotechnology researchers usually collaborate on studies & projects. Nanotechnology researchers must often share equipment, because many of the high-technology microscopes and other devices used in this technology are too expensive for each individual research facility to purchase and maintain. For

example, acquiring a scanning electron microscope and building a clean room can cost millions of dollars. So, grants and loans from government & private institutions provide money for such activities and equipment. It is time for the Indian industry to understand the potential applications of nanomaterials in different industrial sectors. Scaling up the process for proven and developed nanomaterials is still under progress,” informs Dr AR Phani, Director, NanoRAM Technologies, Nano Research for Advanced Materials Technologies.

COMMERCIALISE NANOTECHNOLOGIES The current challenge for the world economies is the rebalancing of the manufacturing sector with the

‘S’ curve and everyone is just getting started. Prices and difficulties in scaling up production of various nanomaterials are the biggest difficulties as of now. Things are so new that we have to invent most of the processes. Moreover, fine-tuning them takes a little time.” Reddy adds, “At the shop floor level, it depends on the industry you are dealing with. Suppose you are assembling cars in an automotive industry, it would not make much of a difference. You would still receive a component that looks exactly the way it did before, only it would be lighter and stronger. If you were in a nanotech company manufacturing nanomaterials, you might want to be more cautious and try to avoid workers coming in contact

Barriers to the Development and Commercialisation Many nanomaterials require new commercial production techniques, which increases the need for basic research, engineering research, and coordination of the two between the industrial and research communities. The lack of a ‘deep bench’ of scientists and engineers with experience developing nanotechnology. Toxicology and analysis protocols need to be developed and constantly updated to reﬂect advances in the science. Regulatory uncertainty persists, and nanotechnologies often face higher regulatory barriers than existing or conventional chemicals. The end-market demand is unclear, especially since there are only a limited number of commercial grade products that can be compared to conventional materials in terms of performance. commercialisation of nanotechnologies into innovative and desirable products. Key to this success is the encouragement and development of well-informed, robust and high-value companies. However, there are a number of barriers and challenges, such as finding good business models for nano-enabled products and attracting significant investment for demonstration & scaling up of high-value manufacturing techniques, which must be addressed before this, will be achieved. According to Gadhadar Reddy, CEO, Founder and Director, NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd, “Nanotechnology is at the exact same place as computers were in the 70s. We are staring at a massive

with the nanoparticles. Nevertheless, I foresee that most nanotech companies would be highly automated with minimal human intervention.”

FUTURE IN FOCUS Widespread commercial uptake of emerging technologies is vital to the wealth-creating power of the world economies. Nanotechnology is leading the way in terms of driving the future wealth of the nations. The world nanotechnology market needs the supply chain to connect and grow. Companies, academicians and students with bright ideas would be leading the order of the day in the near future with the help of nanotechnology.

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and they get five different answers, to contain a tiny machine. Still, erming carbon nanotubes then the amount spent on the research some consider this to be the field’s graphite is like calling investment hurts the investor, because ultimate aim. It is enough merely for a lump of coal a this diversity creates uncertainty. The diamond. Graphite is some of the materials to have been bad news for this field is that presently made of carbon, just manufactured at a very small scale. there are much more than five different like nanotubes, although the tubes Often that can involve grinding down opinions about the toxicity of the themselves are about one million times a substance into particles that may be carbon nanotube. smaller than the graphite that makes only a few nanometres big, which is up for the ‘lead’ in a pencil. Carbon about 1,00,000th of the thickness of a nanotubes may be perfectly safe, but sheet of paper. These particles can also IN RECENT TIMES... then again, they may have asbestosbe engineered into shapes that provide The number of consumer products like properties. Nobody knows some functional property, like rigidity. claiming to use nanotechnology has how safe they are. Indeed, industry, The varieties of shapes include rings, exponentially grown to the ratio regulators and governments know little shells, wires, beads, cages and plates. of almost 600:1. Patents are rapidly about the general safety of The particles and shapes Despite hundreds of years of experience in chemistry, it is not all materials that are made can also be incorporated easy to predict how a substance will behave when it is made into really small sizes. into other materials to extremely small in size. This means that how it will affect This lack of knowledge bestow useful properties on health can never be estimated. in this field is so vast that them. research can ironically add to the being filed by scientists and various problem. For example, if there are five companies. For a product to count SILVER SHRUNK teams to understand nanotube toxicity, as nanotechnology, it does not need Some nanotechnology products

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now, no risks or harmful effects have are applied directly to the skin, as SIZE OF NANOPARTICLES MAKES IT been identified. This is partly because USEFUL cosmetics and sunscreens. Titanium the scale of nanotechnology usage in dioxide is commonly used as the white Nanoparticulate versions of a material daily life is very minuscule and limited pigment in most of the sunscreens. can act in novel ways. As for silver, to research laboratories where safe When it is ground into nanoparticles, the size itself is what makes it so disposal techniques are adopted,” says it can still block harmful ultraviolet useful. When there are extremely Dr VV Raghevendra Sai, Assistant radiation, but allows visible light to small materials, such as copper, which Professor – Biomedical Engineering, pass straight though. This means are soft, then they can become hard Department of Applied Mechanics, that modern sunscreens can appear when they are ground to such small IIT Madras, Chennai. completely transparent, while offering pieces. Materials, such as gold, which the same protection as the old white would not react to other substances stuff. become reactive. And when they have RESEARCH REVEALS... Many products are now embedded been shrunk, materials such as carbon, Research on animals has shown that with silver nanoparticles. At such small which are perfectly safe might become nanoparticles can even evade some sizes, silver can have anti-microbial unsafe. Plenty of research suggests that of the body’s natural defence systems properties. Silver nanoparticles nanoparticles of harmless substances and accumulate in the brain, cells, may come in handy wherever can become exceptionally dangerous. blood and nerves. Studies show that there is a need to kill germs. For All these aspects of nanoparticles there is potential for such materials example, in things as diverse as teddy need to be looked into as they are not to cause pulmonary inflammation, to bears, washing machines, chopsticks just potentially dangerous, but also move from the lungs to other organs, and bed linen, silver nanoparticles massively harmful. to have surprising biological toxicity, may be used. Nanotechnology can Atoms on the surface of a material to move from within the skin to the also be used in food production, are generally more reactive than those lymphatic system and possibly to move most often as nanoparticles across cell membranes. To The manipulation of materials on a nano-scale enables of silver in foodadd to it, these effects scientists to take on new properties as compared to their preparation equipment. vary when particles are larger form. For example, UV ﬁlters used in suncreens The food industry is engineered into different produced in nano form become clear rather than white when also trying to restructure shapes. Presently, there is compared to their larger form. ingredients at a nanoscale no way of knowing how to include particles of trace metals inside (which is why powders dissolve each shape will behave, except by in food supplements and to more quickly than solids do). Half of experiment. produce less-fattening foods. All the atoms in a five-nanometre particle In the absence of any firm guidance this sounds good on the outside, are on its surface, which can make it from governments on what tests are but assessing the risks calls for deep many times more toxic than expected needed to ensure that a product is safe, human perspective. Humans are by weight alone. Nanoparticles are businesses are devising their own. The already surrounded by nanoparticles larger companies can probably cope small enough to be transported into of one sort or another. Most of with the research because they are the human body more easily and into the food items that people eat more familiar with the risks of liability the environment in new ways. are made of naturally occurring and regulation. On the contrary, the “The amount of research being nanoscaled components. Each task is beyond the realm of some small carried out on the ill-effects of person breathes in at least 10 million companies. The applications that are nanotechnology from a view point nanoparticles a minute. Most of them likely to cause most (real and perceived) of environmental safety and health concern are those intended to go into risks has been inversely proportional do no harm. or onto the body like cosmetics, food to the exploration of its use for new The trouble is that some particles, additives, pharmaceutical-delivery applications. This is probably due to such as the particles from a dieselsystems, novel therapeutics and textile the fascinating and ever-expanding engine exhaust, cause serious health coatings and treatments. outcome of nanotechnology research. problems. Moreover, despite hundreds Lately, however, a few researchers of years of experience in chemistry, it have focussed their attention on UNCERTAINTIES INVOLVED is not easy to predict how a substance assessing the risks involved in adopting There is also a lot of uncertainty over will behave when it is made extremely nanotechnology. Certain nanomaterials what happens to these substances at the small in size. This means that how known as quantum dots made of heavy end of their lives. Carbon nanotubes it will affect health can never be metals are known to be toxic. As of have been used for years in the industry. estimated.

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They have been embedded in materials like plastics to increase their toughness and provide electrical conductivity for components that are electrostatically painted. But it remains unknown, for instance, if they can enter groundwater when the products that contain them are dumped or broken up.

and water—a method of getting a rough idea of what the toxicity of a nanoparticle might be—ideally with some quick and basic tests that could inform scientists and businesses of the most promising (and safest) routes to pursue; and guidelines for how to work safely with nanoparticles, including clearing up spills and managing waste.

ARE WE RISKING TOO MUCH?

The manipulation of materials on a nano-scale enables scientists to take on new properties as compared to their larger form. For example, UV filters used in suncreens produced in nano form become clear rather than white when compared to their larger form. But away from the buzz of excitement that often surrounds a new technology, PATCHY, AT BEST there have been real concerns about the Although scientists’ favourite alarm WEIGHING THE SMALLEST risk and hazards these new materials call is that ‘more research is necessary’, Managing the risks in nanotechnology present to both humans and the the extent and the frequency of their is a massive undertaking that will take environment. The early criticism from cry suggests that in nanotechnology, years to develop and requires careful NGOs has focussed not necessarily on they may be right. Current research planning and coordination. At the the technology itself, but the ways in projects and their results are patchy. moment, it is virtually impossible to which it is being used and the lack Research tends to be in areas that weigh a 10 nanometre-sized particle of government regulation and risk interest scientists, rather than what with any accuracy. Meanwhile, assessment. would be most useful for the industry nanotechnology is becoming part of the as a whole, let alone the protection global economy. It could help produce Much of that concern still remains. of consumers. For several years, there trillions of dollars of products by 2014, The knowledge and understanding have been complaints about the lack of ranging from face creams to computer of nanotechnology even among wellorganisation and leadership. chips and car panels. Scientists do not informed groups is low. There is mean that nanoparticles are inherently scepticism about the current regulations unsafe, only that there is a yawning and support for tougher labelling rules ‘PRESSING NEED’ FOR A STRATEGIC on products that are ingested SPENDING PROGRAMME There is also a lot of uncertainty over what happens to these or applied to the body, The progress on risk substances at the end of their lives. Carbon nanotubes have i.e., food, drink, cosmetics research into the toxicology, been used for years in the industry. But it remains unknown, pharmaceuticals. health and environmental for instance, if they can enter groundwater when the products and Nanotechnology can be very effects of nanomaterials is that contain them are dumped or broken up. dangerous when used in far slower than it should gap in understanding their effects. Yet, food. Early scientific evidence indicates be. There is a ‘pressing need’ for a safety legislation cannot be expected that some nanomaterials produce free strategic programme of spending on the to work until the products of the radicals, which destroy or mutate DNA correct needs. According to Gadhadar technology are better understood. and can cause damage to the liver and Reddy, CEO, Director & Founder, kidneys. NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt In the longer term, researchers Ltd, “There is always a risk when you think that they will be able to devise are trying out something new for the a framework for understanding SAFETY WARNING first time. Nature has always had a nanoparticles and predicting which will Scientists say that the current habit of surprising us with unknown be hazardous before they are even made. toxicological tests on nanomaterials possibilities. At the end of the day, our That would allow science, technology used in food products and packaging theories could be wrong and the newly and business to focus on the materials is inadequate. The current risk developed materials could behave very that are most likely to be beneficial and assessments are likely to be subject differently from what we have seen profitable. It would be a huge prize, to a high degree of uncertainty and because it would enable the development called for more research on the toxicity in the lab. Nanomaterials have very of nanotechnology while guarding against of nanoparticles in the body. In the tiny dimensions and we do not know a big health scare or environmental absence of proper safety regulations, how they will behave when released disaster. If, in the aftermath of an consumers are being left in the dark into the wild. Because of these risks, accident, the public discovered that about the products they are consuming it is necessary to take a cautiously scientists are unsure about a wide range and are unknowingly putting their audacious approach, which is exactly of nanotechnology, it would wreck the health and the environment at risk. what is being done now.” development of potentially valuable and There are ways to measure safe new products. exposure to nanoparticles in the air prateek.sur@infomedia18.in

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GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES

Building on the Power of Small Nanotechnology is proving to be the newest aid for all the technological innovations in every nation. The various government initiatives for nanotechnology have their own pros and cons. While some government regulations foster growth opportunities; there are others which provide a hindrance to innovations and developments. Here’s taking a look at how various state governments are looking to build on the power of small by taking conducive initiatives on the nanotechnology front…

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he emergence of nanotechnology in India has witnessed the engagement of a diverse set of players, each having their own agenda and role. Together, they shape up the trajectory of nanotechnology in the national context. Nanotechnology in India is a public-driven initiative. Industry participation is a recent phenomenon. Nanotechnology R&D, barring a few exceptions, is largely being ensued at publicly funded universities as well as research institutes. Therefore, policy agencies and R&D organisations are the key players in the Indian context.

INITIATIVES BY INDIAN GOVERNMENT The Government of India has woken up, rather belatedly, to the potential of nanotechnology. It is planning to invest `1,000 crore in it during the next Five Year Plan to build the nanotech industry in India. Also, the Ministry of Science & Technology has launched a Nanotech Mission that will fund R&D by the industry and

also give grants to leading educational and research institutes engaged in nanotech research. The plan envisages developing cutting-edge products and services in drug delivery, cosmetics and consumer durables & engineering. Earlier, in 2001, the ministry had launched the Nano Science & Technology Initiative (NSTI) under the chairmanship of CNR Rao to seed the industry in India. NSTI, which received allocations of about `75 crore from the government, has financed over 100 projects over five years of their span. These initiatives, including the latest one, however, are just a drop in the ocean. According to official statistics, the government has, so far, spent only about `250 crore to encourage nanotechnology. Clearly, it needs to do much more, and also provide long-term fiscal and other incentives, if India is to realise its potential in this breakthrough science. Globally, nanotechnology is expected to spawn a $1 trillion (`40 lakh crore) market by 2012, and given the right impetus, India can emerge as a huge nanotech hub, as in the case

of IT. Given this potential, it is just a matter of time before this trickle turns into a deluge.

ROLE OF STATE GOVERNMENTS Besides the Central Government, the governments of various states have taken keen interest in nurturing nanoscience and technology in their states. Here’s how…

KARNATAKA Karnataka is leveraging on its existing reputation as a biotech hub and its science & technology resources (e.g., nationally recognised research institutes, such as IISc and JNCASR), advanced scientific infrastructure as well as human resource to become the national nanotechnology hub. The Karnantaka Government has been very active in this regard and is setting up a favourable environment for advancing nanotech research. Recently, Veeco Instruments, an international supplier of instruments, has set up a plant at Bengaluru and partnered with JNCASR.

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The thrust on nanotechnology in Karnataka can be attributed to the fact that Dr CNR Rao, Chairman, Science Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and President, JNCASR, pursued his scientific endeavour at Bengaluru. His role as the Chairperson of Nano Mission Council and support to this technology has inspired his home state to grant budgetary support to ‘explore priority areas of nano-scientific research and technology’. The state has been aggressively promoting itself as India’s destination for nanotechnology R&D as well as an industry base. MN Vidyashankar, Secretary – Department of IT, Biotechnology and Science and Technology, Karnataka, stated at the Bangalore Nano conference that Bengaluru, “which accounts for a significant proportion of research in nanotechnology in the country, is poised to become a Nano city”. He further acknowledged the `100 crore support to be provided by the Central Government for establishing the aforementioned nanotechnology related institute in Bengaluru for which considerable amount of land has been allocated under Dr Rao’s guidance. Bangalore Nano, an international conference organised by the state government along with DST, was mooted as the “ideal forum for researchers and industrialists to interact & explore possibilities of applications of nanotechnology in electronics, bio-pharmaceuticals and engineering”. Every year, this event sees the participation of over 500 delegates and participation from countries such as Japan, Australia and Germany is very frequent and common. In fact, the EU, which partnered the event, is interested in joining hands with India on nano R&D projects and has even been known to set aside US$15 million for this purpose. To attract investments that can spearhead translation of innovative R&D into commercial or industrial prospects, the conference organised a ‘Research-Industry Collaboration Hub’ that sought to act as a platform for collaborations between scientists and

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industry as well as investors & venture capitalists.

TAMIL NADU The Tamil Nadu Government had set up a task force on nanotechnology in 2002 to investigate the potential of this technology and evaluate approaches to ‘reap its benefits’. Few institutes such as IIT, SRM University, Anna University and Centre of Life Sciences at Bharathiar University have been provided with seed money to facilitate nanotechnology R&D. Some universities like IIT Madras and SRM University are already engaging in nano research. In an effort to promote Tamil Nadu as a hub for research in health related nanotechnologies, state officials keep reviewing options for a nanotechnology policy from time to time. Further, the government is developing a `100 crore scheme involving technical transfer from the University of Arkansas. To set up nanotechnology parks in the state, the Tamil Nadu Government has roped in Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park officials for proposal development. It also plans to attract public private investment towards it. IIT Madras, SRM University and Anna University have been approached to help develop the ‘park’s ecosystem’ that will house R&D, engineering and management institutes as well as companies, product manufacturers, investors and legal & administrative infrastructure. The Tamil Nadu Technology Development and Promotional Centre sponsors a CII-organised nanotechnology conclave every year, which is aimed at showcasing the country’s strengths in nanotechnology to international nanotech players.

HARYANA The Haryana Government’s initiatives had led Sabir Bhatiya (of the hotmail fame) to shortlist Haryana as one of the venues for launching his project of developing a ‘Nano City’ that seeks to serve as a innovation hub

housing R&D setups, companies and institutes & universities. The aim, in Bhatiya’s words, is to recreate the Silicon Valley in Haryana so that the country can take advantage of the opportunities the knowledge economy (that emerging technologies including nanotechnology) is creating. The project is planned to have PPPs and is set to attract an initial investment of US$2 billion. Partnering with the country’s premier institutes, the vision is to develop cutting-edge R&D in the areas of nanotechnology, biosciences, software products and materials. Like the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the Haryana Government has announced the creation of a nanotechnology park in its state.

ANDHRA PRADESH Another South Indian state Andhra Pradesh has also proposed a nanotechnology park facility with a government investment of `35 crore.

STRONG & DIRECT IMPACT These initiatives by the various governments have a direct impact on not just the industries, but also on the innovative and process thoughts of scientists & engineers. Some of the policies bend the rules to allow nanotechnologists to have easy access to the requirements and developments in their innovations, whereas others actually obstruct their free flow of thought. prateek.sur@infomedia18.in With inputs from Dr AR Phani, Director, Nano-RAM Technologies; Dr VV Raghavendra Sai, Asst Prof – Biomedical Engineering, Dept of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras; Gadhadar Reddy, CEO, Founder and Director, NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd; Gian Prakash, Manager – Nanotechnology Services, Nano Science and Technology Consortium (NSTC); Ajay K Sood, Prof – Dept of Physics, IISc, Bengaluru; T Pradeep, Prof – DST Unit of Nanoscience, Dept of Chemistry, IIT Madras.

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It took over two decades before the ďŹ rst recognised paper on molecular nanotechnology was published. Today, scientists and technologists have gone beyond that and have astounded the materials community by indicating that even ordinary metals and materials possess magical new properties when in nano form. No single group of materials has found hundreds of thousands of new applications as nanomaterials have in the recent past. Situated, as we are, in the cusp between theoretical prediction and impending delights of future, it seems right to take stock and assess the impact of nanomaterials as engineering materials. he National Science Foundation (NSF) in the US projected that by 2015, nanotechnology will become a trilliondollar industry worldwide and nanomaterials, being the largest segment, will reach $340 billion annually. In fact, the nanomaterials segment is estimated to represent 31% of the total revenues of the global nanotechnology markets; other segments include electronics (28%), pharmaceuticals (17%), chemical manufacturing (9%), aerospace (6%) and others (9%). Predictions made by Deutsche Bank back these figures. According to the study, the market for nanomaterials was $120 billion in 2002â&#x20AC;&#x201D;growing at a 15% annual rate to reach $370 billion by 2010. However, other estimations differ from the previous.

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According to the (much more optimistic) projection made by the Fredonia Group, the US market for nanomaterials was $215 billion in 2000 and was forecasted to reach $1,000 billion in 2007 and $35,000 billion in 2020. Additionally, another estimate states that the nanomaterials market will grow in the US by 30.6% annually for the next five years with carbon nanotubes and fullerenes being the real drivers of growth. The general outlook, however, is that novel nanomaterials will emerge in the near future and unconventional applications will multiply. Besides this, there is need for new understanding in nanomaterials propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;tribological performance.

