Author: kaushal dighavkar

Global aerospace major Airbus is set to expand its footprint in India with the establishment of a Research and Development Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara, Gujarat. The centre will strengthen India’s position as a hub for advanced aerospace engineering and innovation. Airbus representatives confirmed the company’s increasing reliance on India’s supply chain, sourcing over $1 billion worth of components annually from more than 100 Indian suppliers. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s growing contribution to the global aerospace ecosystem. At present, Airbus employs around 3,600 people in India, including over 1,500 IT professionals who…

Mahindra Tractors, India’s No.1 tractor brand has introduced the all-new Mahindra YUVO TECH+ 475 DI, a 42 HP tractor specially built to provide farmers with unmatched performance, modern technology, and power to take on farming and non-farming tasks with ease. Designed for higher productivity, improved fuel efficiency, and comfort, the Mahindra YUVO TECH+ 475 DI is a dependable partner for farmers across the country. At the heart of the YUVO TECH+ 475 DI is a powerful 2980 cc mBULL 3-cylinder engine that produces 191 Nm of maximum torque and an impressive 28% backup torque. A water separator increases engine life…

Up to 17% energy savings, stable operations, and extended equipment life – a capital-light route to better efficiency and sustainability. Elgi Equipments (BSE: 522074 NSE: ELGIEQUIP), one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, today, unveiled the Demand=Match system, a breakthrough innovation that transforms how fixed-speed compressors operate under fluctuating demand. This intelligent technology automatically adjusts compressor delivery to real-time plant requirements by smartly recirculating airflow inside the compressor, ensuring delivery always equals demand. The result: VFD-like energy savings with the simplicity and robustness of fixed-speed machines. “Compressed air is the fourth utility in every factory, yet demand is never…

Prominent leaders from government, industry, CSR foundations, social impact funds, and academia convene to deliberate on India’s skilling imperative across Aerospace, Defence, and Emerging Technologies Phillips Education and Arthan convened The G.R.O.W.T.H. Dialogue – Gathering Resources and Opportunities for Workforce Transformation & Humanity at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai. The dialogue was graced by Shri Saurabh Bahuguna, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development & Employment, Uttarakhand, along with 40 prominent leaders from government, industry, academia, and the CSR sector for a high-level exchange of perspectives on skilling priorities, partnerships, and policy action. Today, India stands at a pivotal juncture. With visionary ambitions…

Bengaluru is now home to Rolls-Royce’s newest Global Capability Centre, a sprawling facility with a capacity to house 700 employees, underscoring the company’s continued investment in India’s engineering and aerospace sectors. The centre, which leverages Bengaluru’s talent pool and robust tech ecosystem, will support Rolls-Royce’s operations globally while also playing a strategic role in local capacity building. The move strengthens what is already a 90-year long legacy for Rolls-Royce in India. Over this period, more than 1,400 Rolls-Royce engines have been deployed across platforms in the Indian Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Army. Sources indicate that the Centre will…

….by Gaurav Singal, CEO, Eastman IMPEX High-risk manufacturing environments ranging from heavy machinery plants and metal fabrication units to chemical processing facilities are synonymous with precision, speed, and efficiency. Yet, they also carry inherent dangers: exposure to hazardous materials, high-pressure operations, extreme temperatures, and complex machine-human interactions. Despite decades of industrial evolution, workplace accidents remain a pressing concern, often leading to not just economic losses but irreversible human consequences. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across industries. Its application in safety protocols is proving to be a game-changer, particularly for sectors where risk is…

At Seco, we aim to make manufacturing fast, easy and sustainable across our entire value chain. An important part of this is setting ambitious targets on our operations to drive environmental and social sustainability at the core of our manufacturing. Seco has committed to significant goals: achieving 90% circular waste by 2030, Net-Zero operations by 2035, enhanced supplier documentation, reduced footprint, and a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace embedded in our work culture and environment. While all these areas are vital, it can be challenging for local operational sites to understand the full picture of sustainability, to understand their current…

With over two centuries of expertise, Silmax continues to evolve as a global leader in precision tools. In this exclusive interaction, Dr. Dario Maria Fumagalli, President & CEO of Silmax, speaks with Kaushal Dighavkar about blending heritage with innovation, India’s strategic role, and the company’s vision for sustainable and intelligent manufacturing. Q. Silmax has a 200-year legacy in precision tools. How do you balance this heritage with the need for continuous innovation in today’s highly competitive manufacturing landscape? I would like to answer in a way you may consider unconventional with a quote from someone who, in my view and…

SMARD Technologies, the authorised reseller of ENCY in India, successfully hosted the ENCY Seminar in Bangalore on September 6, 2025. The event brought together industry professionals, CNC operators, and CAD/CAM experts for an engaging showcase of ENCY’s cutting-edge solutions. The seminar featured live demonstrations of ENCY’s product portfolio, including ENCY CAD/CAM, ENCY Robot, ENCY Tuner, and ENCY Clouds. Attendees gained hands-on exposure to advanced functionalities such as robot programming, NC-code refinement, and cloud-based collaborative workflows designed to boost efficiency in modern manufacturing environments. The interactive format allowed participants to engage with experts, explore customization options, and discuss how ENCY solutions…

Renesas Electronics, a leading global supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, will exhibit its latest solutions for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications at electronica India 2025. The event will be held from September 17th to 19th, 2025, at BIEC, Bengaluru (Hall 2, Booth H2.C01). Renesas will feature its broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power, designed to make our lives easier. Demonstrations at Renesas’ booth will include: In addition to demonstrations at the booth, Renesas, in collaboration with their partner, Quest Global, will be showcasing demonstrations of autonomous driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems…