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ear-ender issues are like a rollercoaster ride! As we wind up the year, it feels like you are up now touching the sky and all seems bright, and then sigh…down you come with a knot in your stomach, touching the ground and biting the dust….well almost! That’s the manufacturing sector for you in the year gone by and beyond…Indian manufacturing is on a roll, but not necessarily on a high. However, we surely are ready for a great ride!

Some believe that looking back is futile as we are not going that way…but looking back helps to connect the dots and chart the future to make it near perfect! This December

edition of SEARCH has a certain amount of mystic charm to it…the charm of gazing at the past to gauge the future. While we have picked the ‘Best Reads of 2012’ for you, we have also analysed the major trends that have shaped 2012, and the impact of these happenings will be part of defining the year 2013.

The year 2012 saw the rise and fall of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), exports and bank credit. In this edition, we analyse this fluctuating curve and the twists & turns that will be created going forward as a part of this spiral. Then again, so is the curious case of the ripples caused due to labour unrest as well as political instability on manufacturing—as it rocked Indian Inc in 2012—and how it is set to change the manufacturing landscape as an aftereffect. Some islands of excellence were created and some myths about the functioning and impact of trade unions were established in the current year.

The year 2012 also added a ‘glamour’ quotient to manufacturing, it is now officially ‘fashionable’ to be talking manufacturing lately (not that we are complaining!). But while a lot of hype is created, India needs to find and define its positioning in the global manufacturing value chain. In the recent past, we have taken cold comfort in the belief that India’s manufacturing will never be mass-based like that of China; nor will it be capital-intensive like that of Europe or the US—rather, it will be skill intensive. A fine-grained approach to growth is essential for making the right choices about where to compete.

No major country in the world has become economically prosperous without going through long periods of manufacturing dominance. This is true of the US, Western Europe, Japan and now China; India cannot be an exception. A comparison with other emerging economies indicates just how much India has lagged in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing in India contributes to a mere 15% of GDP, unlike other countries such as China (34%), Thailand (40%), South Korea, Poland, Turkey and Malaysia (approximately 26–30%), which are far ahead in this arena. Moreover, in last two decades, the Indian economy has moved from being largely agrarian to being more service-oriented, skipping the phase of industrialisation.

Indian manufacturers have a golden chance to emerge from the shadow of the country’s services sector and seize more of the global market. McKinsey analysis finds that rising demand in India, together with the multinationals’ desire to diversify their production to include low-cost plants in countries other than China, could together help India’s manufacturing sector to grow sixfold by 2025, to $1 trillion, while creating up to 90 million domestic jobs.

Capturing this opportunity will require India’s manufacturers to improve their productivity dramatically—in some cases, by up to five times the current levels. The country’s central and state governments can help by dismantling barriers in markets for land, labour, infrastructure and some products. But the lion’s share of the improvement must come from India’s manufacturers themselves.

As the nation gives manufacturing a chance…the onus is on us to build this nation! Let’s translate intent into action in 2013, it’s about time!

YYEAR GONE BY & BEYOND

Archana [email protected]

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CONTENTS11 EDITORIAL Year Gone By & Beyond

BEST OF 2012

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS38 Latest Happenings In The World Of Manufacturing

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS46 Technology Update Cutting-edge Solutions

65 Testing Switchgears Securing Maintenance-free Switchgears

90 Disa India Hoskote Plant Perfecting Mechanisation With Localisation

70 Nano Motors Technology Driving New Possibilities

94 Premier Heavy Engineering Homegrown Techniques, The Success Potion For Premier

72 New-age Applications The Miracle Called Nano Technology

98 Financing SMEs In The ‘Interest’ Of SMEs

78 New-age Applications Providing Path-breaking Solutions

101 Indian SMEs’ Role SMEnabling Electronics

82 Technology Trends Adding Intelligence To Material Handling

105 Robotics In Nuclear Fuel Cycle Automating The Atomic World

87 Godrej Appliances Lean & Green Go Hand In Hand

108 Innovating Profitably The 10 Best Practices For Success

‘We Are On A Mission To Achieve Self-reliance In A Big Way’ Dr W Selvamurthy, Distinguished Scientist, Chief Controller – R&D, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research & Development Organisation

Watch out for the 15th Anniversary special edition!!

HIGHLIGHTS: JANUARY 2013

PRODUCT UPDATE114 General Products Rolling Out The Best In Class

EVENT REPORT160 Engineering Expo Pune 2012 Generating High Volume Of Opportunities

162 Panel Discussion: Pune Redefining Industrial Growth

CURTAIN RAISER163 Engineering Expo Ludhiana 2012 Making Manufacturing-friendly North Accessible

165 Engineering Expo Indore 2013 Tapping India’s Central Vantage Point158 EVENTS’ LIST

167 TENDERS

Wrapping Up The Year SPECIAL FOCUS

52 The Rise And Fall Of IIP The Fluctuating Unending Curve

54 Major Manufacturing Moves The Shifting Equation

58 Union Protests Striking The Wrong Cord

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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSISNEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSISL A T E S T H A P P E N I N G S I N T H E W O R L D O F M A N U F A C T U R I N G

India’s manufacturing sector inched

up in October, driven by new orders,

but persistent power shortages

weighed on production, according to

an HSBC survey. The HSBC India

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’

Index (PMI)—a measure of factory

production—stood at 52.9 in October

slightly up from when it was 52.8.

The index has remained above

the 50-mark, below which it indicates

contraction, for more than three

years now.

The October reading of HSBC

PMI points to a further improvement

in the health of the manufacturing

sector, which witnessed the weakest

growth rate in nine months in August.

However, going forward, the

recovery in manufacturing growth is

likely to be slow, HSBC said, adding

that backlogs of work in the Indian

manufacturing sector were accumulated

at a sharp rate during October mainly

due to persistent power shortages.

On inflation, HSBC said it eased

notably with both output and input

prices rising at a slower pace in October

but it is still likely to stay ‘elevated for

a while’.

Input price inflation in the Indian

goods-producing sector persisted in

October and part of the burden of

input cost inflation was passed on to

clients as output prices were increased

again. However, the rate of inflation

was the slowest since November 2010,

HSBC said.

Inflation as measured by all indices

has remained elevated and Wholesale

Price Index-based inflation has

remained above the Reserve Bank’s

comfort zone of 5–5.5% for past 34

months now.

In the mid-year monetary policy

review on October 30, RBI left the key

interest rate unchanged, but reduced

cash reserve ratio by 0.25% to infuse

additional liquidity of up to `17,500

crore into the system.

Dr VK Saraswat, Chief, DRDO and

Dr Robert Hache’, VP – Research &

Innovation, York University, Canada,

recently signed a Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) between

DRDO and York University,

Canada. The MoU was signed in

the presence of the Prime Ministers

of India and Canada at Hyderabad

House in New Delhi.

Signing of the MoU marks an

important milestone between the

countries. York University is one

of the research centres of Defence

R&D Canada (DRDC) of the

Canadian Department of National

Defence. The university specialises in

developing technologies for chem-bio

defence, counter terrorism, soldier as

a system and likewise other defence

applications.

The MoU will facilitate DRDO

and York University to pursue

collaborative defence research

in areas of advanced materials,

nanotechnology, life sciences, bio-

informatics, chemical and biological

defence and sensors among others.

Both sides have planned a number

of joint projects in the time to come.

In another development,

Padamsree Dr Vijaya Kumar

Saraswat, Scientific Advisor to

Raksha Mantri, Director General

DRDO and Secretary Department

of Defence, has been conferred

the honorable degree of Doctor of

Science (DSc) by the Jiwaji University

Gwalior during the recently held

Annual Convocation Programme.

The degree was awarded by his

Excellency, the Governor of MP

and Chancellor Hon’ble Shri Ram

NareshYadav.

Power equipment maker BHEL is

expecting a revenue of `10,000 crore

from foreign contracts by 2017. Of

the `10,000 crore revenue, the state-

run company is expecting 10% would

come from exports. Africa is a focussed

market for BHEL and the PSU is

looking at a number of projects there.

The company is already executing

some projects in the African continent

and also looking at South-east Asia

and Gulf countries.

During 2008–10, tenders for more

than 30,000–40,000 MW were floated

every year. However, last year saw only

orders for just 4,000 MW.

INDIA’S MANUFACTURING GROWTH IMPROVES IN OCTOBER

DRDO AND YORK UNIVERSITY TO PURSUE COLLABORATIVE DEFENCE RESEARCH

BHEL EXPECTS `10,000 CRORE REVENUE FROM OVERSEAS

ORDERS BY 2017

Siemens has won a Dh400 million

($109 million) contract to build a

new substation on a turnkey basis at

Shamka for Abu Dhabi Transmission

& Dispatch Company (Transco) to

help meet the rising power demand

in the emirate’s industrial areas.

The solutions offered by Siemens

for the turnkey substation will include

400-kV gas-insulated switchgear

(GIS), 132-kV switchgear, 33-kV

switchgear and 500MVA &

120MVA power transformers,

together with complete balance

of plant equipment including civil

works. Transco, which is fully owned

by Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity

Authority (Adwea), said that as per

the contract, Siemens will design,

engineer and build the Shamkha

400/132/33 kV substation.

The deal follows last year’s signing

of a contract with Transco for the

construction of the 400kV Mahawi

substation, the first of its kind to be

developed solely by Siemens in the

UAE. The global technology giant

has been executing contracts with

Transco since 1976.

SIEMENS WINS ABU DHABI SUBSTATION CONTRACT

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Swiss firm, ABB, announced a

breakthrough in technology to carry

electricity over long distances, making

desert solar plants and ocean wind

farms much more viable. Its new

circuit breaker makes it easier to send

electricity through high-voltage Direct

Current (DC) lines into the grids that

link power stations to consumers, the

engineering company said.

DC lines are much more efficient

over long distances than the

Alternating Current (AC) lines that are

largely used at the moment. They are

also more compatible with some

forms of renewable power generation.

But using DC lines widely has been

impractical without a heavy-duty

circuit breaker that can cut power

when need be.

The search for such a circuit breaker

has taken more than 100 years and

ABB has been battling rivals Alstom

and Siemens to invent one first—

potentially giving it an important

advantage in what it hopes will be

a multi-billion dollar market for

DC grids.

ABB’s circuit breaker works by

combining mechanical and power

electronics that are capable of

interrupting power flows equivalent

to the output of a large power station

within five milliseconds—30 times

faster than the blink of a human eye.

Conventional AC grids are also

not compatible with the DC power

produced by many renewable sources,

particularly solar energy. Computers,

televisions and mobile phones also

run on DC, i.e., electricity has to be

converted from AC.

ABB HAILS BREAKTHROUGH FOR GREEN POWER GRIDS

Alstom T&D and Power Grid

Corporation of India (PGCIL) have

inaugurated the world’s first 1,200KV

double knee type disconnector,

supplied by Alstom T&D India’s

Padappai manufacturing plant, in

southern India. The equipment will

be installed at PGCIL’s 1,200KV

national test station, located in Bina

(Madhya Pradesh).

The innovation technology

used for this new double knee type

disconnector enables this type of

equipment to achieve unparalleled

voltage levels and completes Alstom

T&D India’s integrated supergrid

offer. PGCIL test station will

facilitate field testing of 1200KV

equipment prior to the deployment

of the country’s ultra high voltage

AC transmission system.

ALSTOM, POWER GRID INAUGURATE THE FIRST

1,200 KV DISCONNECTOR

The polymer division of Varroc Group

launched its eighth plastics plant, at

Pithampur with an investment of about

$3.7 million. The plant primarily will

manufacture automotive components

and subassemblies for two- and

four-wheeled vehicles for Volvo

Eicher Commercial Vehicles, as well

customers in the central and western

hub of India’s automotive industry.

Varroc Polymers has seven other

plants, in northern and western India,

and is planning to establish a footprint

in southern India. The Pithampur

plant will become the 20th plant for

parent Varroc Group and its 31st

worldwide. Varroc Group, with an

annual sales of $615 million, has been

in business for more than 20 years. It

is working to develop its presence in

interior and exterior trim modules such

as instrument panels, door modules

and console units for passenger cars

and SUVs.

VARROC OPENS ANOTHER AUTO-PARTS PLANT IN INDIA

National Instruments (NATI),

a worldwide leader in Graphical

System Design, recently hosted

‘NIDays 2012’, attended by over 700

engineers, researchers and scientists.

The summit showcased the impact of

NI technology on solving engineering

challenges in India. NIDays 2012

witnessed participation from NI

customers and alliance partners from

across a range of industries like

healthcare, semiconductor, aerospace,

automotive, life sciences, robotics and

telecommunication.

Industry leaders from companies like

Tata Consultancy Services (Engineering

services – Consumer Electronics),

Nutron Systems (Pharmaceutical

machines) and Cypress Semiconductors

(semiconductor), shared their

experiences of using graphical system

design by demonstrating the business

benefits including cost reduction,

dramatic improvement in time to

market and productivity gains.

A community forum www.

labviewenabled.in was also launched

during the event. This forum intends to

bring together LabVIEW developers

from all over India to share best

practices, discuss technical challenges,

share sample codes and also explore

career opportunities.

Winners of the annual Graphical

System Design Achievement Awards

2012 were announced at the summit.

These awards aimed to highlight

efforts by engineers, scientists and

researchers across India for their

innovative test, measurement and

embedded monitoring and control

applications.

The ‘Application of the Year’

Award was awarded to the

Indian Institute of Technology

Jodhpur, Rajasthan for developing

IP for next generation digital radio

standard-based transmitter to enable

digital quality AM reception for rural

India. Addressing the summit, Victor

Mieres, VP – Emerging Markets,

Asia/Rest of World, NI, said,

“We are excited about the significant

outcome of NI’s strategic and

long-term R&D investment in

India.”

NIDAYS 2012 HIGHLIGHTED GRAPHICAL SYSTEM DESIGN SUCCESSES



Power producer NTPC is all set to

invest approximately `12,000 crore

for setting up a 1,600-MW Lara

thermal project in Chhattisgarh. The

board of directors of NTPC, during

their meeting recently, approved an

investment of `11,846 crore for the

first stage (1,600 MW) of the Lara

Super Thermal Power Project.

In a regulatory filing, NTPC said

that the first stage will have two

units of 800 MW each and is to be

implemented at an appraised current

estimated cost of `11,846 crore subject

to environmental clearance of the

Ministry of Environment and Forests

(MOEF).

The project, which would have a

total capacity of 4,000 MW, is expected

to see an overall investment of about

`30,000 crore. Electricity generated

from the Lara project, to be funded

in the debt to equity ratio of 70:30,

would be supplied to the states of

Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Goa.

The company aims to have an installed

capacity of 1,28,000 MW by 2032.

NTPC TO INVEST ABOUT `12,000 CRORE FOR PROJECT

IN CHHATTISGARH

JCB India recently said it will set

up a `500 crore manufacturing unit

at Mahindra Lifespace Developers’

Mahindra World City (MWC) in

Jaipur. In a joint statement, the

companies said that JCB India

would set up a manufacturing plant

in 70 acre within Mahindra World

City in Jaipur. “The total investment

for this new manufacturing facility,

which will be JCB’s fourth factory

in India, will be to the tune of `500

crore,” the statement said. JCB

India now operates three factories

in the country—one in Ballabgarh,

Haryana near New Delhi and two

in Pune.

JCB INDIA TO SET UP `500 CRORE FACILITY AT MAHINDRA

WORLD CITY

Danfoss Industries is right on track

with their ambitious growth plans

in India, with the MoU that they

recently signed with the Tamil Nadu

Government, for the investment and

allotment of 50 acre of industrial land

in Oragadam, Chennai. Danfoss will

invest `500 crore for the construction

of a new manufacturing and R&D

facility in the allotted area and this

will become the new headquarters for

Danfoss India operations, which aims

to grow to 1,200 direct employees

once fully operational.

This sets Danfoss on a major

expansion track in India in line with

‘India 2015’—a growth strategy

announced in November last year.

‘India 2015’ outlines Danfoss’ plan to

tap further into the fast growing Indian

market and increase sales three-fold by

2015. A pivotal part of this strategy is

to build a combined manufacturing,

R&D and sales campus over the next

three years that will serve as Danfoss

India’s future headquarters.

During the coming years, Danfoss

India will also strengthen its sales

footprint throughout India as part

of the strategy. The current sales

offices across India, located mainly in

Chennai, Mumbai, Gurgaon (NCR),

Bengaluru and Ahmedabad will be

maintained to serve customers locally,

but new locations are likely to be

added to extend coverage and support

the steep ramp-up of all activities.

