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Regular Editor’s Note Publisher’s Note Notes From The Field Imprint / Ad & Company Index

IMTEX 2019 Carl Zeiss India

Tech Primer Dormer Pramet Marposs India Southco, Inc.

Tech Focus Index Infotech

Sustainability ExxonMobil

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Industry Insights KEMPER GmbH

Success Story Sonam Clock Ltd

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Cover Feature Hiroyuki Aota, President & CEO, Global Panasonic Smart Factory Solutions, Panasonic 24 Saurabh Rawat, Head of Factory, Panasonic India 28

Laser World of Photonics India

User Experience Mastercam

Case Study HOLTHINRICHS WATCHES

Product Report Schmalz GmbH SCHUNK

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Message | EDITOR’S NOTE

Make in India 2.0 I

mmediately after the NDA scored a thumping victory in 2019 elections – the biggest ever for any political party or coalition in over three decades – India Inc. endorsed the results in a big way, with S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty surging to record highs.

If I were to translate the bullish market sentiments into words, it was them saying that this was the biggest moment for the Indian economy after the economic liberalization of 1991. And that, “Let’s make the best of the ensuing period of political and economic stability and post the double digit growth in GDP that looked out of reach since the economic recession of 2008.”

The unprecedented mandate is sure to breathe a new life into the govt’s Mission Make in India. It will help the decision makers take bolder and bigger steps in its second innings – let’s call it Make in India 2.0. It needs to be much more effective than Make in India 1.0.

Five years ago, Make in India 1.0 was welcomed by everyone including us in the business media as it brought in the much needed focus on increasing the share of manufacturing in GDP from 16 percent to 25 percent by 2022, creating a hundred million jobs along the way. Sure enough, under Make in India, many long-overdue measures were taken such as the Insolvency and the bankruptcy code, the increasing of FDI in various sectors through schemes like the modified incentive package scheme (M-SIPS), its focus on areas such as ease of doing business, IPR, cross-border trading, contract enforcement, electrification and building of infrastructure projects such as industrial corridors etc.

However, in the last one year, Make in India started to lose momentum.

The latest index of industrial production or IIP data shows that the industrial output contracted 0.1 percent in March, and manufacturing, which makes for 78 percent of IIP, contracted four times as much. The star performer of India’s manufacturing sector, the automobile industry, showed the worst performance in the last five years.

Industry observers cited a number of reasons causing the slowdown, ranging from demonetization and GST to the shortage of credit and investment in the private sector, the slowing consumption of the top 15 percent of India’s spending population.

It could be any of those reasons or other challenges. And there will always be expert opinions and commentary pointing them out. But what we also need are voices from within the industry that point us to solutions and measures necessary to arrive at them with the resources that we have, and resources that we need to generate. It was for this purpose that I recently launched a web series titled ‘Makers & Movers’ where I will not only be sharing insights that I gather from speaking with industry stakeholders, I will also invite them to the show to delve deep into these issues and explore possible solutions. You can find the video on YouTube under the same title.

It goes without saying that Dynamic Manufacturing India will remain the original fountainhead of these ideas and discussions. In this issue we bring to you insights from Hiroyuki Aota, President & CEO, Global Panasonic Smart Factory Solutions, Panasonic and Jayesh Shah, CEO, Sonam Clock Ltd on a range of critical and significant trends and topics.

Also in the works is an Industry Handbook, titled ‘Leadership Insights from the Manufacturing Industry’, a must-read for the decision makers and influencers of our industry.

We are all geared up to put together our third anniversary issue, which is to follow this one, which, I promise you, will be as unputdownable, if not more than our last two anniversary issues.

Stay tuned.

ANAND PANDEY Editor DMI Write to me at editorial@meshmixmedia.com

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Message | PUBLISHER’S NOTE

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ur 3rd edition of the third year is in your hands and that makes us jubilant and humbled at once what with all the support, the constructive criticism, and the overwhelming interest we have received for all the past issues of Dynamic Manufacturing India. We have endeavored to bring to you useful lessons shared by industry leaders in every edition.

Talking about our previous issue which was aerospace Special; we were fortunate to have covered associations and companies such as AIDAT, Maini Precision Products, BrahMos, Poeir Jets, Dassault Systemes, Wave Mechanics, Collins Aerospace, AeroDynamic Advisory, United Grinding, Marposs, Intech DMLS, LVD, Tecroot, Mastercam and the list goes on.

Likewise, the magazine you flipping through has covered companies such as Panasonic India and Global, Siemens, Carl Ziess, Sonam Clocks and many more.

Recently, we at Meshmix Media announced a Coffee Table Handbook titled “Manufacturing Leadership Handbook 2019”. Do let us know your interest and suggestions.

We also feel proud and excited to announce that our Editor -Dynamic Manufacturing India Mr. Anand Pandey has also launched a web series called Makers & Movers, a YouTube series on people, ideas and organizations that make and move things in the manufacturing and supply chain industries. You can view the inaugural episode that covers three critical focus areas for the Make In India campaign going forward.

Our Next issue July/Aug 2019 will be our third anniversary issue. We are working to make it even bigger and braver than our past anniversary issues and look forward to the strong support for this one of the same degree (and more) that you have extended to us in the past.

Also please don’t forget to register yourself on www.orderfox.com, the largest search engine for CNC Industry.

For latest updates on the industry please visit our website www.machineinsider.com We look forward to your valuable feedback and suggestions. Do please write to me at preeti.m@ meshmixmedia.com Happy reading!

PREETI MISHRA Publisher Meshmix Media Do please write to me at preeti.m@meshmixmedia.com

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Message | NOTES FROM THE FIELD

Solutions that Fit M

arketing and communication as a discipline is an integral part of today’s business. Marketing and Communication leaders in the manufacturing industry are looking for innovative ways to reach out to their target audience – most of them have realised the importance of content toward that goal. Our team speaks to communications leaders on this subject on regular basis and as an organisation we want to make sure that the products which we launch meet the needs of our clients & industry. In 2019, our main aim is to come up with products and solutions which help maximise the reach of India’s manufacturing companies. With this in view, I am happy to announce the launch of Meshmix Media’s Industry Handbook titled “Leadership Insights Handbook 2019“ which will present actionable insights from industry leaders on strategy, innovation and growth.

Aanand Pandey, Editor, Dynamic Manufacturing India has also launched a web series called Makers & Movers, a YouTube series focussed the challenges and opportunities of the manufacturing & supply chain industry. His inaugural video was premised on three key areas that Make in India needs to focus on, for more visible and tangible results.

Meshmix Media as a team is committed to creating strong content, and has evolved over the last three years evolved to cover burning issues around highly relevant topics such as Blockchain, the aerospace industry, the rise of Electric Vehicles, and the increasing opportunities in medical devices sector, keeping Indian and global imperatives in view. Therefore, we have also been able to attract readers globally who are keen to know what is happening in Indian manufacturing industry.

In this edition, we have covered relevant topics such as clock manufacturing, smart factory solutions and the production of consumer durables.

The July – August 2019 issue will be our 3rd Anniversary issue for which we have big plans in terms of ideas, coverage, and participation from industry stalwarts.

I will look forward to hear your valuable feedback.

Sincerely,

DINESH MISHRA Senior VP – Strategy Meshmix Media Write to me at dinesh.mishra@meshmixmedia.com

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IMTEX 2019 | CARL ZEISS INDIA

Industry 4.0 is foremost about the right data Ravi Sirige of Carl Zeiss India shares insights on the need of the industry to adopt the right automated inspection solutions

A Ravi Sirige, Divisional Manager – IQS Division, Carl Zeiss India Picture: Carl Zeiss India

t IMTEX 2019, Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions Division showcased a whole range of automated inspection solutions, including semi-automatic loading with pallets, automated changeover of parts to and from CMM, integration of CMM in automated production line, automated identification, and

automated reporting and storing of statistics in PiWeb. Dinesh Mishra, Sr VP, Meshmix Media spoke with Ravi Sirige, Divisional Manager – IQS Division, Carl Zeiss India during the exhibition. Excerpts from the interview.

What are the offerings on display this year?

As you are aware that it is the fiftieth year

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of IMTEX, we have been working in the field of additive manufacturing for more than a decade.

Today it is apt that we are able to present these technologies to Indian industries to develop skill sets as well as provide solution in areas which are new to this country.

Today is the fourth day of the show. What is the reaction of the people who have visited your booth?

The biggest challenges today are about how to provide productivity, diligently utilize automation, and consistently deliver quality. Delivering quality in pockets will not be enough; the industry has to produce quality consistently over the entire supply chain. For example, in the event of suboptimal performance, manufacturers need to have a methodology to trace back the process to find what went wrong, which this involves a lot of data collection at each and every stage of the supply chain. When we look at industry 4.0, [we see that] it’s all about collection of the right data at each stage. So that, when required, manufacturers should be able to integrate, analyse and take corrective steps. Therefore we are now offering solutions as well as developing technologies through which where we collect data from each and every element of quality during the manufacturing stage and store them in a form wherein one is able to analyse that and get inferences for process improvements.

What’s your vision for the next five years?

We aim to grow at least 20 percent year on year. In order to achieve that we must look deeply into the data that we get from the market, how best we can serve the market, the skill sets we have – unless one has skilled operators, it is not possible to produce consistent quality, so this is an important area for us where we are training people at par with international standards. The

industry must be well prepared to keep pace with transitions. For example, the phasing out of diesel engines, the rise of e-vehicles, the implementation of Bharat Stage 6 emission norms, and others. To produce an engine which emits less, it has to be more precise; the manufacturing cycle and the feedback cycle have to be different, there has to be a metrology-integrated manufacturing setup. These are the areas where companies need to adopt industry 4.0 technologies like robotics and automation to be able to face the challenges.

Which are the major industries you are currently focusing on for metrology and additive manufacturing?

Aerospace is an important industry for us.

Indian Railways is another important sector. We see that the railway industry is set to undergo a big shift in the years to come. We can play a constructive role during this phase, right from looking at reverse engineering, manufacturing, and analysis of a component, deploying new technologies like using X-ray for defect analysis and measurement.

Do you have any support mechanism for start-ups?

Yes we do. The biggest challenge a start-up faces is the cost of a new technology and infrastructure needed for deployment of those technologies. In order to support such entrepreneurs, we have established Competence Centres across India wherein we have made available these advanced technologies. Entrepreneurs can use these Competence Centres to come out with new products at highly affordable costs of implementation and infrastructure.

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Aerospace is an important industry for us. Indian Railways is another important sector. We see that the railway industry is set to undergo a big shift in the years to come.

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Tech Primer | DORMER PRAMET

Addressing the challenge of tapping Tapping is one of the most demanding and problematic machining applications.

Johan Bodin of Dormer Pramet addresses some of the FAQs on these challenges.

The Dormer Pramet blue ring tap Picture: Dormer Pramet

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hreads are usually made in the last stage of the manufacturing process and therefore, it is the operator’s job to make sure the process is secure and finished correctly. The thread quality and tolerance should be constant to ensure tool life is at its maximum with preferably no interruptions.

Johan Bodin, the Product Manager for threading, Dormer Pramet, answers several questions about the company’s solid taps program, key challenges faced by machinists and the options available to end users.

Dormer Pramet's Johan Bodin, Product Manager for threading Picture: Dormer Pramet

What are the different tap designs?

There are several tap designs, the most commonly used one is the straight flute. This design is suitable for blind or through-hole thread production in most materials, especially steel and

cast iron. Spiral point taps are recommended for threading through holes as they feature a straight, shallow flute with a point designed to drive the swarf forward. Finally, spiral flute taps transport swarf back out of the hole, away from the workpiece material and therefore, are primarily used for threading blind holes. A less common but still an important part of our threading program are fluteless taps and thread milling cutters.

What are the different base materials in the taps you offer?

Our broad range of High-Speed Steel (HSS) taps and dies support a variety of general-purpose applications for use by hand or machine. All common thread forms are available in straight flute, spiral point and spiral flute designs. Also, our popular Shark Line program of material-specific taps

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Forming taps produce a thread by deformation of the component material.

Picture: Dormer Pramet

is manufactured from powder metallurgy cobalt steel (HSS-E-PM). This offers optimized geometries for high performance threading in stainless steel, steel, cast iron and non-ferrous material.

Solid carbide taps provide the highest rates of productivity in hard and abrasive materials up to 63 HRC. Their highly stable design means low risk of tap breakage and optimum process security.

Available in a variety of styles including straight flute, spiral flute and fluteless, with internal coolant options for optimum chip evacuation when threading short-chipping materials.

What are forming taps?

Forming taps produce a thread by deformation of the component material rather than the traditional cutting action. This means no swarf is produced and the resultant thread is stronger. Also known as Roll Form or Fluteless, the same tap can be used to create blind and through holes in most material types, including steels up to 1200 N/mm². This makes them extremely versatile.

An important benefit of forming taps is that their highly stable design means less risk of breakage and greater dimensional accuracy.

This is critical in applications where a reliable and dependable option is required. The chamfer design determines the threading depth and type of machining. Standard forming taps with a form C chamfer, are universal for semi-bottoming below 3xD. A form E chamfer has a lead of 1.5-2mm times the pitch, which is the closest for what is called full-bottoming.

Forming taps with through coolant, radial outlets and oil grooves further support toollife and process security. The lubricant is being delivered precisely at the point where the forces and friction is the highest.

Thread milling cutters provide a highly accurate, larger diameter threading option on CNC machines.

Picture: Dormer Pramet

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Our popular Shark Line material-specific taps.

Picture: Dormer Pramet

Why is thread milling part of the taps program?

Thread milling is classified within our taps program as they provide a highly accurate, larger diameter threading option on CNC machines.

Dormer Pramet’s assortment covers M, MF, UNC, UNF, G & NPT thread forms.

All provide a high level of security, stability and surface finish. Extremely versatile, the same cutter can be used in almost all workpiece materials including hardened steels, stainless steels and difficult to machine alloys.

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The chamfer design determines the threading depth and type of machining. Standard forming taps with a form C chamfer, are universal for semi-bottoming below 3xD.