WHAT IS NANOTECHNOLOGY? Nanotechnology refers to the understanding and control of matter

at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications. Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modelling and manipulating matter at this long scale. A nanometer is one-billionth of a metre. A sheet of paper is about 1,00,000 nanometres thick; a single gold atom is about a third of a nanometre in diameter. Dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometres are known as the nanoscale. Unusual physical, chemical and biological properties can emerge in materials at the nanoscale. These properties may differ in important ways from the properties of bulk materials and single atoms or molecules. However, nanotechnology is not just a vision of the future. Some forms of nanotechnology are already being

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used. Examples of these are: Electronics: The existing semiconductor industry could be described as the most successful and extensive adopter of nanotechnology to date. Current integrated circuits are based on components and structural features in the 30-nanometre range and in some cases, even smaller. These dimensions are at least 1,000 times smaller than typical biological cells. Every new laptop and iPod works on chips brimming with these nanoscale features. Energy/fuels/environment: The catalyst industry and those industries that rely on catalysis exploit nanotechnology to provide a wide variety of products, such as liquid fuels and plastics, and to contribute to a cleaner environment, such as through the use of catalytic converters to remove pollutants from automobile exhaust. Additionally, materials for high-power, fast-charging batteries used in many cordless power tools incorporate advanced electrodes whose capabilities depend on deliberately engineered nanoscale architectures. Medicine: Several nanoparticulate formulations of conventional drugs are being used in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. A number of nanotechnology-based imaging agents and therapeutics that target tumour cells and arterial plaques are in clinical trials. In addition, nanotechnologybased detectors form the core of a number of new diagnostic instruments that are better than previous generations of instruments at detecting minute quantities of important biomarkers of disease. Materials: Carbon nanotubes are currently being incorporated into high-strength composites and woven into yarns to produce significantly lighter and more conductive wires and electrical harnesses. - Carbon Nanotubes/Fullerenes The discovery of fullerenes in 1985 by Robert F Curl Jr, Sir Harold W Kroto and Richard E Smalley culminated in

their Nobel Prize in 1996. Fullerenes, or Buckminsterfullerenes, are named after Buckminster Fuller, the architect & designer of the geodesic dome, and are sometimes called bucky balls. The names are derived from the basic shape that defines fullerenesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an elongated sphere of carbon atoms formed by interconnecting six-member rings and 12 isolated five-member rings forming hexagonal and pentagonal faces. Carbon nanotubes have found thousands of uses. - Nano composites Nano composites are materials having nanoscale structure that improve the macroscopic properties of products. Typically, nano composites are clay, polymer or carbon, or a combination of these materials with nanoparticle building blocks.

CONSUMER PRODUCTS Nanoscale materials and particles are being used increasingly as ingredients

ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS Under development Cutting tool bits: WC, TaC, TIC, Co Spark plugs using nanoscale metal and ceramic powders Controlled delivery of herbicides and pesticides Chemical sensors Molecular sieves In the market Abrasion-resistant coatings using alumina, Y-Zr2O3 Nano clay-reinforced polymer composites Lubricant/hydraulic additives: Cu MoS2 Pigments Self-cleaning glass using TiO2 Propellants using Al Well established Structural enhancement of polymers and composites Thermal spray coatings based on TiO2, TiC-Co, etc. Inks: conducting, magnetic, etc. using metal powders

in cosmetics, sunscreens and food products. The small sizes of the particles confer various properties, such as high sun-blocking power with translucency in sunscreens, stain resistance for fabrics and self-cleaning properties and better colour features for paints. All told, US corporations have invested an estimated $2.75 billion in nanotechnology R&D, 50% of which was spent by the electronics & IT sector, 37% by the materials and manufacturing sector, 8% by the healthcare and life sciences sector, and 4% in the energy and environment sector. Most large US corporations in these sectors have established structured nanotechnology efforts over the last decade, though their approaches vary widely from loosely coordinated research initiatives to centralised task forces for mapping nanotechnologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact. Over the last two years, however, as companies have better understood the potential effect of nanotechnology on their business, their focus has shifted from evaluating nanotechnology as a broad theme to capitalising on specific nanotechnology opportunities. In the health sciences, nanotechnology has evolved from early state demonstrations and discovery to a more mature phase in which a portfolio of practical applications is emerging. Here, progress in technology transfer can be assessed by the nanotechnologies expected to have substantial clinical impact. In this scenario, two areas are particularly relevant: Diagnostics Nano sensors are detecting clinical biomarkers with higher sensitivity and specificity as compared to existing assays. Sensitivities for proteins and nucleic acid detection are quickly moving into the femtomolar and attomolar range, a level previously unobtainable and one that is creating new opportunities for advancing the

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detection of disease. Finally, nanostructures, such as carbon nanotube electron emitters, are being employed to build a new generation of imaging instrumentation that have lower voltage demands, multiplexed emissions sources and smaller footprints. Some of these new instruments are likely to reduce patient radiation exposure while producing images with enhanced resolution and sensitivity. Therapeutics A wide range of nanotechnologies is effectively enabling nearly all phases of drug development. Notably, drug delivery nanotechnology platforms have advanced significantly in the last five years, with increasing capability to deliver drugs to specific organs and cell types. These nanotechnologies are also being placed on a commercialisation path, as demonstrated by the number of new companies emerging from various areas of nanotechnology supported through NIH in the US.

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THE INDIAN SCENE The conspicuously minuscule investment in R&D tells us how India lags behind China, Europe and the US in exploiting the unimaginably large potential for nanomaterials. Often, the fruits of our scientific research are reaped by other countries where such ideas find fertile soil. The business community is blissfully unaware of the potential. Total global expenditure (public & private) in nanotechnology R&D in 2007 amounted to $13.5 billion— up by 14% as compared to what was recorded in 2006. Expenditure by corporations in nanotechnology R&D in 2007 witnessed a 23% increase over 2006 to reach $6.6 billion, passing government spending for the first time. India has sought to promote nanotechnology applications in sectors that are likely to have a wide impact and influence the course of future development in the country. Sectors

such as health, energy and environment have received greater attention by various technology departments in the government (DST, DBT and SERC). Indian institutes are engaging in similar projects in the US, EU, Japan, Taiwan and Russia. Additionally, the science and technology departments of Brazil, South Africa and India have embarked on a trilateral initiative to develop collaborative programmes in several common areas of interest— nanotechnology being one of them. India has facilitated workshops and collaborative projects with international partners like South Africa, France, South Korea, China and Japan in the area of nano science and technology. In the light of these developments, the future for nanotechnology certainly seems very bright. MAK Babi, Advanced Trainer – Metallurgy Email: maxbabi@gmail.com

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INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL: Open Page ...........................................................................96 TECH TRENDS: Sensing and Controlling The Smart ......................................................................98 PLC Vs DCS: The Best Fit Controls ...............................................................................................101 Opinions & More ‘Automation Is The Ultimate Solution Of Process Control & Manufacturing’ Arun Ramachandra, MD, Vasundara Automation and Engineering Services Pvt Ltd.................................106 TESTING & TROUBLESHOOTING: Finding Logic Is Not So Difficult .........................................108 COGNEX EXPLORER: Controlling Vision & ID Systems ..............................................................110 Opinions & More ‘The Market For Testing Instruments In India Is Witnessing Robust Growth’ Gaurav Malhotra, Director, Presto Group ......................................................................................114

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In The News

• BHEL signs `1,143 crore contract with NTPC BHEL’s scope of work will include designing, engineering, manufacturing, supplying and erecting & commissioning steam generators and steam turbine generators along with associated auxiliaries instrumentation & controls (I&C). The necessary equipment and instruments for the project will be manufactured at BHEL’s Trichy, Ranipet, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Bhopal plants. • Siemens to build combined cycle power plants in India Siemens Energy will supply the main components—which would include four SGT5-4000F gas turbines, four SST5-5000 steam turbines, four hydrogen-cooled generators, and the entire electrical systems as well as the SPPA-T3000 instrumentation & control system—for the two plants, viz., UNOSUGEN and DGEN in Gujarat.

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Emerging Technologies

• Ultrasonic Flowmeters • Fabry-perot Fibre Optic Temperature Sensor • Solid State Neutron Flux Monitor • RapidIO™, InfiniBand™ and the Intel® XScale™ Microarchitecture • LabVIEW, LabVIEW Signal Express and LabWindows-based software development environments by National Instruments • American Industrial Systems Inc (AIS) releases an Industrial Touch Panel PC powered by Intel Atom Processor with pre-installed Windows-embedded CE6.0 for industrial automation, I&C system applications • State-based control, data-based control, object-oriented control and intelligent-based control • Technology shift is towards integrated control—a mix of PLC and DCS.

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Industry Snapshot

The total process control industry in India has grown from $280 million to around $1 billion in 2011 (around 20–25% of this business is associated with the power sector). Distributed control systems account for around 45% of the total sales. The power market in India for I&C instruments includes the state sector, central sector and private power projects. Besides, captive power projects are also expected to form a sizeable part of the market in future. The global market for analytical and life science instrumentation, including aftermarket supplies and services, amounted to more than $26 billion in 2004. Worldwide, revenues from the spectroscopy sector accounted for approximately $5.7 billion—around 22% of the total. Molecular spectroscopic instruments contributed to approximately 40% of the spectroscopy market, while atomic spectroscopy and mass spectrometry contributed around 30% each.

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Demand Trends

The renovation of I&C systems in existing thermal and hydel power stations has emerged as a big business opportunity in recent years. With the rise in biotechnology, growing environmental concerns, pollution control, semiconductors, paper and automotive & food industries, this demand is expected to rise in future. Moreover, the growing health concerns has also fuelled the demand for the sales of lab instruments measuring moisture content, quality and added flavour limits.

Expectations

• The renovations of I&C systems with technology shift should continue to renew the overall market consumption with higher growth. • New power plant establishments might register exponential growth for I&C industries.

While Tata Honeywell Ltd is the overall market leader, BHEL continues to have a lion’s share in the power sector. In fact, if the number of installations of I&C equipment in power plants is counted, BHEL has 37% shares and Yokogawa is not far behind with 20%. In terms of revenue, BHEL has around 55% of the market share, while Siemens has around 20% share and Tata Honeywell accounts for 10–12%. Other players such as ABB, Foxboro, NTPC-ABB-Alstom Services Ltd and JN Marshall account for another 20% share of the market. Compiled by Suprita Anupam

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Sensing and Controlling the Smart Tech advancements in instrumentation and control have become an increasingly crucial part in the industrialisation and development of SMEs. Every new technology upgradation recreates a demand and supply chain. However, with upgradation in technology, there is a need to upgrade technology syllabus in engineering colleges and universities. Enhancing this knowledge base will, in turn, augment outsourcing and, in a nutshell, boost the productivity of society. SUPRITA ANUPAM

he industrial instrumentation and control (I&C) system has evolved from being simple mechanical instruments and gauges to pneumatic instruments & analog controls and now, to digital I&C. Though the technology shift from first-generation process control to second-generation distributed discrete control is still in its nascent stage in India, it is rapid enough to attract global players like Yokogawa. The unique thing about the technology developments happening in India is that along with a shift from first-generation to second-generation technology, there is also a possible upgradation of old analogue instruments.

SENSORS & MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS Sensors and measurement systems

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are essential to enable monitoring, control and regulation. Sensing techniques vary widely as per their field of application, viz., chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, steel, pulp & paper and power plants. In fact, measurement systems have become an inherent part of technology development of instrumentation and control. This is because it includes smart sensing technologies and the functions are usually accomplished by complex combinations of sensors, or sensors with embedded intelligence. A measurement system thus comprises of a sensing element, transducer and signal-conditioning electronics—the areas where there have been tech advancements. Also, integration of these is important. For instance, Optex Co Ltd, a leading manufacturer of security infrared and laser technology,

recently announced the integration of their Redscan laser sensor with Genetec’s Security Center, their unified platform which seamlessly blends IP licence plate recognition, video surveillance and access control. Thus, it provides greater efficiency in multiapplication environments, informs Morgan Pasnon, Sr Technology Alliance Manager, Genetec.

NETWORKING Once a perfect and precise signal is generated, it needs to be captured by control systems by equally perfect media and networking. The technology focus area here is thus the architecture of the physical layer based communication media to network protocols to high level network design approaches. Three best architectures are RapidIO™, InfiniBand™ and the Intel® XScale™

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microarchitecture, of which the second and the third are yet to be implemented by the industry. These architectures are based on microdesigning. As a result, they interface in order to minimise the interconnection loss. The other advancements include optical networking, ultrawideband technology with electromagnetic compatibility, etc.

ICS The great advantage of using IC technology is that the power consumed by CMOS logic elements is extremely low as compared to the non-volatile metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) or bipolar circuits. Moreover, it can be highly immune to noise with some further circuitry modifications. Further developments in nanotriodes and microelectromechanical systems and molecular electronics may change the future.

PROGNOSTICS In prognosis, the remaining useful life is inferred based upon the diagnostic information. It is then used to schedule maintenance on an as needed basis. In time, the techniques developed for these processes are model-based techniques, data-driven techniques, and fault detection through data handling.

CONTROL TECHNIQUES There are a range of technologies used for controlling the system. All the tech developments can be divided into two; continuous control techniques and Discrete control techniques. Continuous Control Techniques (CCT) This technique offers advantages like: - Fully automatic control - Capability of auto prioritising tasks with the help of diagnosed data and system parameters - Improved transitions between control modes. Linear Matrix Optimal Control: Apart from the limited dynamic range of performance, the technique provides

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Top Futuristic Tech Trends The following top futuristic tech trends are applicable in a variety of systems: Silicon Carbide flux Monitor: This combines the functions of the current three-range flux monitoring into a single system, thereby removing many other complexities by producing a few micron thick, charge-depleted silicon carbide substrate—a schottky barrier type device. Solid State Neutron Flux Monitor – This project is currently under development. It is part of the International Energy Research initiative sponsored by the Department of Energy, US and Ministry of Science and Technology, Korea. The monitor will be based on polycrystalline AIN compact with evaporated metal contacts, where the detector functions by interpreting a small fraction of incident neurons in the 14N(n,p)14C reaction and will lead to mechanically robust temperature tolerant and inexpensive detector. Fuel Mimic Power Monitor: Based on the addition of heat through resistive dissipation of input electrical energy to a small mass of reactor fuel, the unique sensing technology provides a direct measurement of even nuclear energy into a fuel mimic mass. Ultrasonic Flowmeters: These can be divided into cross-correlation flowmeters and transit time flowmeters. It uses the time delay for the pulse reception at each station to determine the flow rate. Fabry-perot Fibre Optic Temperature Sensor: The advantage of using this sensor is that it is immune to electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference. optimal control linear matrix methods including linear quadratic gaussian (LQG), H-infinity, and loop transfer recovery (LTR). Non-linear Control: The technique handles the signal spikes generated during sudden or chaotic situations. Some of the non-linear control methods are magnetic control, lyapunov control, chaos control, etc. Intelligent Control: It is based on the biological and cognitive model of control and behaviour. Examples include fuzzy control, adaptive control, etc. Discrete Control Technique (DCT) As the name suggests, these techniques are characterised by a finite collection of specific, distinct states and the transitions between them. There is no concept like weak and strong response, only 0 or 1 (better say ‘yes’ or ‘no’). Industrial plants particularly use PLCs based on DCT. The technique can further be divided based on procedures such as state-based control, data-based control, object-oriented control & intelligentbased control—which is much more dynamic and optimised in its working. The advantage of opting for DCT is

that they facilitate and accelerate the decision-making procedure.

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS For high-integrity software, big companies such as National Instruments and others are providing applicationbased software solutions which are highly reliable too. AVEVA has released the 12.1 version of AVEVA instrumentation software, which is highly suitable for both marine and plant processes. Bruce Douglas, Sr VP – Marketing & Product Strategy, AVEVA, says, “AVEVA Instrumentation integrates with AVEVA Electrical, which is a compelling piece of additional functionality to this platform.”

NEED TO CULTIVATE MINDS As the future is poised to change, sooner or later, the education system will have to focus its syllabus on the future technologies along with the present ones. This will provide a good preparatory ground for the young ‘tech-oriented’ minds to bloom. suprita.anupam@infomedia18.in

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t i F t s Be rols Cont Selecting a PLC, DCS, relay or PC is no longer an easy task for SMEs. With the viability of merging and converging various technologies, it has become quite complex for SMEs to choose the most appropriate technology, which would optimally utilise the available resources. The ideal solution to redress this dilemma would include having a clear idea about what to control. This, in turn, would make it easier to ďŹ gure out how to control.

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ith manufacturing strategies being redefined, relays, PLCs and DCS are becoming more & more flexible and application oriented. As a result, for manufacturers in the process industries, selecting the best automation technology is not easy. Moreover, with their requirements becoming dynamic, these manufacturers feel the need to opt for PLC or DCS, which may lead to the requirement for a hybrid control approach. Advancements in microprocessor technology in terms of very-largescale integration (VLSI) chips have made the convergence possible. However, before integrating, there is a need to evaluate the actual requirement. This implies that one needs to have a clear picture of the exact needs in terms of application, engineering, maintenance and operational capabilities. Defining these will make the task of selecting the right solution easier.

SELECTING THE RIGHT SYSTEM

SINGLE OR MULTIPLE PLCs

Both PLCs and DCS systems share field devices, I/O modules, controllers, human-machine interface (HMI), supervisory control and software use with similar architecture. In the architecture of DCS, redundancy is often employed for I/O, controllers, networks and HMI servers, which add cost and complexity to the architecture. Before opting for DCS, manufacturers must carefully evaluate their need for redundancy in order to achieve their required system availability. This will help prevent unplanned downtime. The architecture of PLC offers the applicability to control discrete field devices like motors at high speeds and facilitates troubleshooting in a configuration language similar to the relay ladder logic that any electric technician is aware of. Hence, it is not the technology (as both share similar architecture), but the application expertise and availability of domain knowledge that is the deciding factor.

Major PLCs can handle large I/O counts and so, it is usually not the deciding factor for whether one needs to opt for single or multiple PLCs. There are many advantages of using a single PLC, especially if one is using the HMI operator control. By using remote I/O, even a large distributed system can be controlled with a single PLC. Recounting his experience on making the choice of PLC, Zeeshan Noorwala, Consultant & Proprietor, Automation Engineering Solutions, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were to redesign the PLC code for an already running concrete-brick making plant, as part of a pre-emptive disaster recovery plan (since the OEM was not able to provide any support for it). There were two control rooms, which had a panel with PLC racks, I/O modules, analog modules, etc. However, there was only one PLC controlling the whole plant. The batching control room panel only had I/O and analogue modules, connected by an Interface module to

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the main PLC, as an extension to the main rack. The system was working fine. However, I consider this only as a perfect example of cost cutting, which probably breaks all the rules in the reliability book.” “When the plant, or more so, the PLC did die upon us, the brick-making section only caused production outage, while the main damage was caused by the batch weighing and mixing section,” Noorwala adds. There are few things that must be taken into consideration while opting for single or multiple PLCs within a plant. These include: If a section of the system is critical, a high-reliability PLC might be used or additional spare parts might be maintained for that PLC. If a section requires many high-speed I/O, such as a packaging or bottling line, a separate PLC with directcoupled I/O might be required. In some cases, there are many special-function modules that need to reside in the PLC processor rack, such as motion controller, ethernet modules, etc. These slots can fill up quickly in some systems. Also, there may be a portion of the system that is significantly more complex or mission-critical than the rest. The varying levels of expertise of the technicians that will maintain the system might make it wise to concentrate the critical functionality in one PLC and the less-demanding functions in another. Here, only qualified technicians would have access to the critical PLC. According to David Mertens, Engineer, Siemens, Belgium, the following are a few other factors that must be considered: Cycle time: Usually, a PLC has a maximum design cycle time. If the programme reaches 80% of the design cycle time, one should look for an extra controller. However, if he decides to split the programme at this point, the cost will probably be much higher than if he decides on using two controllers at the start.

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APPLICATION EXPERTISE AND DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE Application expertise deals with manufacturing that concerns the product and number of products being manufactured, recipe parameters—constant or variable, procedure, and equipment utilisation & arbitration. Here are some points that should be taken care of: PLC

DCS

Manufacturing or assembly of speciﬁc items

Involves the combination and/or transformation of raw materials

Product is visible as it moves through the process

Often impossible to visually see the product as it moves through the process

High-speed Logic Control (such as motors) Regulatory/Analogue (Loop) Control Simple Batch Control

Complex Batch Control

Value of the individual component being manufactured is relatively low

The value of a ‘batch’ can be very high

Downtime mainly results in lost production Downtime results in lost production and can result in dangerous conditions Return to steady state production after an outage is short and relatively straightforward

Return to steady state production after an unplanned outage can be long, expensive, and difﬁcult

Typically, the heart of the system is the controller

Typically, the heart of the system is the HMI

Performance drops with rising loop count

No change with increasing loop count

Free running mode

Highly efﬁcient multi-tasking mode

Typical performance: 100 PID loops/sec

> 1000 PID loops/sec

Large engineering efforts required in case of plant expansion

Efforts reduced by 75%

No interplant connectivity

Fully functional interplant connectivity

Operated in real-time domain

Operated in real frequency domain

PC with CPU having few K memory Cost is $600-$2,000

Depends on I/O cards, cost depends on I/O card, each card costs around $5,000

Memory: If it uses up to 80% of the available memory, one needs to consider splitting. I/O count: If a PLC runs out of addressing space or possible extension space, it will be forced to split; but, this is usually at an early stage of the project, as one normally designs the hardware configuration before starting the programming. Distance: It is much cheaper to add another controller at another location rather than pulling all the extra lengths of the cable. To this, Paul Banett, Systems Engineer, HIDECS Consultancy, concludes, “I would always urge for more PLCs if the task was above an almost trivial level of functionality. Large I/O fields on a single PLC

should only be saved for slow rate of change of digital switching functions (like a building’s remotely controlled lighting). When you have plant machinery to control, you should seek the natural structure of the system and put a PLC in place for each of the separate cells of operation.”