Commenting on the new campus

procurement, Noel Ryan, Head,

Danfoss India, said, “This is a big

moment for Danfoss India and a major

step forward in realising our ’India 2015’

growth plan. Our vision is to create a

modern, state-of-the-art facility with

an attractive work environment that

stimulates collaboration and creates

the foundation for a strong common

culture.” Danfoss anticipates India’s

burgeoning urbanisation and the

influx of people to cities will drive

demand for its products. “Danfoss

is a company which pursues growth,

wherever growth is. Our investment

in India is one of the largest in the

history of Danfoss and it signals the

increasingly important role we expect

India will play in Danfoss’ global

operations. Currently India is Danfoss’

12th largest market, but we expect it to

be among the top five within the next

five years,” said Kim Fausing, EVP &

COO, Danfoss Group.

DANFOSS SIGNS MoU WITH TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT FOR `500 CRORES INVESTMENT

The world economy slowed in

October, dragged back mainly by a

shrinking manufacturing sector, a

business survey showed recently. JP

Morgan’s Global All-Industry Output

Index fell in October to 51.3 from

September’s 52.4, although it stayed

above the 50-mark dividing growth

from contraction. “The start of the

final quarter has seen global economic

growth continue to track at a below

long-run trend pace,” said David

Hensley, Director – Global Economics

Coordination, JP Morgan.

“A contracting manufacturing

sector remains the main drag, while

the larger service sector remains

on a subdued expansion path.” The

global services index also fell to 52.1

from September’s 53.8, although

it still signalled expansion for a 39th

straight month. “Although rates

of growth in both output and new

orders lost momentum, companies

were sufficiently encouraged to raise

employment for the second time in

the past three months,” said Hensley.

JP Morgan said that the Eurozone

remained the biggest setback for the

world’s services economy, after data

recently confirmed a steep downturn

for the currency zone’s biggest

economies.

Source: www.moneycontrol.com

WORLD ECONOMY SLOWS HEADING INTO YEAR-END PMIS

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Alstom has signed two orders worth

approximately €75 million to deliver

power generation equipment for

key projects in Jordan. The deal

with signed with Metka, a leading

international contractor for large-scale

energy projects for projects that Metka

is executing for the Samra Electric

Power Company in the kingdom.

The first contract involves the

delivery of a GT13E2 gas turbine and

associated spares for the new fast-

track simple cycle power plant being

constructed in the region of Zarqa in

Jordan. Alstom will design, deliver

and supervise the installation of one

GT13E2 gas turbine, generator and

auxiliaries for the new unit.

The supply and installation will

take place in a fast track mode with

commercial operation scheduled for

June 2013. The power plant will

add 146 MW to the Jordanian grid

bringing the much needed generation

capacity ahead of the peak summer

months.

The second contract involves the

supply of Alstom steam tail add on

technology to convert the existing 285

MW Samra III simple cycle gas-fired

plant to a combined cycle plant. The

add-on of this technology will increase

the power generation capacity of the

unit by an additional 143 MW. The

project will enter commercial operation

in 2015. A steam tail consists of adding

steam power generation equipment to

an existing gas power plant to increase

its efficiency and cut emissions per

MW produced.

CRISIL Research has come out with

its report on IIP data for September

2012. According to the research

firm, industrial weakness therefore

is expected to continue in the near

term and industrial output growth in

2012–13 appears to be heading towards

a performance, which will be even

worse than the last fiscal. Industrial

output once again contracted by 0.4%

in September 2012.

Even the growth for the previous

month has been revised downwards

to 2.3% from 2.7% reported earlier.

Industrial output growth for the

first half of this fiscal now stands at

mere 0.1% as against 5.1% for the

same period last fiscal. Although

the government has announced

some reforms and policy measures

to revive industrial growth recently,

they will take a while to play out.

Industrial weakness therefore is

expected to continue in the near

term and industrial output growth in

2012–13 appears to be heading

towards a performance which will be

even worse than the last fiscal.

Manufacturing output having the

highest weight in the IIP, witnessed

a contraction of 1.5% in September

2012. Some relief although came from

mining and electricity sectors, which

grew at 5.5 and 3.9% respectively.

However, growth in the mining

sector output was high on account of

low base of last year. A glance at the

used based classification of industry

suggests that growth slowdown is

not only well entrenched, it is now

also widespread. While capital goods

output contracted by 12.2%, consumer

durables contracted by 1.7%. Growth

in basic and intermediates goods also

remained in the low single-digit in

September 2012.

Although core sector output growth

in September 2012 was a pleasant

surprise, it failed to push the overall

industrial growth in to the positive

territory. At 5.1%, it posted its highest

growth since the start of 2012. The key

sectors that contributed to core sector

growth in September 2012 are coal,

cement, refinery products and fertiliser

which grew by 21.4, 13.4, 11.4 and

5.7% respectively.


ALSTOM SIGNS $96 MILLION CONTRACTS IN JORDAN

INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT ONCE AGAIN CONTRACTED BY 0.4% IN SEPTEMBER 2012

ABB, the leading power and

automation technology group,

recently announced a breakthrough

in the ability to interrupt direct

current, solving a 100-year-old

electrical engineering puzzle and

paving the way for a more efficient

and reliable electricity supply system.

After years of research, ABB has

developed the world’s first circuit

breaker for high voltage direct current

(HVDC). It combines very fast

mechanics with power electronics,

and will be capable of ‘interrupting’

power flows equivalent to the output

of a large power station within 5

milliseconds. “ABB has written

a new chapter in the history of

electrical engineering,” said Joe

Hogan, CEO, ABB. “This historical

breakthrough will make it possible to

build the grid of the future. Overlay

DC grids will be able to interconnect

countries and continents, balance

loads and reinforce the existing AC

transmission networks.” The Hybrid

HVDC breaker development has

been a flagship research project for

ABB, which invests over $1 billion

annually in R&D activities. The

breadth of ABB’s portfolio and

unique combination of in-house

manufacturing capability for power

semiconductors, converters and high

voltage cables (key components

of HVDC systems) were distinct

advantages in the new development.

HVDC technology is needed to

facilitate the long distance transfer of

power from hydropower plants, the

integration of offshore wind power,

the development of visionary solar

projects, and the interconnection

of different power networks. ABB

pioneered HVDC nearly 60 years

ago and continues to be a technology

driver and market leader with many

innovations and developments.

ABB DEVELOPS THE WORLD’S FIRST CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR

HIGH VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT

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Volvo Group plans to invest `2,000

crore in India to expand its truck, bus

and construction equipment business,

its President & CEO, Olof Persson

recently said. The proposed investment

would be in manufacturing, research

& development and facilities. “We

are committed to India going forward

in terms of investment,” Persson

said. Separately, he added that VE

Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV), a

50:50 joint venture between the Volvo

Group and Eicher Motors Ltd (EML),

would make an investment of `1,800

crore in the next couple of years.

This investment would be towards

massive modernisation of Eicher

product range, exporting the products

and setting up of new engine and

busbody plants, paintshop and new

test facility, Persson said.

The joint venture is setting up a

plant at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh,

which would have full capacity to

produce 100,000 engines by 2016.

The Volvo Group, the world’s second

biggest truck company, aims to source

30% of these engines for its European

operations, he said.

The Volvo Group is looking to

expand the size and responsibility of

India hub, he said, adding that the

swedish truckmaker expects the Indian

market to grow faster than other

regions, given the proposed investment

and potential in this country. Officials

added that the Volvo Group in

India constitutes three legal entities—

Volvo India Private Limited (VIPL)

and Volvo Buses India (VBI) and

VECV.

Source: www.firstpost.com

VOLVO TO INVEST `2,000 CRORE IN INDIA

With an aim to focus on improving

the productivity of the transmission

and distribution sector as well as

enhance the application of state-of-

the-art technologies and automation

systems for improving the power

sector in India, CII recently organised

a National Conference on transmission

and distribution. The theme of the

event was ‘Managing Capacities and

Harnessing Technology Through

Automation’.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambuj

Sharma, Joint Secretary – Department

of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy

Industries and Public Enterprises,

Government of India disclosed that

the government is shortly coming out

with a comprehensive plan to create

a ‘Roadmap for Power generation,

transmission and distribution 2022’.

The roadmap will highlight the

implementation strategy that have to

be followed in strengthening the power

sector in the country and making it

comparable to the system in some of

the other developed countries.

He also said that the roadmap is

expected to be released before the

end of this year. Currently, it is under

consultations among the stakeholders.

Almost 50% of the state governments

have already sent their responses to

the plan. There will be specific steps

for time-bound completion of projects

in generation and T&D sector,

automation, etc.

Adding further, IA Khan, Advisor

(Energy) Planning Commission, said

that grid development in India is faster

and more systematic than in most of

the developed countries. For instance,

in the US not all regions are linked to

grid, whereas national grid is a reality

in India. In this regard, he said that

southern region will be connected to

the national grid very soon.

He also said that the smart grid

in identified locations are being

developed and in this regard a pilot

project is being implemented in

Puducherry on an experimental basis.

Moreover, foreign participation in

implementation of smart grid is

also being taken from countries like

Japan.

ROADMAP FOR POWER SECTOR 2022 TO BE UNVEILED SOON

Powered by 17 GE 1.5-77

wind turbines, Bhoruka Power

Corporation’s new wind farm

at Yelisurur in Karnataka, is

commissioned and in commercial

operation. The project, which

has a capacity of 25.5 megawatts

of sustainable, clean energy

and supports the Karnataka

Government’s renewable energy

programme, demonstrates GE’s

commitment to serving India’s

growing energy demand through

wind energy. “GE is a logical partner

for us as we develop wind farms

across India. Their global execution

and technology expertise, combined

with their strong India team, were

key factors when selecting them for

this project,” said S Chandrasekhar,

MD, Bhoruka Power.

Assembled at GE’s multi-modal

manufacturing facility in Pune, the

wind turbines for the Yelisurur

project are engineered to deliver

favourable results in India’s low wind

speed regimes. GE is setting up the

Pune facility to develop localized

products and solutions suited to

Indian customers across GE’s various

businesses throughout the country.

The wind farm commissioning was

completed in August 2012 with

GE achieving its installation and

commissioning target ahead of

schedule. The project commissioning

was announced recently at a joint

GE-Bhoruka event in Bengaluru.

The Bhoruka project, located 70

km from Hubli, is the launch site in

India for GE’s 1.5-77 turbines. The

units installed at Yelisurur have been

generating electricity consistently

since their commissioning, outpacing

the projected power output. In

addition to supplying the wind

turbines, GE operates and maintains

the wind farm.

GE TURBINES POWERING BHORUKA WIND FARM

IN KARNATAKA



Messe Dussledorf India Pvt Ltd

successfully organised ‘Wire and Cable

India 2012’ on October 30-November

1, 2012 at Bombay Exhibition Centre,

Goregaon, Mumbai. The event was

co-organised by MESSE ESSEN. The

event saw participation from all corners

of the nation as well from across the

globe. “The trade fair has witnessed

a marked improvement and we are

pleased with the visitor participation.

There is still a lot of potential in India

and even if it is not comparable to

China, the development in India is

positive,” said Heinz Rockenhaeuser,

President, International Wire & Cable

Exhibitors Association (IWCEA) and

President & CEO, Maschinenfabrik

NIEHOFF GmbH & Co. KG.

According to the exhibitors, there

was a great interest in purchasing. Many

deals were made and new, interesting

business contacts were acquired. “Most

of our talks were meaningful. We have

active projects and hope to close one

or two contracts quickly. Overall, we

are pleased with the turnout. India is

an emerging market and the climate

is more hopeful,” said Rahul Sachdev,

President, Wire and Cable Industry

Suppliers Association (WCISA) and

EVP, Wire & Plastics Machinery Co.

The exhibitors expected a turnover

of over 5,600 and they were not let

down. There were professionals from

varied fields of the industrial spectrum.

“The show was well organised. I made

promising contacts and irrespective of

the current economic situation, we feel

that the industry in Asia will again start

to grow in the near future. Let us send

an optimistic message to the industry,”

added Ferruccio Bellina, President,

Italian Wire & Cable Manufacturers

Association (ACIMAF)

The uniqueness of the event was

the separate country pavilions such as

Germany, Italy and Austria, among

others. In total, there were over 550

exhibitors who came from 29 different

nations. “We participated in Wire &

Cable India for the first time and got

a very good response. The organisers

were very co-operative and supportive.

We have decided to exhibit in the next

edition as well,” informed Pankaj Jain,

MD, Saru Concast Alloys Pvt. Ltd.

The three-day event enjoyed a

record number of exhibitors and

visitors. Majority of the visitors came

from the wire and cable applications

industries, particularly from building &

construction, transportation, electronics

and machinery manufacturing.

WIRE AND CABLE INDIA 2012: SHOWCASING INNOVATIONS ON A GLOBAL PLATFORM

Mazda Motor Corpwill build cars

for Toyota Motor Corp at a Mexico

plant currently under construction.

Production of the Toyota-branded

vehicle, a sub-compact based on the

Mazda2, will begin in mid-2015

at a rate of 50,000 units per year,

the companies said in a statement

recently. The agreement will

help Toyota strengthen its lineup

in North America and increase

production efficiency at Mazda, the

companies said.

Mazda is selling assets, shifting

production to outside Japan and

improving gas mileage on models

including the CX-5 sport utility

vehicle and Mazda6 sedan to reach

its first annual profit in five years.

The plant in Mexico, scheduled to

start production by March 2014, will

help Mazda counter a strengthening

yen. Toyota will invest an appropriate

portion of production equipment

costs and development costs related

to the Toyota vehicle, and also

costs related to the plant’s capacity

increase, it said in the statement. The

vehicles will be sold through Toyota

dealerships, it said.

MAZDA TO MANUFACTURE CARS FOR TOYOTA AT MEXICAN FACTORY

In its quarterly survey on

manufacturing, industry body FICCI

has projected a modest recovery in

the growth of the manufacturing

sector during the October-December

quarter. “Most of the important

sectors such as automotive, capital

goods, metals and chemicals

continue to expect subdued growth

in the third quarter,” it said in a

statement. Industrial growth slowed

to 2.7% in August due to poor show

by the manufacturing sector and

contraction in capital goods output.

The survey, which drew responses

from 364 manufacturing units, said

that modest recovery is expected

as demand conditions reflected

in order books show a marginal

improvement. Barring a few sectors

such as leather where majority of the

firms plan to add new capacities, in

other segments only few companies

have plans to add new add capacity,

it said adding “this indicates that

investment will not pick-up at least

in next two to three months”.

The survey also said that sectors

including chemicals, textiles, auto

and machine tools were likely to

witness low (less than 5%) growth

and four sectors—FMCG, capital

goods, cement and leather—may

witness moderate growth (between

5% and 10%) in the third quarter

of 2012–13. Sectors such as tyre,

ceramics and electronics are likely to

witness strong growth of more than

10% during the period. About 70% of

the respondents said that they do not

expect to hire new workforce in next

three months. However, it said that

some recovery is expected as overall

business environment has improved

with announcement of number of

reform measures by the government

like allowing FDI in retail, aviation

and power exchanges.


MANUFACTURING SECTOR MAY RECORD SUBDUED GROWTH IN Q3


CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS

ite surfing has risen to become

a fashionable sporting activity,

with the number of enthusiasts

participating in this cross between wind

surfing and stunt kite flying growing

at a tremendous pace. When the wind

catches the kite, the surfer is carried

metres into the air; and the greater the

leap, the bigger the thrill. But a modern

stunt kite is capable of being much

more than a mere piece of sporting

equipment—it has the potential to

become a valuable energy producer.

A stunt kite’s aerial movements can

be used to drive a generator, which

in turn converts this kinetic energy

into electricity. This dynamic idea

came to the founders of Berlin-based

wind energy developer NTS GmbH.

To make their concept a reality, they

brought in the Fraunhofer Institute

for Manufacturing Engineering and

Automation IPA in Stuttgart. The

project partners intend to use their new

method to harness the power of strong

winds at altitudes of up to 500 metre.

Joachim Montnacher, an engineer

at the IPA, explained how a “kite

power station” works thus: “The kites

fly at a height of 300 to 500 metre,

perfectly positioned to be caught by

strong winds. Cables, about 700 metre

in length, tether the kites to vehicles

and pull them around a circuit on rails.

A generator then converts the kinetic

energy of the vehicles into electricity.

The control and measuring technology

is positioned on the vehicles.” Compared

to conventional wind farm technology

that relies on rotors, this technology

offers a wide range of advantages.

Wind speeds at ground level tend to

zero, but they increase dramatically

the higher you go. At a height of 100

metre, wind speeds are around 15 metre

a second; at 500 metre they exceed 20

metre a second. “The energy yield of a

kite far exceeds that of a wind turbine,

whose rotor tips turn at a maximum

height of 200 metre. Doubling the

wind speed results in eight times the

energy,” said Montnacher, adding,

“Depending on wind conditions, eight

kites with a combined surface area of

up to 300 square metre can equate

to 20 conventional 1-megawatt wind

turbines.”

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A kite makes its maiden voyage at the test site in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. © Fraunhofer IPA

n emergency cases, utility

companies, public officials and

emergency services realise that

they must contend with a variety of tasks:

Who are the most seriously affected?

Where is greatest need for action? How

long will emergency power supply last?