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Tech Focus | INDEX INFOTECH

Digital Transformation in India: Unfolding modern ERP solutions Murtaza Ezzi, CEO, Index Infotech, shares valuable insights about enhanced customer experiences and the adoption of ERP systems in the Indian Manufacturing industry 3. Reduction of Total Machine Downtime 4. Reduction in Cost for Quality 5. Reduction in Time to Market

Murtaza Ezzi, CEO, Index Infotech

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Epicor ERP services practice, we started two new services divisions in 2019 within the organization, one focused on Robotic Process Automation and the other on Governance, Compliance and Risk Management.

What impact will the emerging technology paradigm such as Industry 4.0, big data & artificial Intelligence have on the evolution of ERP Systems in the manufacturing Industry?

The term Industry 4.0 is the Fourth industrial revolution—that the advanced manufacturing machines can manage themselves and the production process with the Internet of Things (IoT) so that they no longer needed manpower.

Manufacturing systems are interconnected to computer, communicates, analyzes, and use information or data to drive further intelligent action to manage itself virtually. In summary Industry 4.0 helps enterprises with the ability to make informed decisions using AI (Predictive, Diagnostic and Predictive Analytics) Some of the benefits customers gain from Industry 4.0 leading to quick ROI are: 1. Increase Productivity 2. Reduction of Maintenance Costs

The adoption of ERP Systems in Indian Manufacturing System is very low compared to that of advanced and even emerging Market.

Infact the Indian subsidiaries of offices of global manufacturing leaders have low adoption of ERP. What are the main factors behind this according to you?

True transformation has a big impact on an organization, and it affects strategy, talent, business models and more. For customers to be competitive, the organizations in India have started realizing the importance of Digital transformation for which they realize that the automation is the key.

In this transformation journey, Organization needs to evolve ∞ New business strategies or business Models ∞ Integrating all the facets/departments within a company by deploying ERP ∞ Reorganizing processes for possible business outcomes ∞ Education & Adaptability – Company culture changes ∞ Treat data as the Valuable Business asset ∞ Talent: Recruiting, developing and maintaining ∞ Manage Cyber Security For companies embarking on a transformation journey: a continuous, long-term effort is needed to successfully implement industry 4.0 In what ways can the smart ERP systems help Indian Manufacturers maximize growth & Improve customer Experience?

For Indian manufacturers ERP software can manage both sides of an organization’s operation, that is an extended ERP handling supply and the customer side. ∞ On the Supply Side: the procurement and accounts payable, ∞ On the Customer Part: the order-to-cash and accounts receivable.

Managing Supply and Customer side equation are critical to the financial health of any company.

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Managing the customer touchpoints and nurturing of customer relationships leads to a better customer experience leading to the growth of the business and the retention of customers. Therefore, an ERP system is essential to an organization Can you take us through the Journey of Index InfoTech and its different offering? how long are you operating in India &future plans?

I founded Index InfoTech back in September 2011 with a vision for us to be the leading IT service provider in the region. With my close association with Epicor and advanced understanding of their ERP offerings from past experience, I decided to focus on Epicor ERP consulting services as a core business model. Initially we were associated with Epicor as subcontractors only but by 2014, we were one of the top Value-Added Resellers for them. In terms of team strength, we grew multifold in 2015 and 2016. It was then, that for the largest regional implementation ever undertaken

by Epicor, they appointed us their key partners to deliver a challenging project. We did justice to the task and for over a year we were engaged with delivering the project. As they say, this was a game changing event for us. We had established our expertise locally and globally to different Epicor stakeholders and then there was no looking back.

We till date continue to partner with Epicor on key implementation from West Africa to Far East.

It was in 2017 that I conceived the idea of adding a Research and Development unit in Pune, India.

What started as an R&D centre, soon spurred into an active player in the Indian market registering one success after another.

Index InfoTech is the certified partner of Epicor, how long you are associated with Epicor and what are you offering in Indian Market?

2018 was year with another marquee achievement, Index InfoTech attained the status of Certified Partner for. With a stable Epicor ERP services practice, we started two new services divisions in 2019 within the organization, one focused on Robotic Process Automation and the other on Governance, Compliance and Risk Management. We are now delivering Epicor ERP and RPA services primarily from our Pune office. We continue to invest in our existing human capital and are adding exceptional resources to our team almost every day. And at the same time, our think thank is evaluating exciting technologies that are changing the way businesses are run and adding them to our array of offerings.

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Sustainability | EXXON MOBIL

Re-greasing with the right lubricant for better performance ExxonMobil is reinventing ways to enhance the durability and performance of rolling element bearings

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olling element bearings, often called bearings, are one of the most common components found in modern day machines. It finds its application in a variety of equipment ranging from electric motors to gearboxes as well as conveyor systems. These bearings undergo a regimented lubrication program which involves timely relubrication to replace grease that has deteriorated, leaked away, or become contaminated.

It takes on the spot know-how backed by expertise to determine the relubrication intervals in rolling element bearings, owing to the varying conditions these components operate under.

The question that now arises is - how often should one relubricaterolling element bearings?

There isn’t a specific answer to this question, since there are numerous factors that influence relubrication frequency.

Generally, the smaller the bearing and faster the speed, the less frequent is the interval for relubrication. For instance, ball bearings have a base interval for relubrication, whereas, for a cylindrical roller, the relubrication frequency is almost five times more relatively.

Having factored in the causes that determine relubrication intervals and accelerate the process, the immediate requirement to be addressed is the way in which we can mitigate relubrication challenges.

ExxonMobilTM offers premium greases for rolling element bearings that can ensure effective relubrication such as:

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Some of the factors that determine the re-greasing interval of the bearings are as follows: Operating Temperature

Environmental Conditions

Adding Grease between Flushing Intervals

Higher temperatures increase a grease’s oxidation rate, doubling it for every 18ºF (10ºC). For example, a bearing operating at 250ºF (120ºC) will require greasing 10 times as often as one operating below 150ºF (65ºC)

Environmental conditions that subject bearings to contamination, adds on to the relubrication frequency.

Bearings exhibit unusual conditions such as excess heat emission, noise, leakage, vibration, etc. under such conditions.

Many rolling element bearings require relubrication with small quantities of grease, between grease flushing intervals. If the seals are in good condition, the quantity of the grease needed may be small and infrequent.

Grease softens as temperatures increase and may become fluid enough to leak out of the housings

Mobil Polyrex™ EM Series The advanced thickener formulation and proprietary manufacturing techniques of Mobil PolyrexEM Series provide improved bearing performance and protection for long electric motor life. Mobil Polyrex EM greases are recommended for long-life lubrication of electric motor ball and roller bearings.

Mobilgrease XHP™ 220 Series Mobilgrease XHP 220 greases are designed for a wide range of applications including the industrial, automotive, construction and marine sectors. Their performance features make them ideal choices for operating conditions including high temperature, water contamination, shock loading and extended re-lubrication operations.

The key features of Mobil Polyrex EM are: ∞ Enhanced grease life ensures longevity, high-temperature lubrication of ball and roller bearings, particularly in sealed-for-life applications ∞ Advanced polyurea thickener increases durability versus conventional polyurea greases when subjected to mechanical shear forces ∞ Low-noise properties is beneficial for lubrication of ball bearings in many noisesensitive applications

Some of the key features of Mobilgrease XHP 220 Series are: ∞ Resistance to water washout and sprayoffhelps assure proper lubrication and protection even in the most severe water exposure conditions ∞ Rust and corrosion resistance offer protection of lubricated parts even in hostile aqueous environments ∞ Broad multi-purpose application provides potential for inventory rationalization and reduced inventory costs

Mobilith SHC™ Series The Mobilith SHC Series symbolizes ExxonMobil's continued commitment to using advanced technology to provide outstanding products. These greases are superior performance products designed for a wide variety of applications at extremes of temperature.

The key features of Mobilith SHC Series are: ∞ High and low temperature performance enables protection at high temperatures and low torque ∞ Protection against wear, rust and corrosion reduces downtime and maintenance costs ∞ Structural stability in the presence of water retrains excellent grease performance in hostile aqueous environments

Relubrication is paramount for ensuring effective performance, protection and long life of rolling element bearings. When the process of relubrication is accomplished using the right lubricant, the benefits are in the interest of time, maintenance cost, productivity and profitability.

We at ExxonMobil, offer a range of greases for relubrication that are reliable and ensures operational benefits for its customers.

For further information, log on to www.mobil.com/industrial

Key Highlight:

Rolling element bearings can be broadly categorized into: Ball bearings Cylindrical roller bearings Spherical roller bearings Needle roller bearings Tapered roller bearings

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Event Report | HP AND SIEMENS

Allies in Digital Transformation HP and Siemens deepen Additive Manufacturing alliance to advance Digital Manufacturing.

Klaus Helmrich (right), Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO Digital Industries, and Christoph Schell, President, 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc. Picture: HP Inc

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P and Siemens announces an expansion of their strategic alliance to help customers transform their businesses with industrial additive manufacturing (AM). Siemens, an innovation front runner in automation and digitalization, and HP, the trailblazer in industrial 3D printing, will expand their integrated additive manufacturing solution, incorporating new systems and software innovations including overall product lifecycle management (PLM), AM factory optimization, industrial 3D printing and data intelligence, manufacturing execution, and performance analytics.

The integration of HP’s new Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solution with Siemens’ Digital Enterprise offerings enables industrial companies to bring 3D printed parts to market faster, more costeffectively, more sustainably, and at higher volumes than ever before.The companies announced the expanded alliance at an event to celebrate the addition of a new Polymer Competency Center to the Siemens Additive Manufacturing Experience Center (AMEC) in Erlangen, Germany, where HP also unveiled its new industrial-performance HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solution.

“We are excited to expand our collaboration with HP. Innovative partnerships and cutting-edge technologies such as additive manufacturing are

essential for the digital transformation of companies across industries. Siemens and HP are thinking ahead to the future and are bringing together the best from both companies in a complete, industryspecific solution that will accelerate the adoption of industrial additive manufacturing and help our customers to increase flexibility, efficiency, and speed of digital manufacturing,” said Klaus Helmrich, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Digital Industries.

“We are proud to partner with Siemens to make high-performance parts, personalized products, and serialized 3D production a reality for our customers,” said Christoph Schell, President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing and member of the Executive Leadership Team at HP Inc.“HP and Siemens share the vision that digital manufacturing systems are catalysts for change – expanded software, data, services, and industrial production solutions that lead to new manufacturing capabilities, innovative applications, and breakthrough business results for our customers.”

The expanded additive manufacturing solution from Siemens and HP integrates hardware, software, data intelligence, and services to optimize the efficiency of the entire manufacturing process, from design and simulation through production planning, execution, quality, and control. This

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integrated, closed-loop environment, backed by the industry’s leading forces, streamlines every phase of designing and 3D printing serialized parts – with greater scale, higher quality, and less waste.

“As a provider of solutions and services we want to team up with strong partners that have the necessary expertise in materials and the manufacturing process to support them to produce 3D printing systems ,” explained Klaus Helmrich.

The solution combines HP’s 3D printing and 3D data platform, including its new HP Jet Fusion 5200 system, with Siemens Digital Industries Software including Siemens NX CAD/CAE, NX AM for HP Multi Jet Fusion software module with direct printer interface, undergoing certification by HP for HP MJF 5200 and to be available later this year, as well as Teamcenter for PLM, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, Simatic IT for manufacturing execution, and MindSphere for performance analytics and Industrial IoT. HP and Siemens will continue to align future technology roadmaps to ensure customers can capitalize on the ongoing digital manufacturing innovations from both companies.

“HP and Siemens are building on a vision first established in 2016.Today, thanks to advances in HP’s 3D printing systems and data intelligence portfolio and Siemens AM offerings, the integrated end-to-end solution has reached a level of efficiency that enables industries to viably 3D print highquality parts at volume production,” continued HP’s Christoph Schell.

The cooperation is coupled with the new Siemens Polymer Competency Center, which will be the focal point for the two companies to work jointly with automotive and industrial customers to create unique product designs, bring 3D printed parts to market faster, and set up digital factory environments that unleash the full potential of additive manufacturing.

“Volkswagen is a partner of both HP and Siemens and we are excited to see these market leaders join forces to unlock the power of industrial additive manufacturing. As one of the world’s largest auto groups, we see enormous opportunities for digital manufacturing technologies to speed our innovation cycle, bring new products to market faster, and improve our manufacturing efficiency and sustainability.We look forward to collaborating with HP and Siemens to explore more 3D printed applications that help us deliver even greater experiences for our customers,” said Martin Goede, Head of Technology Planning and Development at Volkswagen.

HP, Siemens, and their customers will initially explore exciting new applications in areas such as personalization, fluid dynamics optimization, and energy absorption, to name a few.

About HP HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze

Key Highlight:

• HP’s new Jet Fusion 5200 Series industrial 3D printing system integrated with Siemens’ Digital Enterprise offering • Combination of Digital Twins for product, production, and performance with MindSphere to enable mid-volume serial plastic parts production • Companies collaborate to help auto and industrial customers create high-quality 3D printed parts faster; enabling unique product designs, new applications, and digital factories • Siemens expands Additive Manufacturing Experience Center with new Polymer Competency Center to develop and demonstrate new applications suitable for industrial-scale 3D printing

About SIEMENS Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization.

Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain.

Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI's unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 75,000 employees internationally.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, and automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Through the separately managed company Siemens Mobility, a leading supplier of smart mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is shaping the world market for passenger and freight services. Due to its majority stakes in the publicly listed companies Siemens Healthineers AG and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital healthcare services as well as environmentally friendly solutions for onshore and offshore wind power generation. In fiscal 2018, which ended on September 30, 2018, Siemens generated revenue of €83.0 billion and net income of €6.1 billion. At the end of September 2018, the company had around 379,000 employees worldwide.

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Industry News | UFI

Putting Indian Exhibition Industry on the Global Map UFI names Anbu Varathan as Director General & CEO of IMTMA and BIEC. An engineer from IISc, Bangalore, Anbu has working experience of more than 28 years. Prior to joining IMTMA, he was with Confederation of Indian Industry heading various key areas of Technology / IPR activities.

About UFI UFI was founded in 1925 as a non-profit, nonpartisan international association, and today is the global association for the exhibitions industry, directly representing more than 50,000 exhibition industry professionals in almost 90 countries around the world. UFI operates four regional offices in addition to the headquarters in Paris.