ECONOMICAL OPTIONS For an integrated plant with various sub-plants or for a number of plants to be controlled simultaneously, it will be wiser to opt for DCS. Similarly, to ensure that various sections within a plant run smoothly, it is better to use multiple PLCs instead of a single one. suprita.anupam@infomedia18.in

OPINIONS & MORE

Automation is the ultimate solution of process control & manufacturing “This can be achieved only by choosing the right I&C systems,” avers Arun Ramachandra, MD, Vasundara Automation and Engineering Services Pvt Ltd, during an interaction with Suprita Anupam. Excerpts… I&C GROWTH IN INDIA In comparison to countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia, India is much ahead in terms of instrumentation and control (I&C) manufacturing as well as in automation. However, when compared to countries such as China and the US, India still has a long way to go. In terms of automation, India is around 10–15 years behind European countries. Immense efforts—be it in terms of infrastructure, technology or manufacturing—need to be made in order to fill this gap. Global players, such as Posco and ArcelorMittal, which have shifted their focus to India, have found a way to redress this issue. These companies have customised their solutions based on the requirements of the Indian market. These customised solutions will bring about an increase in the demand for I&C equipment—a trend which is likely to continue for the next 10 years. The Indian market is huge and diverse and has something to offer to all kinds of industries— right from big to small players. Thus, there is a huge potential in the Indian market…there is only a need to create awareness about it. Awareness is necessary to harness the full potential of I&C systems.

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS PLCs can be used either for a section or for isolated plants (up to Input/Output (I/O) count of 5,000). In cases where the I/O count is high, programming proves to be very complex.

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Hence, in such a scenario, it would be wise to opt for Distributed Control System (DCS), even though it is a little expensive. This is because, DCS is cost effective for larger I/O counts. Moreover, DCS offers flexibility in programming, ensures rapid development and facilitates troubleshooting. Overall, DCS is being offered for all kinds of process control. Additionally, the technology difference between Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and DCS has gradually narrowed. This has led to the widespread implementation of DCS. Besides this, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is another trend that is catching up nowadays. MES is similar to ERP. While ERP is used in offices to collect data, MES is used at shop floors to get production details, analyse data, and so on. It functions more like an ‘active feedback’ on the shop floor.

THE CHINESE CHALLENGE Chinese manufacturers are giving tough competition to their Indian counterparts by providing turnkey solutions. In India, however, there are very few firms providing similar solutions. Moreover, China, unlike India, provides complete solutions. For instance, suppose a manufacturer wants to set up an assembly line in India, it would have to be done in bits and pieces. Undoubtedly, there are big players such as BHEL and Honeywell. However, they do not provide solutions on a low scale. Moreover, they would charge higher. In such a scenario, opting for a mid-cap solution provider would be ideal as

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it would provide the desired solution by charging minimum. However, India does not have as many mid-cap solution providers. As a result, China scores over India.

Next growth wave for I&C industry We are at the beginning of the growth phase. It will take off immediately if our policy makers opt for a course correction. The Indian market demands quality products at affordable price.

GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION The government should offer incentives to this industry. It needs to lower the taxes apart from creating awareness about this sector. We have our subsidiary unit in Malaysia, where the government has made this sector tax free. Here, government organisations do not provide data on the fiscal year profit, loss, investments done, and so on. However, the government makes use of the data to ensure concrete planning/policy to harness the full capability of this sector.

EMERGING MARKETS The energy sector will remain the most sought after market for I&C equipment. The energy sector can further be divided into two sub-sectors,

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Advice to young entrepreneurs You cannot change the world immediately. Hang in thereâ&#x20AC;Śseek all the advice from others, but implement what you feel is right. Adapt to the market and have patience...you will not be far from success! viz., T&D and non-conventional power generation. India currently faces massive T&D losses mainly due to factors like power transmission/copper losses and power theft. To cope up with these losses, the government plans to invest approximately `50,000 crore. This, in turn, opens up ample opportunities for the I&C market. On

the other hand, power generation using non-conventional means include wind and solar energy, which would involve massive I&C systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; consumption. I&C has extended its purview from controlling to monitoring. It is now being implemented in supply chains, food processing, healthcare and even in educational institutions.

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TESTING & TROUBLESHOOTING

Finding logic is not so difficult Troubleshooting is an important aspect of the electronics, instrumentation and control industry. More often, it affects the productivity. While real-time troubleshooting does not affect productivity, it certainly adds to the cost factor. Moreover, other approaches are time consuming. Here’s taking a look some easy and effective approaches with smart tips, which can add extra value to the process of troubleshooting… SUPRITA ANUPAM

esting and troubleshooting are the final steps of process manufacturing, which ensure that the products & services are quality oriented and thus offer greater customer satisfaction. However, experts prefer solving problems by replacing defective electrical equipment within. But is that really the best option? Let’s take a look…

FIND THE RIGHT APPROACH While troubleshooting, understanding the theory of operation, knowledge and experience are all essential aspects of the job. Conventional Approach: The systematic approach has to go part by part, which facilitates error finding. It comprises the following steps: Preparation: It ensures that the troubleshooter is aware of the previous working conditions under which the equipment was utilised. It identifies the present condition of the equipment, state of relays, overheating, cable heating, load level, I/O conditions, etc. Observation: The troubleshooter sees every part of the equipment and finds the problem area. Define problem area: Now, the affected parts are identified. Identify possible causes: Keeping this in mind while repairing will help make the repairing robust, thereby avoiding any further damage. Determine most probable cause: Here, the troubleshooter will have to identify the most probable cause and the most affected part. Repairing: This is the last and most

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important step based on the results of the above steps. Hit and Trial Approach: Both the experts and naïve troubleshooters prefer it. It helps save a lot of time, as errors can be quickly found. But before subscribing to this approach, troubleshooters must keep the following things in mind: Visual inspection: This includes power checks, sensory checks, overheating of capacitors and other components by simply touching them. Soldering: If there are any doubts about the quality of a certain joint, it has to be re-soldered. Individual working conditions and performance: In equipment, chips and other components from different companies are utilised. Even though the specifications remain the same, their actual performance varies—a fact which is known only to experienced troubleshooters. Mechanised Approach: Both the above approaches have their hits and misses. In Europe, the mechanised approach is being developed owing to the technology encroachments. According to Arun Ramachandra, MD, Vasundara Automation and Engineering Services Pvt Ltd, “There is now automated feedback troubleshooting powered with smart sensors and compatible software, which can take action on their own.” Advance monitoring: Automation has made this possible. Special instruments and sensors help to monitor most parts of the equipment. LCD monitors notify if there is any kind of error;

sometimes, they also troubleshoot by themselves. Smart and real-time troubleshooting: Because of automation, smart sensors notify the lifespan prior to the expiry dates of the chips used, which helps in real-time troubleshooting.

LEVERAGE ON ALL THE APPROACHES Indian manufacturers find the mechanised approach too costly. Hence, it will take some time for them to actually adopt this approach. However, manufacturers can leverage on the benefits of all the three approaches by: Hiring experts: This will make things easy and improve quality time apart from ensuring plenty of hits. Use of LCD monitors along with the corresponding efficient software: It will observe the procedure close to real time & will identify and notify as & when something is amiss. A comparative troubleshooter needs initial guidance: Hence, it always better choice to keep flowcharts of all these different circuits. Time saving Vs. cost saving: To save time, troubleshooters more often replace the affected instruments with new ones. However, it is better to look for possible repairing and investigation of those instruments to serve the consumers better in terms of service & cost. Trying signal tracing approach: This approach comes in handy if the circuit is complex. It is logical and helps to find the part of the circuit where the signal has been lost or has deteriorated. suprita.anupam@infomedia18.in

COGNEX EXPLORER

Controlling Vision & ID systems Monitoring and maintaining critical information that is depicted through vision and ID readers installed in manufacturing facilities is a major challenge. Hence, there is a need for systems which offer scope to easily and efﬁciently control this vital information. This would help organisations save in terms of time, effort and money. Here’s proﬁling one such system—the Cognex Explorer... ne challenge facing manufacturing professionals today is easily maintaining and monitoring the vital information obtained from vision systems and ID readers in their manufacturing facilities. With the real-time process information provided by vision systems and ID readers, the maintenance of these systems is extremely vital. These networks are set up keeping in mind the best of intentions. However, there is need to exercise caution as a number of factors can work to derail even the most well-conceived network. When you easily and efficiently control these systems, you automatically create ongoing savings of time, effort and money for your

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manufacturing organisation. The key to getting control is basically simplifying the processes, which include (but are certainly not limited to) the deployment, maintenance and monitoring of your vision ID and visualisation installations in your production environment. Highlighting the three basic mantras which can help you gain control…

SIMPLIFYING DEPLOYMENT Most manufacturing professionals have vision and ID systems deployed in their factories. And with such systems becoming more and more powerful and easy to use, their usage in factories is certainly on the rise. This also means that manufacturers have been deploying systems over ‘generations’ with different firmware

versions and capabilities. In such a scenario, there may have been instances where manufacturers may have had to replace their older systems with newer ones to enhance the capabilities, but did not want to have to rebuild the project from scratch on the new hardware. With the need to keep production running, manufacturers hope that they have: The right job saved Recorded all the correct network settings Flawless integration. The Cognex Explorer control centre simplifies the deployment of new installations by ensuring that you have all the information you need upfront to get your devices online quickly. It allows you to see all of your current installations from a central utility, their

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locations on your factory floor and how each installation is configured. Having a unified network view makes it possible for you to quickly see each system and verify that they are running the proper firmware. This central view also allows you to create network backups for these settings in case any of the systems need to be replaced—a huge time saver as production downtime needs to be minimised.

SIMPLIFYING MAINTENANCE Backing up, restoring or cloning systems and upgrading firmware on the production line is extremely important to production managers. And, if you make adjustments to the settings and configurations of one installation, then you should be able to easily duplicate these adjustments for other installations. Besides, you should be able to ‘roll back’ your installations to previous settings, if necessary. The Cognex Explorer simplifies these maintenance activities by helping

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New Control Centre features The new control centre offers the ability to: Display the identity, type and status of all Ethernetconnected In-Sight® vision systems, DataMan® ID readers and VisionView® display devices on the network View device settings including IP addresses, ﬁrmware/software versions, etc. Execute ﬁrmware updates Backup and restore multiple systems simultaneously Clone systems when adding more systems to the network Add licences for VisionView.

you manage firmware upgrades. Besides, it keeps online systems up-todate. Additionally, it provides the real-time information you need to deliver full functionality to any device from anywhere.

SIMPLIFYING CONTROL Cognex Explorer simplifies the control of your vision and visualisation systems and ID readers by allowing you to store, view and share critical information on the factory floor or from any remote location where you can access the network. It gives you the power to sort and analyse the data in ways that support peak efficiency on your network. You can also make adjustments to your Cognex devices, seamlessly responding to changes on the production line as they occur. Apart from these features, the Explorer also supports network scalability. As your network expands and you add more Cognex devices, you would be able to continue to control and manage them with the Cognex Explorer control centre. Didier Lacroix, Global Senior VP – Sales & Marketing, Cognex Email ID: Didier.Lacroix@cognex.com

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The market for testing instruments in India is witnessing robust growth “We are one of the few testing instruments companies in the country, which has all the processes like conceptualising, designing, machining and fabrication under one roof. This helps us keep a strict vigil on quality. After all, companies are counting on our quality to check their quality!” says Gaurav Malhotra, Director, Presto Group, during an interaction with Arindam Ghosh. Excerpts… IMPORTANCE OF TESTING INSTRUMENTS Testing instruments play a significant role in ensuring that the strict quality norms laid down by global standards are followed. They form the backbone of any organisation that aims to develop

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quality products. Today, customers are highly quality conscious and opt for an in-house laboratory to check and review their products at every possible stage—right from raw materials to finished products to packaging the products.

Testing instruments can check for quality at all the three stages of manufacturing, viz., incoming quality check (QC), inprocess QC and final QC. Incoming QC is related to the quality issues of raw material. At this stage, sub-standard products, if found,

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Gaurav Malhotra is the Director of Presto Group, a family owned venture which specialises in testing instruments. He joined work 20 years back. Malhotra is the third generation entrepreneur. He did his schooling from Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi and graduated in Commerce from Delhi University. Subsequently, Malhotra pursued a course in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Marketing & Management. are not allowed to proceed into the next stage of production. The inprocess QC stage is associated with quality issues in the process stage. During testing at this stage, the line can be halted and changes can be made to ensure that there is no scope for further losses to occur. The third stage is final QC, which is related to the quality issues of the final product. Testing at this stage ensures that a poor quality product does not reach the end customer. Hence, testing instruments can significantly help in avoiding and decreasing a product’s rejection rate. This, in turn, ensures a huge level of savings.

USPs OF PRESTO Presto has always been at the forefront of change. We believe in changing, improvising and customising our testing instruments as per the requirements of our Indian and international customers. We have a dedicated team of over 80 people and our rich experience of over 30 years in the field has helped us create a niche for ourselves in this sector. Our different verticals deal in quality testing instruments for rubber, textile, packaging, environment, paint & plating and plastic & PET industry. Moreover, we are one of the few testing instruments companies in the country, which has all the processes like conceptualising, designing, machining and fabrication under one roof. This helps us keep a strict vigil on quality.

After all, companies are counting on our quality to check their quality!

INDIAN MARKET FOR TESTING INSTRUMENTS The market for testing instruments in India is witnessing robust growth. The increasing awareness in the industry that there is more to gain than lose by investing in testing instruments is playing the role of a catalyst in further augmenting this growth. These equipment not only enhance and improve the quality of the product, but they also ensure value for money in terms of right procurement. Therefore, opting for such systems is now considered an investment rather than an expense in the industry. One such field where testing equipment is showing an upward trend would be the automotive sector. I believe that automation will be the key to the future as global levels of automation are, at present, higher than that of India.

ENSURING CUSTOMER DELIGHT We have a dedicated design and technical team, which ensures that norms are met as per the approved quality standards. We have invested heavily in procuring the best software available in the world for design, production monitoring, sales and after sales. We have further customised these solutions according to our specific requirements. This has helped us keep ourselves abreast with the growing demand of our ever increasing list of valued customers.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS While designing a new testing instrument, the requirement of the customer is the first factor on our priority list. We develop our products only after we understand our customers’ needs. We even have a dedicated technical design team for the same. We also work on the repeatability of a product and design instruments, which is able to give consistent

results over a long period of time. Besides this, we focus on aesthetics and the usage of quality spare parts in developing our product.

YOUR EXPANSION AND INVESTMENT PLANS We are coming up with a new state-of-the-art plant spanning across approximately 30,000 sqft with an investment plan of `20 crore. The project would start by the next quarter. It is being designed as a completely automated plant covering all machining

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Your hobbies My hobbies include Taekwondo, photography and cooking. Your passion My work is my passion. Which book inspires you the most and why? There are three books that have truly inspired me. They are ‘The Prince’ by Niccolo Machiavelli; ‘Straight from the Gut’ by Jack Welch; ‘Loosing My Virginity’ by Richard Branson. These books have taught me a lot of leadership qualities and created a window to everything that is possible if backed by passion and perseverance. and fabrication processes. A unique training centre will be the highlight of this plant. Further, an in-house powder coating unit will also be under active review. Besides this, our new sales-cum-service office will soon be operational in Chennai. arindam.ghosh@infomedia18.in

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LANCO INDUSTRIES

BETTERING BUSINESS WITH SAP Lanco Industries Ltd was faced with the task of eliminating HR processing delays and close reporting gaps, while giving employees self-service access to critical HR resources. By deploying the SAP® ERP Human Capital Management solution and SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse component, Lanco has successfully satisﬁed employees by delivering fast, integrated HR processes and offering company-wide business insight. ew companies, like Lanco Industries—one of India’s leading manufacturers of high-quality ductile iron pipes, iron fittings and pig iron—focus on quality. Lanco enjoys a reputation for offering reliable and durable products & services and by forging a strategic alliance with India’s leading pipeline provider, Electrosteel Steels Ltd, Lanco is confident of a future defined by improved business performance and growth. Part of that journey focusses on the ability of Lanco’s HR operation to integrate disconnected payroll, time management and financial processes. The company also wants to eliminate HR processing delays and close reporting gaps, while giving employees self-service access to critical HR resources. But Lanco is also focussed on the bigger picture—improving visibility across all business operations to give its people the insight to make the best decisions, which would, in turn, ensure customer satisfaction and

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business growth.

BREAKING BARRIERS Lanco evaluated various HR and business intelligence solutions. It chose SAP ERP Human Capital Management (SAP ERP HCM)— including the solution’s payroll and self-service functionality—along with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW). Both solutions would work together to eliminate Lanco’s insight and performance barriers. The company had already deployed the SAP ERP application, and so, the firm fully appreciated the integration and automation benefits that the SAP software delivers. Lanco executives, HR stakeholders and internal SAP experts teamed up with implementation partner, vCentric Technologies. Working together, they identified functional gaps and developed a highly detailed project plan. Throughout the implementation stages, Lanco adopted a disciplined approach to address the challenges of

CHALLENGES Integrate payroll, time management and ﬁnancial processes Reduce payroll processing time and expand employee self-service Make the right decisions for growth and customer satisfaction

SOLUTIONS Deploy the SAP® ERP Human Capital Management solution and SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse component to support process integration and visibility Team key stakeholders from the earlier deployment of the SAP ERP application with the implementation partner Employ quality assurance measures and training during implementation

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change management and ensure the successful deployment of solutions. The team developed quality assurance plans for every aspect of the project, including vCentric’s delivery of business-user training. The training enabled Lanco’s executives to take full advantage of the analytical resources that SAP NetWeaver BW makes available. It also helped ensure that Lanco’s HR specialists could coordinate operations and eliminate bottlenecks using the best practices workflow enforced by SAP ERP HCM.

SUPPORTING SEAMLESS HR PERFORMANCE SAP ERP HCM has consolidated and standardised all HR-related processes and data into a single platform. The software allows HR staff to complete payroll processing and other personnel administration tasks faster than before. But it has also helped transform the HR organisation from a collection of

KEY BENEFITS Fast, on-time payroll processing Collaborative HR operations Employee self-service Comprehensive performance and proﬁtability reporting Informed, data-driven decision making distinct departments into a centralised, service-oriented team that is constantly finding ways to improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs and deliver more employee self-services. This same consolidation strategy is being pursued by Lanco’s senior managers, who now use comprehensive profitability and performance reporting available through SAP NetWeaver BW to better manage day-to-day operations. The solution establishes a complete data warehouse for Lanco, thereby making information across its

SAP and non-SAP software landscape available for informed and data-driven decision making.

IMPROVING WITH SAP SOFTWARE Lanco is exploring the full potential of the performance and cost benefits that its SAP software investment can deliver. The company wants to enhance the decision making of business users—including its top management and production, sales & finance executives—with powerful, personalised and interactive dashboards using SAP BusinessObjects™ Dashboards software. This will give Lanco’s employees instant access to clear, understandable business metrics using live connections to SAP NetWeaver BW. Lanco is also looking to extend its use of SAP Business Suite software to expand the success of its HR operations to other core areas of the company. Courtesy: Lanco Industries

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SUZLON WIND PARK, SATARA

SUMEDHA MAHOREY

anked as the world’s fifth largest wind turbine supplier, Suzlon Group is home to many technological innovations ranging from 600 kW turbines to the world’s largest commercial 6.15 MW offshore turbines. With its global spread approaching 20,000 MW of wind energy capacity installed in over 28 countries, SEARCH visited Suzlon’s Satara Wind Park to gauge the might of this company in Maharashtra.

VANKUSAWADE WIND PARK The windy weather of the first week of June and the pristine beauty of the Vankusawade Wind

The KNOWLEDGE WORKHORSE for ENGINEERS Reporting from ground zero, Suzlon’s wind park at Vankusawade, Satara, stands high as one of the largest wind farms in India with the maximum numbers of turbines of single make in one cluster. The USP of this wind farm is in its Knowledge Centre with live simulation facility—the only one in India—which churns out expert maintenance engineers with hands-on experience of functioning of wind turbine generators year after year. Park took our breath away. Located at 1,150 m, above the Koyana Reservoir, around 40 km from Satara, Suzlon’s wind farm with 571 wind turbine generators (WTGs) comes by as an engineer’s heaven and a photographer’s delight. The Wind Park on top of the Sahyadri Mountain Range has the installed wind capacity of 209.65 MW. With a product mix of 350 kW, 600 kW, 1,000 kW, 1,250 kW WTGs, the Wind Park supplies electricity to Vankusawade, Malharpeth, Atit and Parli substations. It also has a brief on-site advantage of mean annual wind power density of 231 Watts/sqm (at 25 m mast height) and mean annual wind speed of 5.89 m/s (measured at 25 m mast height). Looking at the available natural resource, the company is planning to increase the installed capacity of this wind park to 1,000 MW. As per the company spokesperson, the site is Image By Joshua Navalkar

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divided in different sections and in every section there are around 100–125 machines. “All machines are connected with a central monitoring station. The monitoring of these WTGs is done by the SC commander 24X7. The information regarding gearboxes, temperature, low & high speed bearing temperature, etc., is available with us in real-time at the monitoring station. This information can also be accessed at our Pune office,” avers the spokesperson. All the machines installed at the Wind Park are completely automatic. The Satara Wind Park also hosts India’s sole nacelle training centre called Satara Knowledge Centre, which trains new recruits and engineering students the basics of maintaining WTGs.