Who travels where, and how long will

the fuel last? These are just a fraction

of the issues that require

rapid response. “To

minimise the duration

of the crash, the officers-

in-charge at the fire,

police and emergency

services departments

have to act like process

managers,” explains Dr

Thomas Rose, Head

– Risk Management

and Decision Support

Research Department,

Fraunhofer Institute for

Applied Information Technology FIT

in St Augustin.

While process managers at

companies have access to specialised

software tools, rescue personnel

have no modern IT-backed process

management tools available for

crisis situations. “Currently available

solutions for industry and business are

too complex, and do not fit the unique

requirements that the police, the fire

department and other emergency

services have. Even programmes like

Excel rapidly hit their limits when

there are constantly changing volumes

of data. This is precisely the gap our IT

safety platform covers,” explained Rose.

The software from the Fraunhofer

Institute FIT provides energy suppliers,

public officials and rescue professionals

with the opportunity to be prepared

in advance—in other words, before

the power goes out—for optimal

joint collaboration in crisis situations.

At the heart of this IT solution,

developed under the auspices of the

InfoStrom research project, are role-

based checklists. These contain not

only detailed action guidelines on what

each individual site has to do, but also

guidelines on which items have to be

coordinated with other sites.

SCIENTISTS DISCOVER EFFICIENT METHOD TO DEAL WITH POWER OUTAGES

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• The software provides energy suppliers, public offi cials and rescue professionals with the opportunity to be prepared in advance—in other words, before the power goes out—for optimal joint collaboration in crisis situations.

• At the heart of this IT solution are role-based checklists. These contain not only detailed action guidelines on what each individual site has to do, but also guidelines on which items have to be coordinated with other sites.

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CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS

ntil now, epoxides have

been based primarily on

source materials procured

from petroleum. Researchers at the

Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial

Engineering and Biotechnology IGB

have engineered a chemical-enzymatic

process that now enables vegetable

oil-based production, at lower

temperatures and under more eco-

friendly conditions.

The Fraunhofer Center for

Chemical-Biotechnological Processes

CBP in Leuna has made this

technology ready for industrial

application. The findings obtained in

the laboratory will be scaled up to an

even larger volume. Quantities of up

to 100 litres will be possible at the

new centre. That corresponds to a 70

kg-batch of epoxides. In the laboratory,

this reaction yielded batches only in

the grams range. The 14 partners in

the ‘Integrated BioProduction’ project

will be working until April 2014 on

engineering a process for procuring

epoxides, made from domestic

vegetable oils, for industry use.

“Even if the petrochemical process

can never be completely replaced—the

potential for sustainable raw materials

in the chemicals industry is immense.

In 2009, roughly 14 million tonne of

vegetable oil was used for chemical-

technical products, compared to about

400 million tonne of mineral oil in the

same year. To reduce the dependence

on petroleum and carve out potential

savings in CO2 equivalents, the industry

needs ultramodern biorefineries. In

Leuna, we are creating just the right

processes for this,” explained Dr

Katja Patzsch, Group Manager –

Biotechnological Processes, CBP.

RESEARCHERS EXTRACT LUBRICANTS FROM VEGETABLE OIL

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Tensides as needle-shaped crystals: Extracted from epoxies of domestic plants. © Fraunhofer

he computer activates an

alarm: the machine’s motor

is threatening to overheat.

The thermosensor attached directly

to the motor housing reports the

threat. The information is transmitted

to the maintenance service, which

ensures that the cause is identified.

Data is transmitted

to the computer via

wireless communication

and read out. This

enables the provision

of information on the

condition of parts—

for instance, whether

maintenance or repairs

are required. More and

more frequently wireless

sensors are used, which consume very

low levels of energy and the power

required by the sensor, the processing

unit and wireless module derives its

power directly from the environment

instead of ‘harvesting’ energy from

batteries electrical energy can be

generated.

According to Dr Volker Zöllmer,

Head – Functional Structures,

whose work focusses on Energy

Harvesting at the Fraunhofer IFAM,

“Wireless sensor networks facilitate

the monitoring of safety-related

components.” For sensors to work

at optimum capacity, they must be

attached directly to the component’s

interface or even integrated into the

component. The power supply is

usually obtained via cable or battery.

“However, the limited storage capacity

and battery life, as well as the issue

of recycling, are critical subjects for

the user,” said Zöllme. To ensure that

the sensor network is entirely suitable

for energy supply by means of energy

harvesting, it must only consume low

levels of energy.

If sensors in intelligent networks

are only active when sending and

receiving data, energy is only required

in milliwatts. Thermogenerators

can deliver these quantities, for

example, converting ambient heat

into power. The IFAM researchers

use new production processes to

custom manufacture such generators.

“Generative manufacturing processes

produce both sensors and sensor

networks as well as the required

elements for energy harvesting such

as thermogenerators: By directly

depositing functional structures,

which have an ink or paste base, using

ink-jet, aerosol-jet, screen-printing

or dispensing processes, not only can

electrical circuit boards and sensor

elements be attached to different

interfaces but it is also possible to

produce structures which harvest

energy,” explained Zöllmer.

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THE RISE AND FALL OF IIP

THE RISE AND FALL OF IIP: The Fluctuating Unending Curve ......................................................52

MAJOR MANUFACTURING MOVES: The Shifting Equation ..........................................................54

UNION PROTESTS: Striking The Wrong Cord ..............................................................................58



n the final months of

another ending year, it is

more than common for

various analysts and trade

gurus to chart out the

future while limpidly glancing at the

near-past. Contrary to what analysts had

previously estimated, India’s industrial

output soared in the months of August

and thereafter. The retail deflation also

occurred considerably and the figures

went into a single-digit mark by the

end of September. The simultaneous

occurrence compelled people to raise

hopes that the banks may cut down the

interest rates, thereby helping business

opportunities. The Index of Industrial

Production (IIP)—that measures all

industrial and factory outputs & power

generation—increased 2.7% annually

in August according to a data released

by the Central Statistics Office. This

is contrary to the previous reports in

the month of July as the numbers had

a considerable rise rather than falling

lower down. The IIP growth also beat

a Reuters’ poll which forecasted the rise

to be a mere 1.1%.

CONSUMER INFLATIONThe retail inflation, as measured by

the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell

to 9.7% in the month of September.

The previous data released was 10%

in the month of August. The index

may increase yet again due to the

expected rise in diesel prices around

year end. Retail prices are a complete

reflection of the rise and fall in the

index. Many trade gurus consider the

numbers positive enough for the RBI

to reduce its standard loan rate. This

might complement the government’s

current restructuring measures and also

help to propel growth.

In a recent report by BNP Paribas,

Mole Hau, a researcher, stated, “Our

expectation is that the RBI will choose

to reward the government with a

25 basis points cut in the repo rate.

However, the inflation outlook means

that RBI’s space to ease policy much

further remains limited.”

The lift up in the industrial

output around the month of August–

September was determined by the

production output, which has a

75.5% weightage in the IIP. This is

on a personal high in the recent five

months and has risen by 2.9%. This is

mainly fuel powered by the increased

production of consumer goods in

the festival season from August till

December. Last year, the production

of consumer goods was less by 5% from

this year for the peak festive season

starting from August. Economists are

at odds with each other over whether

the IIP numbers actually indicate if the

slowdown has bottomed out. “This is

a positive sign and might be indicative

that the worst is over for industrial

production, even as there are limited

hopes on any likelihood of a V-shaped

recovery as of the post-Lehman phase,”

assured Indranil Pan, Chief Economist,

Kotak Mahindra Bank, in a recent

report released by the company.

Industrial growth averaged 1.4%

yearly in the first two months of the

recently concluded July–September

quarter. It is beginning to get better,

though it is still at a very minimal level.

Many other industry experts are also

of the opinion that the numbers could

be dismal. This may be a direct rip

off from the steep monthly reduction

in automobile sales as seen in the past

four years, which also includes the

falling export rates. Car sales reduced

by 5.36% in the last quarter whereas

the motorcycle segment dropped by

18.85%. Exports skid by 11%. The

last quarter’s data should not be taken

as a hint at a revitalisation in demand

conditions. People across the globe are

so used to negative growth rates that a

scanty 2.7% will always be viewed as

a blissful number. Capital investment

outputting is shrinking, while the core

industrial and business sectors are very

weak. Additionally, exports are also not

showing any signs of rising significantly.

NOMENCLATURE OF THE RECOVERABLE GROWTHTo understand the continuously

fluctuating graph, it is necessary to

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The rise and fall of the IIP, exports and bank credit, on the out front, look disappointing for this year. But what one should not overlook here is the fact that there has been a marginal rise in IIP. An in-depth glance illustrates the

lasting growth trend which would be integral. In fact, all major signs point to the ultimate likelihood that the growth slowdown, in the form of recession, is over and the fi nancial system is pumping up for the next escalation phase.

PRATEEK SUR

The fluctuating unen d i ng curve



glance at the economic and market

recovery during 2009–10, which was

directly after the great bearish market of

2008. At that time, the equity markets

began making new transitional changes

in the 2009 quarter April–June in

expectation of the future growth phase

later in the same year. The expectations

were not let down and the speculations

by the trade gurus did materialise.

These intermediate ups and downs

were escorted with an enormous boost

in Foreign Institutional Investor (FII)

inflows, even as IIP, bank credit and

exports were tracing negative annual

growth numbers.

Many economists’ analysis predicts

that a financial recovery is heralded

by a falling inflation and an increase

in product costs. The equity markets

continue to make new transitional

highs even as IIP and exports trace

a negative trade growth numbers and

bank credit annual growth, which

once again continues to fall. The same

revival outline that is being charted out

now, with equity markets making new

transitional highs, a razor-sharp boost

in FII flows, the falling wholesale

inflation, a rise in commodity prices

and others add up to the economic

crisis and the later growth of IIP and

thereby, the eventual betterment of the

economy. The increase percentages for

IIP, exports and bank credit presently

posted are far improved than in the

economic and market recovery of 2009.

NEED FOR SENTIMENT BOOSTERS India’s industrial output rose to 0.1%

in the July–September quarter. This

coming right after a steep fall in the

previous quarter proves to be a breath

of fresh air. Industrial output accounts

for a little over 15% of the country’s

gross domestic product (GDP). It is

expected to have edged up 0.3% on

annual basis. Earlier the Reuters’ poll

pointed to the ongoing Achilles’ heel

for the economy. This economy has

been in a languished state for almost

three years now. “Investments have

dried up, which are evident from the

performance of the capital goods sector.

It is imperative that non legislative

policy measures are announced at the

earliest, which could help improve

confidence levels in the economy. At

this juncture, announcements on FDI,

fiscal consolidation, manufacturing

policy implementation, etc., would be

of great help. Further, impediments to

manufacturing growth such as issues

of land, power and business regulatory

environment need to be addressed,”

said Chandrajit Bannerjee, Director

General of CII in a recent press meet.

The growth of IIP by just 0.1%

vaguely suggests that the Indian

industry demands rate cut to boost

sentiments. This rise is much lower than

the expectations of many economists.

While monetary intervention in the

form of repo rate cut has been due

for a while, the economy is in need of

sentiment boosters.

FORTIFYING THE FUTUREAccording to IIP data, the industrial

growth in the third quarter of 2012,

skid by 0.1%. This was starkly contrary

to the data released on the same quarter

for the last fiscal year, which showed a

growth of 6.1%. The industrial sector

is facing frail demand in the domestic

as well as the foreign market. This

is substantiated by the data of the

annual merchandise export that has

fallen in most of the last few months.

The positive 0.1% growth in IIP is

inconsequential as both the monetary

and transitional goods category is in

the negative territory. This negative

growth in the capital goods segment

will have a lag effect, which means

that the industrial growth will stay

passive in end months of 2012. The

fiscal deficit still is an area of worry

and is a prime reason that is leading

to weak investment ambience in the

nation. Moreover, this is adding up

to low business sentiments throughout

the industrial sector. While the growth

is meager, the sign of positive growth

augurs well for future.

The demand to reduce the cost of

credit predominantly when inflation is

lessening is going to play a major role

in the near future, especially during

the initial months of 2013. Otherwise,

the manufacturing sector will jerk.

Economists say that the rise and fall data

of IIP always points to the structural

weaknesses in the financial system. This

happens amid the reports of exports

reducing and the added pressure on

the government to take urgent policy

initiatives to beat the slowdown.

THE SILVER LININGThe major cause for concern is a

fall in communal productivity in the

third quarter of 2012. Overall financial

revival is characteristically headed by

a minor development in commercial

profitability statistics and hence,

the anxiety. The silver lining is that

major sectors—banking, software and

consumer goods—demonstrated an

increasing productivity trend with

on-the-whole corporate performance

numbers being dragged low by

infrastructure-related industries, first

and foremost being, energy and steel.

Investors should keep in mind

that during the constant rise and

fall of IIP, the infrastructure sectors

normally begin to recover

merely when upturns in all the

sectors are well-established. The

worst case is that the starting

of the subsequent increase phase

will for sure get pushed back by a

couple of quarters. There is, actually,

no cause for distress around the IIP

statistics, and the lending rates of banks

and the export ratios, even though on

the surface, might sound disappointing.

Nonetheless, in a couple of quarters,

they would definitely demonstrate

a well balanced market rise. All the

economy & market-related signs are

pointing towards financial recuperation

increasing in pace and the equity

markets abiding and enduring to make

new transitional highs and lows.

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With inputs from E&Y, KPMG

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nlike the US and

Europe, diversification

of Indian cities, in terms

of infrastructure facilities,

local markets and state

governments continues to grow bigger

and bigger day by day. While some

‘old’ cities have lost their recognition as

a manufacturing base, some are trying

to gain and others are in the

process of regaining. The

changing scenario enforces

companies to shift their

manufacturing plants from

one place to other. In 2012

itself, 8–10 companies have

either shifted their base or are planning

to shift. The decisions are based on

manufacturing strategy & capabilities,

competitive priorities, production

competence, skill availability, labour

cost and so on. Here, production

competence can be defined as ‘the fit

between manufacturing competitive

priorities and manufacturing

capabilities’ whose dimensions are

closely linked to; cost competence,

flexibility competence, quality

competence, delivery competence and

environmental protection competence.

Thus, while shifting comes as an effect,

it will surely leave its counter effects on

both the places.

MARUTI SUZUKI: FROM MANESAR TO GUJARATPassenger car leader Maruti Suzuki

India recently executed its plans to

shift its manufacturing base from

Haryana to Gujarat after the recent

labour unrest in Manesar. The small

car giant will open its new plant in

Becharaji in Gujarat’s Mehsana

district. However, in a proposal given

to Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat

Shri Narendra Modi, the company has

declared it as a part of its expansion

plan and Manesar would not be closed.

The Gujarat plant will be around 100

km from Ahmedabad. The new facility

is around 300 km from Mundra Port

and hence would be well suited for

the company’s exports initiatives.

The company has invested around

`4,000 crore in its upcoming Mehsana

facility, expected to open its doors in

2016. The Mehsana facility will be

17% bigger than the current Manesar

facility which is double the size of its

Gurgaon plant.

Why not Manesar?There are many reasons that have

soured the relationship between the

management and the 3,000 plant

workers. The recent violence and

conflagration, 59 days closing in

a year because of workers strike,

repeated demands of salary hikes by

workers were some of the reasons.

Behind the violence, workers accuse

the company’s management of ‘high-

handed provocative activities’ and

making sarcastic comments.

How Gujarat stands to benefit?Gujarat, once again, recorded its

gain over other states. Prior to this,

Gujarat had managed to

bag Tata Motors’ deal after

the company was forced

to shift its plant to Sanand

from Singur in West Bengal.

After Tata Motors, Gujarat

has been home to Maruti

Suzuki, GM, Hyosung and Ford.

With manufacturing plants being

shifted there, Gujarat is showing even

development in the state.

The consequences

Maruti was first among the big

entries to Gurgaon, with both its

manufacturing facilities in Gurgaon,

the company played harbinger in the

development of the district. Later,

companies like Bosch, Baxter, Johnson

Matthey, Roloform and WSCP

became part of the chain. Manesar

will soon be connected through Delhi

Metro. Maruti’s Manesar plant has

already reached its full capacity and it

is being speculated that the company

would not completely shutdown the

facility. Rather, it would shift the crème

business such as Swift, Dzire and other

diesel engine cars production.

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Political instability led Tata Motors to shift its production facility. While back then it seemed to be the only case, recently, it has become a trend among companies in India to shift their manufacturing base. What makes a company

take such steps? Do they inspire others to follow suit? Here’s an attempt to analyse the same…

SUPRITA ANUPAM

In 2012 itself, 8–10 companies have either shifted their base or are planning to shift. The decisions are based on manufacturing strategy & capabilities, competitive

priorities, production competence, skill availability, labour cost and so on.

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These incidents also highlight the

flaws of Indian labour laws which need

to be reformed.