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angalore, 20 May 2019: The UFI Board of Directors has formally elected Anbu Varathan, Director General & CEO of Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) and Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) as its President for 2020 - 2021. The decision was made at the board meeting, which marked the start of the annual UFI European Conference in Birmingham (UK). This decision becomes effective at the end of the 86th UFI Global Congress, which runs from 6-9 November 2019 in Bangkok (Thailand).

The UFI presidential trio for the 2019-20 term will comprise of: ∞ Anbu Varathan (Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association - IMTMA, India) Incoming President ∞ Mary Larkin (Diversified Communications, Portland, USA) President 2019-20 ∞ Craig Newman (Johannesburg Expo Centre, South Africa) Outgoing President Speaking about his appointment, Anbu Varathan said, “I am indeed delighted to take up this new role. UFI is the apex international body for exhibitions and I am extremely thankful to the UFI fraternity to have reposed their faith and trust in me. Indian exhibition industry and BIEC will get wider recognition and further enhance their positioning in the global map.”

Anbu Varathan is the Secretary, Director General & CEO of IMTMA. He is also the CEO of BIEC. He has been active in UFI for many years, supporting the association’s mission and driving developments especially in Asia. He has been serving on the UFI Board of Directors since 2011 and was further appointed onto the UFI Executive Committee in 2017. He will be the first UFI president from India in the history of the association.

About IMTMA IMTMA is the apex body and single point of contact for machine tool industry in India. IMTMA plays a crucial role in the growth and development of metalworking industry in the country. IMTMA’s initiatives range from policy advocacy, export promotion, trade fairs, mega events, training, seminars, technology missions, publications, etc.

IMTMA formed in 1946 has a membership of over 450 members and represents 90% of the organized machine tool and allied equipment manufacturers in the country.

About BIEC BIEC is India’s premier exhibition-cum-conference facility. Spread across 57 acres of lush-green area, BIEC infrastructure comprises five exhibition halls, a conference centre, food court, amphitheater, entrance plaza and a large outdoor area. BIEC is India’s first LEED certified Green Exhibition and Conference Facility. BIEC is a member of UFI, AFECA, IAEE, ICCA and IEIA, globally recognized associations of the exhibition industry. In 12 years, since it was setup in 2007, over 280 events spread over 1600 days have been successfully conducted at the venue.

These include exhibitions from diverse sectors such as construction equipment and technology, woodworking solutions, machineries, exposition of startup ecosystem, digital business, and architecture and building materials, electrical, agriculture, IT, textiles, and so on. Government of India as well as the Government of Karnataka have patronized BIEC for various events organized by them.

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Cover Feature | PANASONIC

Panasonic to build India center as an innovation hub Hiroyuki Aota, President & CEO, Global Panasonic Smart Factory Solutions, Panasonic explains why he sees India as an important innovation and implementation hub for Panasonic’s smart factory solutions

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anasonic, among the world’s oldest electronics brand, and a diversified technology company, has integrated its welding business and SMT (Surface Mount Technology) equipment business to consolidate its software and hardware capabilities and become an end-to-end integrated Smart Manufacturing Solutions company. The smart factory solutions proposition will enable Panasonic to deliver broader, high value-added, smart solutions and services along with worldclass hardware to the manufacturing industry.

The company targets to achieve Rs 1000 Cr in revenue from its smart factory business in India in the next three years, with solutions and digital manufacturing expected to contribute 15% to the total smart factory business revenue.

The company aims to build India as its innovation hub for the globe, and create a strong ecosystem of component and automated manufacturing in the country. It recently announced its plans to ramp up its smart factory solutions business in India. Hiroyuki Aota President & CEO, Global Panasonic Smart Factory Solutions, Panasonic interacted with DMI on a host of significant topics. Presenting, excerpts from the interview.

Can you share with us the vision and the strategy behind Panasonic’s decision to integrate its welding business and SMT equipment business into the company’s Smart Manufacturing Solutions set of offerings? Is it a global or an Indian initiative?

As a brand, we are extensively focusing on delivering complete solutions to our customers and we are pushing this aggressively across all our businesses. We have integrated our welding business and SMT (Surface Mount Technology) equipment business recently to consolidate our software and hardware capabilities and become an end-to-end integrated Smart Manufacturing Solutions company. Solutions under our smart factory business will enable us to deliver broader, high value-added, smart solutions and services along with world-class hardware to the manufacturing industry. We are extremely committed to build an automated manufacturing and component ecosystem in the country and further propel innovation and smart manufacturing in India.

This is a global initiative, as we want to be able to provide these solutions across the globe and help our customers build digital factories.

Along with welding and SMT solutions, Panasonic offers advanced solutions such

as ILNB, automated process tracker, digital reporting system and more, as part of its smart factory solutions. How can the Indian customers, looking to avail of Panasonic’s smart factory solutions, take advantage of not only the solutions on offer, but also of Panasonic’s rich legacy of over 100 years of technology innovation and leadership?

India is at the helm of digital transformation and with our rich heritage of providing cutting edge technology solutions, we believe we have a huge opportunity in the country. We are now focused on becoming a complete end-toend solutions provider and this will help our customers take advantage of not only our leading smart factory solutions, but our technology prowess across categories and industries.

Panasonic offers Smart Factory Solutions to manufacturers globally, with dedicated teams present in major economies such as the US and China. Can you share with us some examples or success stories of how Panasonic’s smart manufacturing solutions have helped companies –big and small – in these countries improve productivity, find savings, and accelerate growth?

One of the primary challenges for any manufacturer is to identify bottlenecks in the increasingly complicated manufacturing process, which results into significant business losses. This is where our smart factory solutions can help.

Our solutions will not only help manufacturers identify these bottlenecks, but also be able to collect manufacturing and assembly-related data and provide feedback to customers in an automated manner.

For example, through iLNB, all equipment set up in a production line can be controlled by one system. Information collection, display of information such as machine production data or machine condition can be seen on a remote control centre. The solution can communicate with the entire line of machinery and can automate up to 70-80% of manual processes, thereby improving productivity.

Our solutions can be used in multiple applications across sectors such as 2& 4 wheelers, Mobile, Smart Meters and Energy Meters from Smart Cities and appliances and there are multiple success stories across the globe to validate the samey.

The company targets to achieve 1000 Cr (USD 143.6 million) in revenue from its smart factory business in India the next three years. Can you share with us the factors

Key Highlight:

The solution can communicate with the entire line of machinery and can automate up to 70-80% of manual processes, thereby improving productivity.

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Key Highlight:

Government of India’s Make in India program has not only given an impetus to domestic players, but also attracted a lot of foreign investments.

that explain the optimism? Have you also factored in growth drivers like the Indian govt’s Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) that seeks to boost domestic electronics and appliances manufacturing, and India’s fast-growing consumption and demand for consumer electronics products?

India’s manufacturing industry has witnessed significant growth owing to multiple government policies and overall push to boost manufacturing in the country. Government of India’s Make in India program has not only given an impetus to domestic players, but also attracted a lot of foreign investments. India today stands at a global platform as a hub for manufacturing and this will only grow from here onwards.

GoI’s Phased Manufacturing Programme and other related initiatives have also provided a huge opportunity in mobile manufacturing and the ICT manufacturing industry at large.

Similarly, the automotive industry today is adopting technology at a rapid pace, giving rise to increased sale of sensors and electronics. This growth brings immense opportunity for us and we want to aggressively tap into this opportunity.

Hence, we are very positive about the 1000 CR target in revenue that we have set in the next three years.

India’s SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) constitute a large part of the electrons and appliances manufacturing ecosystem.

Also, India’s SMEs are much smaller in size compared by global standards. How do you propose to increase the adoption rate of smart factory solutions in SMEs considering the high cost of these solutions?

SMEs in the country have been growing at a steady pace and with the rapid adoption of technology, SMEs today are surely central to the electronics and appliance manufacturing ecosystem. However, saying that, SMEs in the

manufacturing sector have been comparatively slower in adopting digital technologies compared to larger companies and this has primarily been due to lack of end to end digital factory solutions.

Panasonic’s smart factory solutions will give a huge impetus to the SME sector in India as manufacturers can have a clear transparent view into the processes and bottlenecks now. From a cost point of view, such solutions are deployed for a long period of time and the total cost of ownership vis-à-vis the return on investment is what SMEs should look at rather than the upfront cost. Overall, our solutions will help Indian manufacturers reduce downtime significantly, increase factory efficiency and productivity, resulting into business profitability.

Say, there is an Indian electronics devices small enterprise (SE) of the size of Rs 50 crore (USD 7 million) in annual turnover that wants to upgrade its manufacturing facility by deploying Panasonic’s Smart Factory Solutions; can the enterprise approach Panasonic India’s team to understand and avail of the right solutions for its needs? Do you have an advice and support mechanism in place that could guide and help a small enterprise? If yes, could you share with us the right process for the same?

We are looking to establish technical centres across the country, which will be used as a strategic base for customers to learn skills that are required to build a digital factoryand also for enterprises to understand and avail the right solutions. Apart from this, we arealso planning to establish experience centres across the country, which will be used as a strategic base for customers in order to learn and improvise their skills that are required for building a digital factory and for enterprises to understand and avail the right solutions.

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Make in India, Made for India and Export for India Saurabh Rawat, Head of Factory, Panasonic India shared fascinating insights on how the company customizes its products for Indian customers’ unique needs

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anasonic, a diversified technology company that makes a wide range of ACE (Appliances and Consumer Electronics) products and Smart Factory solutions, has recently designated India as regional hub to serve the fast emerging Asiatic, Middle Eastern and Western economies, in terms of technology knowhow, innovation and excellence. The company currently has a workforce of about 18,000 in India & South Asia., Dynamic Manufacturing India spoke to Saurabh Rawat, Head of Factory, Panasonic India about the company's journey and future plans.

Can you take us through the journey of Panasonic India?

On the 12th of December 2012, Panasonic India launched its first model 'eco ideas' Factory in Technopark in Jhajjar, Haryana. Today this facility produces category-leading ACE (Appliances and Consumer Electronics) products such washing machines, air conditioners, water purifiers, welding machines, and refrigerators. In 2017, we achieved the milestone of producing about one million units of air conditioners [per year].

We are immensely proud of the success story of the last eight years where our manufacturing and the R&D (Research and Development) teams joined hands to produced great quality products not only for India’s customers but also those of the Middle-East, Africa, and other parts of South Asia.

We aim to increase the capacity at the facility so that it can produce large volumes like our facilities in Japan and Malaysia, and we see that happening soon with support from government policies and the large demand in South Asia.

We not only believe in the vision of Make in India, we also actively champion industry goals such as Make for India and Export for India.

How do you think Industry 4.0 will help your industry as well as the Indian market?

Manufacturing excellence is the key in today’s world because the competition globally is increasing on a day-to-day basis. In order to stay at the top of the excellence curve, we send our people to our sites globally to get them up-to-date to the latest benchmarks in factory automation, IoT, artificial intelligence, data analytics. We believe industry 4.0 is going to help us here and globally to continue to produce topquality products at even lower costs.

As a company and a brand what would you say are Panasonic India competitive differentiators?

The biggest differentiator is that we are a hundredyear-old technology company. Panasonic is among the world’s earliest manufacturers of electrical and electronic products, whether it is in air conditioning, washing machines or refrigerators. And the same legacy drives our Research and Development (R&D) teams across the world, with customer satisfaction as the top objective, to be achieved through our focus on quality, sustainability and safety of our products.

We have done backward-integration of all the critical processes at our facility, including the processes of plastic moulding, welding, surface mounting, assembly – the key processes are 100 percent automated.

In terms of sustainability, we are the first company not only in India but globally, which started air testing of washing machines. The Panasonic Technopark facility supports a zero-carbon lifestyle and the adoption of sustainable business practices including 100% water recycling and an end-to-end water management system that includes a rainwater harvesting system, and solar energy powered electricity.

To give you an example of our superior quality assurance systems, our AC manufacturing unit has a fully automated inspection line, where IoT and AI are used along with other technologies to test and capture the safety and performance data including that of gas leaks testing, voltage stability, frequency and temperature range performance – in fact you can check the performance analytics of our products going back to any date.

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We not only believe in the vision of Make in India, we also actively champion industry goals such as Make for India and Export for India.

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Cover Feature | PANASONIC Our ACs also provides a wide power range of 145v – 285v considering the voltage fluctuations at the homes of the customers. There are lots of such examples of customization that stand testimony to the excellence of our local and global R&D teams.

Can you share with us your plans in the area of smart appliances, in terms of using the latest technologies like artificial intelligence?

Globally, we have offerings that comprise IoTconnected appliances. As a matter fact, we are among the pioneers of the Smart Home solutions. We are studying the demand of these offerings in the Indian market and accordingly we will bring them here.

Key Highlight:

Our ACs also provides a wide power range of 145v – 285v considering the voltage fluctuations at the homes of the customers.

Can you tell us a little more about your R&D team and how important R&D is for Panasonic in terms of its main focus areas?

R&D is the backbone of any manufacturing unit. Globally we have many big R&D centres.

For example, for air-conditioners, we have R&D centres in Malaysia, China and Japan.

Our R&D centres help us in areas like product customization based on the local market feedback, value engineering and innovation.

Our India R&D centre has more than 50 people who work with our major centres, and together they keep on developing the products based on Indian requirement.

One of the big advantages of having an excellent R&D team is the understanding that it brings into the development of products for different customer segments, which gives or products a distinct ‘Made for India’ advantage.

For example, we developed a ‘Curry Mode’ feature in our washing machines, which we now offer globally, based on the experience of our customers in India. We saw that our Indian customers deal with curry stains and there was no feature available in any washing machine brand globally, that could help the customers get rid of the unique curry stains. Similarly, we introduced a ‘Collar Mode’ feature in our washing machines that deals with unique problem that us Indians have where our collars capture the soot and the dust present in the air during the summers. Similarly, in the case of refrigerators, we provide the biggest vegetable box compared to our competitors, keeping in mind that a lot of Indians are vegetarians. Likewise, we provide the most width for water bottles because there is no predictable standard of width for water bottles in terms of what the customers use.

What are the challenges and the opportunities you see in Make in India?