USP: SATARA KNOWLEDGE CENTRE During its service years, WTGs have to go through &speeds and weather. These WTGs require trained hands with real-life experience to understand these completely automated machines and timely maintenance activity. The operations and maintenance teams need to be committed to extract longer life spans and higher returns from every wind turbine. But for this to happen, every new engineering recruit needs to first understand the basics of wind turbine operations and have a real-life experience about the functioning of the WTGs. To provide this facility to new recruits as well as engineering students, Suzlon in the year 2009 started the Knowledge Centre at Satara. As per the company spokesperson, “Initially, many engineering colleges approached us to get information regarding the WTG. Back then, we The Satara training centre is a very crucial part of Suzlon’s success. It provides a safe way for our engineers to learn, hands-on, about operating and taking care of our wind turbines. I also feel very proud of the fact that we are able to educate and encourage the young student community through this simulation. Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group

used to take them to the site. But, we were not able to provide hands-on training. So, Suzlon built this unique training centre where we train our engineers as well as students from engineering colleges on a completely functional nacelle. All over India, there is no other training centre with a completely installed WTG on the shop floor. This simulator facility is available only with Suzlon as of now.” The Knowledge Centre boasts of an operational Image By Joshua Navalkar

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lubrication, cleaning 1,250 kW WTG and and generator hi-tech simulation alignment of the room for training machine is also purposes. Another managed during WTG is being added these exercises.” to this 4,000 sqft training shop floor in As per the company the coming months spokesperson, to meet the increasing complete information training needs of the about mechanical, company. As per the electrical components, company’s training measurement schedule, trainees instruments and at this centre go test calibration through a 12-day requirements of the exercise where they WTG are given to are taught the basics the trainees. The of WTG functioning, training exercise also maintenance deals with personal The Knowledge Centre boasts of an operational 1,250 kW WTG and hi-tech simulation room modules for different for training purposes. protective gears engineering activities to be used during including mechanical, electronic, required due to timely and effective on-site maintenance activity. The electrical, meta-electronics and maintenance. Highlighting on the trainees are acquainted with different instrumentation. The company types of sensors that feed wind details simulation exercise, the company spokesperson informs, “Of the to automatic controls. These sensors spokesperson elaborates, “During the 12-day programme, the initial three include wind anemometer, wind vane course, the trainee maintenance team days are spent on induction of new meter, cable twist stop sensor which works on different parts of the WTG. recruits during which they understand controls the Yaw drive system and These include maintenance work on on-site activities, operations and prevents cable twisting beyond 7200. the bottom panel, hub panel and maintenance. Then, we have a These sensors are also responsible for the top panel. They take care of the three-day technical induction blade pitching & Yaw drive movement mechanical work including torquing programme followed by six days’ as Suzlon uses asynchronous generators of the machine, nacelle torquing and technical exercises during which in all models of its wind turbines. With hub torquing. Nacelle, hub, gearbox the trainees undergo this nacelle training centre in Ecological Statistics simulation. During this place, Suzlon has successfully Estimated CO2 emission reductions: 3,77,118 tonne exercise, engineers are given achieved over 9,000 man-days Estimated coal savings: 3,41,706 tonne real situations and engineering of hands-on training over the Estimated speciﬁc fuel oil savings: 8,87,607 litre problems to solve.” last three years. Equivalent number of trees absorbing per annum CO2: This is an essential exercise 3,14,26,500 for all maintenance engineers as THE FUTURE IS GREEN Project’s status they are responsible to ensure With this Knowledge Centre Planned capacity additions: 1,000 MW energy yield optimisation in place, Suzlon is driving its Installed Wind park capacity: 209.65 MW (571 WTGs) in accordance with on-site efforts at creating the right Product mix: 350 kW, 600 kW, 1,000 kW, 1,250 kW climate and grid conditions. human resource for itself Power evacuation With real-life experience on as well as the wind sector the WTG, future engineers at large. We hope that the Substation Transformer Cap (MVA) / are equipped to ascertain the engineering students, who are Substation Voltage level problems with the nacelle and future beacons of the wind the Vankusawade 3 X 50 MVA (220/33 kV) its components and come up power sector, will derive the Malharpeth 2 X 50 MVA (220/33 kV) with smart solutions in the maximum benefit from this Atit 2 X 25 MVA (110/33 kV) least possible time. It also initiative. enhances the company’s profits Parli 2 X 50 MVA (33/11 kV) in terms of low replacement sumedha.mahorey@infomedia18.in

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INTELLIGENT MOTOR MANAGEMENT

Tackling Complexities Intelligently The growing complexities in the process industry have brought forth the need for systems which can prevent huge monetary losses caused due to short-circuits, tripping, sudden shutdowns, etc. In order to prevent these failures, there is a need for sophisticated control & protection systems, such as intelligent motor control centres, which would forewarn plant operators. rocess industries are increasingly getting more complex where various small processes are closely linked with each other. Some of these process industries are power, cement, steel, oil & gas, etc. In the process industry, each motor is a critical part in the production chain; its tripping, failure or sudden shutdown, can lead to huge monetary loss. In conventional Motor Control Centres (MCC), these failures are caused due to limited motor protections such as overload & shortcircuit, massive control wiring from MCC to control room, no alarm or diagnostics and so on. In order to prevent these failures, we need to have a more sophisticated control & protection system. At the same time, plant operators should have more information; they should be given early warnings and there should be enhanced data transparency from individual motor feeders. All these requirements can now be achieved by intelligent Motor Control Centres (i-MCC). i-MCC has become very popular in last few years and is now a standard of process industry.

NITTY-GRITTY OF i-MCC In i-MCC, intelligent motor management relays are used on which a communication port is available. This communication port is directly connected to a Distributed Control System (DCS) by a single communication cable. This communication cable replaces numerous control and signaling cables

of a conventional MCC. Features such as multiple protection, monitoring and logical functions are integrated into compact communication capable intelligent relays. The motor management relay is

downtime, etc. The known benefits of an i-MCC are numerous, but, at the same time, one should ensure that the basic requirements considered in conventional MCC are also met in i-MCC. One of these key requirements is Type-2 coordinated feeder.

TYPE 2 CO-ORDINATION IN i-MCC

the main component in an i-MCC and comprises of various essential functionalities in a single device like: - Standalone motor protection - Motor control logic (DOL, R-DOL, Star-Delta, etc.) - Monitoring of motor feeder data - Data measurement, evaluation and storage - Communication with a DCS system. Since the volume of data from MCC to DCS and back from DCS to MCC is quite high & the response required is very fast, the most preferred communication protocol followed in process industry is Profibus. i-MCC offers multiple protections like overload, over & under current, over & under voltage, stalled rotor, etc., almost all the protection needed for a LT motor. In addition, it provides data transparency, low maintenance cost, Profibus communication, low

Two protections are necessary in all conventional MCC. The first is overload protection by Overload Relay (OLR), while the second is Short-Circuit Protection Device (SCPD) by a circuit breaker. OLR is used to prevent motors from burning due to overload, while SCPD prevents any damage due to short-circuit. Since, both the faults are a form of over-current it is very important to ensure that OLR operates in an overload zone and SCPD operates in a short-circuit zone. In an i-MCC, intelligent relay replaces OLR, which provides overload protection; whereas SCPD remains the same. Like conventional MCC, it is also recommended to use tested Type-

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1 Breaking capacity of the contactor 2 Making capacity of the contactor 3 Characteristic curve of the contactor for easily separable welding of the contacts a Characteristic curve of the current-dependent delayed intelligent relay n Characteristic curve of the instantaneous electromagnetic short-circuit release Icu Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity

2 co-ordinated feeder in i-MCC. Recommended and tested Type-2 charts are published by manufacturers of intelligent motor management relay, which provide tested combination of SCPD, intelligent relay and contactor. These charts should be adhered to for complete motor protection and safety of plant & personnel.

SAFETY INTEGRATED IN I-MCC

electronic and programmable electronic safety-related systems’ and IEC 62061 Safety of machinery – functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems’. Functional safety relates to the principles of machine or plant safety that depends on the control and protective equipment functioning properly. The focus is on protecting personnel and equipment itself, which should not suffer damage in the event of malfunctions. Every person who comes into contact with the system must be protected against the hazards emanating from the machine. But the machine and system itself must be protected against hazards to avoid damage to the investment and production losses. The system implies the use of safety relays or safety automation systems, which monitor critical components of a machine or plant. Some of these critical devices are E-stop, pullcord switch, limit switch, contactors main contacts, etc., which may lead to an accident, if they malfunction. Monitoring these devices will help in the safe disconnection of feeder during accidents. Depending on the application, the component of safety system can vary widely. A safety system always comprises of a chain of sensors, evaluation devices and actuators. In safety technology, the requirements regarding cost-saving potential can

be especially fulfilled by selecting the appropriate installation system. In standard technology, the move to distributed concepts and the use of modern fieldbuses have already resulted in significant cost savings. Further cost savings in future will be achieved by transferring additional safety-related signals along existing standard fieldbuses (for eg. Profi-safe). Flexibility of integrating safety system in i-MCC is now possible and the same can be followed to ensure personnel and plant safety. In i-MCC, intelligent devices, (for e.g. SIMOCODE), are integrated with safety circuit using Digital Expansion Failsafe Module (DMF) of an intelligent relay. The critical inputs of field are taken to DMF inputs and the failsafe DMF outputs are used to disconnect control supply of the switching device (contactors). The safety signals are taken from i-MCC to PLC or DCS through Profibus or, if required, Profisafe. These failsafe signals sent from DMF through intelligent device are then processed at the automation level. It goes without saying that i-MCC is already influencing today’s automation environment. Very soon, new trends in it will be found with Type-2 coordinated feeders and safety integrated.

Safety of working personnel is of paramount importance for any manufacturer. Generally, automation systems and components are responsible for safety-related tasks in many applications such as process Mayank Nigam, Control Products – Business industry, machines, conveyor systems, Development, Industry Sector, Siemens Ltd. etc. This means that the health and Mayank Nigam is an Electrical Engineering safety of persons as well as graduate from Government protecting equipment and Engineering College, Jabalpur. the environment depends He has been working with on the correct functioning Siemens Ltd for the last five of the relevant systems and years. He was instrumental components. in promoting new technologies Today, the proper from the house of Siemens for functioning of systems process plants like cement, and components is steel, power, chemicals, water covered under ‘Functional treatment plants, etc. One Safety’. This is especially of the products he promoted documented in Standard was SIMOCODE used in IEC 61508 ‘Functional A safety system always comprises of a chain of sensors, evaluation devices and intelligent Motor Control safety of electrical, actuators. Centres (i-MCC).

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MAJOR CHALLENGES FACED BY THE INDIAN MANUFACTURING SECTOR A recent survey conducted by Kronos on the challenges faced by the Indian workforce revealed that improving productivity at the organisational level is the key challenge faced by the manufacturing sector today. Most organisations do not have automated means of managing two of the most important factors that impact workforce productivity, viz., manpower planning & scheduling, and employee absenteeism. Additionally, 45% of the respondents rated lack of integration of process and systems to provide consolidated information between departments, while 42% rated lack of coordination between different departments, as major challenges. Lack of processes and limited use of technology is also an area of challenge, according to 35% respondents. Other key workforce management challenges for businesses include aligning people to the business strategy, managing people’s aspirations, inspiring people managers to use performance management as a strategic tool rather than an administrative task and employee retention, given the demand for talent from the manufacturing sector.

STEPS TO OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES Companies need to constantly focus on job enrichment/job rotation and multi-skilling, enhancing the quality of roles through process automation and organisational design change. This would result in empowerment, continuous training & certification, leadership and competency development through partnerships with some of the globally renowned leadership development organisations.

MANTRA TO BECOME INTERNATIONALLY COMPETITIVE Automation can be one of the levers to increase workforce productivity and help Indian companies remain internationally competitive. Digitising

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Companies need to look at job rotation & multi-skilling The Indian manufacturing sector is struggling to deal with rising labour costs. Automation seems to be a solution, but manufacturers have still not fully tapped its beneﬁts. In such a scenario, technology solutions provider, Kronos India, has come up with its latest series of automation solutions. James Thomas, Country Head, Kronos India, during an interaction with Vishesh Sharma, suggests ways, which would help in ensuring efﬁciency, while simultaneously reducing the operational costs. Excerpts…

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activities ranging from workforce scheduling & planning, performance appraisal to work assignment & tracking can ease the execution and improvement of these activities. Today, automation presents itself as a great opportunity for organisations. However, its full potential is yet to be tapped. Additionally, some of the areas that are less digitised include unplanned leaves & absenteeism, with around 40% of the organisation not having a digitised system for tracking it. Even payroll and employee attendance are areas of concern with 68% of companies either having an internal or external system.

INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY: INDUSTRY FAILS TO CRACK THE CODE There are a range of factors that influence productivity in an organisation. These include, first, the nature of the industry and the maturity of the business itself. For example, cyclical or seasonal businesses have different factors to consider when it comes to tracking productivity, as compared to non-cyclical businesses. The second element that can affect productivity is how stable and automated the process is. The third element is the working conditions that affect the overall quality of work and the output. Finally, the level of employee engagement drives how much of discretionary effort people are willing to put into their jobs. This discretionary effort will be determined by the morality, motivation and level of enthusiasm that people working in the group have.

STEPS TO REDUCE LABOUR COST The following six tips will help manufacturers boost productivity and reduce costs — even in these tough economic times: Put systematic controls in place to ensure fair, accurate employee pay An advanced time and attendance system eliminates costly guesswork by capturing company and regulatory rules upfront and automatically applies the rule for consistently accurate pay calculations. Reduce payroll inflations by eliminating ‘buddy punching’ Buddy punching can be reduced by using an automated time and attendance solution that verifies the identities of employees punching a time clock. Approaches like badge swiping with PIN entry or biometric verification offer higher levels of protection against buddy punching. Shrink administrative overhead with employee self-service Employee self-service solutions enable workers to access their own payroll data, leave information,

vacation accruals and other HR information. Limiting access to self-service functions to specified times—like breaks or off-hours—helps ensure that employee productivity does not suffer. Gain control over employee absence costs Absence management systems can help you gain visibility into absenteeism trends and identify workers with problematic attendance patterns. They also automate and enforce vacation, sick and disability policies as well as government and union-mandated leave rules to reduce costs and lower risk of non-compliance. Use overtime the right way Automated time tracking solutions provide up-to-date reporting that helps managers understand where and how comp off/overtime is being used. These reports let you monitor workforce performance indicators and drill down to determine the root causes so you can take corrective action. Apply Lean and Six Sigma to your workforce Analytical tools let you zero in on the root causes of low productivity, such as insufficient training, and quantify the impact of high overtime or absenteeism on productivity. As a result, you can manage labour productivity in the context of target outcomes for less waste and higher profits.

WAYS TO SIMPLIFY COMPLIANCE MECHANISM The risks of non-compliance are significant and growing. It is, therefore, necessary to implement a holistic workforce management process, which automates error-prone administrative processes, including timekeeping, work-rule enforcement, attendance tracking and leave management. Beyond risk avoidance, a compliant workplace helps ensure fairness and drives employee satisfaction. Direct employee wage costs will always represent the manufacturer’s largest controllable expense. This reality is only magnified by challenging market conditions. The underlying irony is that store workload does not contract proportionally with declining sales, nor does customer demand for service decrease as the department staffing is scaled back. Establishing a sustainable, productivity-focussed workforce management process across the enterprise drives operational excellence—regardless of current market conditions. Workforce management solutions enable manufacturers to balance the needs of their businesses, customers and employees by increasing productivity, improving employee satisfaction and aligning employee performance with organisational objectives. vishesh.sharma@infomedia18.in

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In a big push to roll out the National Manufacturing Policy, the Government of India has formed the Manufacturing Industry Promotion Board under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma. Though the industry responded to this move as a welcome step, it prefers to adopt a wait and watch approach in accessing how the Board goes forward and performs its duties. According to them, the Board can be effective only when it has a robust review mechanism and promotes innovation in the country. ARINDAM GHOSH

panel should have a strong review aking a strong step HURDLES ALONG THE WAY mechanism in order to be more towards implementing the Commenting on the immediate effective. Complementing Ramesh’s National Manufacturing issues which can be addressed by the views, Abdul Majeed, Partner, PwC, Policy (NMP) in India, Committee, Majeed informs that the who leads the Auto Practice, says, the government has biggest challenges for the growth of “This is a step in the right direction. recently established the Manufacturing the industry are infrastructure and Industry Promotion labour laws. However, If the Committee is empowered to take corrective measures Board (MIPB) under the the panel may lay down along with formulating guidelines, it can be more efﬁcient chairmanship of Union certain guidelines that can and successful. There should be ‘urgency’ in the panel to Commerce and Industry tackle these challenges. come up with strategies. This can ensure that the body can Minister Anand Sharma. Majeed is of the view that achieve the desired goal of boosting the productivity of the “This announcement is a the Board needs to have a manufacturing industry at a faster pace. welcome move and reflects clear roadmap in its quest However, I am looking forward to the the interest of our government in to enhance the competitiveness of the action taken by the Board.” A strong making the sector globally competitive,” industry. But for this, they first need review policy will hold the key to its opines TK Ramesh, CEO, Micromatic to identify the sectors, which require productivity, he adds. Machine Tools, adding that the more focus and the industries that

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have strong potential, among others. Most importantly, “for the Committee to be successful, it also needs to stress on innovation. Only those countries have been successful in this sector, which have encouraged or promoted innovation”, he avers.

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WHAT IS MIPB? In a bid to improve the industrial production and make the manufacturing sector productive and efﬁcient, the government has formed the Manufacturing Industry Promotion Board (MIPB) under Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma. The 13-member Board will conduct a periodic review on the implementation of the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) across the entire country. It will carry out a thorough analysis of the state-wise and sector-wise performance of the manufacturing sector. The panel further aims to develop a policy framework for creating, better coordination among various agencies of the state and the Central Government in order to ensure faster and easier clearances and approvals on issues related to manufacturing.

Commenting on the initiatives and the recommendations required to strengthen the functioning of the and Employment; Micro, Small and Board, Ramesh says that the Board PARAMETERS TO SELECT INDUSTRY Medium Enterprises; Road Transport needs to have a core group or various REPRESENTATIVES and Highways; Heavy Industry sub-groups, which will ensure a proper In a major boon to industry and Public Enterprises; Science and representation of all the industries participation in policy making for Technology; Environment & Forests under the manufacturing sector. He the country, the body seeks to have and the National Manufacturing further says that each group may look two industry representatives on board. Competitiveness Council (NMCC), towards inviting industry players and This will give them a huge opportunity among others. The diversity of the may further strengthen the presence to present their opinions and be a members of the Board will help create of the industry in formulating a policy. part of the entire decision-making better inter-ministerial coordination. Subsequently, he points out that process. Speaking on the criteria the Committee should have strong that the government must consider mechanisms to conduct and analyse while selecting the candidates from POLICY CONTINUES TO SHINE the “reporting at ground level”. the industry, Ramesh explains, “The Over a period of time, the manufacturing Highlighting the steps that can criteria for selection must be broad sector has certainly gained strong make the panel more effective, Majeed based. The member should have attention from the government. says, “The Board should not merely expertise in all the major industries The move to establish MIPB speaks be an advisory committee to volumes of the government’s the government. It should be intent to make the sector For the Manufacturing Industry Promotion given more responsibility and competitive and improve the Board Committee to be successful, it needs to stress on innovation. Only those authority.” If the Committee overall industrial produce countries have been successful in this is empowered to take in the country. But this is sector, which have encouraged or corrective measures along not all! The government promoted innovation. with formulating guidelines, has also established the Abdul Majeed, Partner, PwC it can be more efficient and National Manufacturing successful. There should be Competitiveness Council ‘urgency’ in the panel to come up under the manufacturing ambit.” The (NMCC) to suggest various ways with strategies. This can ensure that candidate must be aware of the ground and means to benchmark the Indian the body can achieve the desired goal realities, he adds. manufacturing sector against the of boosting the productivity of the Adding to Ramesh’s views, Majeed best in the world and enhance its manufacturing industry at a faster pace. opines, “The candidate should have productivity. Today, the manufacturing Explaining this point, he elaborates high level of expertise. Being a sector contributes about 15–16% to the that if the Board is conducting a representative from the industry, he country’s GDP. And with so many thorough review and finds out that can ask the Committee to look into the initiatives taken by the government the desired progress is not made for a issues which need immediate attention to encourage the development of the sector, it should immediately look into and find ways to tackle them.” manufacturing industry, the sector can the matter and come up with solutions. Along with two industry achieve the targeted contribution of This will make the functioning of the representatives, some of the other 25% to the country’s GDP in a decade Committee strong. “A robust review key members of the panel will as prescribed by NMP. mechanism will be highly helpful for be Secretaries of Department of the Board,” he adds. Economic Affairs, Revenue, Labour arindam.ghosh@infomedia18.in

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placed— not on salvaging India’s true forging a coherent national ideology he campaign to export economic interests. Moreover, the or common cultural consciousness. (the economic surplus) increase in the resulting employment Hence, it is on the movement of orchestrated by leading is largely marginal in benefit to the men and materials that stress is public figures in India labour class and no tangible and elsewhere Our leaders profess to increase productivity and enhance gains such as enhanced is not an agreeable distributive justice. These goals are held up as our ultimate economic self-sufficiency or native mindset. It social and economic ideals, but no thought has been given to can accrue to the country has been imposed on any ideology or cultural consciousness that would make them or its proletariat. developing countries by truly worthwhile pursuits. Increased productivity, the industrialised North by itself, cannot through a very subtle ensure true prosperity for brainwashing of indigenous leaders via a westernised education. ‘Export away poverty’ is more and more the dominant element in the cult of prosperity and progress being sold by the North to the South community of nations. The importance and urgency of the export trade has become a chronic compulsion of those who believe in our national psychology it. This belief is a huge and character. Within gamble insofar as labour the scale of our economic is treated as a genuine achievements, it is a visible factor of production. and telling sore that saps Obviously, fixed assets the energies and health of the such as land and capital will labour force. Workers now yield output that is predictable have to work longer hours in and quantifiable because they order to increase productivity are legitimate factors in the without any additional recompense. production process. Export production, when On the other hand, labour cannot discontinued due to the vagaries be rightly treated as a fixed and of the international market, Increased productivity and more unchanging factor of production releases a large corps of dissatisfied production cannot be considered until it is put on par with its own workers into the national economy, keys to true and lasting prosperity. aspirations and capabilities. Until such who, in time, become a political The Keynesian and capitalist time, labour, particularly in the Indian bloc to be reckoned with. The concept of maximising output at context, must be viewed sceptically as a transformation of this political bloc all costs is a patent hoax foisted permanent asset. Increased productivity into a public interest group will prove on the emerging industrial cultures can lead to lasting prosperity only if it to be a detrimental factor in reviving of developing countries in the is ruled by a genuine national ideology the national economy. hope that the additional output, that would respect the economic basis or economic surplus, will accrue of the good life and the psychological ISSUES WITH INCREASED to the industrialised North at rock and social cost of increased production. PRODUCTIVITY bottom prices. The quest for more The problem of increased productivity productivity is endless. Therefore, is, in part, a measure of the compulsion ENDLESS QUEST FOR ENHANCED the task of any viable economic in the export psychosis gripping the PRODUCTIVITY policy is to restrict and curtail all South community of nations. Perhaps, Today, in the context of globalisation production goals until they can it is safe to suggest that the labour sweeping across the nation, most be attained without adopting any force is recruited en masse to obtain people’s lives are ruled by the wish to practical benefits such as foreign become more efficient, more innovative, false postures, sloganeering or exchange reserves as opposed to more imaginative, but never truly commandeering.

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but no thought has been given to any ideology or cultural consciousness that would make them truly worthwhile pursuits. In fact, false ideologies have sprung up and appeared in the media that give us a glimpse of better-spent and more useful lifestyles. Consequently, most people spend their waking hours in mounting efficiency drives and antiwastage campaigns. This tale has a bitter end—in the consumer North— where wastage is wanton, widespread and flaunted as a sociological necessity.

nations is to restore psychological sanity among its people because the demands made on the workforce have shifted the locus of attention away from the national economy to the international markets. This is the inevitable consequence of globalisation and liberalisation of South nation economies.

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creative. Consequently, Asian and African minds in the they ladle out dubious goods South community are rich repositories and spurious technologies that will fail of ancient national cultures. These in the long run when their economic minds and their perceptions are being needs are no longer the central goal of distorted by the quest for greater their lifestyles. Already, many people production and increased productivity, who work are beginning to fear the whose benefits can only go to the THE ACTUAL SCENARIO… economic gains from more production powerful and industrialised North. In reality, the cult of efficiency is and increased productivity because the Ultimately, the largesse generated merely gamesmanship that is adopted competing needs for attaining true by more production and increased by the North to taunt and tease the selfhood and genuine self-sufficiency productivity will disturb and rock South community of nations. Purchase are not being met by liberalisation and the peace and tranquility of the and transfer of technologies follow globalisation of the Indian economy. South community of nations and from the North to the South to reward Hence, people struggle with their undermine the existing economic the Asian or African nations that are minds and bodies at work in the arrangements. Additional output caught up in such efficiency drives. quest to obtain better productivity, squeezed out by increased productivity The advent of IT products and call but they suffer endless pangs of will press upon and sap the energies of centres in India are a case in point. remorse and regret from the social and the workforce. The idea of increased or forced psychological price of more production productivity as being the basis in the form of psychological stress and and future of South prosperity is a PATH TOWARDS PROSPERITY... social isolation. patently false notion. It will only The notion of more efficient The quest for more production as the only true Increased productivity can lead to lasting prosperity only if productivity is virtually path towards prosperity is a it is ruled by a genuine national ideology that would respect endless—as in the false and ancient paradigm. the economic basis of the good life and the psychological and Its advocates are brittle industrialised North—and social cost of increased production. many people may sicken humanists, whose views and die because their on economic reality are real selves have been undermined by end our ‘uselessness’ to other nations dictated by practical necessity. The the necessity to produce more and and we may well become slaves to paymaster will always be parsimonious increase productivity. Put simply, they those cultures that pretend to have a toward the producers. do not want to work so hard because ‘superior’ morality. they get nothing from it. Thus, Possibly, we may well become The author, Kamal Wadhwa, has studied labour and labourers can rightly be clerks and ‘cyber coolies’ serving the Economic & Social Development & seen as finite economic factors in the North countries. It is imperative Public Administration at the University of production process. that we avoid the subjection of our Pittsburgh. minds and bodies to increased E-mail: wadhwa.kamal@ymail.com production and save our cultural THE ULTIMATE SOCIAL AND heritage in the bargain. ECONOMIC IDEALS Disclaimer: Without a vibrant national culture, Our leaders profess to increase (The views expressed in this article are our economic condition may worsen productivity and enhance distributive solely those of the author and do not, in any and lie in ruins. The battle now being justice. These goals are held up as our way, express the views of the magazine.) waged by the South community of ultimate social and economic ideals,

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and companies contribute to advancing the skills and capabilities of their people to everhigher levels. Manufacturing will increasingly be an essential path to attract investment, spur innovation and create high-value jobs. Therefore, the leaders of both the developed as well as emerging economies are trying to create the most conducive environments to develop a highly skilled workforce and build a sustainable innovation engine that raises the standard of living for their people, with a particular emphasis on the important middle class. Both the established manufacturing enterprises as well as new entrants are competing

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Competitive INFRASTRUCTURE will increase in importance for emerging and developed nations The infrastructure necessary to enable manufacturing to flourish and contribute to growth will grow in importance & sophistication and will be challenging for countries to develop and maintain Investing in effective infrastructure has become essential for developing nations if they seek to be considered as a potential location by multinationals and thus reap the benefits derived from the globalisation of manufacturing. This trend will intensify in the future. However, public funding support for infrastructure development will be a challenge for developed nations given the expected long tail on sovereign debt issues. Therefore, effective public private partnerships will be essential. To compete in global manufacturing, nations must have quality infrastructure As nations compete for FDI and strive to support national industries and innovations, the race to build enabling, effective infrastructure will intensify. As part of the 2010 Global Manufacturing Competiveness Index, over 400 CEOs were asked to rank the drivers of global manufacturing competitiveness: infrastructure was rated fifth out of 10 factors. Although it trailed behind talent and innovation and costs of labour, materials and energy, infrastructure is a very important consideration for executives. Welldeveloped infrastructure encourages connectedness and economic activity between nations and within a nation. Effective modes of transportation including highways, railways, waterways & ports, and airfields & air traffic control are all necessary to move manufactured inputs and finished goods to consumers. Companies, particularly manufacturers, also depend on a reliable supply of affordable

electricity to support operations. Inadequate infrastructure is a concern in many emerging economies Since 2005, the World Economic Forum has based its competitiveness analysis on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), which measures countries on the basis of 12 pillars of economic competitiveness. The GCI, like the economic theory of stages of development, assumes that economies in the first stage compete on the basis of their factor endowmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;primarily low-cost labour and natural resources. To be competitive, a country at this stage of development must meet four basic requirementsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment and health & primary education. Many emerging countries struggle with these foundational pillars of an enabling business environment. Infrastructure quantity & quality are drivers of economic growth Experts have demonstrated that

the quantity of infrastructure has a significant positive effect on longterm economic growth. Additionally, infrastructure quantity and quality have a negative impact on income inequality, which means that investment in infrastructure reduces poverty. A countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage of development influences the level of impact of public capital spending on infrastructure. While infrastructure alone will not lead directly to best in class manufacturing, a serious lack of infrastructure or a steadily decaying infrastructure will cause nations to fall out of contention and create serious obstacles for the supply chain networks of leading companies. The challenge for emerging nations is to develop new infrastructure. The challenge for developed nations is to refurbish old infrastructure that is sometimes in serious disrepair and to keep pace with the advantages inherent in new, modern and often specialised infrastructure targeted toward certain sectors being built in emerging nations.

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Competition for FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT would continue to increase Competition between nations to attract FDI will increase dramatically, raising the stakes for countries and complicating the decision-making processes for companies FDI is a means for bringing manufacturing and research facilities to a country, building infrastructure in public private partnerships and leveraging the multiplier effect of manufacturing on service jobs across the nation. As public funding challenges mount, the competition between nations for FDI will increase dramatically. For companies, the myriad of potential investment options will be increasingly hard to differentiate and navigate. But investments in the wrong location, thus potentially not contributing enough to truly advance a company’s global competitive capabilities, will have long lasting negative consequences and be increasingly hard to unwind. The last decade has seen an increase of FDI into manufacturing FDI flows have markedly outpaced the flows of goods and services. FDI has brought millions of jobs, technology transfer, improved skills, greater competition and stronger fiscal positions to many countries. In the coming years, strong growth is expected in the automotive, industrial machinery and equipment, metals & chemicals, renewable energy, and natural resource sectors. Slower growth in FDI is expected in business services, financial services, and food & beverages. After averaging US$ 170 billion from 2001 to 2005, FDI inflows for manufacturing more than doubled to an average of US$ 350 billion from 2006 through 2009. In 2006–2008, leading into the global recession, the average annual growth rate was 35%.In 2010,

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manufacturing accounted for 26% of global FDI projects. Manufacturing FDI projects generated 1.1 million jobs in 2010—an increase of 25% over the previous, admittedly sluggish, year. For manufacturers making these investments, they are typically seeking new market opportunities and/or operational efficiencies. Often, they are looking to mitigate crossborder trade barriers. FDI can also be about strategic positioning relative to competitors. It is another example of the larger trend of value chain fragmentation—the desire to locate the constituent components in their optimal environment. Global manufacturing companies are sitting on large cash reserves The top 100 global manufacturing companies are holding more than US$ 700 billion in cash and equivalents—up from about US$ 400 billion in 2005, which has spiked up to 12% after four years of decline from 2005 through 2008. The opportunity to marry these idle funds with latent manufacturing capacity amid the right conditions— that is, consistent, transparent industrial policy—is apparent.

Global competition for FDI is increasing The global appetite for FDI in manufacturing remains strong. Few countries are willing to refuse FDI into any sector, with the exception of certain industries, such as media, where there are significant foreign ownership restrictions. Competition for FDI is increasing. Membership in the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies has increased by 2.5 times to 250 since 2001. Countries seek FDI to create jobs, tax revenues, and demand for goods & services domestically. Similarly, by bringing these operations within their borders, countries are also supporting the advancement of their labour force’s productive capabilities— learning to be more efficient and operate new technologies & systems. FDI is also increasingly controversial Despite the rapid growth and increasing competition for FDI, it is also becoming increasingly controversial. Sovereign wealth funds and other foreign investors are sometimes considered risks to national security, economic prosperity, and even political stability. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, over the last two years, at least 11 major FDI recipients (countries that together received 40.6% of all world inflows in 2006) have approved or are seriously considering new laws that could restrict certain types of FDI, or expand government oversight of crossborder investments. In many of these countries, high-profile transactions are increasingly disputed. “In February 2008, for example, the joint bid for 3Com Corporation by Bain Capital, a US private equity company, and Huawei, a Chinese technology company, was withdrawn after objections were raised by the US government.”

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Competition for EARTH’S MATERIAL RESOURCES will drive scarcity and innovation Competition and scarcity serve as a catalyst to significant material sciences breakthroughs In the short term, countries and companies react to rising scarcity and prices of materials, such as rare earth elements, by stockpiling or hedging. In the longer term, success will be marked by discoveries of alternative elements, breakthroughs in material sciences, and more efficient practices governing the use of materials. As demand increases, competition for Earth’s resources will intensify Some resources will be under more pressure than others. Of particular interest are the rare earth elements (REEs) and other material elements that are critical to making high-tech, energy efficient, and stronger products such as wind turbines, solar energy collectors, and electric cars. The term ‘rare earth’ may be somewhat misleading, because not all of these elements are necessarily scarce, but are elements that are more difficult or expensive to extract from the Earth. It is perhaps more accurate to think of REEs and other material resources in terms of criticality. New products are driving the demand for critical elements today A sampling of the products using critical elements shows how strong demand is likely to grow. High-tech products: Computer hard drives, mobile phones, cameras, portable X-ray units, flat-panel displays and fibre optic data transmission rely on critical elements in increasingly large quantities. Intel estimates that computer chips contained 11 mineral elements in the 1980s, 15 elements in the 1990s, and may rely on up to 60 elements in the coming

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years. As new technologies and engineered materials emerge, so does the prospect of rapid spikes in demand for some minerals that had previously found only limited use. Energy-efficient products: The current crop of more efficient, spectrally complete, and visually pleasing lamps uses phosphor containing different

concentrations of lanthanum, cerium, europium, terbium, and yttrium to achieve various lighting effects. Phosphors accounted for 7% of all REE usage by volume and 32% of the total value in 2008. Stronger products: These include products used in defence, such as micro-alloyed steels, superalloys, and air & space vehicles and parts, but also medical and dental products and glass additives. Defining material resources’ criticality The criticality of material resources depends on the importance of their use, supply risk, and long-term developments. Importance is a function of whether there is demand for the

material; those resources with few or no practical substitutes are clearly more important. Supply risk comes into play through availability, demand, political factors and producer diversity. Finally, long-term developments will also affect competition for materials. Criticality impacts pricing and response strategies Price fluctuations reflect the changing demand for critical resources. In fact, rare earth prices increased from about US$ 10 per tonne in 2009 to almost US$ 60 per tonne in 2010 as a result of Chinese government policies to restrict supply, a rebound in demand following the financial crisis, and consolidation of production and marketing channels.When availability is threatened, new sources are pursued. Today, China dominates the REE market, supplying 95% globally. In response to China’s market dominance, many companies—both traditional miners and others who depend on REEs—are entering the business of producing rare earths. However, development of REE mines can take upwards of 10 years. Because the availability of the rare earths will not be eased immediately, companies must develop short- and long-term solutions to address the need for critical resources. The status of a critical resource adjusts until innovation eases criticality The critical resource response cycle shows that material resource criticality drives innovation—the longterm strategy is to find a substitute and find innovation. In reaction to the challenges early in the cycle, companies look for ways to avoid using the material resource. This opens the door for material science innovation.

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Affordable CLEAN ENERGY STRATEGIES will be a critical competitive differentiator Affordable clean energy strategies and effective energy policies as important differentiators of highly competitive countries and companies The demand for and cost of energy will only increase with future population growth and industrialisation. In 1990, total world energy consumption ran to about 354 quadrillion Btu. By 2035, the US Energy Information Administration expects world energy consumption will more than double to roughly 770 quadrillion Btu. In fact, the growth in energy consumption is expected to outpace population growth. Environmental and sustainability concerns will demand that nations respond effectively and responsibly to the future energy challenge. Growth in global energy consumption has led policy-makers to take an increasingly active role Recent years have seen a steady increase in the number of climate policies, with over 390 policy announcements made globally since July 2008. Likewise, governments are also interested in reducing their energy usage and carbon emissions. Many governments are actively trying to develop alternatives to carbon-producing energy. Globally, renewable-energy subsidies increased from US$39 billion in 2007 to US$66 billion

in 2010. However, some view recent policies as inadequate to meet government pledges & mandates and more measures may be taken to push the issue. Renewables will see the highest growth Despite being expected to grow faster than any other energy source in relative terms, total supply of renewable energy is still not projected to reach the level of any single fossil fuel by 2035. However, this has not discouraged the Chinese Government from implementing policies that have made China the world leader in renewable energy, with 2010 investments reaching US$48.9 billion (in comparison, all of Europe invested US$35.2 billion and North America invested US$30.1 billion in the same year). Rising energy prices are making energy costs and consumption a top priority for manufacturers As energy consumption rises, prices are also rising at a faster rate than inflation. The price of oil, for example, grew at four times the Consumer Price Index in 2010. Therefore, reducing energy consumption is particularly critical for high-energy use sectors, those with a greater than 20% energy cost per dollar of value added. Many

companies that fall into this category have taken steps to cut energy use. Oil refineries have cut energy use by 30% since 1973. Energy will be a key consideration in the way a company designs its products, supply chains and manages its operations By reducing energy consumption through efficiency gains, companies can offset growing energy costs and decrease future energy dependence. To this end, companies have a few options, including the following: Companies can make their operations more efficient by installing updated equipment, energy cogeneration, sustainable construction, energy monitoring, use of recycled materials, and choosing production methods that require less energy input. Companies may target supply chain improvements, such as packaging reduction, relocating production, and delivery rerouting (whether internally or externally by working with suppliers). Improving product efficiency not only helps a company to save money, but also increases demand for the product among consumers. This can range from sustainable and recyclable packaging to energy-efficient products, such as those developed by P&G, Phillips, and Apple, which allow consumers to use less energy.

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GOVERNMENT POLICY will continue to shape the future of manufacturing The strategic use of public policy to enable economic development will intensify resulting in a competition between nations for policy effectiveness and placing a premium on collaboration between policy-makers and business leaders to create win-win outcomes. With competition increasing for so many resources & capabilities, and with the prosperity of nations hanging in the balance, policymakers will be actively looking for the right combination of trade, tax, labour, energy, education, science, technology and industrial policy levers to generate the best possible future for their citizens. Despite

many instances of failed industrial policies in history, policy-makers are increasingly turning to intervention in an attempt to influence positive outcomes and accelerate development. This means that policy-makers will need to carefully pull the right levers, at the right time in a balanced approach while being mindful of unintended consequences. Companies will need to be more sophisticated and engaged in their interactions with policy-makers to help strike the balanced approach necessary to enable success for all.

DISCOVERING BALANCE IS THE KEY

Policy will be increasingly important, active & strategic in the future. In many cases, it will serve as a game changer, as manufacturing competition increases and many other sources of manufacturing competitive advantage are challenged. Effective public policy can be the critical competitive differentiator for both nations and businesses. A government’s role is to facilitate business activities and foster effective competition, without creating bureaucratic interferences or significantly disrupting markets. The key

The use of manufacturing policy, including all forms of industrial policy, is an art with opportunities for both success and sometimes failure, with unintended consequences and negative effects for years to come. A clear, comprehensive and stable policy will provide the transparency and certainty needed for corporations and investors to make longer-term strategic decisions and investments, thereby improving the welfare of their economy and society.

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Manufacturing policy is changing as countries use more sophisticated and

assertive policies as a competitive tool While it remains controversial in many circles, countries are using industrial policy to stimulate specific activities and promote structural change. Broader macroeconomic policies are being used to promote certain domestic industries through tax and subsidy measures. Some of these protectionist measures are meant to be temporary, enforced only until the target industry matures enough to compete on a global scale, while others are being used as competitive tools to intervene with market forces, propping up and entrenching potentially less efficient domestic firms in order to meet short-term job and economic goals or disadvantage foreign rivals. Past missteps form the base to frame the best policies The worst policy problems occur when politicians intervene in an attempt to save jobs, businesses or industry sectors that are no longer competitive. Policy is least prone to failure when it follows, rather than tries to lead, the market, targeting industries that already demonstrate a comparative advantage. Policy also tends to be successful when a government is dealing with areas where it is of strategic importance, natural competence or vital to the nation’s defence, such as military technology or energy supply.

challenge for policy-makers, and their business leader collaborators, will be to artfully develop and execute policies of thoughtful strategic intervention, with positive outcomes, without enacting policy that disrupts, excessively distorts, or interferes with the market, resulting in negative outcomes or unintended consequences for themselves or their key trading partners. The article is an excerpt from ‘A World Economic Forum Report’ in collaboration with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd

I&C SECURITY MEASURES

Ways to guarantee

I&C systems’

SAFETY Instrumentation and control systems play a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of a plant and thus help in ensuring a safe workplace. Hence, securing instrumentation and control systems should be the highest priority for a plant. Here’s enlisting seven ways, which will help plants make their instrumentation and control systems safe and secure… SUPRITA ANUPAM

he functions of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in a factory plant are similar to the functions performed by the brain and the nervous system of a human body. Just like the brain, the control system, based on the information it receives, commands the flow of functions in the control system. Instrumentation in a factory plant, on the other hand, performs the functions of a sensory system, which collects the information of the varying parameters that are expected to change by measuring the relative variations in the parameters. I&C systems play a crucial role in securing safety at a workplace. Here are seven tips to ensure the safety of I&C systems…

INTRINSIC SAFETY

Intrinsic safety covers the safety of hazardous areas, zener diode barriers and isolated barriers. To ensure that energy is smoothly transferred to hazardous areas without an explosion, a low-energy technique must be applied. Under this technique, the energy level is kept well below the danger level. The energy levels made available for signalling must be checked for their ability to initiate a spark or hot surface.