DAIMLER INDIA TO SHIFT ACTROS TRUCK PRODUCTION TO TAMIL NADUDaimler AG, the German heavy

vehicle manufacturer, has recently

shifted its Actros truck production

facility from Pune in Maharashtra to

Oragadam in Chennai. The recently

inaugurated Oragadam plant has the

capacity to produce 36,000 units per

annum. It is designed to allow an

increase of up to more than 70,000

commercial vehicles per year. In

addition to the production facility,

the company intends to shift its R&D

centre to Chennai.

Bigger pictureWhile the company is eying 20%

truck market share in India, the shift

is being seen as part of the company’s

strategy to strengthen its position in

the Afro-Asian market. The plant

being very near to Chennai Port will

export some of the 18 truck variants

to African and Asian countries.

Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman – Board

of Management, Daimler AG and

Head, Mercedes-Benz, explained,

“Our new Oragadam (Chennai) plant

shares Daimler’s stringent quality

standards with its sister plants around

the world and is unique at the same

time. It is the only Daimler plant

in the world that houses

products, which combine

Indian engineering with

German and Japanese

DNA under a single roof.

This way, we are optimally

positioning ourselves for

one of the world’s strongest

and fastest-growing truck

markets.”

Easy availability of partsChennai avails 85% of the components

including engine and gearbox. This will

help the company to cater to the cost

factor in the Indian market. According

to Marc Llistosella, CEO & MD,

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles

(DICV), “Our focus on localisation

has resulted in more than 40% of

our suppliers being located within a

40-km radius of the plant. Overall,

our BharatBenz trucks will have a

localisation rate of 85% in India.”

Labour availabilityMost cities face a scarcity of labour,

which is a major concern for

manufacturing facilities. However,

Chennai avails it at a low cost (lower

than that of China). So far, there

have been no strikes and no union

willfulness.

HYOSUNG SUPERBIKE PRODUCTION FACILITY: FROM PUNE TO AHMEDABADGovernment negligenceEarlier, Hyosung had a partnership with

Garware Motors in India, which had

its facility in Pune. Now, Hyosung has

joined hands with DSK MotoWheels.

It was also keen to invest in Pune to

start Hyosung Superbike Production

Facility, but due to the Maharashtra

Government’s negligent approach, it

is looking for a 100 acre plot in and

around Ahmedabad. Initially, the

company preferred Maharashtra over

Gujarat and Goa for logistics reasons.

In doing that and localising some

parts manufacturing, the company was

trying to bring down cost by 30%.

OTHER MOVES Forging major, MM Forgings, is

shifting part of its machining process

from Chennai to Tier II cities of

Tamil Nadu. As more and more

companies head towards Chennai, the

precautionary step is to avoid any future

shortage of labour maintaining low cost.

The company has shifted its machining-

related processes to its other plants

in Tiruchi and Madurai. Videocon

has shifted its Hosur plant operations

to Manamadurai in order to use the

latest technology for manufacturing

plasma TVs. Viewing the future

shortage of land at its Bengaluru plant,

Bosch Ltd will relocate its manufacturing

activities, with related support

functions, of its Bengaluru

plant located at Adugodi

to Bidadi in two phases from

2012–13 to 2015–16. The company has

acquired 97 acre of land in Bidadi

for the construction of the new

manufacturing facility and will invest

nearly `600 crore for the development

of the facility in both phases.

The Bidadi plant is supposed to expand

further in accordance with the demand.

THE BROWNIAN SHIFTShifting of manufacturing plants is not

easy, but expansion of existing plants

is. In most of these cases, we have

observed that while there has not been

a complete shift of plant, there has

been a shift in part of their production.

Establishing new plants depends on

factors such as labour cost, regional

inequality, trends in regional inequality,

structural change and market among

others. In cases, like Maruti Suzuki,

where both plants have already

reached their optimum capacity, it

was natural to establish new plants to

cater to the demand in the near future.

However, labour unrest

and hampered production

have led them to shift the

production of their most

selling cars Swift and

Dzire to the proposed new

plant. While we all know

the reasons behind Tata

Nano’s shift, Hyosung

clearly has different reasons to

shift. Benz has shifted their trucks’

production because of some other

reasons we have already discussed

above. The resulting shift thus appears

to be Brownian in nature.

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Our focus on localisation has resulted in more than 40% of our suppliers being located within a 40-km radius of the plant. Overall, our BharatBenz trucks will have a localisation rate of 85% in India.

Marc Llistosella, CEO & MD, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV)

UNION PROTESTS


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cts of violence—pre

planned, unprovoked

and gruesome—have

implications beyond

one company or region.

They are negative triggers for existing

companies and regions across the

country, as well as for prospective

investors and job seekers. The incident

in Manesar indicates a disturbing trend

among factory workers. In the past,

worker protests in India often descended

into violence, but killings were rare.

MARUTI MANESAR BEARS THE BRUNT“We are deeply disturbed by the mob

violence and arson at our Manesar

Plant on the evening July 18. Several

executives, managers and supervisors

were brutally attacked and injured,

and nearly 100 of them had to

be hospitalised,” said Maruti in a

statement. “We have also lost Awanish

Kumar Dev, the General Manager of

HR at the Manesar Plant, who was

burnt to death by the mob,” it added.

Sequence of the violence The workers’ union was demanding

reinstatement of a worker who had been

suspended for beating up a supervisor.

While negotiations were on with the

senior management, the first act of

violence by the mob was to forcibly shut

the main gate and prevent managers

from leaving the premises after working

hours. Thereafter, armed with iron rods

and door beams of cars, the mob spread

out in groups in the factory area and

targeted supervisors, managers and

executives. In simultaneous attacks in

different parts of the factory, the mob

beat the managers rendering many of

their victims bleeding and unconscious.

They also ransacked offices, broke glass

panes and wantonly damaged property.

Finally, they set the offices on fire.

Maruti Suzuki declares lockout at Manesar PlantAfter labour violence rocked the

Manesar facility, the management,

with a strong emphasis on the safety

and security of personnel, issued

a notice declaring a lockout at its

Manesar facility.

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Workers damaged the offi ce furniture, broke the glass panes and ransacked the offi ce property and fi nally set the offi ces on fi re. This is just a fi ltered version of what happened on that fateful day of July 18, 2012, at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant. The General Manager for Human Resources (HR) was burnt to death, and close to 100 other hurt executives were hospitalised. The plant had to be shut for over a month and 500 workers were dismissed. This was just one instance of union protest that took an ugly turn, but there were some more that followed. Here’s taking a look at some such union protests in 2012 that have left scars on Indian manufacturing history…


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LABOUR UNREST GROWS AT HONDA The labour unrest at Maruti was

followed by Honda Motorcycle and

Scooter India (HMSI). It started

when the labour union, which put

forward a long list of demands like

doubling of basic salary of contract

workers and absorbing them as

permanent employees. The workers

also demanded an increase in

housing allowance. Trouble had

been brewing between the union and

the company. Before the protest,

a worker was suspended due to his

alleged misbehaviour with one of the

supervisors but the suspension was

revoked after the union intervened.

HYUNDAI WORKERS PROTEST IN CHENNAISome workers at Hyundai’s plant near

Chennai went on a strike on October

30, 2012. The striking workers are

affiliated to Hyundai Motor India

Employees Union (HMIEU), and

demanded reinstatement of 27

suspended staff. They also demanded

that the management should negotiate

wage agreement with them. According

to a Hyundai statement, “A section

of our workers, approximately 130,

representing the minority CITU, which

is affiliated to HMIEU, disrupted

work illegally at their factory affecting

production for about 78 minutes.”

Hyundai Motor India produces

2,000 cars every day and the production

loss because of the work disruption is

estimated to be 59 cars. “The illegal

action by this minority section of the

workers has violated the unanimous

decision of the Tripartite Committee

dated December 9, 2010 and ratified

by the Labour Department of Tamil

Nadu. An injunction dated April 28,

2009, was also issued to HMIEU by

the judicial magistrate, Sriperumbudur,

restraining HMIEU from holding

any strike, demonstration, unlawful

activities, gheraoing, etc., within the

factory premises and within 100 metres

of radius of the factory premises,” said

the statement.

TVS LOGISTICS PROTESTS HAMPERS HYUNDAI’S FUNCTIONING Recently, the logistics operations and

production at Hyundai’s plant were hit

following a strike by workers of TVS

Logistics Services, which handles the car

manufacturer’s logistics. TVS Logistics’

workers demanded a wage hike and

reinstatement of workers who were

either dismissed or suspended. More

than 1,300 workers in TVS Logistics at

the car factory handle forklift operations,

production line feeding, tow truck

operations, data entry and welding. As

key operations were hit, production

slowed down at the car plant.

According to a company statement,

the carmakers did not suffer any

production loss because of the strike at

TVS Logistics. None of the permanent

manpower at Hyundai was involved

in any form of agitation at the plant.

Union representatives had made their

demands on September 4, 2012, and

had announced that they would go on

strike in a fortnight if the demands are

not discussed.

WHAT LEADS TO PROTESTS?According to various surveys, the

willingness to go to extreme lengths

points to the high levels of frustration

and desperation among workers on

the shop floor at present. The labour

function has undergone a dramatic

change in India over the last two

decades. Today, a large proportion of

the workforce in the factory is young. It

has high aspirations, but low patience.

Surveys have found that loyalty is not

very high. Instead, workers want good

salaries, status and empowerment.

There is a strong sense of being

exploited, particularly among contract

workers. According to government

data, they account for 45% of the private

sector’s workforce. Activists allege that

in some cases, contract workers are in

the same jobs as permanent staff at half

the pay. The long pending demand

to ensure equal pay for equal work by

contract workers has not been accepted

by the government. This inequality has

led to tensions on the shop floor.

WHAT NEEDS TO BE IMPRESSED UPON? Labour laws need to be simplified.

Currently, there are about 250 laws—

45 central and the rest state laws—that

govern labour in the country. Companies

need to have flexibility in hiring and

terminating employees. Companies

need that flexibility to stay competitive

in a globalised world. Today, union

leaders do not inspire confidence in

either the management or the workers

they represent. Equal opportunities

for advancement across the length and

breadth of an organisation will keep

most problems away, say experts.

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It is a principal legislation dealing with core labour issues like investigation and settlements of industrial disputes, regulation of strikes, lockouts, layoffs, retrenchment and other related matters. According to Chapter VB of ID Act, it is compulsory for any industrial establishment employing more than 100 workers to seek permission before resorting to layoffs, retrenchment or closure. Employers and some political leaders have been arguing for a change in this provision.Employers want the limit for the application of Chapter VB to be raised to 1,000. The NDA Government, during its tenure, had expressed its willingness through various statements to amend ID Act to free employers from the restrictions on them in the chapter. It was proposed to give an additional retrenchment compensation of 45 days wages for every completed year of service. But trade unions have opposed it, as almost every unit would come under this limit, giving employer’s unrestrained right to close their units.

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NEW AGE APPLICATIONS: The Miracle Called Nano Technology ................................................72

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DRDO’S MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Today, DRDO has emerged as a

very strong R&D organisation to

reckon with, not only at the national

level, but also at the global level. In

defence technologies, DRDO has been

attracting attention from the global

defence sector. Today, we have started

indigenously designing missiles, ships,

aircraft, fighter aircraft & submarines,

among other technologies and systems,

which we would import earlier. Besides,

we are also looking into developing

armaments, combat vehicles, radars

and electronic warfare, among others.

In a nutshell, we are on the mission

to achieve self-reliance in a big way.

Looking at the major achievements in

terms of the systems which we have

delivered to services in the last decade,

DRDO along with the Department of

Atomic Energy have played a major

role in transforming our country into

a nuclear power. Also, while India

has striking abilities from land, air,

water and underwater, the country has

signed a self-moratorium of ‘no first

use’. Therefore, there is a need to have

credible second strike capability. In such

a scenario, you cannot get the strategic

system from any country, you need to

build it. Herein lies the most important

contribution from DRDO to defence.

In addition, we have developed a long-

range delivery mechanism to further

strengthen the striking abilities.

For missiles, we also have developed

technology for detection, neutarlising

as well as ensuring navigation, control

and guide. Such a mechanism will

allow the missile to reach the desired

target location. Only three nations

have this capability and our country

has demonstrated it. This is another

major contribution from DRDO.

In the last 10 years, equipment

worth `1.46 lakh crore have either

been productionised, inducted or are

in the process of production, for the

services. Given that we have 7,200

scientists and a budget of `10,000

We are on a mission to achieve We are on a mission to achieve self-relianceself-reliance in a in a big waybig way

Seldom in our lives, do we get chances to meet visionary personalities such as Dr W Selvamurthy, Distinguished Scientist, Chief Controller – R&D, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research & Development Organisation. A recipient

of possibly all the prestigious research awards owing to his outstanding contribution in the fi eld of R&D, this mastermind does not feel the need to boast of his achievements or contributions; rather, what strikes you fi rst about

him is his passion for science and technology. His association with DRDO started way back in 1973. During these four decades of rendering services, he has had a meritorious career and became Director of two DRDO institutes, viz., Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) & Defence Institute of Psychological Research

(DIPR). His contribution towards the benefi t of soldiers remains simply unmatched. During an exclusive interaction with Arindam Ghosh, this distinguished scientist discusses the importance of knowledge sharing in defence,

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crore, our contribution is enormous.

With minimal input in terms of

money, resources, we can show

maximum output. This is where I

think the greatness of DRDO lies.

ROLE OF LIFE SCIENCESWith strength of 13 lakhs armed

forces, human resource forms a critical

component of the country’s defence.

Just like there is a necessity to have

state-of-the-art technology on the one

side with respect to equipment, on the

other side, there is a need for efficient

and healthy human resources who

would be able to effectively use the

available technology and win a war.

Through life sciences research,

DRDO is looking into aspects such

as keeping the man fighting fit under

any adverse condition. It is DRDO’s

mandate to ensure proper selection of

the profile that can handle and operate

under these conditions; but for this, the

candidate’s physical, physiological and

psychological robustness is necessary.

In order to ensure proper selection,

DRDO has set certain parameters,

which will enable the services to build

effective human resources.

Apart from the selection procedure,

DRDO has also designed technologies

for ensuring proper placements, i.e.,

assigning the right task to the right

people and the kind of nutrition

required for soldiers. We also have

research laboratories wherein we

develop technologies to ensure

fresh food is available to them for

consumption along with specialised

clothing and life support system for

each of the life sciences segment.

SCOPE FOR KNOWLEDGE SHARING DRDO not only develops, but also

shares it technologies. For instance,

Ashok Leyland, a major heavy vehicle

producing company, has incorporated

in its vehicles both the suspension

and gearbox technology that DRDO

had developed for a main battle tank

Arjun. Another instance is that of a

bio-digester, the bio-toilet. This bio-

digestive technology was developed by

DRDO for soldiers in high altitudes,

given that the waste will not be

biodegraded there and it may lead to

diseases. The Railways has incorporated

this technology. Currently, 436 such

units are already fitted in nine trains

and by this year, 10,000 bio-toilets are

going to be installed in 2,500 coaches.

Further, there is also a proposal to

replace the conventional toilets with

bio-toilets in another 50,000 coaches

being used. Recently, Union Rural

Development Minister Jairam Ramesh

announced one lakh gram panchayats

will be fitted with DRDO developed

bio-toilets. In terms of food technology,

we have a defence food research

laboratory in Mysore that develops

pre-processed and pre-cooked ready-

to-eat food. Several food processing

companies such as Tasty Bite Eatables

Ltd and ITC, have implemented our

technology. Our technologies have also

found applicability among civilians.

For example, the diagnostics kits for

malaria, typhoid, plague, etc., to avoid

bio-warfare developed by us are widely

used by civilians.

INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA INVOLVEMENT Currently, we work on three models

with the industry—royalty model,

partial-risk revenue sharing model and

total risk sharing model. Under the

royalty model, a product or technology

is already developed. The solution can

directly be transferred to the industry

to commence the manufacturing

process. In the partial-risk revenue

sharing model, the industry invests

money, resources and becomes a

partner/a core developer of the project

only after gauging the viability of the

product. Under the total risk sharing

model, the industry becomes a partner

right from the conceptualisation stage

till the end, thereby taking full risk.

With respect to the academia, we

are augmenting interface with them

for developing futuristic technology.

We have started research boards in a

big way. In fact, we already have four

research boards—Aeronautics Research

and Development Board, Armaments

Research Board, Naval Research Board

and Life Sciences Research Board—

which sanction projects to universities

& academic institutions for conducting

research and developing futuristic

Your hobbiesI like singing; I like devotional music. Music keeps me at ease & tranquility. In addition, I do yoga. I have been practicing yoga for 35 years.

Book that inspired you the mostI had the opportunity of working very closely with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. His book Ignited Minds has been inspiring.