Make in India is a huge opportunity. We see that the localization in manufacturing is increasing.

The government’s Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) is a welcome step for the appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) industry. On part of the manufacturing industry, we also have expectations like the presence of supplier ecosystems for certain components, which are not there in India yet. The presence of the infrastructure and a supplier base will help galvanize the Make in India program.

What are the near and mid-term plans of Panasonic India?

New models of air conditioners have been launched for this season – it is a fantastic line up that has advanced features like energy efficiency, air purification. We are coming up with a washing machine with a big splash in the market. Likewise we have plans for our other consumer electronics products.

You have a well-rounded experience of not only working with ACE sector companies such as Samsung and Panasonic, but also with automotive companies. What are your key learnings that you want to share with young engineers who want to rise to leadership positions?

I’ve always believed in hard work. There is no alternative of hard work. In addition, you must be open-minded to listen to contrarian views. Of course you must get as much domain knowledge and expertise as you can. These are the qualities that can help you build a successful career.

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Industry Insights | KEMPER GmbH

Making welding cool, clever and clean Frederic Lanz, the managing director of KEMPER GmbH, describes his vision of the future of metalworking.

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e knows both sides: welding technology and occupational safety at the same time. At the beginning of 2019 Frederic Lanz changed to KEMPER. After 100 days as managing director, he reflects on what he has achieved so far. In an interview, the 37-yearold describes how he envisages the production of the future in metalworking.

Mr. Lanz, you have made a name for yourself as an innovator in the industry and have broken new ground in welding technology in the management of KEMPPI Oy. What does your new job at KEMPER feel like now, apart from efficient welding seams?

Just the same as always, but different at the same time: It feels very much the same to me.

In principle, I talk to the same contact persons on the customer side. But I have a different perspective on the welding issue as a whole.

My focus is now clearly on the health of our employees. Occupational safety is a very big and exciting topic. I feel like I'm on a mission. As a pioneer in welding fume extraction, this attitude is a daily reality at KEMPER. The self-image of KEMPER is one side, the perception of your customers is the other.

How do you perceive the attitude towards occupational safety during welding?

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Occupational safety is constantly increasing in relevance. Employers see the productivity of healthy welders as an argument for investing in effective extraction technology. Specialist welding dealers, who usually define themselves by the brand of the welding technology manufacturer, are discovering the topic for themselves – also due to growing sales figures and the attractiveness of the OH&S equipment.

The fact that KEMPER has doubled its turnover in the past eight years speaks for itself.

Where is this change coming from? Is it a revolution from below by the welders, the employers themselves or legal requirements that are causing greater demand?

Awareness of the need for occupational safety is growing on all sides. Clean air is much more an issue in companies than it used to be. Rumours, such as that milk helps against welding fumes, date back a very long time. Virtually everyone in the industry knows nowadays that welding fumes are harmful. Today, welders are much more informed via social media or blogs such as safewelding.com. No one wants to inhale welding fumes voluntarily.

And the employers?

We are also seeing a change in awareness among the employers. Better air makes people less ill. In the long term, the health of our employees will be maintained. In the short term, occupational safety ensures a high level of employee satisfaction. And, at the end of the day, standardisation is also becoming ever more stringent. This is not only the case here in Germany. Recently, for example, the occupational safety requirements in Great Britain have been tightened. France also has strict guidelines on how to carry out extraction "properly".

Sounds like everyone actually agrees. The fact that there are still areas on the world map where occupational health and safety is not really implemented – to put a positive spin on it is, however, contrary to your findings.

That is certainly correct. I have increasingly spoken from a European perspective. There are still enormous gaps worldwide – and we are trying to take care of that. We have just strategically repositioned ourselves at KEMPER. We want to increase sales a further 50 percent by 2025. We aim to achieve this goal in particular, through targeted internationalisation. We have recorded growth rates in the entire occupational safety market for years and this confirms our course.

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That is the quantitative side, let's move on to qualitative development.Where do you see the greatest challenges for sustainable occupational health and safety?

Extraction technology is still perceived as peripheral. In the future, however, occupational health and safety will have to be perceived much more as a main component of welding.

Just as welders no longer want to go without their welding helmets, welding fume extraction should also be part of their daily work. We need to give occupational safety a certain amount of coolness.

What do you mean?

Do you remember the time when skiers would never have worn a helmet? Today, it is quite simply the cool-designed ski accessory that nobody wants to go without on the slopes. Such examples where health plays a role can often be found in other areas as well. We are already working on this in the field of metalworking today. Switching on the extraction system should be as self-evident as putting on the seat belt in the car.

Key Highlight: There are still enormous gaps worldwide – and we are trying to take care of that. We have just strategically repositioned ourselves at KEMPER.

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Industry Insights | KEMPER GmbH How do you envisage the future of production?

When it comes to occupational safety, sample production considers not just the individual welder but also the total air for all employees.

We combine spot extraction units with room ventilation systems – we use spot extraction units optimally and in the interests of the customer. In the future, it will no longer be possible to comply with legal limits in any other way. This sounds quite analogous on its own, but digitalisation has even more effects: The production of the future is a combination of purposeful connectivity – where machines communicate with each other when the welding torch of the extraction system says when and how much extraction has to be applied. Predictive maintenance becomes smart maintenance. A system no longer only indicates when its own filter is saturated. Networked production thinks ahead and also has other systems in view in order to optimise service calls and guarantee the maximum service life of the system for the customer.

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What does this look like in concrete terms with extraction technology?

At KEMPER, we focus on an attractive industrial design coupled with superior functionality and connectivity. Extraction systems are not just heavy square boxes. Our devices are fun and want to be used.

Does a chic design take the serious issue of employee health into account?

Not alone, of course, but at least in part – because welders have taste and are into a cool product image. We see it in discussions about welding helmets and welding seams. But, of course, the issue of occupational health and safety has a much larger dimension: The former head of the International Institute of Welding once said that welding is a 3D technology where 3D stands for dirty, dull and dangerous. I have been preaching for years that we should make welding a 3C business!

Key Highlight: The former head of the International Institute of Welding once said that welding is a 3D technology where 3D stands for dirty, dull and dangerous. I have been preaching for years that we should make welding a 3C business!

Can you elaborate on the part about making welding ‘cool’?

Let's make welding cool, clever and clean.

‘Cool’ indicates that the extraction technology achieves such an image with welders that they absolutely want to use it. ‘Clever’ means that the equipment and systems operate completely automatically, reducing the effort on the welder and increasing efficiency. ‘Clean’ stands for welders working in a clean production environment and staying healthy.

Isn't that still a dream of the future?

No, we are already there. At KEMPER, we are currently thinking digitally about all our products.

The right infrastructure is now in place. Now it is up to the companies to fully exploit the potential.

We are not resting on our laurels, but consistently developing extraction technology to meet their needs.

About KEMPER GmbH: KEMPER GmbH is a manufacturer of extraction units and filter systems for the metal processing sector. With its registered office in Westphalian Vreden, Germany, the medium-size family-owned business is a technological leader with its highly efficient filter systems for filtering even ultrafine dust particles produced by welding fumes from the air. The product portfolio includes extraction tables for cutting processes and the entire accessory chain for industrial safety and air quality management for the metal processing, electrical and automotive sectors. KEMPER was founded in 1977 and has approximately 370 employees today. The management consists of Björn Kemper, Michael Schiller and Frederic Lanz.

As well as headquarters in Vreden, Germany, the company also has a production site near Prague (Czech Republic). It is represented worldwide by eight subsidiaries and numerous permanent trading partners.

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Success Story | SONAM CLOCK LTD

How Sonam Clock Struck One Jayesh Shah, Founder, MD and CEO, Sonam Clock Ltd not only talks about his fascinating entrepreneurial journey into creating one of India’s biggest wall-clock companies, he also shares unique insights on India’s clock-making industry, and the top challenge that stops India from becoming a manufacturing powerhouse.

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onam Clock’s is a fascinating Indian success story. Starting in 1996 with a manufacturing and assembling capacity of 250 clocks per day, Sonam Clock Ltd today makes 10,000 wall clocks and 50,000 clock movement (short for clock-movement machines) a day. It is the biggest Indian wallclock manufacturer (by volume) and one of the biggest Indian wall clock exporters with sales to more than 27 countries across four continents.

The company, based in the ceramic- and clockmaking industrial hub of Morbi, Gujarat, has an installed capacity of over 72 lakh clocks and 240 lakh clock-movements per year. The company has a countrywide reach through a network of 150 distributors and over 35,000 retailers. Presenting excerpts from an engaging conversation DMI's editor Aanand Pandey had with Jayesh Shah, Founder, MD and CEO, Sonam Clock Ltd.

Jayesh Shah, Founder, MD and CEO, Sonam Clock Ltd

Can you share with us your journey from the time of inception of the company to the current state of business and operations?

We started our business from Mumbai in 1986 in a ten-by-ten-feet room, manufacturing 10 clocks per day with 20 employees – 10 people manufactured the clocks and the other 10 sold them. The earnings were reinvested into input purchase and clock assembly. Eventually, we hired more people and purchased a bigger setup. By 1995, we had a 35-member staff that assembled 2,000 wall clocks a day.

By that time, our brand had become wellrecognized in Mumbai and we wanted to expand to more markets. We relocated to Morbi for manufacturing and started from a 250 sq.ft. facility. That was a time when the town of Morbi was known more for making plastic cabinets. It only had one complete clockmaker, Ajanta. Our vision was to equal Ajanta's manufacturing scale.

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In 1997, I purchased a 7,500 sq. ft. space, and focused on increasing the output per day.

In 2001, Sonam Clocks became a Private Limited company and we also established a 100% EOU (Export Oriented Unit). To sell the first container, I had to travel at least ten times to Dubai.

In 2002, we bought land admeasuring 18,000 sq. ft for a factory and expanded it 2.5 lakh sq. ft. by 2017. In 2018, Sonam Clocks became a Limited company, and purchased an additional 4.4-acre land for expansion, on which the construction is underway.

Three years ago, inspired by our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Make in India campaign, we started manufacturing wall clock-movement machines with an aim that our domestic clockmaking industry should not be dependent on China for clock-movements.

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In 1997, I purchased a 7,500 sq. ft. space, and focused on increasing the output per day. In 2001, Sonam Clocks became a Private Limited company and we also established a 100% EOU.

Today we manufacture over 50,000 clockmovement units a day. Our aim is match India’s requirement, which is 1,50,000 clock-movement per day, and is set to touch 2,00,000 units per day over the next two years. We are working toward achieving that target.

About wall clocks, currently we manufacture 10,000-12,000 wall clocks per day. In the next six months, we will finish the construction of a 1,50,000 sq. ft facility, which will help us manufacture 20,000-25,000 wall clocks per day.

Also, currently we are making 3,000 units of alarm clocks per day that we plan to increase to 10,000 units.

To talk about market trends, rapid changes in lifestyle and living standards have greatly influenced the purchase behavior of clock buyers.

Now wall clocks have become an integral part of

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Success Story | SONAM CLOCK LTD

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The company, based in the ceramic- and clock-making industrial hub of Morbi, Gujarat, has an installed capacity of over 72 lakh clocks and 240 lakh clockmovements per year.

home interiors. People from tier-2 and tier-3 cities are now readily purchasing wall clocks in the price range of Rs 500-1500. This market segment remains our main consumer base.

Thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY), the wall clock market is expected to grow by 30-40 percent and the export market is increasing consistently as well. In terms of quantity, we are the largest Indian manufacturers of wall clocks.

When you started in Morbi, did you find an already established supplier ecosystem for wall clocks?

The suppler ecosystem had begun to take shape. Ajanta was making wall clocks and there were plastic-cabinet manufacturers as well as employees, particularly female employees, who were skilled in making clocks.

You have given prime importance to employing women in your company. Can you tell us a bit more about that?

Yes, more than 90 percent employees in our workforce are women. We provide pick-up and drop facility for their daily commute to work, and some commute from villages as far as 40 km.

We aim to provide the best facilities, including regular nutritional meals to our employees.

Also, what was the market demand and trend back in the 80s and how has it changed over the years?

During the ‘70s and ‘80s, only winding timepieces were in use and vogue. Later, Quartz technology came into the picture. In the 1980s, a wall-clock movement unit cost around Rs 125, which was the same rate as that of a wall clock.

It was very expensive. Today, we are selling the same component at a price of Rs 12.50. A lot has changed since then. The wall-clock industry in India is not highly automated; there is a good amount of manual work involved.

Today, in modern-day apartments in the cities and metros of India, people need a clock in

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almost every room. It is not about checking time, it’s about interior design and spatial aesthetics.

You will be surprised to know, that in the South, people want to hang a wall clock in their washrooms as well, which is a great trend for us clockmakers.

Two decades ago when mobile phones started to go mainstream, our initial instinct was that mobile phones would adversely impact our business and the demand for wall and alarm clocks would reduce. We saw that the demand for alarm clocks declined for a brief period but then it began to rise gradually, and eventually became almost twice as much. The demand for clocks in the last two years has rapidly increased, especially that for digital alarm clocks with the welcome proliferations of doctors’ clinics and nursing homes. India’s clocks industry, currently valued at Rs 700-800 crore will grow to Rs 1,500 crore by 2021-2022 in our estimate.

About exports, which product earns higher for you?

We are more into the exports of finished clocks. The majority of the global exports of clock

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Till December 2018, we exceeded an annual turnover of 52 Crores.

Over the next two years, we aim to achieve over Rs 120 Crores.

movements come from China. Starting 2020, we plan to expand the exports of clock movements in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Globally, how do consumers compare Indian wall clocks with those from China?

Globally, consumers look at both the price and design when making a purchase. Chinese products are bought based on more competitive pricing, whereas our products sell on the basis of both quality and reasonable pricing.

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Success Story | SONAM CLOCK LTD of small investors to help an entrepreneur who wants to create even a Rs 50-100 crore manufacturing business. Establishing partnerships is very easy here.

How have you managed consistent pricing and export of quality products to keep pace with global competition?

We focus on research and development, design and finish of our products. We do 95-97 percent of operations in-house.

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It is India’s biggest ceramic industry hub. In a town with a population of 4-5 lakh, you will be surprised to know that is no dearth of small investors to help an entrepreneur who wants to create even a Rs 50-100 crore manufacturing business.

