Author: kaushal dighavkar

… by Darshil Shah, Founder and Director, TreadBinary, a TechCon Textile manufacturing has always been a story of progress. Every step in technology has changed the way the industry works, from handlooms to power looms and from traditional dyeing to digital printing. We now stand at another turning point, where smart automation is reshaping how fabrics are designed, produced, and delivered. It is expected that the automation market in the textile industry will grow by USD 664 million between 2025 and 2029. This forecast shows that smart automation, driven by sensors, robotics, and artificial intelligence, is entering factories at scale.…

Strengthening India’s Aerospace Ecosystem Through Strategic Partnership Tata Advanced Systems Limited, one of India’s leading private sector aerospace and defense solutions provider, in partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines, a world-leading commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer, inaugurated their cutting-edge manufacturing facility at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines in Adibatla, Hyderabad. The facility will produce complex rotating parts for the CFM LEAP engine, including cutting-edge machining and special processes under one roof. The ceremony was held in the presence of Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Honourable Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of…

Kennametal will participate in the 11th edition of the International Mining, Equipment & Minerals Exhibition (IME 2025), scheduled from October 30 to November 2 at the Science City Exhibition Ground in Kolkata. The company will present its line-up of advanced tooling and wear protection solutions designed to improve productivity, safety and equipment life in mining operations. Kennametal will display a comprehensive range of earth cutting tools, blocks and systems engineered to perform in demanding conditions. Built with proprietary tungsten carbide grades, these solutions deliver reliable performance, extended wear life and improved ease of maintenance, in a wide range of cutting…

… by Saugat Sindhu, Global Head – Advisory Services, Cybersecurity & Risk Services, Wipro October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year, one emerging frontier demands urgent attention: Agentic AI. India’s digital economy is booming — from UPI payments to Aadhaar-enabled services, from smart manufacturing to AI-powered governance. But as artificial intelligence evolves from passive large language models (LLMs) into autonomous, decision-making agents, the cyber threat landscape is shifting dramatically. These agentic AI systems can plan, reason, and act independently — interacting with other agents, adapting to changing environments, and making decisions without direct human intervention. While this autonomy can supercharge productivity, it also opens…

Friedrichshafen, Germany. At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Supervisory Board of ZF Friedrichshafen AG made decisions on personnel matters and the future organization of the company. Andreas Moser, previously head of the ZF Industrial Technology division, was appointed to the Board of Management for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology Divisions and the India Region, effective November 1, 2025. Sebastian Schmitt has been appointed head of the Electrified Powertrain Technology (E) division, in which ZF has bundled its conventional, hybrid and electric passenger-car drivetrain technologies. He currently heads the Electrified Powertrain Systems product line. CEO Mathias Miedreich remains…

India’s green hydrogen journey is gathering momentum, with engineering and project execution playing a defining role in its success. In this conversation, Srinivas Suthram, Head – Business Development at Kshema Power, discusses with Kaushal Dighavkar how EPC players are shaping large-scale hydrogen infrastructure, integrating renewables, and leveraging global experience to drive clean energy deployment. Q. How do you see EPC players contributing to the large-scale infrastructure required for India’s green hydrogen transition? As a leader in the industry, I strongly believe that EPC players are fundamental to India’s green hydrogen transition. It’s not just about building infrastructure – it’s about…

Data-driven technologies and collaborative partnerships enhance predictive maintenance, operational efficiency, and passenger safety Demonstrating its leadership in railway innovation, Sujan Industries showcased its commitment to building safer and more efficient railways at IREE 2025 (16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition), unveiling a suite of AI and IoT-powered technologies aimed at enhancing safety, maintenance, and operational performance. At the event, the company introduced its Smart Wagon and Smart Coach platforms, alongside pantograph monitoring and obstacle detection systems, delivering real-time monitoring, predictive diagnostics, and actionable insights to optimize railway operations. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Brijesh Sujan, CEO, Sujan Industries said, “Building on…

Kennametal India Limited was pleased to join its partners GROB Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd., Renishaw and OPEN MIND for a Technology Evening recently at Sayaii Hotel, Pune. The event brought together industry professionals, customers and technology leaders to explore innovations across aerospace, die & mold and mechanical engineering manufacturing. The event included a series of company and product presentations, followed by a networking opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and explore potential collaborations. Kennametal showcased its comprehensive range of precision cutting tools, including solid carbide drills such as the KenDrill™ Deep HPR, milling solutions like the Fix-Perfect 90°, HSS…

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), the organiser of IMTEX, along with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as a strategic partner, will organise the third edition of MTX Connect, a unique two-day business-to-business table-top expo to showcase machines and technologies. Themed “Where Technology Meets Opportunity in Eastern India,”MTX Connect Jamshedpur will be held from 3 to 4 November 2025 at the Cruze Premium Boutique Hotel in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Speaking about MTXConnect Jamshedpur, Ms. Mohini Kelkar, President – IMTMA, said, “Jamshedpur is one of the major industrial hubs in eastern India. The city has grown into a strategic location for…

Phillips Machine Tools is proud to announce the grand inauguration of its state-of-the-art Manufacturing Expertise Center in Chakan, Pune, on November 6th, 2025. This landmark moment will be followed by the company’s flagship event, Aarohan 2025 – a power-packed technology showcase – from November 7th to 9th, 2025, at the new facility. The inauguration of the Manufacturing Expertise Center marks a futuristic leap in Phillips’ vision to build advanced manufacturing technologies. More than just a facility, this center is designed to be a living laboratory for innovation, learning, and collaboration. It will also strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem by bridging the…