Message to young scientistsI have lived with science for about 40 years. Science and technology is an exciting area and technology has the ability to transform a country and society into a very powerful entity. For instance, formerly, when I was in school, we would be happy to hear announcements on the radio which said that a ship with wheat has come to India. At that time, we had a population of about 30 crores to feed and the population was dependent on exports. But today, thanks to science and technology, we have become almost self-sufficient. In fact, in a crisis situation, we are able to export food. Through science and technology, we have developed our capability in space technology; we are one of the few nuclear powers today. I would want youngsters to take up science and technology as a profession and commit to improve the quality of life on the planet.

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technologies. This, in turn, drives them

to do what we need. In addition, we

have developed DRDO centres in some

universities, which give us scope to

interact with academia.

COMPANIES THAT HAVE BENEFITTEDFirst and foremost, Defence Public

Sector Undertakings have been huge

beneficiaries. We have done huge

investments in BHEL, BDL, BEML,

HAL, etc. More than 70% of the

items being productionised for defence

at these units are from DRDO.

With respect to the presence of the

private sector, L&T is a major partner

in Arihant—the nuclear powered

submarine which we have developed

in the country. This gives L&T

immense scope to tap, especially in

naval shipping. Further, L&T is also

a major partner in our aircraft—the

onboard oxygen generation system.

This gives the company additional

scope for marketing both on national

as well as international levels.

GROWTH INITIATIVES TO BE TAKEN I strongly believe that if a country

has to achieve self-reliance in a larger

proportion and also look for export

opportunities in other countries, the

private sector has to be brought into

the defence sector in a very concerted,

deliberated, supported and facilitated

manner. The private sector looks for

profit and thinks on the lines of return

on investment. It will invest based on

the kind of orders placed. In this regard,

defence has to assure a minimum order

for them to work on over a period of

time. It is only then that the private

sector would involve more of its money

and resources. DRDO has signed an

agreement with FICCI, under which,

26 technologies have been transferred.

In DRDO’s headquarters, we have

established a Directorate of Industry

Interface and Technology Management

to strengthen the interface with the

industry. In addition to this we have

also asked for the establishment of a

commercial wing for DRDO to promote

speedy technology sharing for civil use.

SECURITY MEASURES To ensure security, we must have

vigilant mechanisms in place to watch

and follow all stakeholders—be it

from the public or private sector—and

check from where the information is

being passed on. It is important to

understand that anybody from any

sector can breach the code of conduct

and so, having a rigorous monitoring

mechanism in place would ensure that

such incidents do not occur. It must

be noted here that everyone is here to

do business; if anyone is caught, the

company will be blacklisted and the

perpetrator will be put behind bars.

Consequently, the company will lose

its credibility in the market.

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TESTING SWITCHGEARS

witchgears have certainly

come a long way since

their development—

right from vacuum & oil

to SF6 circuit breakers

that need separate tests for their

verification. Switchgears are designed

as per customers’ requirements based

on temperature rise limits, humidity,

and working parameters, including

normal current ratings, resistance

of the main circuit, short circuit

current rating, kinds of insulation

required, etc. It is mandatory for

all these requirements to meet the

corresponding standards (such as

IEEE C37.20.2/ ANSI C37.55-

2002 [R2010]). Emphasising on the

need for the same, Dr U Jayachandra

Shenoy, Principal Research Scientist –

Department of Electrical Engineering,

IISc, Bangalore, avers, “Electrical

instruments should undergo periodic

testing in order to check if they meet

their specifications under the wide

range of environmental conditions

such as annual range of variation

of temperature, humidity and

electromagnetic interference (EMI)

in electrical utility substations, etc.

Also, outdoor equipment should

undergo lighting and other radiated

interferences withstand tests.”

The tests are conducted as per

the user-specified conditions in

accordance with Clause 4 of ANSI/

IEEE C37.20.2, except that the

temperature of the air surrounding the

assembly (ambient) for the continuous

current tests shall be within the

ambient temperature range of 10°C

(50°F) to 40°C (104°F). Commenting

on Indian standards, Shenoy says,

“Normally, electrical equipment are

tested based on the standards set by

global technical committees, such as

Institute of Electrical and Electronic

Engineers (IEEE) or International

Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

The Indian standards encompass most

of the tests specified by the above

universal standards and may include a

few other standards as well.”

DESIGN TESTAlso known as the type test; the design

test is conducted by manufacturers to

determine the adequacy, type, style

and model of the equipment. It also

checks the parts’ rating to meet the

required design standard so that the

equipment, as a whole, can be operated

satisfactorily under the specified

service conditions. Design tests are

performed either on representative

apparatus or on prototypes to get the

complete design analysis; and further

calculations help to substantiate the

ratings assigned. It is the design,

which ensures that operators are kept

out of HV compartments and as

away as possible from the equipment.

The test’s result may be applicable to

evaluate modifications in future with

assured performance. According to

Craig McKee, Technical Manager, 3

Phase Design, “You need to consider

the design that best suits the market

the assembly is going to be used in.

For example, you could design your

assembly to operate in a 50C ambient

with IP55, but if your market only

requires 35C & IP31, the board is

S SUPRITA ANUPAM

Switchgears form a key component in electrical power systems. Hence, it is essential to verify its performance after it is designed, manufactured or repaired. Testing of switchgears ought to be done in accordance with ANSI, IEEE and NEMA standards to ensure optimal performance.

Securing Maintenance-freeSWITCHGEARS

TESTING SWITCHGEARS


over engineered and therefore,

not perfect. I would suggest

that you study the market

to understand the local

specifications and then design

& test the board to meet those

requirements.”

PRODUCTION/ROUTINE TESTThis ensures quality control by

the manufacturer on every device/

representative samples, or on parts/

materials, to meet the design

specifications and applicable standards.

It includes the critical quality control

on statistical sampling basis.

CONFORMATION TESTThis demonstrates the compliance

with the applicable standards. The test

may or may not be as per the design

tests. Also, it does not demonstrate

the further capabilities of the used

instruments beyond the standard

provision.

DIELECTRIC TEST The test verifies the insulation

system within the switchgear having

a circuit breaker. It includes power-

frequency withstand voltage tests and

lightning impulse withstand tests on

switchgear assemblies to demonstrate

the ability of the insulation system to

withstand rated withstand voltages.

When performing the test, the voltage

transformer assembly should be

connected, while the primary current-

limiting fuses should be disconnected.

The test duration, frequency of the

test voltage, supply voltage, voltage

application all must be in accordance

with the corresponding ANSI/IEEE

C37.20.2. Atmospheric conditions

stand for the temperature, pressure and

humidity presence during the entire

test, which should be in accordance

with Clause 1.3.5 IEEE Standard

4a-2001. Humidity-correction factors

shall be based on Clause 1.4 of IEEE

Std 4a-2001.

MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE TESTThis test ensures the proper working of

separable primary contacts, separable

control contracts, circuit breaker

removable element position interlocks,

stored energy mechanism interlocks

and mechanism-operated cell (MOC)

auxiliary switches mounted

on the stationary housing

performed in the 10 complete

cycles of operation. It also takes

care of drawout control power

transformer, drawout voltage

transformer and performance

of circuit breaker tests.

CONTINUOUS CURRENT TEST This test is performed to get the

assurance that a switchgear panel can

carry the rated current of the circuit

breaker at a rated frequency within the

temperature limit. Hence, temperature

measurements, thermocouples and

insulated conductors’ performance are

also observed during the test.

NEAR PERFECT, YET NOT PERFECT There are further tests, viz., short-

time withstand current test, main

bust test, momentary withstand

current test, etc., performed in order

to make the switchgear as well the

electric power equipment safe and

secure. Apart from ANSI standards,

there are IEC and Underwriters Lab

Inc directives to ensure complete

safety within the work environment.

McKee stresses, “IEC 61439 lays out

the tests and the requirements based

on the manufacturer’s specification. I

do not believe that there would be a

perfect panel that could be used for

every scenario. To be perfect, the

assembly would need to pass all of its

tests, be economical to manufacture,

cost effective for the client and easy to

assemble.”

“In the face of rapidly changing

technology, most of the electrical

measuring equipment and switchgear

control equipment are programmable

computer-based instruments. The

maintenance of such equipment should

be a simpler proposition, as they have

built in self-diagnostic capability

and need card-level replacement of

hardware in case of failure of spares,”

concludes Shenoy.

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd carries out high voltage power-frequency withstand test by disconnecting the moving contact of vacuum interrupter from the mechanism and manually pulling on the moving contact, which requires a force proportional to the area of contact to make it extremely rugged and reliable.

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REFERENCE STANDARDS The following are the referenced standards superseded by a revision in 2010 approved by the American National Standard Institute and supported by IEEE: ANSI C37.54-1990: Conformance test procedures for indoor alternating current

medium voltage circuit breakers applied as removable elements in metal-enclosed switchgear assemblies

ANSI C37.57-1990: Metal-enclosed interrupter switchgear assemblies—conformance testing

ANSI C37.58-2002: Indoor medium voltage switches for use in metal-enclosed switchgear—conformance test procedures

ANSI/IEEE Std 4-1995: Techniques for high voltage testing, including IEEE standard 4a-2001, amendment to IEEE standard techniques for high voltage testing

ANSI/IEEE C37.04-1999: Rating structure for AC high voltage circuit breakers ANSI/IEEE C37.09-1999: Test procedure for AC high voltage circuit breakers

rated on a symmetrical current basis ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2-1999: Metal-clad switchgear.

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B SUPRITA ANUPAM

ack in December

2007, Tata’s

much awaited

‘ w o r l d ’ s

cheapest car’

was yet to be launched. Ratan

Tata had not yet decided on

the car’s name. Ravikant, VP, Tata

Motors, along with the team, had

suggested four names to Tata... and

after almost a whole night’s discussion,

the name ‘Nano’ was finalised

upon. The name ‘Nano’ was indeed the

best fit, considering the size of the car;

but the wonders of the technology used

in the car were definitely not nano.

NANO MOTORS TECHNOLOGY Recently, Dutch scientists invented a

tiny nano-sized car, which can propel

itself forward in response to electrical

pulses. This was possible owing to the

feasibility of nano motors. HG Wells

once said: “There is no intelligence if

there is no change” and change is the

only constant in this case. This was

probably the underlying thought while

making nano motors. Berkeley lab

scientists have invented a nano motor,

which is 200 nm wide

and has a power density that is 100

million times greater than that of a

V-6 engine. Chris Regan of Berkeley

Lab’s Materials Sciences Division

developed the motor with fellow

Materials Sciences Researchers Shaul

Aloni, Kenneth Jensen and Team

Leader, Alex Zettl. According to

Aloni, Regan and Zettl (who are

also scientists in the University of

California at Berkeley’s Department

of Physics), “Surface tension becomes

more important as objects become

smaller and dominate at a nano scale.”

MOTOR COMPOSITION The motor is made up

of carbon nano tubes

that are 10,000 times

thinner than human

hair in terms of

radii and were

earlier used as

a nano scale

conveyor belt

to move indium

like atoms along

the tube. The team

converted the conveyor

belt into a tiny motor

possessing Herculean strength.

Two molten indium droplets—one

big and one small—were positioned

side by side on the carbon nano tube.

Electric current was then passed

through the tube, which caused the

indium atoms to shuttle from the

large to the small droplets. The small

droplets continued to grow until they

came into contact with the larger one,

after which, surface tension took over.

Regan described the meeting of

the two beads as an ‘energetic

catastrophe’. Regan said, “We pumped

a lot of energy into the system and

then quickly released it. The cycle

repeats after every collapse; every

time the small droplet relinquishes its

atoms and implodes. This leads to a

motor’s slow & fast and back & forth

motion, which can be transferred to

nano-sized legs that can be further

utilised for the desired apps.” Regan

believes that “the motor is also ideal

for locomotive applications because it

is very strong for its size”.

ADVANTAGE OFFEREDThe advantage of this technology is

Driving New PossibilitiesNano motors have certainly expanded the horizon of motors and drives industry. They are here, not to replace the present motors, but to create a new market segment and a newer user industry, which will be completely different from the prevailing ones. A look at how nano motors are all set to become a driving force…

Nano motors have created new avenues for biomedical instrument manufacturers as they have the potential to revolutionise biomedical instruments such robotic devices made from DNA that can potentially detect specifi c cell targets within a complex mixture of cell types and deliver important services like commanding cancer cells

to self destruct. Thus, it can be used to programme immune responses to treat various diseases. Among the other applications are a variety of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) actuators, microfl uidics, catalysis, chemical & biological sensing, mirror movement for optical applications and oscillator in wireless & microwave communications.

LIFTING BIOMED BARRIERS


NANO MOTORS TECHNOLOGY

that it causes very little or almost negligible friction, which

helps it run with higher efficiency. But as per Zettl, natural

molecular motors that are present in the brain and a few

other parts are way ahead in terms of technology. “They

are even smaller,” averred Zettl. In a further development,

Chemists at Italy’s University of Bologna and California

NanoSystems Institute have succeeded in designing and

constructing a molecular motor that would be powered by

sunlight. This nano motor would not only work incessantly

without any external interference, but would also not

produce any chemical waste.

EXPANDING APPS’ PURVIEW Nano motors are not a threat to any market. Apart

from creating new apps, it will create a new market

for itself. They may find their apps in DNA

manipulators, blood vessel cleansers, bio sensors,

cell phones, optics, and digital pens... and it is

speculated that they can be used in the formation of nano

computers and power nano robots. The power nano robots

once placed in the bloodstream will seek out and repair

damaged tissues in the human body. With such powerful

prospects in place, nano motors are all set to become a

driving force.

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Apart from being used as oscillators, nano wires, rotating rotors, sliding tuners and indicators…, Author Rav Berg has found a unique

application for nano motors. In his book, ‘Nano: Technology of Mind Over Matter’, he elaborated, “There is a lot of empty space in our bones. Some nanotechnologists tell us that if we could inject pure diamond fi bres into that empty space, bone strength would surpass steel. Through nanotechnology, the rest of our bodies could also be infused with diamond fabric. Scientists have already calculated that this kind of diamond-based body reinforcement would have ‘G’ force tolerance. In other words, one could fall off a building and walk away unscathed.”

DIAMOND FIBRES: MAKING BONES STRONGER THAN STEEL

Surface tension becomes more important as objects become smaller and dominate at a nano scale.Shaul Aloni, Chris Regan, Alex Zettl, Materials Sciences Researchers, Berkeley Lab’s

Materials Sciences Division


NEW AGE APPLICATIONS

PRATEEK SUR

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

THE MIRACLE CALLEDTECHNOLOGY

“NanotPrakasthe aponce themseof scieapplicaforayinnanote

WATER TREATMENTWATER is getting more and more polluted

owing to agriculture, industry and poor water

management. As foreseen by scientists, 3.9

billion people would not have access to clean

water, by 2030. Given the clean water shortage

that the world is facing, nanotechnology can

go a long way in ensuring that no one goes

thirsty. Nanomaterials can strip water of

toxic metals and dangerous organic molecules and even

turn saltwater into freshwater. Besides, there are plenty of

other nanotech solutions being developed. For example, if

the membranes are enhanced with nanoparticles, then they

could be seamlessly slot into water treatment plants for

purification. And now, scientists are adding a wide range

of nanoparticles, which include:

Biomagentite: This is an iron mineral, which gets rid of

chlorinated organic molecules and some toxic metals.

Silver: This kills bacteria.

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: This breaks down

common organic contaminants, such as hormones,

pharmaceuticals or manure. When in water, all they

need is some light to operate.

Titanium dioxide: This is widely used in paints and

sunscreens so, in principle, the technology is affordable.

In South Africa, the humble teabag has inspired a

way to purify water—1 litre at a time. At the mouth of

an ordinary drinking bottle rests a teabag-like net that is

actually a nanotech marvel. Developed by Eugene Cloete

at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, the inside of

the biodegradable teabag is coated with thin water-soluble

polymer nanofibres impregnated with anti-

microbial agents and spun into a fine mesh.

The material filters out most contaminants, up

to 99.99% of bacteria. The ‘tea leaves’ inside

the bag are activated carbon, which can suck

out heavy metals and other contaminants.

AquaQure has adopted this concept and is

in the process of applying it to real-world

applications for mass usage. There is much hope that this

filter could make a big difference in the lives of people who

do not have easy access to clean water.

Nanotechnology has also found a way to quench the

world’s thirst by producing freshwater out of the world’s

plentiful supply of saltwater—a process called desalination.

Desalination is expensive and needs lots of energy.

However, using nanotechnology, the process can be made

more efficient and cost effective. Reverse osmosis—the

favoured current technology—uses high pressures to pump

contaminated water across a membrane. Presently, clean

water is extracted from seawater. But nanotechnology takes

this process a step forward, as it can be used to extract the

salt from the seawater itself. Here, it is important to note

that this cannot be done without the help of advanced

nanomaterials. Production of water would invariably

become affordable at a later stage.

Meanwhile, nano-engineered carbon and carbon

nanotubes are being examined as candidates, with the

potential to cut desalination costs by 75%. In 10 years

from now, nanotechnology will level the playing field and

give everyone a clean glass of water to drink!