Let’s talk a bit about Mission Make in India.

It has galvanized the industry no doubt, but clearly, much more needs to be done. What factors can help the industry grow faster?

What is the biggest challenge? Is it the issue of perception for entrepreneurs, that is, a cultural issue, or the problem of lack of capital for SMEs? Yes, it’s a cultural issue. For instance, Gujarat is far ahead in terms of industrial growth, because Gujarati folks are very committed towards their businesses. In other states, industrial growth is not prioritized due to socio-political apathy. That approach has caused select states in India to progress, while others still struggle.

So far as the availability of capital is concerned, in my opinion, it’s not much of an issue if one is determined to succeed. Talking about Morbi, apart from clocks, there are more than 1,000 ceramic units. It is India’s biggest ceramic industry hub. In a town with a population of 4-5 lakh, you will be surprised to know that is no dearth

To draw from your experience, how do Indian manufacturing entrepreneurs compete with China’s manufacturing might?

China is much advanced in terms of technology, production volumes, and global reach. They also have a multitude of trade fairs and wholesale markets in China, like the Yiwu market where a wide range of products are available. We do not have that scale of business here, and because of the volumes, we cannot yet compare in terms of costs, globally.

What was Sonam Clock Ltd’s recent turnover and what is your target going forward?

Till December 2018, we exceeded an annual turnover of 52 Crores. Over the next two years, we aim to achieve over Rs 120 Crores.

Do you sell through online channels as well?

Currently, we sell mostly through offline distribution channels across India, even in markets across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Kashmir.

We keep our online presence limited, because it presents logistical issues like breakage of glass and other forms of damage. Moreover, buyers prefer to see and feel the product before purchasing it. In wall clocks our online presence only constitutes about 5-10 percent of our sales presence.

The global timepieces industry is fast moving towards industry 4.0. Have you taken steps in that direction?

Yes, our new factory is equipped with the latest technology. We are moving towards a greater automation of the facility and deployment of robots for various processes. https://www.sonamquartz.com

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Event Report | CGTECH INDIA

CGTech Brings Force to IMTEX 2019 At IMTEX 2019, CGTech India showcased the latest release of Vericut with a new optimization module. Excerpts from a conversation with Saurabh Parasnis, Country Manager, CGTech India. quickly and easily identify problems and unsafe cutting conditions lurking in their NC programs.

With a single click, users can review problemcausing cuts, which if left uncorrected, could cause chatter, break the tool and damage the part or machine. Force optimization automatically corrects these issues, such as excessive cutting forces, metal removal rates, power, torque, and tool deflection while simultaneously correcting under-utilized cutting conditions by raising them to optimal performance levels.

Aanand Pandey, Editor, DMI [Left], speaking with Saurabh Parasnis, Country Manager, CGTech India [Center] and Elias Pinto, Sales Manager (Southern Region), CG Tech India Software Solutions Pvt Ltd [Right] at the CGTech India stall at IMTEX 2019.

What are the solutions that you have highlighted and showcased at IMTEX 2019?

As the world’s most advanced independent CNC machine tool simulation, verification and optimization software, VERICUT it as at the heart of the CNC manufacturing process for many of the world’s leading automotive and motorsport engineering businesses. At IMTEX, we are showcasing the latest release, VERICUT 8.2, which introduces a new optimization module – Force Turning.

Force is a physics-based NC program optimization module that analyses and optimizes cutting conditions to achieve ideal chip thicknesses, while managing the cutting forces and spindle power required. The latest module, Force Turning, optimizes turning and mill-turn operations, when combined with Force Milling. It makes it easy for anyone to create NC programs for optimal cutting of inside and outside diameters, shoulders, as well as in corners and tight spaces – without the worry of encountering excessive cutting forces or high spindle power demands.

Force provides NC programmers with detailed information about the cutting process that they never had before. NC programmers

Any Additive Manufacturing solutions on offer this year?

Yes, we are offering Additive Manufacturing capabilities as well as VERICUT composites application for programming and simulation of Automated Fiber-Placement and Tape-Laying Machines.

What has been the response at IMTEX this year?

This is our third year at IMTEX. Here, we see footfalls from visitors from a whole range of manufacturing segments which is why it is essential to be a part of this show. Opportunity wise I’d like to see more participation from aerospace and defence companies and visitors.

Can you share with us the recent performance of CGTech India?

Performance-wise we have grown by 25 percent as compared to previous years. Last year has been essentially good as even the Indian companies are investing in defense and aerospace sectors, which is a welcome news for everyone. It’s good to see that Indian manufacturing companies are tying up with foreign companies, and also expanding their facilities. Some of them are even setting up new facilities dedicated to aerospace and defense manufacturing. Last year, a majority of our customer base comprised India customers. www.cgtech.co.in

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Event Focus | MESSE MÜNCHEN

Laser World of Photonics India’s Mumbai show announced Fast industrial growth especially in West India underlines the need for hosting Laser World of Photonics India (LWOP) in Mumbai

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ndia’s dedicated trade fair, Laser World of Photonics India, for laser and optical technologies having successfully visited the markets in North and South India, is all geared up to spread its footprints in West India once again.

The trade fair will take place from October 17 to 19, 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Center and will bring together manufacturers, distributors, buyers from various user industries and scientists under one roof.

Bhupinder Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Messe München India commented, “The industries in Western India have been growing exponentially especially in sectors namely automotive, fabrication, R&D labs, MNC corporates, food processing, pharma, textile & apparel and signage-media. The demand in this region for high precision and speed machinery with laser and optical technologies to boost this rapid growth is making Mumbai the most

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Smart manufacturing with LWOP

preferred location to host Laser World of Photonics India.”

“India is one of the fastest growing economies, the Indian market for photonics is witnessing high growth due to rising automation and development of new applications especially in Western India. We are confident of LWOP being the ideal platform for the match making between the buyers and sellers” concluded Mr. Singh.

Laser World of Photonics India is the only regional trade fair for laser and optical technologies in India. It has been held every year since 2012 in different places in India. In 2018 the trade fair attracted 9,974 visitors (39 percent increase from the previous Bengaluru edition), 158 exhibitors from 13 countries. As a business match-making platform, the Buyer Seller Forum attracted buyers from across India representing a mix of industries. During the three days, 434 personal meetings between buyers and sellers took place in the lounge.

The Laser World of Photonics Global Network Laser World of Photonics has developed an international trade fair network. Laser World of Photonics in Munich is the world's leading trade fair for the laser and photonics industry. The World of Photonics Congress is Europe’s largest photonics congress. Laser World of Photonics China and Laser World of Photonics India are leading regional trade fairs for laser and optical

technologies and are staged annually in China (Shanghai) and India (alternating between Bangalore and New Delhi). Messe München is the world’s leading trade fair organizer for lasers and photonics. With a total of more than 2,400 exhibitors and more than 95,000 visitors in Munich, China and India, Messe München is the world’s leading trade fair organizer for lasers and photonics.

Key Highlight: Every year, a total of over 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors take part in more than 200 events at the exhibition center in Munich, at the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München and the MOC Veranstaltungs center München as well as abroad.

Together with its subsidiary companies, Messe München organizes trade shows in China, India, Brazil, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria, Vietnam and Iran.

About Messe München Messe München is one of the leading exhibition organizers worldwide with more than 50 of its own trade shows for capital goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Every year, a total of over 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors take part in more than 200 events at the exhibition center in Munich, at the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München and the MOC Veranstaltungs center München as well as abroad. Together with its subsidiary companies, Messe München organizes trade shows in China, India, Brazil, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria, Vietnam and Iran. With a network of associated companies in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America as well as around 70 representations abroad for over 100 countries, Messe München has a global presence.

https://www.world-of-photonics-india.com

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Tech Primer | MARPOSS INDIA

Various Sensor Positions in Multistation Cold Forming Press

Process Monitoring: Under the magnifying glass BRANKAMP process monitoring devices help with real-time quality control, enhanced throughput and reduced tool inventory

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hether it be in reshaping, punching, pressing or metal cutting - process monitoring is the key to an optimised production. Process monitoring helps the worker in every phase: from the fitting of the machine to the observation of the production process to the quick stop in case of the threat of damage to the machine.

Every machine tool is a complex construction carrying out the actual processing work by means of one or several tools. In the end, the quality of the product is determined by the behaviour of the tool and the work piece. Any influencing quantities affecting the machine (or the process) will be seen at the end in the process quality. Thus, the process is affected by changes in the machines, in the tool, the environment

(temperature), etc. Only if this process has defined courses, will the product quality meet the requirements. Intentional or accidental changes to these influencing quantities will have an effect on the process quality.

BRANKAMP process monitoring devices are fitted directly to the machine to record a process quality factor (PQ factor). This factor is displayed on the devices. To monitor a process, certain limits need to be set, with the process monitoring device basically initiating a warning or a stop.

Process monitoring without sensor technology The worker keeps an eye on the process according to his experience. In so doing, he visually observes the process. Due to his experience, he knows that he will be able to

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Various Sensor Positions in Stamping Press Key Highlight: Your benefits for implementing Process Monitoring: • Machine and tool protection • In-process quality control • Increased productivity due to extended run-time, reduced downtime and stroke optimization • Minimized tool and scrap costs • Process optimization for more stable processes • FactoryNet®4.0 interface to the MES / ERP interface

Cockpit Mask Display for various sensors

hear certain disruptions and, in the end, by measuring the work pieces, draw conclusions about deviations in the process. The more today’s machine tools are enclosed, the less he is able to watch or hear anything directly. He is therefore fully dependent on trouble signals or on the results of his measurements.

Process monitoring with BRANKAMP sensors By means of sensor technology, recording the course of the process between the tool and the work piece, the worker is able to watch the process purposefully. The relevant quantity will, in the following, be described as the PQ (process quality) factor. The more sensitive the sensor technology and the more intelligent

the measuring parts are, the better and more “accurate” is the PQ factor. In addition, the worker will, in the course of time, learn to assess the PQ factor correctly. The standard display shows the current process factor, the highest PQ factor thus far, and a limit set by him. He can then draw the appropriate conclusions from observing any changes and intervene or optimise.

Displaying suitable factors for the process provides the worker with considerable advantages with respect to the optimisation of the process and the ability to influence the costs.

With the PQ factor, the worker, for the first time, has an objective measured variable by means of which he can assess the process quality. www.marposs.com

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User Experience | MASTERCAM

Mastercam web portal

Delivering real value in the digital age CNC Software Launches New Streamlined Mastercam Website

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NC Software has rebuilt their website (www.mastercam.com) from the ground up to better market Mastercam on a global scale. Launched on May2, 2019, the new website offers users a cleaner, user-friendly experience, allowing customers and prospects to access Mastercam materials easier than ever before.

The enhanced site also provides a more streamlined layout for finding information.

Organization of the site has been improved for quicker access to information. Without having to navigate into the site, the front page displays many hot topics such as Solutions, Support, and Community.

Since Mastercam is such a popular choice in the Educational market, the updated website has a section dedicated entirely for instructors and students. It contains information on curriculum, gives information on student competitions, details on Mastercam University and Certification, and much more.

A few key sections of the website include: Industry Showcase – See how Mastercam can help your shop in a variety of manufacturing industries.

Solutions – See all the Mastercam products, Add-Ons, as well as 3rd Party Add-Ons from top players in the manufacturing industry.

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Key Highlight: Mastercam is the world’s #1 CAM software, with more than 260,000 installations in industries such as moldmaking, automotive, medical, aerospace, consumer products, education, and prototyping.

Support – Resources for both educators and customers, training options to fit your needs, Certifications to expand your expertise, Technical Support, and Post Processor information.

Community – Features the Community App, Mastercam Forum, Events Calendar for training and shows, Competitions, Sponsorships, Partners and more.

My.mastercam.com – Provides a portal for registered Mastercam users to access information for which they have permission for (Tech Exchange, Knowledge Base, Downloads, as well as the Public Beta).

About CNC Software Founded in 1983, CNC Software, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Tolland, Connecticut, with corporate offices in Switzerland and China. The company develops

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Case Study | HOLTHINRICHS WATCHES

Michiel Holthinrichs (centre) with Philippe Reinders Folmer (left) and Charlie Birkett (right) of Renishaw

Making time for Holthinrichs watches Philippe Reinders-Folmer, General Manager of Renishaw Benelux, is enabling manufacturers to make informed decisions about additive manufacturing.

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ichiel Holthinrichs, the founder of Holthinrichs Watches, is working with a Renishaw Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre to build up his knowledge about the potential of metal additive manufacturing (AM) and to speed up the overall manufacturing process for his high-end, limited-edition watches.

His first design ‘Ornament 1' combines traditional watchmaking elements, including a Swiss movement with manual winding and a design inspired by classic watches of the 1950s, with the new technology of metal 3D printing, which was used to produce the case, crown and buckle.

The Background Holthinrichs Watches was founded by Michiel Holthinrichs in 2013. Whilst studying for a Masters-

in-Architecture at Delft University of Technology, he began to collect and repair vintage watches.

Architecture had taught him the importance of detail and ornamental features, which are ubiquitous in art deco, and he recognised these elements in watch design. Michiel viewed the elegant time pieces as miniature, precise constructions and this inspired him to transfer his artistic and engineering skill into creating his own watch design.

Michiel produced his first design iterations traditionally with pencil sketches, developing them into hand-drawn technical drawings and taking into consideration that the parts would be produced using CNC machinery, or on a manual lathe.

However, he did not have the machinery or skills to produce them himself, so he needed to find a manufacturing partner. This proved to be more difficult than anticipated because

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the Netherlands does not have an established watchmaking industry.

Michiel had read reports in the media about 3D printing and discovered that Renishaw manufactures metal AM systems. He contacted Philippe Reinders-Folmer, General Manager of Renishaw Benelux, who suggested Michiel begin his journey into AM with a reputable 3D printing bureau in Belgium that had recently installed a Renishaw AM250 system. Michiel worked with the bureau to 3D print prototypes and the first ‘Ornament 1' watch on its Renishaw AM250.