SCADA SECURITY

With sophisticated cyber attacks like Stuxnet, Night Dragon and Dugu, industrial control products have been exposed to an unprecedented number of security vulnerabilities. Hence, cyber security has become critical for infrastructure industries. For this, the process control department must record all the cyber attacks and pass it on to the concerned IT professionals within the company.

MANAGING SYSTEM LIFECYCLES

Managing system lifecycles with prior knowledge is very important. Different parts in I&C systems have different lifespans, particularly smart sensors and other measuring

instruments, which may guide one to false data information to be utilised for control processing.

COMPUTER SECURITY

MIGRATION FROM PROSAFE-PLC TO PROSAFE-RS

TRAINING, EDUCATING AND SAFETY AUDIT

DEVELOPING SAFETY FLOWCHARTS

A consistent set of security requirements is needed for the design, development and evaluation of security aspects of computer systems used in control rooms. Based on the working hours of each computer, it should be divided into groups such as systems important to safety and security, systems not directly important to safety & security and then, safety-related systems.

In India, industries have been using the ProSafe-PLC platform, to secure their I&C systems, which is comparatively slow. Therefore, there is a need to opt for the newer ProsafeRS, which uses a faster CPU and is integrated with the CENTUM distributed control system. This not only improves performance, but also eliminates the need for a dedicated distributed control system gateway.

System vulnerabilities, instrument measurement inaccuracies and other mishaps may turn into disasters if not handled with care at the right time. To avoid these, employees must be trained, educated and updated about these security concerns. To ensure that they tackle the situation well, there must be periodical safety audits regarding the mishaps.

Flowcharts are the easiest way to imagine and evaluate security levels. They are an inevitable part of risk management and help to develop counter algos to security threats. Primary flowcharts must be backed by other alternatives, so that if one alternative fails, the system already has another alternative in place to follow without causing any delay.

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SCAN PROCESSING SOFTWARE

his software Scene 5.0, allows to view scans on 3D-enabled monitors. The result is an added level of detail and a heightened sense of realism found in major motion pictures. For one in the real estate marketing, construction, renovation and other markets, this 3D viewing feature literally adds new dimensions to their scanning work. SCENE 5.0 combines ease-of-use, networking and an enhanced 3D experience to deliver a complete scan processing solution.

FARO Business Technologies India Pvt Ltd New Delhi Tel: 011-46465656 Email: enquiry.india@faro.com, Website: www.faro.com

ELECTRODE TORCH

opper plus electrode torch is exclusively for Hypertherm’s Duramax. This electrode torch is capable of cutting metals up to 12mm-thick using Hypertherm’s plasma cutting systems. The electrode is a simple drop-in replacement that requires no changes to any other consumable parts or system settings. By simply replacing the electrode, customers can save a substantial amount of money, without sacrificing the cut quality or performance of plasma cutting systems.

Hypertherm (India) Thermal Cutting Pvt Ltd Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-28345361 Email: htIndia.info@hypertherm.com,Website: www.hypertherm.com

CONICAL NOZZLE TORCH

hese conical nozzle torches of duramax are available for fi ve more plasma cutting systems: Powermax600, Powermax800, Powermax900, MAX42, and MAX43. Duramax series of torches, provide more reliable arc starting. They also enable consumables to last up to six times longer

Hypertherm (India) Thermal Cutting Pvt Ltd Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-28345361 Email: htIndia.info@hypertherm.com, Website: www.hypertherm.com

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PROTOCOL CONVERTER

rotocol converter GWY900 works on GSM technology to enables user to connect any serial device to GSM network for data transmission and receiving in most convenient way. The GWY-900 unit can be connected to any supported serial device using standard serial protocols such as modbus RTU (master / slave), DF1, SNP-X, hostLink, ASCII and many more. The other end of GWY-900 is an antenna that functions as a transceiver. The data from Serial device is collected and then transmitted over GSM network. It supports GSM Quad Band frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.

Renu Electronics Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-27292840 Email: sales@renuelectronics.com Website: www.renuelectronics.com

FLANGE FACER

he electro-mechanical fl ange facer is offered for ID clamping or OD clamps or face clamping, depending upon the job requirement. The fl ange facer consists of a rotary drive unit, horizontal arm, electrical control panel & operator’s console. Powered quill mechanism is optionally offered for depth of cut setting and for boring operations. The spindle (rotary drive shaft) is supported by a pair of heavy duty taper roller bearings in the front and by a pair of ball bearings in the other end. Bearings are lubricated for life with molybdenum sulfide grease. The rotary movement ranges from 2 to 20 rpm in a step-less range through vector VFD. The spindle is made of EN-24, hardened and ground. The box type ram and the ram housing are made of high grade CI.

Shenoy Engineering Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-28361767 Email: shenoyengg@gmail.com Website: www.spm-india.com

NEW LAUNCHES

GEARS COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES

wide range of high-precision gears, gear components and gear assemblies, both standard and custom-built is available. The manufacturing range includes: spiral bevel gear sets: up to dia 457 mm and module 12.7, hobbed gear: dia 500 mm x 8 m, hardened and profi le ground spur and helical gears: dia 330 mm x 5 m, internal gears: dia 152 mm x 3 m, and custom built/non-standard gears and gear assemblies. Salient features include intelligent design, superior raw materials and very high degree of process discipline and lazor sharp quality assurance measures. Applications are in machine tools, railways, textiles, automation, automotive, engineering, pumps, compressors, printing machines, etc.

Eppinger Tooling Asia Pvt Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0425-304000 Mob: 08870013053 Email: eppinger@dataone.in

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FILL-LEVEL SENSOR

his fi ll-level sensor is an alternative to the swing fork systems. It recognises the fi ll level of liquids, viscous fluids or dry products and can be installed in any position in containers or pipelines. The detection is neither impaired by the flow-through nor by turbulences, bubbles, foam or suspended solids.

Baumer Technologies India Pvt Ltd (Formerly known as Waaree Instruments Ltd) Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-6127 4000 Email: info@baumer-waaree.com Website: www.baumer.com

TRAY DRYERS

hese tray dryers have fan impeller with axial flow design which gives better uniformity and quick drying. The digital temperature indicator controller gives accurate temperature control. Control action can be on-off or PID as per control accuracy required. Construction of dryer can be

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made of MS/aluminium/SS 316/ss 304 or FRP lined as per requirement.

Aero Therm Systems Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2589 0158 Email: contact@aerothermsystem.com Website: www.aerothermsystem.com

OUTPUT JUNCTION BOX

he output junction box has transmission range up to 50 to 60 meters for indoor application and 1.2 km for outdoor application. Its working band of frequency is 2.4 GHz. It accepts 24 VDC as a supply voltage. It has a very wide application in the field of machine to machine communication. Junction box accepts M12 socket connection of sensor / input.

Katlax Enterprises Pvt Ltd Gandhinagar - Gujarat Tel: 2764- 286784 Mob: 09724506614 E -mail: info@katlax.com Website: www.katlax.com

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ROTARY VANE PUMP

his rotary vane pump provides high pumping stability for light gases, low noise, minimal oil back streaming and a long operating life. This pump conforms to CE and RoHS requirements and is UL and CSA approved. It has capability using an innovative frequency converter technology to deliver optimal and consistent performance under any input power voltage and frequency.

Agilent Technologies India Pvt Ltd New Delhi Tel: 011-46237100 Email: agilent@agilent.com, Website: www.agilent.co.in

JUNCTION BOX-WIRE CONNECTION

his I/O Junction box eliminates individual wiring of each sensor and reduces number of cores required to 11 from 12, 15 from 18 & 19 from 24 cores. It accepts wide range of supply voltages which is ranges from 10 to 30 VDC. Each Output/Input can handle output/ Input load up to 2 A. The device is available with various cable lengths which range from 1 meter to 15 meter.

Katlax Enterprises Pvt Ltd Gandhinagar - Gujarat Tel: 2764- 286784 / 85 E -mail: info@katlax.com Website: www.katlax.com

CLAMPMETER

his clampmeter is designed to accurately measure the low current (4 to 20 mA signals) that flow through control system circuits with high accuracy, without having to shut down the system, break the circuit & insert a test instrument. It fi nds application in process plants, industrial plants, commercial buildings and automation.

Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-24124540 Email: response@kusamelectrical.com, Website: www.kusamelectrical.com

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MASS SCALE FREEZE DRYER

he machine has compact design to reduce the usage of plant area. Machine compliance with GMP, all the system has modular design, thus more easily maintenance and operation, and is a best choice for mass scale production capacity. The compact design, reliability running under high performance, vacuum and eutectic device detector is available. The control system can automatically validate the machine

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL

performance before each production cycle, thus the safety for each production cycle can be ensured. Mainly fi nds application in pharmaceutical industries blood, bacteria, antibiotics, raw material production.

Lyomac Technology Co Ltd Shanghai - Others Tel: 21-37690927 Email: sales@lyomac.com, Website: www.lyomac.com

CHANNEL RACK MOUNTABLE CONTROLLER

his channel rack mountable controller 500R 8 has microprocessor based system with inbuilt self test facility. The LED display shows the instantaneous gas concentration. It is compatible with 4-20mA inputs from either two wire or three wire transmitters. The data logging facility is available for 24Hrs and online computer interfacing facility. It is equipped with channel card, power card and rear card.

Uniphos Envirotronic Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: +91-22-61233500, Mob: 9909994063 Email: gasdetection@uniphos.com Website: www.uniphos-she.com

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MIDDLE SCALE FREEZE DRYER

he control system can automatically validate the machine performance before each production cycle, thus the safety for each production cycle can be ensured. The technical specifications include: shelf area (m2) is 19.80; shelf ultimate cooling temperature (째C) is -55; condenser ultimate cooling temperature (째C) is -75, installation dimension is 7500 x 2000 x 4200 and weight is 17500 kg.

Lyomac Technology Co Ltd Shanghai Tel: 21-37690927 Email: sales@lyomac.com, Website: www.lyomac.com

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FLUID BED FURNACE

his fluidised bed furnace with its temperature & atmosphere flexibility enables any heat treatment to be carried out on any steel with temperatures up to 1200 deg C. The same furnace can perform neutral hardening, carbon nitriding, carburising, normalising, annealing and stress relieving. Features include: ceramic fiber blankets, fi ne aluminium fluidising medium contained in the

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL

super alloy retort, lift and swing lid that closes on the retort, exhaust duct with burner is provided on the lid for the spent gas. An electric control panel, gas manifold and gas mixing panel are also provided.

Agnee Engineering Dist Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 0250-248 1126 Email: sales@agneeindia.com, Website: www.agneeindia.com

POWER METER

his power meter PM130 is a multifunctional 3-phase power meter. It is suitable for utility substation automation because of its support of the industry standard DNP V3.0 and Modbus RTU protocols, as well as its I/O capabilities (using DI/DO module). The meter can provide more than 80 parameters via local display and more than 100 parameters via communication interface.

M B Control & Systems Pvt Ltd Kolkata - West Bengal Tel: 033-2287 3791 Email: mbcontrol@vsnl.com Website: www.mbcontrol.com

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NON FERROUS MELTING FURNACE

his non ferrous melting furnace accommodates varied requirements for thermal and fuel efficiency, melting style, loading and unloading (pouring), space requirements, metal loss, metallurgical purity, oxidation, dross formation and handling and maintenance costs. Nonferrous melting and holding furnaces are offered in two designs tilting barrel type and pot-crucible type.These non-ferrous melting and holding furnaces permit easy alloy changes, have a low maintenance requirement and are available either electrically or oil heated.

Agnee Engineering Dist Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 0250-248 1126 Email: sales@agneeindia.com, Website: www.agneeindia.com

GATE VALVE

his knife gate valve features non sliding motion, avoid sliding contact between body & gate enables the flushing of media from the valve interior. Bottom edge of the gate (knife edge) allows the tight shut off even when solid particles settle at the bottom of the body. A wide variety of hardened trim options are available for the gate, seat and wear ring. Knife gate valve is a unidirectional valves & bidirectional valves. The operation is manually operated, gear operated, pneumatic, hydraulic or motorised actuator operated.

M Kumar Technocrates Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-27540287 Email: info@amtechvalves.net, Website: www.amtechvalves.net

OHM METER

his DC-Milli-Ohm meter has 4Â˝ digits LED display with comprehensive parameter indication which makes the reading clear and simple. Readings can be taken during the day and also in dime light. Due to simple design, it is very easy to operate. Th is features high stability and gives accurate readings due to 4 wire measurement. It has very high sampling speed (8 times / second) and the auxilary power required is AC 220V Âą 10 per cent. It has memory to store all setting parameters and the maximum output current is 1A.

Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-24124540 Email: response@kusamelectrical.com Website: www.kusamelectrical.com

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DATA-LOGGER

his microcontroller based temperature / process data logger which is designed for continuous, simultaneous and very accurate monitoring and logging of temperature or process values at different locations. The logged dataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are stored in the internal memory with real time and date. The logged dataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can also be monitored in the online mode on to the PC screen and can also be down loaded to the PC in the off - line mode using RS232/ RS485 serial port.

Libratherm Instruments Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel : 022-42555333 Email : enquiry@libratherm.com, Web: www.libratherm.com

VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES

hese simple variable frequency drives (models L300 & X200) are suitable for fan, pump, compressor applications and are available up to 132 kW. The drives provide significant power savings when used in such applications. These drives also incorporate a special Hitachi algorithm to ensure higher energy savings in fan/pump applications.

Strategi Automation Solutions Pvt Ltd Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: 080-32489798 Email: corporate@strategiautomation.com Website: www.strategiautomation.com

AREA-IMAGING SCANNER

he Vuquest 3310g is a powerful area-imaging scanner housed in a sleek and compact shell. Th is device combines aggressive scanning of virtually any bar code, even on highly reflective surfaces such as mobile phone screens, with a stylish design that blends seamlessly.

Honeywell Automation India Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-67650579 Email: shailesh.deshmukh@honeywell.com Website: www.honeywellaidc.com

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

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he CPIE micro-programmable logic controller is designed to meet the needs of OEMs requiring high-performance and advanced functionality at optimum price. The all-in-

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL

one package PLCs, with models for high-speed counters, pulse outputs and built-in serial port (CP1E-N) provides exceptional solution for machine builders with approximately 20 to 160 I/O points.

Omron Automation Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-40726422 Email: enquiry@ap.omron.com, Website: www.omron-ap.com

SCREW AIR COMPRESSOR

he dry running screw air compressor provides low operating costs. Air end rotors are equipped with ultra coat, resistant to temperatures up to 300°C. The motor power ranges from 18.5 to 500 kW and delivery is from 2.09 to 86 m³/ min, standard pressure ranges from 5.5 to 15 bar(g).

Kaeser Compressors (I) Pvt Ltd Bengaluru- Karnataka Tel: 080-23463385 Email: info@kaeser.com, Website: www.kaeser.com

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STEAM BOILER

his non IBR water tube package steam boiler is available with a vast range of ovens and dryers. Each plant is individually designed to meet the specific requirements, related to, fuel, method of job handling, safety requirements & output. Temperature ranges include 200째C, 400째C, 550째C, & 750째C, etc.

Aero Therm Systems Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-25890158 Email: contact@aerothermsystem.com Website: www.aerothermsystem.com

BLOCK AND PIPE COVER

BUMP TEST MACHINE

he bump test machine has a robust steel structure, and is used for testing of objects that weigh from 50 to 1000 kg. Th is reproduces the effects of repetitive bumps 60 to 180 bumps per minute. Thbump test machine is mounted on air springs to isolate from the ground.

Tarang Kinetics (P) Ltd Roorkee - Uttranchal Tel: 01332-264289 Email: info@tarangkinetics.com, Website: www.tarangkinetics.com

HYDRAULIC PRESS

he block and pipe cover is made from hydrated calcium silicate reinforced with mineral fibres. The material has low thermal conductivity and is not affected by water-wettings. Standard size is 1000 x 500 mm / 900 x 600 mm and thickness is 25, 40, 50, 65, 75, 100 and 125 mm.

he hydraulic press is available in capacities ranging from 15 tonnes to 150 tonnes in MS construction. Crown column and bottom are solid without bend and welded. Table is vertically operated by worm winch gearbox and rests on load pins placed in the holes in column at a desired height. Rollers are provided with the bed for easy handling of heavy jobs.

Hyderabad Industries Ltd Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-3099900 Email: ak@hil.in, Website: www.hil.in

Dowel Engineering Works Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-2362465 Email: dowel@thedowel.com, Website: www.thedowel.com

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PORTABLE DISTRIBUTION UNIT

he portable distribution units from the Walther range of CEE type plug socket systems is made of solid rubber and is ideal for tough and robust applications. Th is unit is supplied completely wired and is tailor-made. The unit comes in various combinations from 16A up to 63A in IP44 degree of protection.

Hensel Electric India Pvt Ltd Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-37270202 Email: rajesh.kulkarni@hensel-electric.in, Website: www.hensel.in

FLAMEPROOF MOTOR

his fl ameproof motor is made of high tensile materials. The motor frames and end shields are made of grey cast iron with sturdy design and have high strength to prevent internal. All fasteners used are provided with shrouds around their heads to prevent from opening easily.

Laxmi Hydraulics Pvt Ltd Solapur - Maharashtra Tel: 0217-2601763 Email: spr_lhpmotor@sancharnet.in, Website: www.lhp.co.in

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AERIAL DISINFECTION SYSTEMS

erojit Steriz aerial disinfection systems are ultimate tools for sterile environment and set new benchmark in environment disinfection. These systems are fast and offer safer procedure with assured disinfection. The systems provides no wetting aerosol in sub-micron and thus no wet floors & surfaces. Th is is UL & CE certified turbo motors.

Radiant Enterprise Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-26449120 Email: info@fogstarindia.com, Website: www.fogstarindia.com

COMPOSITE CARBON FIBRE IMPACT WRENCH

he composite carbon fibre impact wrenches (model CP7759Q ) are ultimate tools for tyre shops, general maintenance on vehicles and light industrial maintenance. Carbon fiber inlay technology provides protection for the clutch mechanism for optimum durability. The operator can change between forward & reverse with one hand in any position.

Chicago Pneumatic Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 022-39982731 Email: ashish.malhotra@cp.com, Website: www.cp.com

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REACH LIFT TRUCKS

odel CLR1 reach lift trucks have electromagnetic brake mechanism mounted directly to the top of the drive motor. These have transistor-controlled pump motor driving direct connected gear type pump. The capacity of trucks is 1000 kg, maximum lift height is 3000 mm, service weight is 2000 kg and battery is 24 V. Application lies in material handling equipment, automotive products, logistics and automobile industry.

CTR Manufacturing India Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-26633402 Email: handlingequipments@ctr.in, Website: www.ctr.in

FILTER PRESSES

he zero hold up fi lter presses (model BPZH-8) offer direction of flow of liquid in opposite to that in standard fi lter. Plate diameter is 8” and the number of plates is 6. Filtering area is 0.217 m² with cake holding capacity at 4.9 litres. Flow rate is 600 hours. The pump size is ½” and motor size 1 hp.

Bombay Pharma Equipments Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28594877 Email: bombaypharma@vsnl.net

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SPINDLE OIL COOLERS

hese spindle oil coolers are used to reject heat generated by the spindle bearings during high rpm operations. The coolers allow proper transferring of heat and maintain the sump temperature uniformly. These avoid water condensing on the spindle head during operations. The spindle oil coolers are suitable for a wide

range of fluids.

Reliance Engineering Company Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0422-6538340 Email: rechiran@hotmail.com, Websire: www.relianceengineeringcompany.com

ROTARY TILLERS

he rotary tillers have steel body gearbox and shafts that are of alloy steel and induction hardened. These have special alloy steel blades. The tillers are driven by tractor power take-off, which cuts, pulverizes, mixes and levels soil in single pass. These can be used by replacing disc harrow and tine tiller. Applications are in automotive, machine tools and engineering industries.

Satra International New Delhi Tel: 011-25415437 Email: satra@bol.net.in, Website: www.satrainternational.com

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PFA LINED VALVES

or many chemical plants, linings made of wellknown thermoplastic fluoroplastic PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) have been used as an alternative to exotic alloy, expensive metal for valves, pumps, control valves, etc. PFA is an injectable type of thermoplastic, which is processed in pressure sintering process. It has much lower permeation rates than PTFE with the same wall thickness.

Dip-Flon Engineeering & Co Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-25624003 Email: dipflon@satyam.net.in, Website: www.dipflon.com

PLATE BENDING MACHINES

hese 3-roll standard pyramid-type plate bending machines are easy to maintain and useful for various jobs, modern design & rigid structure, with so simple mechanism that even semi-skilled worker can do accurate job. The machines are fitted with electric

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brake motor & control panel, so that they can be stopped at any stage of operation.

Godson Bending Systems Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-2361467 Email: godsonindia@hotmail.com Website: www.godson-india.com

CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE

he SWIFT-500 CNC cylindrical grinding machine is designed to cater to customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requirements of high accuracy, productivity and reliability of performance. Th is machine comes with Siemens 802D CNC system, 2-axis and single spindle controlled and has specially designed heavy-duty machine bed made of single-piece close grained graded casting.