FOOD PACKAGINGNANOTECHNOLOGY is revolutionising

fresh food packaging. For fresh food retailers,

nanotechnology is currently showing a lot of

promise in the field of fresh food packaging,

with researchers working to develop

next-generation materials that could extend

product shelf-life, alert suppliers and retailers

to the presence of pathogens in foods, or even

actively eliminate bacteria, including Salmonella and E coli.

Unfortunately, these new technologies are also raising new

concerns, particularly when they are used in applications

that involve food packaging. These concerns are expected

to grow as more nanotech applications begin making their

way out of the lab and onto supermarket shelves.

There are several major areas of research involving

nanotechnology applications for packaging materials. First,

polymer-clay nanocomposites, which embed nanoscale

particles of volcanic ash into plastics, are currently the most

common commercial application in food packaging. In

addition to other benefits, these materials provide a barrier

that can be used to keep carbon dioxide and nitrogen in

a package, while keeping oxygen out. This

helps prevent oxidation and extends the

shelf-life of products, including meats and

fresh cut fruit.

Other emerging applications include films

with embedded enzymes that could improve

shelf-life by ‘scavenging’ oxygen from within

a package, which would slow oxidation and

inhibit bacterial growth. Lastly, nanosensors are embedded

in films to create ‘intelligent packaging’. Distributors and

department managers someday may get used to seeing

entire packages change colour, if the product inside got

too warm at some point in the supply chain. But scientists

already acknowledge that nanoparticles often behave in a

fundamentally different manner than the bulk materials

from which they are sourced. “Matter such as gases, liquids

and solids can exhibit unusual physical, chemical and

biological properties at a nanoscale, differing in important

ways from the properties of bulk materials and single atoms

or molecules,” the US National Nanotechnology Initiative

explains on its website.

DETECT EXPLOSIVESTO prevent terrorist attacks at airports, it

would be helpful to detect extremely low

concentrations of explosives easily and

reliably. Despite the development of various

sensor technologies, dogs continue to be the

most efficient detectors. In new research, a

German and French team describes a type

of micromechanical sensor with a structure

derived from the sense organs of butterflies. One approach

used for sensors is based on microcantilevers. These are

tiny flexible cantilevers like those used to scan surfaces

with atomic force microscopes. When used in ‘chemical

noses’, the microcantilivers are coated with a material that

specifically binds to the analytes being detected. Cantilevers

can vibrate like springs. When analyte molecules are bound

to a microcantilever, the mass changes along with the

frequency of the vibration. This change can be measured.

However, it is because of the very low vapour pressure

at room temperature that the highly sensitive, reliable

detection of explosives remains a big challenge. In order to

make microcantilevers more sensitive to the explosive TNT,

research groups led by Denis Spitzer at the French-German

Research Institute of Saint Louis and Valérie Keller at the

Laboratoire des Matériaux, Surfaces et Procédés pour la

Catalyse in Strasbourg have now taken inspiration from

the highly sensitive sense organ of some

types of butterflies. Male silk moths use this

organ to recognise pheromone molecules

excreted by females as they land on its broad

antennae. These antennae are covered with

sensilla, which are porous hairs containing

chemonsensing neurons.

The scientists equipped their

microcantilevers and coated them with a dense 3D ordered

layer of titanium dioxide nanotubes oriented vertically,

like the butterfly sensilla. This has several advantages.

Firstly, the specific surface of the microcantilevers is

significantly increased. Secondly, titanium dioxide binds

well to substances that contain nitro groups, which are

characteristic of TNT and other explosives. Lastly, the

tubes have an open structure that improves the movement

of mass and ensures a rapid sensor response. The tubes are

about 1,700 nm long and have an outer diameter of about

100 nm and a wall thickness of 20 nm. Each cantilever

holds about 5,00,000 of these nanotubes. For test purposes,

the researchers vaporised TNA by heating a tiny crystal.

The sensor was able to detect concentrations of less than

one part per trillion within three minutes. The researchers

are now working on building a selective detector system for

explosives or other gases based on this method.



COSMETICSTHE applications of nanotechnology and

nanomaterials can be found in many cosmetic

products including moisturisers, hair care

products, make up and sunscreen. Almost

all the major cosmetic manufacturers use

nanomaterials in their products. L’Oréal

has a number of nanotechnology-related

products in the market and ranks 6th in the

US in terms of the number of nanotech-related patents.

Besides, the European Commission has estimated that 5%

of cosmetic products contain nanoparticles. In fact, many

international ranges of shampoos have started to make

use of nano applications. Here, the molecular structure

of titanium dioxide has been suitably altered to suit a

shampoo application, resulting in better bounce and lustre.

Also, many sunscreens now incorporate nanoparticles of

titanium dioxide, which effectively block ultraviolet (UV)

rays that lead to sunburn and skin cancer.

The application of nanomaterials in cosmetic products

has been the subject of continuous discussion in the media,

scientific circles and among policy makers for the past few

years. Moreover, toxicity issues have been raised due to

conflicting research papers about the safety of nanomaterials

and lack of agreement between researchers on whether the

nanomaterials are safe for dermal use. There are a number

of classes of nanoparticles used, or proposed for use, in

cosmetic applications. Nanotechnology finds two main

uses in cosmetics. The first is the use of nanoparticles as

UV filters. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO)

are the main compounds used in these

applications. Organic alternatives to these

have also been developed. The second use is

nanotechnology for delivery. Liposomes and

niosomes are used in the cosmetic industry as

delivery vehicles. Newer structures such as solid

lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanostructured

lipid carriers (NLC) have been found to be

better performers than liposomes. In particular, NLCs have

been identified as a potential next-generation cosmetic

delivery agent that can provide enhanced skin hydration,

bioavailability, stability of the agent and controlled occlusion.

Encapsulation techniques have been proposed for carrying

cosmetic actives. Nanocrystals and nanoemulsions are also

being investigated for cosmetic applications. Patents have

been filed for the application of dendrimers in the cosmetics

industry. Other novel materials, such as fullerenes, have also

appeared in a small number of beauty products.

There are only a handful of technologies used, mainly

liposomes, nanoemulsions and metal oxide nanoparticles.

These offer advantages and improved characteristics

compared with traditional formulations. Many of the newer

technologies being investigated for drug delivery may also

have applications in cosmetics. Besides, nanoparticles of

silver, copper, silicone and silica have been reported as

ingredients for cosmetics. A number of companies also

claim to use fullerenes in their products due to the radical

scavenging properties. However, there are concerns over

their toxicity.

PHARMACEUTICALS & MEDICARE DABUR Pharma, which was recently acquired

by the Singapore-based Fresenius Kabi, is using

nanotechnology for a novel cancer drug delivery

system. This is said to be the main focus of the

company. Additionally, the company has used

nanotechnology to increase the patients’ tolerance to

the anti-cancer drug, Paclitaxel. Moreover, Bharat

Biotech is conducting nanotechnology research

on products (like oestrogen therapy) reportedly using

herbal bases. The Bengaluru-based Velbionanotech, a

bio-nanotechnology product development company, has

developed nanotech-based treatments for atherosclerosis

(arterial plaque), nephrolithiasis and diabetes. The company

is currently doing clinical trials for the same. Also, professors

at IIT Bombay have developed i-sens, a cardiac diagnostic

device that uses nanotechnology for blood analysis. The

device diagnoses heart conditions and imminent cardiac

attacks. It is currently undergoing field trials.

Another team at IIT Bombay has developed a

drug for lung cancer that is inhaled in the form of

nanoparticles through an aerosol spray. According

to Gadhadar Reddy, CEO, Director and Founder,

NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd, “For cancer

treatment, designer molecules with carbon nanotubes

are inserted into the body where they are taken up

by cancer cells. When an infrared beam is shined over the

infected region, the nanotubes become hot and burn off the

cancer cells.” This is an important lookout for the coming

ages to count upon for the eradication of cancer. Prakash

adds, “Nanotechnology is being used in the development

and improvement of fluorescent markers for diagnostic

and screening purposes. Aspects of nanotechnology such as

nanotubes, nanoparticles, and fullerene are being applied in

cell scaffolding, drug delivery and artificial tissues.”



ANTI-AGEINGTHE human genome,

which remains active

in childhood and

adolescence, becomes

dormant in the late

twenties. Scientists are

using nanotechnology

to reactivate these

genes. This helps arrest the process

of biological ageing and enables man

to fight diseases better. Vitrus Techno

Innovations, a company specialising in

applied nanotechnology, has developed

a gene repair therapy

called ‘Mitsanika’.

Clinical trials for

Mitsanika have found

substantial reduction

in blood pressure,

and improvements in

patients suffering from

cancer, diabetes and AIDS. Mitsanika

will not cure these diseases; it will

only enable the body to fight them

better by reactivating the ‘mute’

immune system.

INVISIBILITY CLOAKS C I E N T I S T S

have used plasmon

nanotechnology to

create the world’s first

invisibility cloak for

visible light. When we

see an object, we see the

visible light that strikes the object and

is reflected; whereas the invisibility

cloak refracts (or bends) the light

that strikes it, so that the light moves

around and past the cloak, reflecting

nothing, thus leaving the cloak and its

contents ‘invisible’.

“Microwave invisible cloaks are

already real,” says Reddy, adding,

“These cloaks transmit microwaves

through them and are invisible on

the radar for all practical purposes!

They are made by building tiny

MEMS circuits. These materials

are engineered to bend radiation in

the wrong direction. They do this

by exhibiting a naturally impossible

property called negative refractive

index. It has been rumoured that the

technology is being used on stealth

planes in Afghanistan by the US

Army. A similar technology for use

with visible light is being worked

on by several major labs across the

globe.” The invisibility cloak device

is a 2D pattern of concentric rings

created in a thin, transparent acrylic

plastic layer on a gold

film. The plastic and

gold each have different

refractive properties.

The structured plastic

on gold in different

areas of the cloak

creates ‘negative refraction’ effects,

which bend the plasmons that

electron waves generated when light

strikes any metallic surface under

precise circumstances in and around

the cloaked region.

This manipulation causes the

plasmon waves to appear to have

moved in a straight line. In reality,

they have been guided around the

cloak much as water in a stream

flows around a rock, and released

on the other side, concealing the

cloak and the object inside from

visible light. The invisibility that this

phenomenon creates is not absolutely

perfect because of energy loss in the

gold film. The researchers’ cloak is

just 10 micrometers in diameter.

The cloak uses a limited range of the

visible spectrum, in two dimensions.

It would be a significant challenge

to extend the cloak to 3D because

researchers would need to control

light waves both magnetically and

electronically to steer them around

the hidden object.

Self-cleaning Glass This is achieved by applying a

coating of a hydrophobic nanomaterial on glass. This material will repel water, which then takes away all dirt with it.

Self-repairing Materials This is done by ‘layer by layer

self-assembly’ to embed fungicides inside paints. A major problem with sea-facing vessels and ships is attack by fungus, algae and seawater. By embedding fungicides and anti-rusting agents within layers of paint, these attacks can be staved off. As soon as the fungus or seawater breaks through a layer of paint, an anti-fungal or anti-rusting agent would be released, which would arrest corrossion. This signifi cantly enhances life of the vessel or the ship.

Conductive Inks These are made of polymers

enhanced with carbon nanotubes. These usher in wearable electronics. The day is not far wherein an entire circuit board would be printed using an inkjet printer.

NANO WONDERS



OTHER USESTraditional usesNanotechnology applications in traditional products make

them more efficacious. But the technology has still not

caught on in India in a big way.

MilitaryA bullet proof vest is being developed with the help of

nanotechnology, which would make the vest lighter and

even more compact. Nanotents, which are self repairable

and easy to carry, will be recently launched.

AutomobilesThere would be a reduction of weight in automobiles using

nanomaterials. Nanoparticles-based coatings are used for

excellent scratch resistant surfaces, outstanding appearance

of paints that can even change its colour, anti-reflective

surfaces, easy to clean surfaces, environment-friendly tyres

with wear resistance, and so on.

ElectronicsNano-emissive display (NED) is a high-resolution,

full-colour, lightweight, physically thin display that uses

carbon nanotube technology. It uses full colour range of

displays using quantum dots.

ConstructionTitanium oxide nanoparticles are used for making self-

cleansing tiles. Carbon nanotubes are used to strengthen

the concrete, while UV light exposed TiO2 nanoparticles

remove the dirt, which can be used for anti-fogging

coatings or self-cleaning windows. Nanoparticles coating

on concrete surfaces protects it from corrosion.

SportsWilson Sporting Goods Co has designed tennis balls that

hold their bounce much longer than the balls currently

available in the market. It has also created tennis racquets

that are twice as stable as conventional ones and are up

to 22% more powerful. Carbon nanotube technology has

been used in making badminton racquets that are lighter,

which allows for a more compact swing that still produces

maximum power. Nano silver technology is being used in

the sports equipment such as shoes, pads, jerseys, helmets

and socks among others, which makes them anti-bacterial,

anti-fungal and smell free. Besides, nanomaterial coatings

are also used to make golf clubs stronger.

TextileCarbon nanotubes spun to form long yarn-like fibres

could be used to produce even the strongest bullet-proof

materials in the market. Nanotechnology has an important

application area in dying process where nanoclay has good

dye ability, good colour fastness and provides advanced

fabric with qualities such as high strength, modulus,

UV absorbance and fire resistance. With the help of

nanotechnology, textiles can gain many properties like

water-stain repellence, wrinkle resistance, anti-bacterial,

anti-static, flame retardant, UV protection, colour change

thermal insulation. Many common brands of stain-resistant

clothing are using nanotech-enhanced fabrics. Additionally,

nanotechnology can help remove odour and bacteria from

clothes more efficiently than other methods.

SUPERLENS MICROSCOPESCIENTISTS have applied nanotechnology

to also build a revolutionary superlens

microscope that allows scientists to see

details of previously undetectable nanoscale

objects. Scientists have used nanotechnology

plasmonics to develop superlens microscopy

technology, which can be integrated into

a conventional optical microscope to

view nanoscale details of objects that were previously

undetectable.

The superlens microscope could one day image living

cells, viruses, proteins, DNA molecules, and other

samples, operating much like a point-and-shoot camera.

This new technology could revolutionise the capability

to view nanoscale objects at a crucial stage of their

development. Scientists believe that they can improve

the resolution of their microscope images down to about

10 nanometers.

In both invisibility and microscopy, the

surface plasmons have very short wavelengths,

and can therefore move data around using

much smaller-scale guiding structures than

in existing devices.

These small, rapid waves are generated at

optical frequencies, and can transport large

amounts of data. The group also has made

use of the unique properties of metamaterials, artificially

structured composites that help control electromagnetic

waves in unusual ways using plasmonic phenomena via the

help of nanomaterials.

This research has attracted a great deal of attention

within the scientific community, industry and government

agencies. Related plasmonics nanotechnology research offers

applications for military and computer chip technologies,

which could benefit from the higher frequencies and rapid

data transfer rates that plasmons offer.


NEW-AGE APPLICATIONS

ydraulic and pneumatic

(H&P) equipment have

been in use for decades.

The movement of boats

through a river is an

initial instance of using air and hydro

power, i.e., fluid power. Since then,

fluid power has found applications

in almost all fields—be it aerospace,

agriculture, entertainment, health,

pharmaceuticals, construction or food

& beverages. Here, we will analyse

some of its latest applications in

aerospace, health & pharmacy and

agriculture sectors.

APPLICATIONS: MOBILE VS. STATIONARYH&P equipment are now being

designed based on stationary or mobile

needs. Mobile applications are more

specific, and around 60% of the fluid

power is being utilised in mobile

machinery and equipment. In the

mobile category of applications, fluid

is used to transport, excavate and lift

materials as well as control & power

mobile equipment. Equipment such

as backhoes, tractors, landing gear,

flight controls, motor controls and

cargo-loading equipment, which

find applicability in construction,

agriculture, military, aerospace,

health and logistics, employ mobile

applications of H&P.

In the industrial/stationary

category of applications, hydraulics is

used to provide power transmission

and motion control for machines.

With applications like metalworking

equipment, automated manipulators,

material handling and assembly

equipment, this category of applications

covers sectors such as manufacturing,

plastics, power & paper production.

Let us now take a look at the fields

where H&P has major applications.

HEALTH AND PHARMACYAs hospitals are now offering remote

and mobile treatment services, the

focus is towards miniaturisation of

medical devices, further enhancing

the possibility of portability, low-

power solutions and more precise

controls. Pneumatic systems with

their sophisticated technology have

met the challenges created by this

next generation of medical device

design. Pneumatic technology has

given the much needed ‘push’ with

its application-specific solutions, less

power consumption and battery-

operated systems. The ‘ace’ factor of

the pneumatic technology is its ability

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to leverage more precise control and

innovations in electro-pneumatic

control. The following are some

important fields that find extensive use

for H&P:

Oxygen concentrators: “The whole

class of respiratory care applications

is a large and growing market where

pneumatics has been providing

solutions for many years; some device

manufacturers have continued to

make their own valves, often manual

valves. Now, the goal is to automate

the process, making devices that

are more compact and simpler for

patients to use. In the last 10 years,

there has been a move to use solenoid

valves in systems where traditionally

device manufacturers may have been

using manual valves or a pump,” says

R Edwin Howe, President, Enfield

Technologies.

