Author: Dipalee Singh
Atlas Copco Specialty Rental, a division of Atlas Copco, providing temporary rental solutions for critical and complex applications, is set to showcase their modern and energy-efficient range of rental fleet and solutions at India Energy Week 2025 in New Delhi from February 11-15. The company’s participation underscores its commitment to supporting India’s energy transition and contributing to global sustainability goals. For decades Atlas Copco Rental has been providing reliable rentalsolutions to streamline oil and gas projects. At India Energy Week, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental is introducing the bubble curtain application to India for future implementation. The company is also exhibiting…
● These advanced instruments aid in metal and oil analysis, helping impact sectors comply with quality standards Metal Power Analytical—India’s first indigenous Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) manufacturer—is showcasing its range of Spark OES instruments at the IFEX 2025 event in Kolkata on February 9, 10, and 11. The company specialises in designing and manufacturing Arc/Spark OES for metal analysis and Rotating Disc Electrode (RDE) OES for oil analysis. Spark OES instruments enable foundries and metal industries to test the quality and composition of metals, ensuring greater productivity, profitability and also compliance with regulatory requirements. At IFEX, the flagship exhibition for…
A billion-dollar company powered by a pioneering spirit and technological innovation Since he founded Beckhoff Automation in 1980, Hans Beckhoff (70), Managing Director, has consistently focused on innovation in the automation of machines, buildings, and energy supply, among other elements. On January 29, 2025, he was honored for his entrepreneurial achievements by Handelsblatt (a German business newspaper), KPMG, and the Stiftung Familienunternehmen (the Foundation for Family Business) and inducted into the Hall of Fame for Family Businesses. At the ceremony in Munich, Hans Beckhoff was honored in front of more than 170 family entrepreneurs. He has kept the rate of…
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) – a leading global automaker in the two and three-wheeler segment – today announced the appointment of Gaurav Gupta as President – India 2W business. He will be based out of Bengaluru and report to K N Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company. Gaurav will head the India 2W business, both ICE and EV. He has over three decades of experience and has worked in multiple geographies including India, China, Dubai, Indonesia, Vietnam, and ASEAN markets. Announcing the appointment, K. N. Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company said, “Gaurav has rich experience and expertise…
While manufacturers have embraced AI for automation and supply chain optimisation, its adoption in customer experience (CX) remains slow. Operating in B2B environments, many view CX as secondary to operational efficiency. However, with rising competition and evolving customer expectations, this mindset is shifting. AI-powered CX tools can enhance field service operations, vendor management, and demand forecasting, directly impacting efficiency and profitability. Yet, challenges like legacy system integration and skill gaps hinder adoption. In this interview with Efficient Manufacturing magazine, Maureen Chong, RVP Asia, Zendesk spoke about the barriers, opportunities, and the role of AI in transforming CX for manufacturers. 1.…
With the new “Automated Tool Production (ATP)” system, WALTER now offers an automation solution for cylindrical precision tools. ATP is the innovative solution for networking grinding, eroding and measuring machines from WALTER, but also for machines from other system partners upstream and downstream in the production process. Increased efficiency, competition and a shortage of skilled workers make a higher degree of automation in industrial production absolutely essential. The new “Automated Tool Production (ATP)” system from WALTER requires no additional floor space, can be integrated into existing system layouts and is also suitable as an interface for machines from other manufacturers.…
Delivers machine tool efficiency and sustainability Siemens announced the launch of MACHINUM, a groundbreaking digitalization portfolio designed to accelerate the speed, agility, and endurance of the Indian machine tool industry, at IMTEX 2025. MACHINUM has the potential to reduce setup time up to 20%* and cycle times and energy consumption up to 18%**. With the increased investment in India by high-end manufacturing units serving local and export markets, the Indian machine tool market is undergoing a significant digital transformation, driven by the adoption of advanced technologies to support this growth. The demand for sophisticated machine tools is fueled by the…
BENGALURU, JANUARY 23, 2025 – WIDMA® Machining Solutions Group of Kennametal India Limited, a leading manufacturer of metal cutting CNC machines, showcased a range of innovative machining solutions at IMTEX 2025, including the recently launched horizontal machining center, MacHX800, and blank profile grinding solution, BPG 15. IMTEX is one of the most prominent machine tool and manufacturing technology shows in the world and is organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA). Dr. M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka inaugurated the WIDMA booth at IMTEX. “We are thrilled to utilize…
Forty workers at Agropur Cooperative in Sussex, New Brunswick, have voted to join Unifor. “Congratulations to the Agropur workers for choosing Unifor to stand in their corner,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We are excited to help improve working conditions and bargain your first contract.” Represented by Unifor Local 506, the workers, including some in Skilled Trades, produce butter, skim milk powder, and custom milk powder blends. The unionizing effort began in June 2024 after workers sought better treatment and were motivated by policy and benefits changes introduced by the employer. Reducing workplace favoritism was another key driver for…
Indichip Semiconductors Limited and Japan-based M/s Yitoa Micro Technology Limited (YMTL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish India’s first private semiconductor manufacturing facility. The ₹14,000-crore project will be built at the Orvakal Mega Industrial Park in Kurnool district, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing. The MoU was signed in Hyderabad in the presence of Andhra Pradesh ministers TG Bharath and Nara Lokesh. The facility, focused on producing silicon carbide (SiC) chips essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies, will initially produce 10,000 wafers per month,…