The case, crown and buckle of the ‘Ornament 1' were metal 3D printed in stainless steel 316L. The watch case has a diameter of 38 mm and is only 10 mm thick; it has a raised inscription of the Holthinrichs brand on its edge with the words ‘stainless steel', ‘3D printed case' and ‘Swiss movement', in capitals on its reverse. These details were achievable only by using metal AM. The batch of watches took approximately thirty hours to print on the Renishaw AM250 system. Post-processing, including machining of the parts, was out-sourced and they were returned to Michiel, who finished them with hand filing and polishing. The post-processing, assembly and adjustment by hand took a further thirty hours per watch.

The Challenge When ‘Ornament 1' was formally launched, it attracted publicity due to the novel use of 3D

Holthinrichs Watches ‘Ornament 1’ watch case printed in Titanium on a Renishaw AM 400 system

Key Highlight:

When ‘Ornament 1' was formally launched, it attracted publicity due to the novel use of 3D printing technology. The elegant 1950s art deco design and beautiful presentation combined with a limited-edition run justified its added value price of over €3,000

printing technology. The elegant 1950s art deco design and beautiful presentation combined with a limited-edition run justified its added value price of over €3,000.

Michiel noted, however, that customers seemed to be less concerned by the method of manufacture, but rather more by the details in the design which are not offered by other watches.

The Holthinrich's signature which appears as raised fine script on the edge of the case could not be achieved by traditional manufacturing and highlights the capability of Renishaw's highperformance AM systems to produce highly precise and fine detail features.

Now that Michiel has proved ‘Ornament 1' can be produced, he wants to investigate how reproducible it is and to streamline the labourintensive finishing process.

In addition, his manufacturing costs were relatively high because the metal 3D printing, machining and other automated post-processing all had to be outsourced. He did not have the necessary skills to take these processes in-house, nor was he at a stage where he felt he could make an informed decision about new investments.

Michiel can see the potential for increasing his range, noting, “The whole watch industry is changing; there used to be big companies which run on tradition, but I think people overall – not just in the watch market – but across a broader scale of products, are moving towards a more personal, more authentic product.”

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Case Study | HOLTHINRICHS WATCHES

Preparing the Ornament 1 case for printing in titanium using Renishaw QuantAM build preparation software

Holthinrichs Watches ‘Ornament 1’

His plan is to develop a core range of classic style watches that are high-end and have a strong element of personality, but which could be completely customised like bespoke jewellery.

Key Highlight:

Renishaw exported Michiel's new design into its QuantAM build preparation software.

QuantAM was developed specifically for use with Renishaw metal AM systems.

The Solution After an evaluation by Renishaw it was concluded that a Renishaw Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre (AMSC) would be the best way to take Michiel forward on his journey in metal AM production. Located globally, Renishaw Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centres are places where customers can rent time with Renishaw AM technology, supported

by Renishaw engineers. Services at an AMSC can cover the full production process from design for AM through to finishing and inspection.

Customers have access to technologies complementary to AM, including machining and metrology.

The aim is to allow customers to build up their knowledge in less than six months, so they may make a fully informed decision about the potential of the technology and process for their business, before they take metal additive manufacturing in-house. “We make the machines and we use them. With that experience we can help companies progress further with advanced manufacturing systems”, explained Philippe.

Based on the success of the ‘Ornament 1' in stainless steel, Michiel wished to offer the watch design in an alternative material. Renishaw recommended titanium because it is possible to achieve a highly polished finish and it is suitable for investigating chemical post processing which could help reduce finishing time. Also, titanium is lighter than stainless steel and this would provide Michiel with an additional point of differentiation in his ‘Ornament 1' design range.

One of the key benefits of metal 3D printing is that no tooling is required, and the design is drawn up in 3D CAD (computer aided design) software. “If Michiel wants to tweak a design or change an engraving or a signature he can do that on his computer and there's no knock-on effects further down the process line”, explained Charlie Birkett, a Renishaw AM Applications Engineer who supports customers in the UK AMSC. Renishaw exported Michiel's new design into its QuantAM build preparation software.

QuantAM was developed specifically for use with Renishaw metal AM systems. Using this software, the Renishaw team could show Michiel how to check and configure the parts on the build plate and apply the necessary supports. The team's know-how ensures that the minimum number of supports are applied to avoid waste and save time.

Once the build was prepared in QuantAM, the file was sent to a Renishaw AM 400 metal AM system. This system was chosen due to its flexibility in terms of material changeover and ability to reproduce sharp corners and the fine detail in the design.

The Results Michiel described the titanium watch parts as “very aesthetic – a rough industrial aesthetic” and in anticipation of a solution to speed up postprocessing he stated, “We are just at the beginning, so I am very curious as to where it goes.”

Continuing this journey into AM, Renishaw and Michiel will now investigate several manufacturing and post-processing solutions to improve his production time ensuring all the while that the parts are of the highest quality. https://renishaw.com

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Product Report | SCHMALZ GMBH

The New SCPM: Vacuum Generation Made Compact The SCPM from J. Schmalz GmbH represents a new series of compact ejectors that can be integrated directly into the vacuum gripping system thanks to their slim, lightweight design.

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he company has developed the new SCPM family in response to the growing demand for space-saving, decentralized vacuum generators that combine powerful suction with straightforward integration.

Their optimized power density and compact dimensions allow the ejectors to be used very close to the suction cup. Up to 16 ejectors can be easily blocked to form a compact pneumatic unit with just one connection. This means that users can set up and individually control this number of vacuum circuits with one device, allowing different parts to be handled independently of one another with only one terminal.

A further interesting feature is the modular system, which greatly simplifies the selection of the right vacuum generator: Using different modules, three different versions can be created with just one main body. In addition to the basic version SCPMb, there is also a ‘c’ version – where ‘c’ stands for ‘controlled’. With additional features such as the automatic air-saving function and active blow off, this version reduces compressed air consumption during handling by more than 80 percent. The intelligent ‘i’ version of the SCPM also offers numerous functions for monitoring and controlling the entire production process.

SCPMi: Read, Write, Analyze The SCPMi version is equipped with an IO-Link interface and NFC (near field communication) and transmits all relevant process data clearly to mobile devices and computers. This allows systems to be monitored continuously and means that any faults can be quickly remedied before substantial costs are incurred. In combination with the Schmalz ControlRoom app, the pneumatic vacuum generators can be read out and parameterized directly on the system at any time using mobile terminal devices. The user receives important service and maintenance information directly on their smartphone or tablet and can also access information such as the operating instructions or serial and order numbers. With functions such as predictive maintenance, the intelligent version of the SCPM ejector increases productivity by up to ten percent.

Key Highlight:

The SCPMi version is equipped with an IO-Link interface and NFC (near field communication) and transmits all relevant process data clearly to mobile devices and computers.

Compact Ejector SCPMc (“controlled”) while removing plastic injection-moulded parts.

About Schmalz Schmalz is the market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems.

Schmalz products are used all over the world, for example in applications in the logistics industry, the automotive industry, the electronics sector or in furniture production. The wide range of products in the Vacuum Automation unit includes individual components such as suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters and crane systems for industrial and handicraft applications. With the Energy Storage unit, Schmalz has created a new pillar in the field of stationary energy storage.With comprehensive consulting, a focus on innovation and first-class quality, Schmalz offers its customers long-lasting benefits. Schmalz’s intelligent solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization.

With its own locations and its sales partners, Schmalz is represented in more than 80 countries and in all important markets. The family owned company has around 1,500 employees at its headquarters in Glatten (in the Black Forest region of Germany) and its 18 subsidiaries worldwide. https://www.schmalz.com

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Product Report | SCHUNK

SCHUNK is now offering an entire gripping system kit consisting of electrically and pneumatically controlled grippers, quick-change modules, and force/torque sensors that is specifically tailored to Universal Robots robot arms. Picture: SCHUNK

A gripping robotic tale SCHUNK is consistently pursuing the idea of simple automation as represented by Universal Robots in the field of gripping systems.

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utomating fast, easy, and flexible – this is the aim of the SCHUNK gripping system kit, which is compatible with all Universal Robots robot arms. SCHUNK offers as the world's leading manufacturer, a comprehensive range of standardized components for the 6-axis lightweight UR robots, which comprises both fields of application, gripping and changing as well as measuring forces and torques. Specially coordinated interfaces and adapters make sure that all modules of the modular system are combinable with the UR robot arms and can be quickly exchanged. It will now be as easy to commission the peripheries as it is to program the robot. Instead of planning and implementing the electric or pneumatic actuation and the

sensor connections individually each time at great expense, the interfaces of the grippers, quick-change modules, and sensors are perfectly adjusted to another within the modular system.

All modules are easily connectable via Plug & Work to the robot arms. Neither mounting kits nor external valves are required for this. Furthermore, special plugins will facilitate commissioning in the future, meaning particularly newcomers will be able to benefit from a fast and uncomplicated entry into process automation.

Manual change systems for fast gripper change In the first step the SCHUNK gripping system kit for Universal Robots robot arms will include: The multi-tooth guided and especially precise

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It is therefore equally suitable for newcomers to automation as well as for professionals in the metal-cutting industry, the automotive industry, and the electronics industry, as well as many other sectors seeking to tap into the potential of automation using UR robots.

The manual change system SCHUNK SHS facilitates a rapid exchange of the individual components from the SCHUNK gripping system kit for UR robot arms.

This means that they areflexibly applicable with minimum set-up effort for a wide range of applications. Picture: SCHUNK

and powerful SCHUNK parallel grippers PGNplus-P in the sizes 80 and 100, the multi-tooth guided centric grippers PZN-plus 64, the priceto-performance-optimized universal grippers JGP 80 and 100; the long-stroke grippers KGG 100-80 and PSH 22-1, the electric gripper for small components EGP, and the Co-act EGP-C, designed for collaborative applications. All micro valves for actuating the pneumatic modules are integrated in the SCHUNK adapters. Added to this is the manual change system SHS with integrated air feed-through, electrical feed-through, and optional locking monitoring for gripper change in a matter of seconds. The changing system facilitates a particularly flexible use of the UR arms, as complicated set-up processes are no more necessary, and both SCHUNK grippers and other actuators with ISO-50 flange can be precisely and reliably exchanged in just a few steps. Right from

the beginning, an attractively priced force/torque sensor is also included in the SCHUNK modular system kit. The SCHUNK FT AXIA 80 facilitates the precise measuring of forces (resolution 1/10 N) and torques (resolution 1/200 Nm) in all six degrees of freedom. Altogether, the modular program currently enables 36 combination possibilities. With maximum gripping forces ranging from 140 to 930 N and strokes from 6 to 40 mm, it covers a wide range of fields of application, both in conventional automation and in the field of collaborative applications. It is therefore equally suitable for newcomers to automation as well as for professionals in the metal-cutting industry, the automotive industry, and the electronics industry, as well as many other sectors seeking to tap into the potential of automation using UR robots. https://schunk.com

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Event Report | SIEMENS

Dr. Roland Busch, COO, CTO and Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG.

Smart Manufacturing Incremental Digitization for India Siemens sharpens focus on Innovation and Start-Ups to enhance digitalization offerings

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iemens India has announced that it will accelerate efforts to develop and bring to market innovative solutions that create sustainable value for businesses and societies. Siemens is also opening the India office for Next47, an independent global venture firm committed to helping connect Siemens customers to startup innovation from around the world.

4,000 IoT and software experts will collaborate with teams around the world to conceptualize, develop, test and bring-to-market applications in the areas of Smart Urban Infrastructure, Digital Enterprise, Connected Mobility, Future of Energy and Artificial Intelligence.The IoT solutions developed in India will complement the work done at the MindSphere Application

Centers, based in Pune, Noida and Gurgaon where software developers, data specialists and engineers work together with Siemens customers to develop digital innovations for data analysis and machine learning.

Siemens also announced the opening of a Next47 office in Bangalore. Next47 isan independent global venture firm committed to helping connect Siemens customers to startup innovation from around the world.

Dr Roland Busch, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG, said, “India is a key focus market and plays an important role in our global digitalization strategy. Research and Software Development in India coupled with the sharpened focus on Start-Up innovations through

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Next47 will actively drive the implementation of cutting-edge technologies.With our unique IoT platform, comprising an advanced technology stack, domain know-how and an inclusive innovation ecosystem, Siemens is well prepared to support India into the digital age.”

Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Limited, said, “India needs to harness digitalization to optimize manufacturing growth. We are seeing an acceleration in interest and demand from customers for our digitalization portfolio. IoT enabled applications are the need of the hour andwill focus on contributing tocustomers’ efforts to maximize the potential with digitalization through data insights.”

Siemens Innovation Day 2019 showcased innovative solutions that create sustainable value for businesses and societies. It was a platform for dialogue around output-driven, marketoriented technological and business innovations.

Siemens experts from Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure, Gas and Power, Mobility, Corporate Technology and Next47 also shared the latest innovations, industry trends, and demonstrated how Siemens solutionscreate value for customers and society.

About SIEMENS Limited Siemens Limited focuses on the areas of power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, and automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. It is also a leading supplier of smart

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mobility solutions for rail and road transport and infrastructure solutions for Smart Cities. Siemens Limited, in which Siemens AG holds 75% of the capital, is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India. As of September 30, 2018, Siemens Limited had Revenue of INR 12,293 crore and 9,452 employees.

www.siemens.co.in

• India is at the core of Siemens’ ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) solutions and offerings • Next47 presence in India focused on bringing startup innovation to Siemens customers in the region • IoT experts based in Bengaluru will drive the conceptualization, development and pilot testing for Internet of Things applications deployed worldwide

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Event Report | UNITED GRINDING

Grinding Symposium 2019

Grinding Symposium 2019 delivers user experience At the Grinding Symposium 2019, visitors experienced new technologies from precision machining and current trends in the manufacturing industry.

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he manufacturer of precision machines for grinding, eroding, lasering and combination machining invited guests to the Grinding Symposium for the fourth time since 2004. Traditionally, the focus of the Symposium is on metalworking technologies as well as general topics of the manufacturing industry. The FutureLAB was part of the Symposium for the first time in 2019. "Our aim in presenting these future technologies is to create a dialog with our customers and to discover more about their individual expectations and requirements", explains Chief Technology Officer Christoph PlĂźss.

Which advantages do digital solutions bring

production machine operators? How must user interfaces be designed, to enable ideal machine operation? And what role can additive manufacturing play in machine construction?

These questions were the focus of the socalled FutureLAB at the Grinding Symposium.

Technology presentations and lectures as well as the presentation of partner companies and suppliers were other focal points of the conference, organized by the UNITED GRINDING Group with great success. Over 1500 visitors from all over the world, including customers of the Group and international trade journalists, attended the three-day event in Thun, Switzerland.

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From production and research The 16 lectures given at the Symposium by internationally renowned experts from science and practice covered a broad range of topics. In addition to the opportunities and challenges in the cooperation of human and machine or the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the manufacturing industry, there were also practical production topics, such as practical experiences with the innovative WireDress® dressing technology from the UNITED GRINDING Group.

In the 13 technology presentations and the Customer Care presentation visitors were able to experience the latest machines and solutions of the eight company brands – from the MÄGERLE MFP 30, a world innovation for machining aircraft engine blades, to the European premiere of the STUDER S31 for machining very long workpieces; from the extensive services offered by the Group's Customer Care department through to the production of ultra-hard tools using laser on an EWAG LASER LINE ULTRA, which was presented at the Symposium in a web shop solution in cooperation with a customer. Experts

from the UNITED GRINDING Group presented the machines and applications to visitors alternating between German, English, French and Italian.

Thanks to our customers The technology presentations were arranged in a large circle in the halls of Thun Expo. In the center of this circle was a large coffee bar, which was used by visitors from all over the world for lively discussions. Because in addition to the extensive information provided, exchange between the Group, its customers and international experts was at the center of the event. The evening events, which took place in the nearby Kursaal in Bern, also provided an opportunity for exchange.

While coming together to eat, drink and enjoy an exceptional entertainment program, the participants entered into conversation, crossing national and language boundaries. "The Grinding Symposium and the evening events in particular are also a thank you to our customers – for their trust, their loyalty and their suggestions,” emphasized CEO Stephan Nell.

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The Grinding Symposium and the evening events in particular are also a thank you to our customers – for their trust, their loyalty and their suggestions,” emphasized CEO Stephan Nell.

https://www.grinding.com

We invite all industry participants in India to register and participate at ORDERFOX.com.

We can help them take advantage of the international business opportunities, achieve new contacts - locally and globally and to optimise workflows.

DINESH MISHRA Senior VP – Strategy M: +91 9833076669 E: dinesh.mishra@ meshmixmedia.com

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Industry News | BFW & WIN

Ravi Raghavan, MD, BFW (Left] shakes on the partnership with WIN’s CEO Pratik Kumar

True Automation Empowers People BFW and Wipro Infrastructure Engineering recently joined hands to offer comprehensive industrial automation solutions

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avi Raghavan, Managing Director, Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW) and Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) say that industrial automation is just about making the machines smarter, it also must make people working in that environment smarter. Presenting, excerpts from a conversation with DMI. What are the factors that brought forth the collaboration between BFW and Wipro Automation Solutions?

Ravi Raghavan [RR]: We felt that there was a huge need for factory automation and digitization in India. However, due to a lack of clarity and understanding, these technologies [automation and digitization] are not used widely and therefore their benefits are not seen.

Therefore, in order for customers to gain from these technologies, we have presented the

deployment of these technologies as solutions.

BFW’s strength lies in its range of offerings of smart machines and associated solutions.

Wipro brings in its expertise in many areas of automation. Combining the strengths and skills of two entities, we are able to deliver a complete set of solutions; that’s why this partnership.

Our solutions can be used for all purposes – be it a factory upgrade or a Greenfield project, or the design of a factory ecosystem from ground up.

Pratik Kumar [PK]: WIN Automation is a business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) catering to the full-service line of Industrial Automation needs of Indian & ASEAN manufacturing industries. Our focus is on bringing an affordable and scalable automation solution for the SME segment, particularly for the automotive ancillaries and other similar industries.

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Furthermore, we do a complete software integration to make the machines ‘talk to each other’ as well as upload the data to the cloud that helps us apply the complete analytics framework. This partnership with BFW is to jointly offer integrated, modular, scalable and comprehensive factory automation solutions in milling, turning and special purpose machines to customers. These solutions comprise smart machines, intelligent material handling systems that will sync the material flow to manufacturing needs, provide data analytics to maximize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), productivity, and quality.

Will the collaboration’s integrated solution be affordable to the MSMEs? PK: There are four main cost heads for an MSME. One is the energy that the unit consumes, the second factor is human resources with the perhead productivity output taken into account, the third factor is the raw material, and the fourth aspect is the machine which is a capital costhead. If an MSME owner is able to track these four cost factors, he will be able to understand the exact cost incurred at each of these sources.

Today, the owner has to sit and micro manage his factory every single day. Even the customer finds it difficult to understand what’s going on at the factory where there products are being made. Now, automation and digitization will help an MSME monitor these variables on a real-time basis to understand the per-unit cost as well as see the wastage that the unit is generating. The owner will be able to monitor the machines’ uptime and downtime and therefore perform predictive maintenance. An MSME needs to understand that manufacturing is unlike any other activity where the first four hours of the morning are very productive, and the second four hours are less so. What happens with a balanced automation system is that you help the factory worker not just use his hands and legs but also empower his cognition better – that’s where smart manufacturing comes in. It’s not about just making the machines smarter, automation makes people working in that environment smarter as well, in an affordable and scalable manner, thus lowering the per-unit cost and increasing the per-unit productivity.

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An MSME needs to understand that manufacturing is unlike any other activity where the first four hours of the morning are very productive, and the second four hours are less so.

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BFW and WIN Automation Partner for Industrial Automation Solutions

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n January 25, 2019, Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd. (BFW) announced its partnership with WIN Automation Solutions to jointly offer to customers modular scalable and comprehensive factory automation solutions with most comprehensive range of offerings in Milling, Turning and Special Purpose Machines.

These solutions consist of smart machines, intelligent material handling/automation systems synchronizing the material flow to manufacturing/assembly needs, providing data analytics to maximize OEE, productivity, quality, inventories etc.

Announcing the partnership, Mr. Ravi Raghavan, Managing Director, BFW, said, “In sync with our purpose to “Enable Progress” through solutions, we aim to comprehensively address the future of our clients by deploying digitization. For this purpose, we will pursue collaborative approach

and partnership with WIN Automation which is an important step in this journey.”

Mr. Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), said, “Industrial automation for manufacturing is a US $ 150 Billion opportunity globally and India is a nascent market. It is expected to grow rapidly and exponentially. With WIN Automation Solutions, we are in the right place at the right time to capture this market opportunity.”

Indian Manufacturing is poised to grow exponentially to USD 1 Trillion by 2025 and aims to rank within top 3 economies of the world. To accomplish this, manufacturing sector needs to overcome challenges related to productivity, competitiveness, flexibility and agility of response to swiftly changing business environment. Seamless integration of material, information flow and digital environment with deployment of comprehensive Industry 4.0 compliant solutions are going key imperatives for companies in India and in Asia.

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Industry News | ELGi Equipments

ELGi reaffirms commitment to sustainability ELGi Equipments unveils upgraded Encapsulated Screw Air Compressors with variable frequency drives (VFD) & heat recovery systems at INTEC 2019

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LGi Equipments one of the world’s leading air-compressor manufacturers, with over 2 million installations across 100 countries, reaffirmed its commitment to building customer centric, energy efficient compressed air solutions at INTEC 2019. A platinum sponsor at INTEC, ELGi showcased an upgraded range of Encapsulated (ENCAP/EN) screw air compressors with variable frequency drives (VFD) and heat recovery systems at the ELGi stand no. 2, Hall B. As part of the exhibit, ELGi also displayed its range of EG Series screw air compressors and direct drive piston compressors. INTEC, the much awaited exhibition highlighting technological advancements in the manufacturing industry expects to witness wide global participation with over a 100 thousand business visitors, 626 exhibitors and 200 product categories on display.

“Energy accounts for almost 75 – 80% of the lifecycle cost of an air compressor. Across the world, business owners are increasingly faced with not just the rising costs of fuel, but global concerns about the environment and air quality.

At ELGi, we’ve made a commitment to every customer across the globe - our compressors offer maximum energy efficiency and sustainable advantages from a total cost of ownership perspective” said Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, ELGi Equipments.

The new range of Encapsulated (ENCAP/ EN) screw air compressors address a customer’s varying air flow demands with high energy efficiency. The EN VFD optimizes air flow by varying the motor speed of the compressor according to air demand, thus saving energy costs unlike that of fixed speed compressors. The EN series models also come equipped with smart

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controllers that monitor, control and protect the compressor from failures by shutting down the compressor whenever necessary. The ELGi heat recovery system (HRS) helps companies recover approximately 96% of heat generated during the compression process which can then be utilized for heating air (space) or water. This in turn eliminates additional equipment requirements to heat water or air, thereby becoming an energy saving device and contributing to a reduction in CO2 emissions.

Speaking at the product launch, Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, ELGi Equipments said ‘’Improved energy efficiency begins with understanding the customer. At ELGi we’re committed to ensuring we right-size every customer for their compressed air requirements.

Our sales teams the world over study customer applications and recommend the right size of compressor for maximum energy efficiency.”

S. Ravi, Chairman & Managing Director, Craftsman Automation, an ELGi customer for over 15 years said “ELGi powers our plants across India and ELGi’s screw air compressors have not

just enabled significant energy savings but also delivered best-in-class life cycle cost. The uptime warranty offered by ELGi has helped us improve productivity and profitability at all of our units.

We look forward to our continued association and we wish ELGi the very best always”.

ELGi, is a pioneer in cutting edge compressed air technology with a presence across over a 100 countries, offering a complete range of compressed air solutions from oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw compressors, oil-lubricated and oil-free reciprocating compressors and centrifugal compressors to dryers, filters and downstream accessories. With state of the art manufacturing units and a product portfolio of 400+ compressed air systems, ELGi redefines reliability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness across 2+ million installations all over the world.

About ELGi ELGi Equipments Limited is a global air compressor manufacturer with a broad line of innovative and technologically superior compressed air systems. ELGi has consistently worked towards ensuring that companies achieve their productivity goals whilst keeping the cost of ownership low. ELGi offers a complete range of compressed air solutions from oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw compressors, oil-lubricated and oil-free reciprocating compressors and centrifugal compressors, to dryers, filters and downstream accessories. The company’s portfolio of over 400 products has found wide application across industries.

www.elgi.com

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ELGi powers our plants across India and ELGi’s screw air compressors have not just enabled significant energy savings but also delivered best-in-class life cycle cost. The uptime warranty offered

by ELGi has helped us improve productivity and profitability at all of our units. We look forward to our continued association and we wish ELGi the very best always.

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Industry News | DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

Mission Connected Factory Dassault Systèmes launches Connected Factory to enhance technology adoption in Indian manufacturing

Dassault Systèmes recently launched the Connected Factory campaign in Pune

D Key Highlight: Dassault Systèmes: Recent Milestones ∞ The company

achieved a landmark of over 10,000 customers in India in its journey to digitalize the manufacturing sector in India ∞ The campaign is a technology showcase of a fully-functional factory assembly line mounted on a vehicle ∞ The campaign showcases transformational experiences on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that addresses future trends in manufacturing

assault Systèmes launched the 3DEXPERIENCE On Wheels - Connected Factory campaign in Pune in May 2019.

This is the second direct customer outreach campaign this year with the ongoing Connected Value Network campaign that is focused on the supplier ecosystem in manufacturing. The 3DEXPERIENCE on Wheels- Connected Factory is a technology showcase of a fully-functional factory assembly line mounted on a vehicle that showcase transformational experiences for a smart and connected factory of the future. 3DEXPERIENCE On Wheels- Connected Factory campaign will tour at various manufacturing hubs, industrial corridors, start-up incubators, and academic institutes.

Samson Khaou, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systèmes said “India aims at becoming one of the key manufacturing destination by 2020. To achieve this ambition, manufacturers must be more integrated and more agile than ever. We at Dassault Systèmes have the vision and strategy in Industry Renaissance and with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, we are a game-changer, leveraging our capacity to help manufacturers in India to reinvent themselves.”

The campaign breaks the barrier to show the integration between the virtual and the real through a set of experiences for Manufacturing Operations Management, 3DEXPERIENCE Twin, Advanced Planning & Scheduling, Lean Management and Analytics.While Lean Management showcases how digital technologies can empower a strong

collaboration between operational teams in the plant Manufacturing Operations Management, Advanced Planning & Scheduling and Analytics demonstrate the benefits that real-time production monitoring with digitally connected equipment and tracking of key performance metrics are bringing to make right decisions for an agile & efficient shop-floor.

The 3DEXPERIENCE Twin highlights the value of connecting virtual world with real-time data to introspect, improve and analyze multiple production options in order to improve the productivity.

About Dassault Systèmes Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group brings value to over 250,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

3DEXPERIENCE, the Compass logo and the 3DS logo, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, ENOVIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, 3D VIA, BIOVIA, NETVIBES and 3DEXCITE are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/ or other countries. https://www.3ds.com

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Primer | iwis antriebssysteme

For longer chain service life: Re-lubricate – and prevent wear iwis antriebssysteme, the Munich-based supplier of precision chain systems, shares valuable tips on the correct use of lubricants

The right relubrication for extended chain life

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iwis antriebssysteme produces precision roller and conveyor chains for industrial applications in the field of general machine engineering, plant engineering, the packaging, printing and food industries and conveyor technology.

or a chain to have a long service life without wear-related loss of performance, it needs to be serviced and lubricated regularly. Maintenance and lubrication intervals should be strictly adhered to: about two thirds of all chain failures can be prevented by suitable relubrication, so selecting the right (re)lubricant is the most important factor in guaranteeing a long service for the chain, since the individual links of a chain act as bearings while the constantly oscillating chain is in operation. Inadequate lubrication and additional contamination can cause a reduction of chain performance to as little as 20% of its full potential, thereby reducing service life more than any other influencing factors. iwis antriebssysteme produces precision roller and conveyor chains for industrial applications in the field of general machine engineering, plant engineering, the packaging, printing and food industries and conveyor technology. In recent years, the recognized chain specialist has conducted intensive research into solutions that prolong chain service life, as well as developing its own range of lubricants. On the solid basis of countless trials on specially designed test apparatus and close cooperation

with reputable lubricant manufacturers, iwis is a reliable expert partner for all aspects of chain lubrication. A combination of a suitable lubricant and the appropriate lubrication process ensures a measurable reduction of wear and additional corrosion protection. iwis antriebssysteme and its engineers are at your service with help and advice on chain maintenance and lubrication, which contains checklists with possible warning signs, tips on optimum lubricant dosage, preparing chains for lubrication, applying lubricants and selecting the ideal lubrication point, and recommendations for the right lubricant – depending on the respective application and chain type used. The choice of initial lubricant is equally important and is taken into consideration accordingly. The iwis flyer also gives maintenance staff, for example, valuable hints for their day-to-day work – in a compact, well-organized form.