He adds, “Pneumatics has evolved

with the needs of the respiratory

control market by providing more

control, intelligence and flexibility

along with more compact, low-power

solutions. Use of proportional control

that allows airflow to be shaped and

modulated has also been increasing,

and proportional valves are becoming

a standard solution on medical devices,

such as oxygen concentrators.”

For example, with the help of

H&P, a single ventilator has been

designed that can be automatically

tailored to meet the needs of all groups

of patients —infants, children, adults

and old patients.

Pneumatic driver for artificial heart: SynCardia Systems has designed a

Total Artificial Heart, with the help

of its innovative freedom pneumatic

driver—the first portable driver used

for the purpose. Bimba Manufacturing

has designed pneumatic cylinders.

Tom Carlson, Manager, Bimba

Manufacturing Service Excellence

Team, avers, “Bimba’s cylinders

are used as a driver and are actually

actuating the diaphragm inside the

artificial ventricles implanted inside a

patient. These diaphragms are placed

inside the plastic ventricles that form

the artificial heart, but are, in fact,

just static components until they are

connected to the static driver.”

AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY Some examples of agricultural

equipment that involve H&P are:

Self-propelled harvesters: Self-

propelled harvesters with auto torque

systems can automatically vary the

picking settings around posts—

Pellenc’s harvester is the foremost in

this category. With its smart system

that allows the operator to preset two

different picking settings—one for

vines and the other for the posts—

this harvester removes the need for

compromise to protect vines or fragile

posts. Boosted with 450 bar Heavy

Duty Hydrostatic pumps, four dual

displacement Poclain hydraulic wheel

motors, the post-detection sensors of

the harvester identify the presence of

a post and the machine automatically

& instantaneously changes the picking

settings from the optimal vine settings

to the post settings.

Compact, yet powerful, pumps with smart controlling: All the

agro applications are usually mobile.

Utilising the latest developments

in hydraulic pump technology, the

Eaton’s Model ADY098 Series 620

is specifically designed for moderate-,

low- and high-pressure applications.

The pumps come with load sensing,

pressure compensation, cold start

valves, external manual stroke adjuster

and a variety of mounting & input

shaft configurations as optional

installations that can further enrich the

agricultural applications.

AEROSPACE Some of the latest applications of

H&P in the aerospace sector are:

Hydraulic actuators: They are

primarily used for flight controls,

rudders, elevators, ailerons, and

possibly active flight spoilers,

secondary controls such as flaps, slats,

speed brakes and trim.

Air suspension system: The air

suspension systems, primarily used

during the launch and landing of air

vehicles, are mainly concerned with

two factors: first is kinematics, and

the second is H&P. H&P meets the

requirement of kinematics. Centralised

hydraulic systems require tremendous

amount of tubing as each system

requires pressure and return lines plus

case drain for pumps. A sophisticated

architecture takes care of all these

important things, particularly the

down displacement during landing.

Airbags and dampener between the

linkages or oleo pneumatic shocks are

used for the same.

ENTERTAINMENTH&P is not new in the entertainment

sector, be it live concerts, entertainment

parks or films. The applications are

now getting more specific as the H&P

market is getting more & more user

specific. OEMs, too, are providing

customised H&P equipment.

Camera movements are now being

controlled with the help of H&P

equipment, which makes them more

precise and accurate. Recently, PRG

Scenic Technologies with Atlantic

Industrial Technologies provided

the hydraulic system solutions that

were used to perform the actions

scenes of the Spiderman in the latest

movie, ‘The Amazing Spiderman’.

This has certainly widened the scope

of H&P applications.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONEH&P equipment no longer only mean

heavy and bulky machines. Now, with

Screw-in Cartridge Valves (SiCV) in

Hydraulic Integrated Circuits (HICs),

its customised and specific solutions,

which can be as small as a mobile

phone, H&P has got something

for all the fields, be it food &

beverage, machine tools, air amplifiers,

marine offshore, material handling,

mining or packaging.

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TECHNOLOGY TRENDSTECHNOLOGY TRENDS

hen we enunciate the

word ‘Material Handling’,

the LGN (lateral

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generates the image

signals in our mind) Neurons pop up

images of the robotic arms moving

materials in our minds. Yes, time has

progressed, and so has the perception

of ‘handling’. According to Mike Ogle,

MD, Material Handling Industry of

America, “Every time a customer picks

an item from a shelf, an entire industry

stands ready to make sure that the

item is replaced and available for the

next customer—quickly, transparently

and at a reasonable cost. It is easy to

overlook the distribution infrastructure

that fulfils the demand for the large

variety of goods consumers expected

to be available anytime and anywhere.”

Though the material handling

technology is fragmented in a discrete

manner, owing to essentiality as per

sector, space, time and cost, core of

the tech trends such as digitalisation of

control, electric lift technology instead

of IC lifting, and better software for

interfacing have more or less been the

same.

Here, HN Kumbatta, EVP &

Business Head, Godrej Material

Handling, points out, “Engine

technology has more or less remained

constant except for stricter emission

norms, as advances in forklift

engines technology are dependent

on country-specific emission norms.

But in battery-powered forklifts,

there have been rapid advancements

in technology.” Highlighting the

technology trends, SA Mohan, CEO,

Maini Materials Movements (P) Ltd,

avers, “Greener ICE—environmental

and lifetime cost reduction, lowering

emissions, saving fuel and increasing

the life of consumables are some areas

of R&D guiding the current technology

development in material handling

towards green material handling.

In warehousing, density storage

& lowering costs, storage density

utilisation, warehouse simulation,

warehouse designs are to be improved

further; while a common approach

towards the intelligent design of

electric-powered handling equipment

with better energy efficiency and

24-hour operation capability is also

being worked out.”

AC VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE CONTROL For a long time, AC stepless-drive

control has been the oblivious choice

for most demanding crane applications,

where speed torque controls were

critical to performance. The AC

stepless-drive control uses wound-

rotor motor and stepless induction

master switches providing theoretically

infinite speed variation by torque

control method. But the technology

has several glitches such as:

They are expensive

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They use a multitude of saturable

reactors, transformers, thyristors

Poor output waveform and low

efficiency

Excessive motor heating, particularly

during low-speed operations

Inertia of motion

Though, Variable Frequency Drive

(VFD) has been there for quite long,

but drive controls are now being

applied, revolutionising AC cranes

control. The control initially came as

an improvement by applying it on the

same existing motors—wound-rotor

motors—but the new AC cranes with

VFD control are coming up with

single-speed squirrel cage induction

motors, which are comparatively less

expansive and require less maintenance.

Elaborating on the same, Kumbatta

explains, “The powerful combination

of electronically controlled twin AC

traction motors and improved geometry

allows the truck to turn virtually on the

spot, resulting in a very small turning

radius. The increased manoeuvrability

improves space utilisation for the user,

while the high travel speeds and slope

climbing capability bring the truck’s

performance closer to that of IC engine-

powered forklifts. The other main

advantages of AC technology are energy

efficiency and virtually maintenance-

free operations as compared to the

earlier generation of DC drives. The

need for battery charging has come

down, thereby enhancing the battery

life by almost 25–30%.”

Unlike the stepless drive control,

VFDs are more soft-welcoming

in nature, i.e., its speeds are

programmable, thereby offering

precise control and placement. This

helps change direction with right

positioning very smoothly. The beauty

with VFDs contrary to that of stepless

drive control is smooth deceleration

and stopping via electric dynamic

braking systems.

FLUX VECTOR: TRUE FOUR QUADRANT CRANE CONTROL Working on closed-loop control

method, Flux Vector control involves

an incremental encoder to apply the

torque required by getting current

speed of motor shaft. Thus, the

control can adjust frequency and

voltage accordingly. The four speed-

torque quadrants of drive operation are

Bridge or trolly forward: Forward

torque

Bridge or trolly forward: Reverse

torque

Bridge or trolly reverse: Forward

torque

Bridge or trolly reverse: Reverse

torque.

The control can permit a less skilled

crane operator to operate safely.

DIGITAL DC DRIVESThe use of Digital DC Drives

(DDCD) in crane and hoist

applications can improve safety,

reliability and performance of cranes,

thus minimising the downtime

maintenance and energy cost. There

are Direct Current Constant Potential

(DCCP) controls, Omnipulse DDC

and RDSI controls in applications,

but Omnipulse DDC offers the best

technologies for DC-DC cranes

improvements. Safety can be

enhanced through fail-safe torque

proving and load control software to

ensure operator having a complete

control over load all the time. Indian

SMEs are also stepping towards this

US-patented technology.

SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY A highly efficient control technology

needs to be integrated with suitable

software packages, which can work

as an easy and user-friendly window

between the operator and control

system. Many material handling

systems such as bridge cranes, monorail

systems, specific AC lift trucks are

being made automatic, while some

more applications are in process. The

software in material handling, when

High-Speed Sortation Systems: It is used in distribution centres and in various warehouses to sort products to specifi c storage zones as well as to route products to specifi c dock doors for shipping. A high-speed sortation system has speeded up the chain by around 10 times.

Motorised Roller Conveyor: A rapidly emerging technology in the live-roller conveyor arena is the 24-volt motorised roller (MDR) conveyor. MDR retains most of the positive features of line-shaft or belt-driven live rollers, but adds a number of unique advantages. This allows for a high degree of fl exibility and modularity in conveyor design.

Warehouse Control Systems (WCS): It provides an interface between material handling equipment and upper-level software applications facilitating the exchange of information and data between equipment, such as conveyors or sorters, and data-rich software. The fl oor automation encompasses many components, viz., barcode scanners, vision systems, scales, label print and apply systems as well as traditional material handling controllers that operate conveyors, sorters, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), carousels, automated guided vehicles (AGVSs), and other material handling sub-systems. Architected and confi gured correctly, a WCS can bridge the operational gaps between organisations and customers by providing real-time data to speed up processes, information and delivery.

Voice picking: Voice recognition systems provide direct, hands-free communication between operators and a computer via the headset. Operators are able to keep both hands on the equipment they are operating, while receiving instructions from the computer, thus resulting in a safer working environment.

With inputs from Stuart Schneider, Application Representative, Bastian Solutions

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compared to supply chain and other

IT services, is marginally lagging. In

India, half of the manufacturers are

still using the same old hardware

technologies, which are making it

difficult to have full-fledged soft-

enabled interface. Affirming the same,

Mohan says, “Simulation investigates a

process through the use of a theoretical

model, thereby allowing a process to

be examined under a variety of pre-

determined conditions and scenarios.

In recent years, computer-based

simulation tools have been developed

to simulate material handling systems

and their effect on the manufacturing

process on the shop floor.” However,

he clarifies, “Simulation would not

provide an answer, but indicate how

an answer might perform. Simulation

can show how a particular fleet of

material handling equipment performs

in a shop floor scenario.

It can provide a platform

for trying out different

approaches and strategies

for operations in shop floor

providing indicative cost

information.”

Magnetek has developed static

stepless simulation software patented

under US patent 7190, 146 that allows

the operator to use a footbrake to

either augment or completely control

the deceleration or stopping, thus

leaving a room for skill or less-skilled

operators without compromise on

safety. The result of simulation must

include:

Idle/utilisation times

Time spent while handling loads

Utilisation of staging areas, racking

and docks/doors

Hourly flow rates into and out of

racking, staging areas and docks/

doors

Visual indications of bottlenecks

Energy consumption and indication

of impact of battery charging and

changing

CUSTOM CART DESIGN SOLUTIONSCart designing is also attracting

industries to improve their ergonomics

because of its safe, reliable and long

lasting attributes. The key areas in cart

design are postures (neutral and static),

force, lifting & bending, capacity,

range of motion, and ergonomic

advantages carts vs. pallets. Cannon

Equipment under CannonCarts®

provides the state-of-the-art carts

as per these concerns.Commenting

on the same, Bryce Malone, VP

– Cart Sales, Cannon Equipment,

says, “Ergonomics plays a critical

role in understanding the different

motions associated with possible

injuries, and designing products to

limit non-beneficial postures and

movements is an area of great focus

for us.” Complementing his views,

Kenny Ramsay, VP – New Product

Development, Cannon Equipment,

avers, “Partnering with an ergonomics

expert and developing this ergonomics

manual will help many of our

customers understand the importance

of ergonomics in every aspect of their

business. Ergonomics is not just a

buzzword at Cannon Equipment; it is

a part of everything that we do.”

CABLING TECHNOLOGYApart from the hydraulic telescoping

technologies, large mono spiral or

cylinder reel on which data/energy

cables are coiled are being incorporated

in various crane constructions pointing

further improvement in crane efficiency.

Such cables must have high-tensile

strength, high mechanical stress pass

and fast operating speed capabilities.

In the case of pharmaceuticals and

medical applications, biocompatibility,

ease of sterilisation and flexibility for

various devices used in obstetrics,

gyneacology, cardiology, dentistry,

endoscopy and the veterinary sciences

are of major concerns.

BATTERY-OPERATED SOLUTIONSBattery-operated tug devices have

now become a proactive approach to

plant safety that improve productivity

and profitability. Material handling

applications usually pose serious

problems such as health and safety

risks. Inefficient ergonomic design

of handling equipment is also one of

the concerns. Battery-operated tug

devices allow operators to single-

handedly move materials weighing

thousands of pounds without exposing

them to the unnecessary risk of injury.

Along with the lead-acid battery

technology, industries are looking for

lighter solutions to improve mobile

applications’ capability. Kumbatta

affirms, “Yes, we are also looking at

future technologies such as lithium ion

batteries and hybrid trucks. Exploring

such new age technologies is in line

with our philosophy of

providing our customers

the most advanced, yet

affordable, technologies.”

ADDING INTELLIGENCE IS TO SPEED UP THE PROCESS HANDLING Though much of the needed

technologies have been upgraded,

given the scale of sophistication

required to operate the cranes or

other handling equipment remotely,

successful integration of ‘soft’ and ‘hard’

techniques is yet to be implemented

through the entire industry to have a

GenX image feeling, which already has

changed from ‘in rest’ operation image

to ‘in motion’ control image. Obviously,

end-customers are clamouring for

more intelligence to avail of the best

existing technologies, which will

be a full-integrated, internet-based

material handling system providing

unprecedented visibility and flexibility

to handle all kinds of materials or

goods, moving anywhere on the surface

of the globe by air, sea or land.

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Manager, Magnetek Material Handling

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GODREJ APPLIANCESGODREJ APPLIANCES

hen many in the industry

still believe that lean and

green cannot go together,

Godrej & Boyce believes

that it definitely can. All

it takes is a little more innovation.

“Sustainability has become an

important area of focus these days.

We, at Godrej, focus on reducing

water and energy consumption.

We also keep in mind that there is

minimal wastage in our facilities. Our

producer gas project uses all locally

sourced materials so there is no adverse

affect on the environment. It is a one-

of-its-kind initiative in the appliance

industry,” said George Menezes, Chief

Operating Officer, Godrej Appliances.

Commenting on the Shirwal

facility, Hussain Shariyarr, Senior VP

– Operations, Godrej Appliances,

explained, “Nothing is waste here. We

follow this and try to inculcate the

same in our employees.”

INCULCATING GREEN AMONG EMPLOYEESOne of the most important things to

be done is creating awareness among

employees about the environment. The

management here organises quizzes

and various other competitions on

environment day, which also involves

employees’ family members. “We also

organise training programmes for

employees before they go to the shop

floor. Apart from that, we have a tool

box meeting, wherein employees meet

the department head for 10 minutes

either at the start or the end of a shift.

Every week, we select a topic like

safety or environment. Through this,

they talk about initiatives that have

been taken, can or should be taken

and how,” added Shariyarr.

This is not all; there is also a

Weekly Contact Programme. “Here

we talk to employees and ask them to

give suggestions on how to improve

the environment. That gets translated

into kaizens and the best three kaizens

get cash prizes. This comes across as

motivation, while other programmes

keep it alive,” informed Shariyarr.

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLINGComing to manufacturing, there are

lot of initiatives that the company

has taken. “We try not to throw old

equipment and various parts of old

Godrej & Boyce has been an early embracer of the idea of caring for the environment, community and people. Over the years, the company has taken various initiatives to become one of the greenest companies in the country. A

visit to one of its appliances manufacturing facility at Shirwal, 45 km from Pune in Maharashtra, explains how the company abides by the motto, ‘rubbish can be recycled, but nature cannot’.

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machines are used by our employees

to make beautiful showpieces, which

are exhibited in the garden. It is not

something that we get any benefit

from, but it shows that everything has

value and nothing should be thrown,”

commented Shariyarr.