Hi-Life Machine Tools (P) Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-22821615 Email: info@hilifegroup.com Website: www.hilifegroup.com

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VRM DRIVE GEARBOX

his vertical rolling mill (VRM) drive gearbox is a combination of spiral bevel and planetary gearing arrangement with horizontal input shaft and vertical flange output shaft supported on heavy-duty thrust bearing to take care of mill load. The range of the VRM drives is up to 2.00 MW power.

Elecon Engineering Company Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 02672-236513 Email: infogear@elecon.com, Website: www.elecon.com

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER

he microprocessor-based blood refrigerator temperature controller is available with single and double display. Th is temperature controller has supply voltage of 220 V AC and come with RTD input. Output-1 has relay contact or SSR and output-2 has alarm contact or buzzer. Temperature setting lock is as per the range adjustable in set mode.

Wavetronics Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-22811329 Email: info@wavetronics.co.in, Website: www.wavetronics.co.in

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FORCE-FEED LUBRICATOR

he range of the lubricator includes high pressure and low pressure up to 24 feed pumps. Each feed pump produces discharge up to 0.30 CC/stroke, and have working pressure up to 1000 kg/ cm^ with different type gear reduction from 1:2 to 1:400 and with ratchet drive, handle drive, etc.

Zenith Hydromatic Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-22812945 Email: zenith_amrut@yahoo.com, Website: www.hydraulicsystemsindia.com

PID CONTROLLERS

our new models of PID controllers are available, such as PID-723, PID-966, PID-948 and PID-489. These are designed and developed using the latest microcontroller chip and programmed with the time tested and field proven PID algorithm.

Libratherm Instruments Mumbai -Maharashtra Tel: 022-28963823 Email: libratherm@libratherm.com; Website: www.libratherm.com

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NITRILE GLOVES

hese nitrile gloves are highly economical than standard nitrile as well as latex gloves. nitrile gloves are soft, latex-free and powder-free. They are formulated with 100 per cent nitrile which contains no natural rubber latex which relieves from allergic reactions. It provides maximum barrier protection. The gloves are available in 9.5” length and three sizes – small, medium and large in two colours – white and blue. The textured fi ngertips enhance the wet or dry grip. The gloves are ambidextrous with beaded cuff s. They are suitable for liquid protection.

Cole-Parmer India Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-67162222 Email: vinita.singh@coleparmer.in, Website: www.coleparmer.in

SOLID STATE RELAYS

hese solid state relays features 5 mm wide pluggable/PCB moutable single-in-line AC and DC output SSRs, single channel DRS series sockets for CN series SSRs, and DIN rail mounted CN series SSR/socket assemblies. These relays meet industry standard pin out confi gurations for both solid state and electromechanical relays and are designed for plugging into Crydom DRSCN series sockets or soldering into printed circuit boards. The marker strips for the sockets are also offered to allow easy circuit function identification for each socket.

CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-41132204 Email: india@cstsensors.com, Website: www.cstsensors.com

SOLUBLE CUTTING OILS

hese soluble cutting oils forms emulsion with water and contains rust inhibited to protect from corrosion and rusting and biocide to prevent bacterial and fungus growth in emulsion. These oils have good cooling and lubricating properties which gives good surface fi nish and minimise tool wear. These can be used in a variety of cutting operation on ferrous and non ferrous metals.

Eastern Petroleum Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-25299990 Email: office@easternpetroleum.in,Website: www.eastopet.com

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ETHERNET MODULES

he ethernet modules have been designed for length measurement tasks very close to the test item. They are perfectly suited for measurement directly at the measuring point. automotive and metal industry, engine building industry, tailor-made machinery, aircraft and chemicals industry etc, they are used for quality control, process control, signal switching, data acquisition, motion control or position acquisition.

SLN Technologies Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-26651659 Email: drs@slntechnologies.com, Website: www.slntechnologies.com

FIRE SLIDING DOORS

he fi re sliding doors are available in single and double leaf doors with a maximum size of 8500 mm x 6000mm and fi re resistant to DIN 4102. These are ideal for a large wall opening where headroom is has limited frames.

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Braking devices and automatic control systems can keep doors permanently open but close them in emergency. Personnel access doors and wicket doors can be supplied without a bottom sill (threshold) allowing them to be used when the main door remains closed. Fire resistant glazing can be fitted to access doors and sliding panels.

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-66720200 Email: sales@geapl.co.in Website: www.geapl.co.in

ACOUSTIC HORN

his acoustic horn is unique cost effective, low maintenance and effective solution that prevent particulate build up and aid material flow within a wide range of Industries. Th is acoustic horn consists of wave generator and amplifier, which are made form 316- grade stainless steel. Th is is designed to produce acoustic energy and amplify low frequency sound at high intensity for effective removal of unwanted particulate build up and aid material flow. Th is produces extremely high-pressure acoustic energy, level with a fi xed frequency band.

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National Electric Company Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 2692-260998 Email: nechammer@yahoo.com Website: www.nechammer.com

CHECK VALVE COUPLINGS

hese check valve couplings are designed for connecting hydraulic lines hence they are frequently called as hydraulic couplings. These are used extensively where varieties of the other fluids are involved. They are made to with stand the pressure up to 10000 psi (700 kgs/cmÂ˛) depending on size & materials. These contain valves in both coupler & adopter to prevent the loss of fluids when disconnected. The dust cap & dust plug prevent the contamination of the media when the lines are reconnected.

SANRO1 Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-24464276 Mob: 09822395609 Email: sanro179@gmail.com

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INJECTION MOULDING MACHINE

his injection moulding machine comprises of elastomer injection moulding machines for rubber, TPE, solid silicone and liquid silicone with 15-1000 T clamping force & 30-26.000 CCM injection volume. The injection moulding machine is available in versions for top or bottom injection in vertical execution & horizontal machines.

Maplan Maschinen und technische Anlagen Planungs- und Fertigungs-Gesellschaft mbH Ternitz - Austria Tel: +43-2630-35706 Email: office@maplan.at Website: www.maplan.at

HOT RUNNER NOZZLES

ot runner nozzles and standard hot runner nozzles provide direct gating from 0.0189 to 5 kg per nozzle. These features assure outstanding insulation in front area of shaft and lowest

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possible heat loss between hot runner nozzle & cavity. Nozzles SET & DET series are suitable thermally sensitive materials.

G端nther Heisskanaltechnik GmbH Frankenberg/Eder - Germany Tel: +49-6451-50080 Email: info@guenther-heisskanal.de Website: www.guenther-hotrunner.com

DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM

he Absorptometer E determines oil absorption number OAN. In this instrument the burette does not stop automatically, enabling evaluation acc B and C of ASTM 2414. The principle consists in measuring resistance, which carbon black puts up against the rotating blades during oil addition and determining the carbon black oil absorption.

Brabender GmbH & Co KG Duisburg - Germany Tel: +49-203-77880 Email: plastics-sales@brabender.com Website: www.brabender.com

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ETHERNET PRODUCTS

he i-line family of Ethernet products is optimised for machine building, building automation, factory automation and CCTV surveillance applications. Th is new range includes standard and compact Ethernet switches, media converters and Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches. The Westermo i-line offers industry grade components, easy-to-use features, and reliable and consistent operation.

Westermo Teleindustri AB, Sweden Sweden Tel: +46-16-428042 Email: magnus.jansson@westermo.se Website: www.westermo.com

PNEUMATIC CONVEYING PROCESS

he pneumatic conveying process is based on three process components: StrandPhase, Pellbows and DeDusters. StrandPhase conveys: 15 m/sec to 25m/sec at medium product-to-gas ratios; Pellbow resembles a standard short-radius elbow with an

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expanded chamber between the inlet and the discharge of the elbow; and DeDuster provides cleaning efficiencies below 30 PPM.

Pelletroneurope GmbH Bodnegg - Germany Tel: +49-7520-956620 Email: info@pelletroneurope.com, Website: www.pelletroncorp.com

INJECTION MOULDING MACHINE

n the injection moulding machine the mould is produced according to a precise schedule. Th is is interchangeable. The machine offers temperature control, rapid colour change and suitability for complex materials, such as POM, COC, PVC, etc. From complex cavity moulds to stack moulds and high-performance moulds with a very long service life are also offered.

Fostag Formenbau AG Stein am Rhein - Austria Tel: +43-52-7422520 Email: mail@fostag.com Website: www.fostag.com

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MACHINES & ACCESSORIES

hese machines and accessories are available for plastic recycling, systems, tools and equipment for recycling plants. The plants are characterised by their state-of-the art innovations and their extremely low energy consumption per kilogram granulate, combined with low degradation values.

Artec Machinery GmbH Kematen - Austria Tel: +43-7228-69790 Email: office@artec.at, Website: www.artec.at

FLUORINE PLASTICS RECYCLING SERVICES

ecycling of fluorine plastics includes the refi ning of polymer parent substances. High-capacity compounds are produced that are resistant to chemicals, highly conductive, abrasion resistant or even fl ame retardant. Materials that are authentic, clean and in reprocessed granular form are offered.

Minger Kunststofftechnik AG Appenzell - Switzerland Tel: +41-71-7880129 Email: info@minger.ch; Website:www.minger.ch

GREASE MANUAL LUBRICATOR

hese are CLHP grease manual lubricator and KSC electric grease lubricator for plastic extrusion machines, press and woodworking machines. These are easy to operate by hand and can be easily installed. Capacity ranges are 300 cc, 600 cc, 800 cc, 1,000 cc, and 2,000 cc. A level switch can be added on request. Also offered are various types of lubricators, oil systems, fluid grease system, distributors, oil pumps, motors, accessories and fittings. All products are tested and verified by TĂ&#x153;V and have CE of machinery safety directive certificate.

Changhua Chen Ying Oil Machine Co Ltd Taichung Hsien - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-26393751 Email: inquiry@chenying.com.tw, Website: www.chenying.com.tw

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ROTARY FILTRATION SYSTEM

he patented Gneuss rotary fi ltration system enables fully automatic, process and pressure constant fi ltration. Characteristics of this system are the rotary disk with their ring

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of screen cavities, located between two solid steel blocks. The MRS multi-rotation system offers new possibilities in the venting or devolatilisation of polymer melts.

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik GmbH Bad Oeynhausen - Germany Tel: +49-5731-5731530710 Email: gneuss@gneuss.com Website: www.gneuss.de

THERMAL CLEANING SYSTEMS

hermal cleaning technologies remove polymers and organic contaminations. Th is has also been combined with offering contract cleaning services. Electric or gas heated fluidised bed systems up to 520°C, vacuum pyrolysis and hydrolysis: all thermal principles are ready to be tested with customers’ own parts and polymers.

Schwing Fluid Technik GmbH Neukirchen-Vluyn - Germany Tel: +49-2845-9300 Email: o.vallinga@schwing-sft.de Website: www.schwing-sft.com

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BIOPOLYMER RESINS

he company is one of the leading producers of biopolymer resins with a high percentage of renewable resources. These resins are sold under the brand names Bio-Flex and Biograde. A main advantage of these resins is the easy processing on conventional plastics processing machines.

FKuR Kunststoff GmbH Willich Tel: +49-2154-92510 Email: sales@fkur.com, Website: www.fkur.com

OPTICAL SENSOR

he CHRocodile IT 18-3000 optical sensor measures distance, topography or thickness. Th is sensor covers largest measuring range in the IT series. Measuring range in air extends between 18–3000 μm; & fi lm or plastic is between 12 and 2000 μm. Th is measures opaque & scattering materials like PP- & PET-bottles etc.

Precitec Optronik GmbH Rodgau - Germany Tel: +49-6106-82900 Email: info@precitec-optronik.de, Website: www.precitec-optronik.com

Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Crane-Bel Hydraulics We are pleased to share with the readers that SEARCH has helped us to reach out to our customers with the new launch of the high performance product range of EATON VICKERS. We have been able to achieve it through advertisements and product profiles, which have been continuously published in this excellent magazine having a good reach in the industry, especially in the widely spread industrial areas such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. We have been able to promote the exclusive range of EATON VICKERS Hydraulic products in our target sectors of whole U P and Uttarakhand to our entire satisfaction and able to increase our turnover to a big extent.

TIE BAR SENSOR

train and force sensors are offered for the injection moulding Industry. All sensors, systems and software are designed inhouse. All electric machines require high-end sensors. The fast mounting and high accuracy make this indispensable tools. They avoid mould spitting and tie-bar breaking. These can be mounted on platen or toggle-system.

Sensormate AG

INJECTION MOULDED PRECISION PARTS

njection moulded precision parts transform high-tech materials, such as peek, PC, PA, PE, PP, PS, etc. disposing of an engineering office (DA/CAO 3D (IGS-JPEG), a mechanical workshop to build the moulds and 20 moulding machines from 4-125 T there is almost no limit to what can be realised in plastic.

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Techno Synthetic SA La Chaux-de-Fonds - Switzerland Tel: +41-32-9253505 Email: info@technosynthetic.com, Website: www.technosynthetic.ch

WOVEN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

he flexible woven packaging technology comprises of tape extrusion lines, tape winders, circular looms, coating, printing and conversion lines, as well as laboratory and testing equipment. These are worldwide patented ADSTAR block bottom valve sack for cement and bulk goods, the woven FFS sack for form, fi ll and seal applications.

Starlinger & Co GmbH Vienna - Austria Tel: +43-1-599550 Email: sales@starlinger.com Website: www.starlinger.com The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/distributor. In any case, it does not represent the views of

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QINGDAO MACHINE TOOLS & MOULDS EXHIBITION Focus: Tools & tooling equipment Where: Qingdao International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Qingdao, China Tel: 86 0532 55552936 Fax: 86 532 55552903

SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND HANDLING TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION Focus: Automotive manufacturing Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China Tel: 86 21 64681300 / 86 21 64681550 Fax: 86 21 34160018 E-mail: info@for-expo.com

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AUTOMATION 2012 Focus: Industrial & factory automation Where: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Mob: 9819872165 E-mail: arokiaswamy@iedcommunications.com

INDIA MANUFACTURING SHOW 2012 Focus: Manufacturing and engineering industry Where: Hall 1 & 2, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru Mob: 91 98440 68250 E-mail: raghu@ims2012.in

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INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INDIA 2012 Focus: Industrial Automation Application Where: India Expo Center, Greater Noida, India Tel: 022 40050681 Fax: 022 40050683 E-mail: tushar.alekar@hmf-india.com

21-24 November 2012 EMAF EXPO 2012 Focus: Industrial Tools & Machinery Where: Feira International do Porto, Portugal Tel: 351 229981472 Fax: 351 213826734 E-mail: fernando.reilima@exponor.pt

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ELASIA 2013 Focus: Electrical, Lightings & Power sector Where: Triupra Vasini, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, Karnataka Tel: 080 43307474 Fax: 080 22352772 E-mail: info@triuneexhibitors.com

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INDIAN MANUFACTURING SHOW

Providing a boost to Indian SMEs Indian SMEs are often referred to as the crucial link in the Indian growth story. Efforts are on to make the processes and systems easy for these enterprises, which, at times, suffer because of their inability to reach out to the required resources. Indian Manufacturing Show is one such effort, which is working towards ensuring a favourable environment for SMEs to grow. To be held between September 27–30, 2012, in Bengaluru, the event promises to be a one-stop solution for to redress the issues faced by Indian SMEs. A preview... VISHESH SHARMA

SMEs constitute over 90% of the total enterprises in most of the economies. They are not only credited with generating the highest rates of employment growth, but also account for a major share of industrial production and exports. In India, too, MSMEs play a pivotal role in the growth of the overall industrial economy of the country. In recent years, the MSME sector has consistently registered a high growth rate compared to the overall industrial sector. With its agility and dynamism, the sector has shown admirable innovativeness and adaptability to survive the recent economic downturn and recession.

a platform for them to interact with large public sector industries/private sector industries/industrialists/business leaders/customers from India and abroad for an overall development of the industrial sector in India. The exhibition will prove to be complementary to the government’s initiative in inviting foreign investments as the exhibitors/participants will be from India and foreign countries as well. Speaking at the occasion, Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda

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WHY PARTICIPATE IN IMS 2012

Raising awareness about the growing clout of the sector and ensuring a platform for these enterprises to showcase their growing strength is the second edition of the biennial India Manufacturing Show 2012 (IMS 2012). To be held from September 27–30, 2012 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, IMS is organised by BloombergUTV, along with Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL) and IMS Foundation (IMSF). The exhibition is also supported by the Government of Karnataka; Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises; Ministry of Science & Technology; Ministry of Coal; and Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Industries. The prime objective of IMS is to promote micro, small & medium enterprises and to provide

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Venue: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru Date: 27–30 September 2012

Become a part of the single largest convergence of the best talent from the manufacturing and engineering industries across the globe Interact and network with international and national audiences including global manufacturers, investors, diplomats, government ofﬁcials and industry stalwarts Utilise the numerous opportunities for collaboration, strategic alliances and business development Share best practices among peers, business associates and competitors from the international arena Attend seminars, panel discussions and vendor development programmes.

said, “SMEs contribute significantly to the socioeconomic development of the country by way of employment generation and revenue contribution to the exchequer. It is the vision of my government to make Karnataka, the Asian epicentre of engineering manufacturing in the aerospace, automotive, energy and infrastructure sectors.”

SIMPLIFYING THE PROCESSES The show has been promoted by IMS Foundation, which is the single largest collaborative platform for all Indian and Global manufacturing, engineering and other ancillary industries. The Foundation conducts seminars, workshops, training programmes, study circle meetings, leadership camps, symposia and lectures on various topics of national importance particularly relevant to the advancement of skills, quality and efficiency in industries and entrepreneurship. Baba Kalyani, Co‐Chairman, IMS 2012 Advisory Committee and CMD – Bharat Forge Ltd, said, “The manufacturing policy speaks about India’s manufacturing sector contributing 25% to the GDP by 2022. The sector has the ability to achieve the target, but we need to ensure that the processes to set up industries are simplified. We face too many barriers and roadblocks such as land acquisition, connectivity, number of clearances and permissions, and so on. The IMS 2012 is the first step in the direction to smoothen these processes.” vishesh.sharma@infomedia18.in

GIM-2012

Advantage Karnataka: Alluring Global Attention The surge in growth has brought Karnataka to the centre of global attention. Amid the opportunities that the state offers, the Global Investors’ Meet (GIM)-2012, the ﬂagship event of the Karnataka Government, magniﬁed the potential and attracted an investment of `7.6 lakh crore in just two days from all corners of the globe. A report… DEBARATI BASU

lobal Investors Meet (GIM)—the biennial summit held by the Government of Karnataka in Bengaluru—is aimed at bringing together business leaders, investors, corporations, thought leaders, policy and opinion makers. With an objective to showcase the investment potential of the state in various sectors and to open the doors for the world to the land of opportunities, the Government of Karnataka organised the 2 nd Murugesh Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, DV Sadananda Gowda, Chief Minister of GIM-2012 during June 7–8, 2012, at Karnataka, along with other dignitaries address the exhibitors during the inaugural function of GIM Expo BIEC, Bengaluru. innovative policies under which The two-day expo saw the INVESTMENT IN NUMBERS attractive incentives across a wide participation of more than 462 variety of sectors have been offered exhibitors from over 13 countries MoUs/EOIs: `712 6.58 lakh crore to investors to create an enabling including Japan, Germany, Industry RoIs: `18 30,000 crore policy environment and address the Mexico, Italy, Canada, the UK SME MoUs: `6,800 71,000 crore varied needs of industry in the state. and Taiwan. Over nine states from India, including MP, Bihar, Infrastructure RoIs: `324 1.68 lakh crore The government is also putting in place policies to facilitate investment Rajasthan, Kerala, Gujarat, in the state. Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, also with our investors in our mutual showed their enthusiasm to be a quest to achieve enhanced and part of the burgeoning growth of FRUITFUL EVENT wide-ranging interactions and Karnataka. Besides, 130 PSUs and By the end of the show, GIM-2012 initiatives in the future.” large enterprises, over 300 small and wrapped up the edition by signing micro enterprises were also part of this 730 MoUs across several sectors for SECTORS IN FOCUS mega event. investments. With the investment The expo focussed on a wide range of Addressing the exhibitors at the of over `7.6 lakh crore, the state upcoming sectors such as aerospace, event, Karnataka Chief Minister DV has generated the potential to offer automobiles, biotechnology, chemicals Sadananda Gowda said, “GIM has been over 15 lakh jobs. Along with this, & petrochemicals, education, energy, organised as a focussed endeavour to `1.68 lakh crore of investment was food processing, health, infrastructure, realise Karnataka’s vision of achieving received as registration of interest for IT, minerals, textiles and tourism. sustainable economic development, the infrastructure sector. The event Talking about the achievement of the increase employment, better livelihood, buzzed with a participation of over expo, Minister for Large and Medium balanced regional development and 40,000 visitors. With such promising Industries Murugesh Nirani said, environmentally sustainable longprospects, GIM will continue to play “Going by the tremendous success term development, as outlined in our the role of a catalyst to maintain of GIM-2012, we have proved that Vision 2020. I am happy to say that Karnataka as India’s preferred Karnataka is the most preferred with the success of GIM 2012, we are investment destination. destination not only in the country, on the right track. We look forward but also in the world.” He added that towards strengthening partnerships the State Government has launched debarati.basu@infomedia18.in

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AC gear motor

AC servo motor

6,67

AC variable frequency drives AC/DC drive panel

Product

Pg No

Brake motor

178

Component handing system

133

Broaching machine

199

Composite carbon fibre impact wrench 162

Building automation

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Conductor

148

Bump test machine

156

Conical nozzle torch

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Consumer automation

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AC/DC panels

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Acoustic enclosure

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Cable

Acoustic horn

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Cable carrier

Actuated valve

182

Cable conduits

Actuators

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Cable connector

Advance engineering plastic

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Cable gland

Aerial disinfection systems

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Cam follower

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Container pump

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Control

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Control cabinet

140

Control damper

162

53, 87, 155, 173

Control panel

150

Control system

Aerobridge installation & maintenance 185

Capacitive and magnetic sensor

113

Conventional precision lathes

Air operated diaphragm pumps

168

Cargo systems & sort equipment

185

Conveyor

Airport equipments & service provider

185

Cast/extruded nylon

179

Conveyor and automation system

Alarm annunciators

109

Casting

139

Cooling system

Alarm-gas

166

Castor

184

Cooling tower motors

171

Corrosion preventive

143

Alu-cera polymer

Centrifugal fan

Aluminium oxide ceramic composite

Centrifugal pump

Aluminium worm geared motors

Analog DC drive

152

Area sensor

Ceramic tiles

Crane

140

Crane duty motor

178

Chain pully block

178

Crane hoist

178

Cross connection

Channel rack mountable controller

147

As-interface systems

113

Check valve coupling

175

CSK screw

Auto drain

107

Cheese head slotted screw

166

Cushion dock shelter

Automatic grinding machine

151

Chuck

162

Cutting machine

Clampmeter

146

Cutting tool

Cleaning equipment

193

Cylindrical grinding machine

Automatic weighing Automation

185 27, 151, 165, 204

Automotive automation in engine & transmission assembly Balances Ball bearings Ball check valve Ball valve

81 154, 158, 178

Chain

154

21 159

Counter

Area-imaging scanner

Automatic rolling shutter

29 184

21 204 FGF 168

Damper

162

204

Data cable

113

133

CNC grinding machine

151

Data logger

154

183

CNC oxy fuel cutting machine

204

Diaphragm valve

180

180 180, 182

CNC plasma cutting machine CNC press brake

19, 20, BIC

166

CNC cutting machine

63, 185

CNC

174, 204

Didactic equipment for training

174

Differential pressure transducer

CNC synchro press brake

174

Digital DC drive

152

Bandsaw blades

175

CNC turning center

BIC

Digital frequency meter

179

Battery charger

152

CNC vertical machining center

BIC

Distribution panel

148

Coating machine

204

Distrubution board

Battery operated pallet trucks

105, 145

BBL brake moter

Coating plant

204

Dock leveller

BBL/KEC flame proof motor

Coating system

204

Dock shelter

Coating thickness gauge

155

Door - PVC flap

Bearing

25, 140, 185

Benchtop presses

147

Combination pointed screw

166

Door - PVC strip

Block and pipe cover

156

Combination screw

166

Door - rapid flexible

Blower

171

Combination valve

182

Door - rapid roll up

190

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Door - telescopic Door sectional overhead

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Electronics & consumer durable

Electronics fair

133 26

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Fail safe assembly system

133

Fill-level sensor

144

Filter presses

165

Filtration

183

Drum pump

168

Electronics product

Dry van pump

195

Element shrink disc

Dryer

196

Embossing roll

FGF

Financial institure

Dynamic braking resistor

176

End clap/shop

Fire sliding doors

173

End plate

Fitting

180

Energy efficient motors

Flame proof motor

161

Energy meter

Flange facer

142

Electric actuator

8 203

Electric motor Electric wire rope hoist

154, 178

53, 87, 155, 173

Product

150

Electrical & electronic product

181

Engineering plastic plug & socket

Electrical & maintenance contractor

185

Enginnering plastics

179

Flash dryer

196

Engraving machine

167

Fluid bed furnace

150

Electrical connectivity

151, 165

Electrical control panel

152

Electrical measuring instrument Electrical product

154, 178

Flange mounting motor

Fluid handling

183

EOT jib crane

158

Force-Feed lubricator

170

Ethernet modules

173

Forging

Electro mechanical servo system

147

Evaporator

196

Forklift truck

149

Electrode torch

142

Exhibition

Freewheel-oneway-clutch

150

Electronic component

181

Exhibition - Amtex 2012

Frequency meter

Electronic control

53, 87, 155, 173

EOT crane

30-36

Expandable mono block-reamer

103

Fuel management system

160

Explosive meter

166

Fuel storage

160

Electronic test & measuring instrument 191

External diameter burnishing tool

150

Furnace automation

Electronic timer

Extruding

139

Gantry crane

Factory automation

204

Gap frame press

Electronic process control

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161

191

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Product

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Gas analyser

166

Hydraulic cylinder

Gas detection system

166

Hydraulic equipment

199

Laboratory supplies

183

Gas detector

166

Hydraulic forging hammer

170

Ladder

112

Gas monitor

166

Hydraulic manual pallet truck

105, 145

Laser cutting machine

204

Gas monitoring system

144

Hydraulic power pack

170, 199

Laser shaping

Gas spring

24, 92

Gasket

180

Gate valve

152,182

Gear box Gear coupling Gear motor

Hydraulic press

170, 182

Product

156,161, 170, 199

Hydraulic press brake

174

Hydraulic seals

Lathe

19,29

Leak detector

166

LED

154

Hydraulic shearing machine

173

Hydraulic surface grinding machine

151

Level controller

109

Hydraulic turret punch press

174

Lighting system

160

154, 178

161, 174

Kuman machine interface

LED signal tower light

30-36

Gears components and assemblies

143

Identification system

113

Limit switch box

Genral engineering plastic

180

Imaging & vision system

204

Limit switch

30-36

Glide wheel

184

Imtma - amttf

Liquid pump

168

Load bank

176

Glose valve

182

Induction seals / wads

Gluing system

153

Inductive

Goliath crane

178

Inductive proximity switches

Loader

149

Inductive sensors

Lorry loader

149

Industrial autmation

Machine tool

Industrial automation product

Main & sub-system assembly automation

Gomet bearings

Goods lift

158

Grinding machine

99, 151

Grinding media

Grinding tool

Hacksaw blade & frame

175

Hanlding system module

Heat exchanger Heat shrink tubing

197 53, 87, 155, 173

151, 165

113

Industrial ceramic

Industrial data logger

169 12

Industrial grinding & cutting

139

Industrial heating element

172

Mechanical press brake

174

113

Metal cutting tool

171

Instrument

Heating equipment

197

Instrumentation

Helical gear box

154

Instrumentation & control

Helical geared motor

Insulating material solution

104

Heli-worm geared motors

Inteference-free PC board

169

Intelligent ethernet system

169

14, 15

High pressure jet clean equipment

112

Internal tapper burnishing tools

High temperature control cable

146

Invertor

Inverter duty motors

150

High temperature copper conductor equipment

146

Isolator

High temperature insulation

146

Jib crane

High temperature thermocouple cable

146

Junction box

Junction box with cable & terminal block

Home appliance Horizontal CNC machine Horizontal machining center Hospital equipment Human machine interface

192

Junction box-wire connection

79, 177 178

146

KEC AC motor

BIC

KEC DC motor

KEC slipring crane duty motor

BIC, 19, 167 112 18

Keyless transmission element

150

Knurled bolt

166

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179

Heating element

154

105, 145, 178, 185 90

Input / output junction box

Interface modules

Material handling equipment

146

143

Hoist

Mass scale freeze dryer

Measuring instruments

Heat treatment salt

Inline helical geared motors

HMM technical guidelines

133

Marker plotter

MCBS

171

Markers

Industrial electric power distribution system

Heat transfer equipment

High efficiency standard motors flame proof motors

Load break switch

Metal treatment chemical Meters Mgm brake motor Micro PLC Micro switch Middle scale freeze dryer Mill lining block

7 143 90 157 67 30-36 150 9

Milling centers

Milling machine

167

Mixers

183

Mixing / diverting valve

182

Mobile control valve

170

Modular PLC Monitoring Motion control Motor

67 147 67, 153 47

Motor control centre

152

Motor protection circuit breaker Motor starter panel

23 148

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Motor/pump protection relays 109 Motorised damper 182 Motors & control 199 Motors & drives 27 Moulding 139 Mounting bracket 10 Mounting rails 10 Multi set/grid/turbine parallel ring 160 Multi-level car parking systems 185 Multimedia union 24, 92 Multi-speed motors 22 Needle roller bearings 63 Nitrile gloves 172 Non ferrous melting furnace 152 Non-sparking tool 143 O rings 91 Office lighting 69 Ohm meter 152 Oil seal 172 On/off ball valve 8 On/off butterfly valve 8 On/off control valves 8 On/off plug valves 8 Output junction box 144 Over crank shearing machine 174 Oxy fuel cutting 174 Packaging paper pulp 50 Packaging solutions 151, 165 Packaging test equipments 151, 165 Paint & plating instrument 163 Panel meters 179 Panels 90 Part ejector 75 Partition plate 10 PBEGI geared motor 47 PCD &carbide reamers 103 Pedestrian & rider operated counter balanced pallet trucks 105, 145 Pen head 166 Permanent magnet dc motor 203 PF controllers 179 PFA lined valves 168 Phase failure relays 109 Phase monitoring device 81 Photo sensors 28 Photoelectric sensors 28, 113 Pick & move crane 149 PID controllers 165 PID controllers 170 Pilot lights 23

194

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Pipe 180 Plat truck 184 Plate bending machine 168,174 Platform 112 PLC & pc based automation system 152 PLC control panel 148 PlD 10 Plug valve 180, 182 Plugs and sockets 23 Pneumatic & hydraulic accessories FIC Pneumatic actuators 8 Pneumatic products 107 Pneumo hydraulic 147 Polyacetal 179 Polypropylene 179 Polyurethane 179 Portable coolant purifying system 75 Portable distribution unit 161 Portable oil skimmer with variable speed 75 Power 147 Power distribution 160 Power distribution panel 152 Power line transducers 179 Power meter 151 Power press 161, 174 Power systems 159 Precision steel 99 Precision switches single & multiple 23 Press brake machine 161 Presses 147 Printed circuit boards 109 Printing 50 Process automation 153 Process automation and control equipment 41 Process gas blowers 171 Product index catalogue 183 Production and processing equipment 197 Productivity summit 164 Productronica India 2012 26 Programmable logic controller 154 Proline modular (floor mounted) enclosure 49 Protocol converter 142 Proximity sensor 30-36 PTFE 180 PTFE/Teflon 179 Pump 195, BC Pumps 39, 168, 183, 199 Push buttons 23 PVC control cable 146

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PVC flexible braided hose FIC Radio remote controls 161 RCCB 79, 177 Reach lift trucks 165 Real-time ethernet system 169 Real-time open source PAC system 169 Rear cylinder hydraulic press brake 161 Reciprocating & jig saw blades 175 Relays 181 Remote controls for industrial applications 161 Resistor 176 Reversible jaw 162 Rod 180 Roots blower 195 Rotary 19 Rotary atomiser 196 Rotary damper 24, 92 Rotary dry vacuum pump 171 Rotary encoder 113 Rotary joint & union 24, 92 Rotary shaft seals 91 Rotary switches 23 Rotary tillers 166 Rotary vane pump 146 Rotating electrical connectors 151, 165 Rotating unions 24, 92 RTD cables 146 Rubber products 172 Rust preventives 143 Safety 183 Safety & security 166 Safety controls 147 Safety light curtain with controller 28 Safety protection devices 23 Salt spray chamber 163 Scable ties 53, 87, 155, 173 Scan processing software 142 SCR based power regulator 165 Screw air compressor 155 Screw presses 170 Seals 172 Sensitive part loading/unloading 75 Sensor solutions 153 Sensors 113 Sensors- gas 166 Separator plate 10 Servo drives 18 Servo motors 18 Servo systems 159 Shaft loading 75

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Shearing machine 161 Sheet 180 Shock absorbers 24, 92 Shunts 90 Silence flow packages 171 Single converter isolator modules 165 Single limit switches 23 Single point braze carbide tools 175 Siphon systems 24, 92 Sleeve bearings 63 Small size ball bearings 63 SMPS 81 Sockets & switches 10 Soft starters 109 Solar cabinet 111 Solar lamp 111 Solar led bulb 111 Solar panel 111 Solar street light 111 Solder paste 151, 165 Solderless terminal 53, 87, 155, 173 Solenoid valve 107 Solid carbide drill 7, 103 Solid carbide drill with IC 7 Solid carbide mill 7 Solid carbide reamer 7 Solid carbide reamer with IC 7 Solid carbide special drill 7 Solid carbide special mill 7 Solid carbide special reamer 7 Solid mono block reamers 103 Solid state relays 172 Soluble cutting oils 172 Sorting systems & automation 185 Space sector 133 Spare valve 107 Special application motors 22 Special boring bars 103 Special fine boring tools 103 Special pointed screw 166 Spin flash dryers 196 Spindle oil coolers 166 Spirax cables 113 Spray dryers 196 Squeezing rolls FGF Standard fine boring tools 103 Steam engineering products 68 Steel industry 50 Stem boiler 156 Stone routers

198

167

Product

Pg No

Super precision bearings 63 Surface grinding machine 151 Swing check valve 180 Switch 69, 79, 177, 181 Switchboard meters 90 Switchgear 27 Switchgear applications 104 Tachometer 81 Technical ceramic 9 Temperature 183 Temperature controller 81,169 Tensioner nut 150 Terminal blocks 10 Testers 90 Textile & yarn trolleys 112 Thermal imaging cameras 85 Thermocouple extension /compensating cables 146 Thread gauge 162 Threading tools 103 Thrust ball bearings 63 Time switch 81 Tool bits 175 Tower crane 149 Track rollers 150 Trade show 26 Transformers 90 Tray dryers 144 Trolley wheels & caster 112 Trolleys 184 Truck blowers 171 Tubes 180 Tubing accessory 41 Ultrasonic sensors 113 Vacuum booster pump 195 Vacuum system 195 Validation of pacs 151, 165 Valve 41, 107, 162, 180, 182 Valve positioners 8 Valve terminal 41 Variable speed drives 154 Varistor cabinet and Vseries cooling technology 49 Velocity & feed controllers 24, 92 Vertical machining center 19, 197 Vibrating reed type 90 VMC and grinding machines 20 Voltage/current/power monitoring relays 109 VRM drive gearbox 169 Wall mounted enclosure 49 Washer head screw 166

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Waste and water treatments 50 Water faucet & tap parts 9 Water treatment 197 Waterjet cutting FGF Weighing applications 50 Welding products 174 Wheel assembly 154 Wheel barrows 184 Wheels 184 Winch 158 Wire connector 53, 87, 155, 173 Wire grid resistors 176 Wire rope drum 154 Wireless crane controls 161 Wooden routers 167 Work holding devices 166 Worm drive hose clamps 175 Zirconia polycrystal ceramic 9

INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS Product

Pg No

AC/DC power pack

169

Air driven power pack

169

Aluminum

183

Biopolymer resins

184

Cartridge valves

169

Concrete energy savings

Cranes

156

Data acquisition system

176

Energy efficiency solutions

Ethernet products

179

Fluorine plastics recycling services

182

Grease manual lubricator

182

Hoist

156

Hot runner nozzles

176

Hydraulic shock absorber

147

Injection moulded precision parts Injection moulding machine Machines & accessories

184 176,180 182

Micro power packs

169

Optical sensor

184

Pneumatic coveying process

179

Pump

169

Rotary filtration system

182

Speed/feed control

147

Thermal cleaning systems

183

Tie bar sensor

184

Woven packaging technology

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Bhagirath Heavy Transmission T: +91-11-32222661 E: bht_india1998@yahoo.co.in

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Bombay Tools Supplying Agency T: +91-22-2342 6495 E: info@bombaytools.com W: www.bombaytools.com

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Avasarala Technologies Limited T: +91-80-26083300 E: marketing@avasarala.com W: www.avasarala.com

133

Avcon Controls Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-28349134 E: avcon@avconindia.com W: www.avconindia.com

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Baumer India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-25286833 E: mbhalerao@baumer.com W: www.baumer.com

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Deschner Corporation T: +91-11-32324839 E: sales@acautomation.in W: www.deschner.com

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DSM India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-66430813 E: ojas.mehta@dsm.com W: www.dsmep.com

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Durga Bearing Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-6876073 E: inquiry@durgabearings.com W: www.durgabearings.com

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Electronic Automation Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-42802345 E: sales@eaplindiamail.com W: www.eaplindia.com

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Classic Polymers & Resins T: +91-22-24465251 E: sales@classicpolymers.co.in W: www.classicpolymers.com

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Emaar Impex Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-23854163 E: emaar@vsnl.com

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CNP Pumps India Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-25818400 E: sales@nanfangpumps.com W: www.nanfangpumps.com

Enapros T: +91-11-25778450 E: ssb@power-resistor.com W: www.resistorsonline.com

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Coatec India T: +91-172-5063436 E: info@coatecindia.com W: www.coatecindia.com

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ER Associates Projects Ltd T: +91-09312454012 E: pankajdubey@ergroup.in W: www.ergroup.in

Cole-Parmer India T: +91-22-67162222 E: response@coleparmer.in W: www.coleparmer.in/3125

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Everest Transmission T: +91-11-45457777 E: info@everestblowers.com W: www.everestblowers.com

Connectwell Industries Pvt Ltd T: +91-251-2870636 E: connect@connectwell.com W: www.connectwell.com

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Crane-Bel International Private Limited T: +91-1203263281 E: office@crane-bel.com W: www.crane-bel.com

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Deep Automation T: +91-09873671946 E: automation_deep@yahoo.com W: www.deepautomation.in

148

Festo Controls Ltd T: +91-80-22894100 E: info_in@festo.com W: www.festo.com

Flir Systems India Pvt Ltd T: +91-11-4560 3555 E: manpreet.kaur@flir.com.hk W: www.flir.com

Forbes Marshall Pvt Ltd T: +9120-27145595 E: bgaikwad@forbesmarshall.com W: www.forbesmarshall.com

G W Precision Tools India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-40431252 E: info@gwindia.in W: www.gwindia.in Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-66720200 E: sales@geapl.co.in W: www.geapl.co.in

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Jyoti Ceramic Industries Pvt Ltd T: +91-253-2350120/338 E: info@jyoticeramic.com W: www.jyoticeramic.com

General Industrial Controls Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-30680003 E: marketing@gicindia.com W: www.gicindia.com

Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-2827-287081 E: info@jyoti.co.in W: www.jyoti.co.in

GGB Bearing Technology T: +91-20-30616600 E: india@ggbearings.com

Goliya Electricals Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-24120456 E: sales@goliya.com W: www.goliya.com

Karcher Cleaning Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91-120-4661800 E: info@karcher.in W: www.karcher.in

Goliya Instruments Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-24149657 E: goliya@mtnl.net.in W: www.goliyainstruments.com

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Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd T: +91-44-24966800 E: salesindia@grundfos.com W: www.grundfos.in

Haas Automation India Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-61392800 E: indiasales@haascnc.com W: www.haascnc.com

Havells India Ltd. T: +1800-11-0303;011-41660303 E: marketing@havells.com W: www.havells.com

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Hi-Fab Valve Automation T: +91-22-40766539 E: valves@hi-fab.com W: www.hi-fab.com

Hindustan Motor Mfg Co T: +91-22-42500500 E: sales@hindmotors.com W: www.hindmotors.com

Igus India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-39127800 E: info@igus.in W: www.igus.in Indian Machine Tool Mfgr’S Associat T: +91-80-66246600 E: imtma@imtma.in W: www.imtma.in Jaibalaji Control Gears Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-44-26251279 E: dchandramohan@jaibalaji.firm.in W: www.jaibalaji.firm.in

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Katlax Enterprises Pvt Ltd T: +91-2764-286784 E: info@katlax.com W: www.katlax.com

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Minilec (India) Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-66524695 E: mkt1@minilecgroup.com W: www.minilecgroup.com

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Komet Precision Tool India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-280780000 E: info.in@kometgroup.com

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Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd T: +91-22-24149659 E: kusum_meco@vsnl.net W: www.kusumelectrical.com

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Metalon Marketing T: +91-11-32970291 E: info@metalonmarketingdelhi.com W: www.metalonmarketingdelhi.com

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MMC Electric Company Pvt Ltd T: +91-831-2411046 E: sales@dynafluxindia.com

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MMI India Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-42554700 E: bhupinder.singh@mmi-india.in W: www.electronica-india.com

Multi Axis Cnc Robotics T: +91-09717863403 E: raj.kush@hotmail.com W: www.multiaxisrobotics.com NI Systems India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-41190000 E: ni.india@ni.com W: www.ni.com

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NIA Controls T: +91-250-2480916 E: ncvasai@gmail.com W: www.tscindia.com

162

NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd. T: +91-79-22821527 E: nmtg@nmtgindia.com W: www.nmtgindia.com

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Oil Seals Mfg Co Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-22047943 E: omcoseal@rediffmail.com

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OSG India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-66304407/08 W: www.osg-india.com

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Pentair Technical Products India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-28454640 E: contact.marketing@pentair.com W: www.pentairtechnicalproducts.com

Macro Tech Equipment Pvt Ltd T: +91-33-24666261 E: info@macrotechcal.com W: www.macrotechcal.com

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113

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Pinnacle Engineering Enterprise T: +91-2752-230552 E: mail@pinnaclegrinder.com W: www.pinnaclegrinder.com

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Precihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd T: +886-3-329-9968 E: pshtech@gmail.com W: www.peei.com.tw

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