Furthermore, iwis offers solutions for applications that do not permit re-lubrication.

The bushes of maintenance-free JWIS MEGAlife chains are made from sintered material, so the lubricant is retained in the chain joint long-term.

Chains stay dry on the outside, but the joint is always well lubricated – and JWIS b.dry stainless steel chains require no lubricant whatsoever.

The Munich-based chain manufacturer iwis offers a wide range of products for all drive and conveyor technology applications.

The comprehensive product portfolio includes precision and high-performance roller chains, conveyor chains, maintenance-free and corrosion-proof chains, accumulation chains, conveyor chains for special applications, leaf chains, flat-top chains and modular belts for industrial applications, chains and accessories for agricultural machinery, and timing chain drive systems for the automotive industry.

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The electromagnetic design of the tried and tested linear brake construction series ROBA®-linearstop has been approved for monitoring with the ROBA®-brake-checker module. It is the only electromagnetic rack and pinion brake on the market.

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Focus on Robotics Mayr power transmission’s focus will be on robotics at the Hanover Trade Fair 2019

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Hanover Trade Fair 2019, mayr® power transmission is presenting new, intelligent ROBA®brake-checker module designs, which are able to monitor and supply safety brakes without the use of sensors.

ayr power transmission has its eyes firmly fixed on the sustained trend for automation and the high demands placed on robotic solutions. For this reason, the company has substantially expanded its performance spectrum of clutches, couplings and brakes. Furthermore, at the Hanover Trade Fair 2019, mayr® power transmission is presenting new, intelligent ROBA®-brake-checker module designs, which are able to monitor and supply safety brakes without the use of sensors. Using these designs, new possibilities for brake monitoring are opened up – in particular also for applications in the fields of robotics and automation.

The degree of automation is increasing, humans and robots are cooperating more closely – in all the important industrial branches robots are on the advance. Machines and systems are increasing in performance density as well as operating speed and this also means higher demands on individual components. For this reason, mayr® power transmission, the specialist for safety brakes, torque limiters and shaft couplings from Mauerstetten in the Allgäu region

of Germany, offers small, high-performance safety brakes, for example with the ROBA®-servostop® construction series. These brakes are tailored to robotic requirements through their slim design and low weight. In addition, the company has a fluid-free linear brake in its portfolio with its ROBA®-linearstop in electromagnetic design, which has been designed to secure gravityloaded vertical axes. These brakes are used in applications in which compressors or units for compressed air or oil hydraulics are not available or are unwanted, such as in medical technology or the food or pharmaceutical industry, where high hygiene standards are required. The ROBA®brake-checker module now opens up new possibilities for brake monitoring also in these application fields. With a new module design and thanks to even more accurate evaluation, it is now possible to also supply and monitor small brake sizes from a braking torque of 0.7 Nm. This makes the ROBA®-linearstop not just the only electromagnetic rack and pinion brake on the market, but it also means it can be monitored even in small construction sizes with the aid of the module.

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In the field of backlash-free, highperformance servo couplings, mayr® power transmission is permanently extending its standard modular system. New, modern production procedures also ensure favourable prices and short lead times.

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The new construction series of EAS®-HT High-torque element clutches convinces through its improved performance density and also stands for a substantially wider selection of possible bores.

The intelligent ROBA®-brakechecker module by mayr® power transmission is able to monitor and supply safety brakes without the use of sensors. It can be easily and quickly integrated into machines and systems and stands for maximum possible reliability.

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Sensorless brake monitoring – reliable even in adverse ambient conditions The intelligent ROBA®-brake-checker module works without the use of sensors. Instead, it detects the movements of the armature disk by analysing voltage and current, and knows what condition the brake is in at all times. In addition to switching condition, temperature and wear, it also monitors the tension path or tensile force reserve, i.e. whether the magnet is still able to attract the armature disk.

With this module, mayr® power transmission is the only company to have an intelligent solution for the sensorless monitoring of electromagnetic brakes in its standard portfolio. The ROBA®-brake-checker can be integrated easily and quickly into machines and systems and even existing installations can be retrofitted without any difficulties. The module represents a cost-effective solution, especially for small quantities. The fact that brakes in standard design are used for monitoring with the ROBA®brake-checker not only offers advantages in terms of costs and delivery time, but also for example with regard to corrosion protection as the brakes can be painted over easily, quickly and safely – for example, if the corrosion risk is very high and protective measures are required in compliance with the DIN EN ISO 12944 standard Protective Measures (C5), for example on wind power plants or on applications in the maritime sector.

Complete solutions from a single source In addition to safety brakes and the associated control and monitoring modules, mayr® power transmission has for decades developed and manufactured its tried and tested torque limiters and

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shaft couplings, and represents reliable complete solutions from a single source. To uphold this claim, the company has also substantially expanded the performance spectrum of its torque limiters. The new construction series of EAS®-HT High-torque element clutches, for example, not only convinces through its improved performance density, but also stands for a substantially wider selection of possible bores. In addition, the company has launched a new construction series of EAS®-Compact® overload clutches, into which it has incorporated its years of experience and know-how obtained from numerous test series. The clutches thus cater for consistently increasing demands on speed and dynamics. Furthermore, the EAS®-HSE Highspeed element clutches for high-speed applications have been extended by two small construction sizes. In the field of shaft couplings, mayr® power transmission has amongst other things enlarged the speed range of the large ROBA®-DS disk pack couplings, and is therefore able to offer reliable connections for measuring flanges for ranges larger than 100,000 Nm. And in the field of backlash-free, high-performance servo couplings, the company is permanently extending its standard modular system. New, modern production procedures also ensure favourable prices and short lead times. https://www.mayr.com

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The new construction series of EAS®-HT Hightorque element clutches, for example, not only convinces through its improved performance density, but also stands for a substantially wider selection of possible bores. In addition, the company has launched a new construction series of EAS®-Compact® overload clutches, into which it has incorporated its years of experience and knowhow obtained from numerous test series.

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Safeguarding the Success of Industrial Products David Kelly, Regional Product Manager, Southco, Inc. presents five principles that manufacturing business can adopt to safeguard against industrial challenges

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lobalization, new technologies and evolving customer preferences have increased pressure on manufacturing businesses worldwide to develop better quality products, with more distinctive features, at a competitive price and born out of cutting edge technology.1 Such complex market dynamics present manufacturing businesses with the challenge of successfully fulfilling these demands while at the same time providing opportunities for differentiation, market leadership and ultimately, business growth.

Regardless of industry or product, manufacturing businesses can safeguard against industrial challenges and flourish in a competitive environment by adopting the following five transferable principles.

Competing through differentiated design Differentiation through industrial design is no longer regarded as a product development feature exclusive to high-end industries. Whether manufacturing industrial equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products or luxury furniture, the end user will evaluate the quality and value of the product through its design.

As markets become increasingly focused on product features that are more intuitive in nature, streamlined equipment design can provide a greater competitive advantage. Aesthetics and ergonomics for instance, may not naturally stand out as key design considerations for developing industrial equipment, but in many applications, they strongly influence hardware selection.

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When working closely with manufacturers, engineers should regularly discuss any industrial design challenges facing them, and how these challenges can be overcome to be used as a source of differentiation and competitive advantage. The look and feel of industrial equipment, although typically used in very rugged settings, is still very important to overall product quality.

Product designers should consider access hardware--locks, latches, mounts and hinges-as a source of distinction, as these components serve as vital touch points between the end user and the equipment. For example, adding a display mount designed with an integrated constant torque hinge to a piece of industrial machinery offers significant ergonomic benefits to the end user viewing the screen. The intuitive positioning offered by this solution creates a perception of added value for the end user, leading many equipment manufacturers to choose position control hinges and display mounts for factory equipment, medical devices and lighting applications.

Addressing safety and security risks Failure to comply with safety regulations can make or break a product´s market success. At the same time, as customer demands and technology advancements increase, a product´s time-tomarket is expected to decrease considerably,2 putting pressure on operations departments to balance productivity improvements with health and safety compliance requirements.

Care must be taken to ensure that the pressure to respond quickly to changing market conditions does not compromise the safety and

security of industrial machinery and equipment, as this is essential to the future success of industrial equipment manufacturers. The incremental downtime caused by day to day challenges, such as loss of hardware and assembly of complex parts can mean the difference between a company leading its market or being left behind.

To allay concerns surrounding industry compliance, risks can be addressed by selecting hardware which not only complies with industry standards but actively enhances the safety and performance of machinery and equipment. At the very least, machine manufacturers need to align their hardware to standards such as the Machinery Directive (Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC), which stipulates that hardware used on machine guards and panels should be captive to the machine, to safeguard against lost or ingested parts.

When designing such applications, machinery manufacturers should design in captive screws and quarter-turn fasteners to maximize the safety of the operator and the uptime of the machine itself.

Improving efficiency and consistency As Forbes´ 2016 study highlights, the primary driver for manufacturing businesses is to lower their cost of operation.3 This is undoubtedly in response to the increased amount of global competition in the market and consumer demands for competitively priced goods. No other industry is as exposed to global cost competition as much as manufacturing. As a result, manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to enhance efficiency through the adoption of new technologies, products and processes.4

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Adding a display mount designed with an integrated constant torque hinge to a piece of industrial machinery offers significant ergonomic benefits to the end user viewing the screen.

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Durable and high performance products should be selected to enhance the overall performance of an application.

Industrial manufacturers are looking to improve lead times and assembly efficiencies by investing more in hardware designed with fewer components. One example of this is a fixed grip and pre-set compression latch, where, with fewer parts of the latch to assemble and compression pre-set to customers´ specification, lead time will improve markedly and reduce the cost of the assembly process. This is a main value point for manufacturing businesses that are looking to enhance assembly efficiencies without compromising on performance or product quality.

By selecting parts that help to drive up efficiency and consistency, manufacturers are able to stay competitive. An established hardware supplier will deploy extensive tests and procedures to ensure consistent hardware longevity and uniformity of the finished part.

Boosting performance Durable and high performance products should be selected to enhance the overall performance of an application. Choosing hardware that can perform consistently regardless of weather, temperature or pressure variances will ultimately enhance the longevity of an industrial application.

When selecting an access hardware provider, manufacturers should look for an organisation that is experienced in serving industrial markets, and is able to recommend materials and finishes to optimize an application´s performance. For example, when selecting a stainless steel draw latch for an outdoor application, the chosen product must provide consistent clamping force for maximum sealing on covers and panels.

Access hardware that meets Ingress Protection (IP) ratings will ensure a durable solution.

How manufacturers and engineers test for, and assure quality and performance is another key indicator in the future success of a product or application. A proven supplier will have References:

1. The Future of Manufacturing in Europe 2015-2020, The Challenge for Sustainability - Institute for Prospective Technological Studies, Agility Forum 2. The Future of Manufacturing in Europe 2015-2020, The Challenge for Sustainability - Institute for Prospective Technological Studies, Agility Forum 3. Global Manufacturing Outlook, Forbes, 2016 4. Manufacturing Our Future, Cases on the Future of Manufacturing, World Economic Forum 5. The Future of Manufacturing in Europe 2015-2020 The Challenge for Sustainability

manufacturing, testing and assembly processes in place that provide a high level of product integrity-- even in the most demanding application environments. Working with such a supplier to choose the most suitable hardware option for each unique application should be a key factor in differentiating the end product in the market.

Enhancing flexibility Over the next decade, production is likely to become more customer-tailored5 and manufacturers will be challenged to meet bespoke engineering demands. How can product manufacturers and designers fulfill complex design briefs while ensuring that their products remain competitive, flexible and user-friendly?

Manufacturing businesses must become more service driven to help meet the growing customer demand for increased value. Similarly, suppliers need to offer not only great products, but superb service by developing a partnership with the manufacturer that drives superior application innovation.

For example, an engineering team working alongside the manufacturer to identify a solution for best securing the main door on their domestic fire and heating equipment, suggests a concealed rotary latch system. By implementing this system, the manufacturer can improve the external appearance and security of the equipment by making it more aesthetically pleasing and free of pry points, while easy push-to-close functionality enhances end user operation. Through the incorporation of concealed latch and actuation options, and proactive design, the manufacturer can make significant steps toward addressing any future industrial design challenges.

Change ahead In the future, there will be a host of new challenges and opportunities for product designers and manufacturers. Manufacturers who can position themselves to adapt to changing market conditions by adopting these five principles will be in a stronger position to enhance their competitive design advantage, increase assembly efficiencies, and maximize application safety and performance.

Manufacturers can successfully meet their operational goals and enhance their competitive advantage by utilizing proven access hardware solutions, which can help them to address and resolve key issues around design, safety, efficiency, performance and flexibility. Addressing these challenges upfront will ultimately help to safeguard the success of their products in short- and long-term. https://www.southco.com

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Industry News | RED LION CONTROLS

Red Lion is in Pune Red Lion Controls’ new facility will serve as a centralized hub for its India operations

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Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, Red Lion has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

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ed Lion Controls, a global expert in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced recently the opening of a new facility in at NDA Pashan Road, Bavdhan, Pune. This facility will serve as a centralized hub for Red Lion´s India operations.

By offering a single location for sales, customer service, technical support and product services, Red Lion will be better able to serve the needs of customers in the region.

About Red Lion Controls As global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering actionable, innovative solutions tailored for customer success for nearly 50 years.

Its automation, Ethernet and cellular M2M technology enables companies worldwide to drive productivity through data visibility. Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet.

With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, Red Lion has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Red Lion is part of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company. https://www.redlion.net

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