Wastage should be minimum is

what everybody in the Shirwal facility

believes. All waste plastic and steel

is recycled, scrap wood goes to the

producer plant and the foam used in

the refrigerators is reused. “We also

have an organic compost plant where

all the canteen and garden waste goes.

Later on, we use it as manure. In fact,

we have found that the ETP sludge

can also be converted to compost

by vermiculture. We are already in

touch with a Chennai based party for

the same,” said Wilfred S Mathias,

Deputy GM – Engineering, Godrej

Appliances.

Additionally, Thermocol and waste

paper is also recycled. “We have a

party who collects all the waste paper

and recycles it. We use the same here

as notepads and A4 papers. It not only

saves money, but is also eco-friendly,”

averred Shariyarr.

Godrej follows a waste management

strategy that says, avoid wastages – if

you cannot, then reduce what you can;

if you cannot, then reuse what you can;

if you cannot, then recycle what you

can; if you cannot, then create energy;

if you cannot, then disposing it of in a

land fill is the last option.

USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND FUELNormally, people use diesel for

forklifts, but Godrej has started using

biodiesel made from plants. “This we

have applied to some of our systems,

not 100 per cent, but as the supply

grows, we will change completely to

biodiesel,” said Shariyarr.

The company is also looking at rain

water harvesting in the near future.

“We are working with a party who will

help us implement this,” he added.

Earlier, the company used diesel for

ovens, but then came up with a one-of-

its-kind initiative called the Producer

Gas project. “Here, we use gas made of

agricultural waste as fuel. For this, we

use bagasse, waste wood, coconut shells

as inputs. Later on, they are burnt and

the gas is used as fuel. The residue is

charcoal, which is again a fuel. In the

whole process, we save around 30 per

cent of our cost,” elaborated Shariyarr,

adding that this process also is a mode

of income for many who provide the

bagasse and coconut shells.

The facility has also started focussing

on solar energy. “We have started with

street lights, which we initially plan to

convert into LED and then connect

it to a solar panel. This will be a pilot

project. If it is a success, it will be

carried forward,” added Shariyarr.

The implementation of producer gas

has various other benefits as well. The

end product/residue is environment-

friendly and can be used as manure or

to improve fertility of land.

Also, there is zero sulphur

dioxide emission in the

process.

GREENERY AND ECO-SYSTEMThe beautiful and peaceful

campus of the Shirwal

facility also has a nursery

with various kinds of plants.

Apart from this, there is a flora

and fauna gallery with pictures of

animals, birds and various species of

insects found in the facility’s campus.

According to officials, they do not

aim to harm any one of them; in fact,

create an ecosystem itself.

In a bid not to waste water, the

wastewater from ETP and STP plants

are used for watering plants and in the

toilets. They are also looking forward

to decrease the consumption of water

and have been successful to a great

extent.

AT THE SHOP FLOORThe roofs of the shop floor are designed

in such a way that they facilitate the

use of natural lighting. “Our roofs are

designed such that we do not require

light during the day. Taking into

consideration the dark areas, we have

used the concept called light pipe. It

is a chimney-like structure that opens

up in the dark area. The pipe has a

highly reflective coating inside and a

light diffuser at the top. It captures the

natural light and puts it down at the

dark area. We use electric lighting only

for night shifts,” informed Shariyarr.

Many of the tools used at the shop

floor are also recycled or made using

old tools.

PACKAGINGIn an attempt to save the usage of

paper used in packaging, the company

has started using a see through

packaging – recycled plastic. “We are

packing some of our refrigerators and

washing machines in the same way. It

saves 396 metric tonne of paper in the

process. Additionally, as the product

is visible, there are less chances of

damage. Also, in this way, we save

around 40 per cent cost in packaging,”

Shariyarr explained.

SETTING THE GREEN EXAMPLEApart from the initiatives at the shop

floor and in the campus, Godrej also

organises environment and energy

conservation awareness through

lectures and tree plantation drives in

neighbouring schools and villages.

Keeping in mind all the steps taken

by the management in this facility, it

would not be wrong to say that the

facility is very close to becoming a zero

waste company.

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We, at Godrej, focus on reducing water and energy consumption. We also keep in mind

that there is minimal wastage in our facilities.Hussain Shariyarr, Senior VP – Operations, Godrej Appliances


DISA INDIA HOSKOTE PLANT

asting & forging

techniques have long been

regarded conventional

methods of forming. At

a time when adopting the

latest automation software available in

the market to produce high-quality

moulds were considered a costly

affair, Disa India’s Hoskote plant

set an example of what a modern

foundry should look like for others

to follow suit. Disa India set up its

first plant in Tumkur, in India,

in 1986 and the other plant at Hoskote

in 1997.

Disa India and Wheelabrator of

the Norican Group realised and came

up with the solution of mechanisation

with localisation to counter the

cost factor. In our facility visit to

the company’s Hoskote plant, it

seemed as if they brought the fabled

romance of automation by reducing

customers’ costs through innovation

and localisation. Testifying the same,

Viraj Naidu, MD, Disa India, said,

“We keep the mantra simple: If you

adopt conventional way, the more you

produce, the more you need is labour,

which leads to substantial increase in

labour cost along with the residual

cost. But if you automate the whole

process, you will see a substantial

increase in products’ capacity without

any increase in labour & maintenance

cost.”

Spread over 4.5 acre, the Hoskote

plant is known for manufacturing a

variety of shot blast machines and filters

with a capacity range of 1.5k-10k cum/

hr & 7k-200k cum/hr. “We provide

three ranges of products, foundry

equipment like moulding machines

and match plate; shot blast equipment

like strengthening, peening, surface

finishing, air blasting; and pollution

control equipment like dust cleaning

and flue gas disposal,” informed Joydip

Ghosh, VP – Filters Sales & Hoskote

Operations, Disa India.

TECHNOLOGIES IMPLEMENTEDDisa India provides forming, preparing

and coating technologies. “In forming,

it provides the latest technologies of

vertical moulding, horizontal moulding

and match plates, while in the surface

Being a harbinger of growth in bringing world-class foundry technologies to the Indian market, Disa India has been the preferred choice in moulding equipment. Along with its sister company, Wheelabrator, and having more than 100 years of experience in foundry and forging equipment manufacturing, Disa has now developed a long tradition of innovation and reliability by reducing customers’ cost and the hunger for power. A recent visit to its Hoskote facility presented a classic combination of mechanisation with localisation to suit the Indian customers’ requirements.

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preparing segment, we have long-term

equipment targeting non-foundry

industries as well,” commented Ghosh.

“We are the world leader and Disa

vertical moulding is No.1 in the

world. It reduces customers’ cost to a

great extent. The second technology

we brought is horizontal moulding.

Now, we have flex technology and

then, match plate, which are again

Disa’s patented technologies.

Wheelabrator technologies have

further boosted it with their high

performance roto-jet and roto-

wheels. These are certainly going

to change the Indian market with

their high running time and low

maintenance.”

LOCALISING THE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGYDisa India brings foreign

technologies to India and localises

it further as per Indian customers’

requirements. It increases the

availability of all the foundry

equipment in India, thereby reducing

extra transportation and maintenance

costs. Talking about localisation,

Ghosh commented, “Earlier, green

sand moulding equipment were used

to import from abroad, but ever since

we started manufacturing it here

in India with complete automation

support, we just have to load the mould

& other components and you will

get the final product. Technologies

like flex technologies, reverse air

filter system and match plate were

actually developed at Disa, Denmark.

We are implementing the same here

with further advancements.”

ONE-STOP SHOP SOLUTIONExcept the furnace, Disa manufactures

everything. “We are known for our

complete foundry approach,” averred

Ghosh, adding, “Disa takes control of

all the things right from setting up

the plant to the plant design to the

equipment installations. That is why

we are very successful in India with 70

per cent of market share.”

REDUCING COST THROUGH INNOVATION Automation and technology have a

huge impact on capacity and speed.

Green sand moulding can generate

550 moulds per hour, while on the

other hand; same moulding machine

can be used to produce 40-50 moulds

per hour showing a great range of

capacity. “All this has been possible

because of their global teamwork and

R&D. In casting, even if there is an

inaccuracy of 2 mm, which happens

when the sand boxes are manually

joined, it costs a lot of time and labour

to bring it back into shape. When we

give a moulding, we give it with exact

shape and size with 0.1 mm tolerances.

Our machines are like Ferrari. Before

handing them over to customers, we

run all the equipment to make sure

they are fine,” commented Ghosh.

The Hoskote plant recently launched

their new shot blasting machines

(SBM), which are fully automated in

their operation and are surprisingly

fast. These will help solve the current

labour crisis in foundries and the

forging industry in India.

ENERGY-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES Realising the future energy crisis, Disa

India machines’ designs are state-of-

the-art and ensure minimal possible

consumption of energy. Elaborating

further, Ghosh explained, “The dust

collector of the pollution control

equipment is considered a power-

hungry equipment as it needs a lot

of compressed air. Compressed air

involves huge amount of money, as

it takes a lot of power to generate

that compressed air. Besides, it needs

lots of power to get the dust. But

when we design and manufacture

equipment in Hoskote, we do not

use compressors. As a result, our

equipment saves 30 per cent energy as

compared to conventional ones. Our

machines are designed such that they

save energy for the whole lifespan of

the machine.”

BEING ECO-FRIENDLY Disa’s Hoskote plant produces

a variety of filters and pollution

control systems based on Garant

technology, which is much more

efficient in terms of power &

proper waste disposal. “We

have updated and modified the

technologies available in Europe

to suit the requirements of our

Indian customers. We not only

provide solutions for foundries, but

also provide high-end solutions to a

number of other industries like marine,

aerospace, medical implantation, etc.,

where our pollution control equipment

have been deployed,” said Ghosh.

Other eco-friendly initiatives

implemented at the facility include

planting of green trees around the

manufacturing unit and installation of

LEDs instead of tube lights in some

areas of the plant.

SETTING AN EXAMPLE OF CUSTOMERS’ TRUST AND LOYALTY This facility visit gave us a clear picture

of innovative technologies, which

could dramatically change the forging

and foundry industry in India. With

its Innovations like DISAMATIC

and DISA MATCH fully inclined

towards customers’ interest, Disa India

seems to be standing alone at the top

enjoying customer satisfaction with

its reliability and commitment. With

such impressive plans in place, Disa

India is sure to transform the foundry

landscape in India.

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“We are known for our complete foundry approach. We take control of all the things right

from setting up the plant to the plant design to the equipment installations. That is why we are very successful in India with 70 per cent of market share.Joydip Ghosh, VP - Filters Sales and Hoskote Operations, Disa India


PREMIER HEAVY ENGINEERING

remier Ltd, the makers

of Premier Padmini

cars that once ruled the

Indian roads, is smoothly

sailing through with

their second inning. The company,

which faced hard times earlier, has

now diversified into machining and

heavy engineering business. Besides, it

re-entered the auto business after a gap

of a decade. In 2011, Maitreya Doshi,

Chairman and MD, Premier Ltd,

expressed his desire to build the group

into a `2,500 crore turnover company

in the next six years.

THE BEGINNING…Premier formed joint ventures (JVs)

with Peugeot and Fiat in 1991, but the

JVs collapsed. After a difficult period

of tax litigations and indebtedness,

Premier sold its 36 acre Mumbai

property to Manohar Joshi-owned real

estate company Kohinoor Planet for

`120 crore in 2005. This money, along

with `250 crore (in debt) and fresh

equity infusion was used to expand and

modernise the existing plant in Pune.

In 2008, Premier entered the heavy

engineering business, making generator

parts for windmill and infrastructure

players. It now also manufactures

chassis frames for BEML’s metro train

coaches and large cylinder blocks for

Cummins. The 52,000 sqft plant is

spread over 27 acre and now makes

computer numerical control (CNC)

tooling machines, mainly gear-making

machines and heavy machine blocks

for automotive and heavy engineering

giants like Tata, Mahindra, Eaton,

L&T and BHEL. Premier now boasts

of 70% market share in this business.

The company’s collective turnover

from its three core businesses is about

`300 crore.

“Our shed space is dedicated to

the manufacturing of wind turbine

components for power majors

like Tata, Cummins and Enercon

India. It has a full complement of

manufacturing capabilities including

fabrication, machining, blasting and

painting of wind turbine; steel parts

like disc rotors, stator rings, stator

carriers, rotor housings and supporting

structures. The division undertakes

complete machining of rotor hubs,

blade adaptors, axle pins and main

carriers made from castings used

in wind turbines,” says KG Rathi,

VP – Engineering Services Division,

Premier Ltd.

Premier Ltd established its Engineering Division to utilise the in-house facilities & expertise to offer machining services to major automobile industries in Pune. With clients like Tata Motors, Force Motors and Carraro Ltd among others, the division has come a long way. The management gives all credit to determined manpower, in-house advance measures and new technologies that have helped the division to expand. At present, they boast to be one of the leading wind turbine parts suppliers globally. Our recent visit to the Heavy Engineering Division in Pune only supported their leadership claim in the segment.

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AND THE CREDIT GOES TO…Right from fabrication, which involves

heavy size thick plates & forgings to

the precision machining & shrink

fitting of internal gear ring at -40º,

the team here has been putting great

efforts and has stood tall and proved

their mettle. The company officials

give all due credit to the dedicated

employees because of whom the

company has witnessed continuous

development. ‘First plan your work,

then work your plan!’ The employees

at the Engineering Division truly

believe and follow this practice.

He elaborates that more than 80

continual improvement projects have

been implemented in context with

improvement in quality, productivity

and reduction in cycle time. Some of

them, which the division takes pride

in, are:

Readily available fixture changing with

prior clamping arrangements for SG Iron

Rotor Hub

The set up time for changing the fixture

of the rotor hub on horizontal boring

machines and its clamping on the table

for further machining of next job used

to take nearly two hours. Later, this

time was reduced to 90% by making

separate arrangement of clamping rotor

hub on separate fixture. Now, when

machining of the previous job is done,

only this fixture has to be clamped

on the table of the horizontal boring

machine instead of repeating the whole

old procedure of clamping. This has

increased the productivity up to 20%.

Semi-automatic use of SAW welding

machine for hub welding on rotating table

Outside welding of hub with flux

cored arc (CO2) welding machine

on manually rotating table had many

drawbacks. It was a time-consuming

process, hazardous to environment,

involved operative fatigue, less

productive (20 hours for single hub),

more defects in weld bead and poor

aesthetic of welding among others.

The process was developed later

into a semi-automatic set up of SAW

(submerged arc welding) machine with

rotating table and prior calculated feed

rate & speed of rotation. A study has

shown tremendous improvements

such as increase in productivity by

70%, making the process environment

friendly, reducing the defects in the

welding to 95%, ensuring good aesthetic

appearance of welding and making

operator fatigue negligible. This came

across as a major achievement for the

employees.

Patented procedure of stator carrier arms

welding

A system, which involves a

combination of two different welding

processes, was successfully tried and

handed over for production. It reduced

the cycle time and manpower up to

50% and increased the productivity

nearly by 40%.

Packing

At the Engineering Division, the

ready-to-dispatch components are

properly enclosed according to a

packing scheme given by customers

as well as some developed in-house.

Considering the safety of components

to avoid any damage during transit,

the division has a separate expert team

for packing. The safety issue is taken

care of by making suitable changes in

the packing scheme for safe delivery of

finished components at the customer’s

end. “These are some of the examples

of excellent research, spontaneity

and team work of our employees.

It is an ongoing process to ensure

improvement in quality, productivity,

handling of the heavy parts and

reducing the fatigue of the operatives

at all levels of our operational areas

starting from the procurement of raw

material,” says Nagaraj MK, Asst GM

– Commercial, Engineering Services

Division, Premier Ltd.

PROCUREMENT AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICESNagaraj also points out that involvement

of each and every employee right from

the raw material procurement stage to

the delivery of the job quality is one

of the major reasons for the growth

of the division. “We encourage our

employees to implement the best

practices to make this a better place to

work. Here, we make sure we follow

certain practices to meet our target on

time,” he adds.

The employees in the Engineering

Division have adapted to some of the

best practices in business such as:

In depth analysis and forecasting of

material requirements

All the activities are strictly on the

basis of the division’s budget & the

same is planned on a quarterly,

monthly and daily basis

The division is taking care of

in-time payment to the supplier and

also educates suppliers on their basic

requirements. The division also

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provides the necessary assistance to

the suppliers at the time of

procurement by giving them all the

technical & inspection support

Employees in the division observe

the customer and supplier as a team

and conduct 100% quality check

and acceptance of material (raw and

finished), efficient inbound, WIP

and outbound logistics management

processes followed for material

handling

Sometimes due to constraint of

supplier & prior intimation to the

management, they create a strategic

inventory, ‘First In, First Out’.

The division has also implemented

sorting, cleanliness, standardised

processes and maintains discipline along

with safety & security. Both Rathi and

Nagaraj claim that the quality of the

work done here has brought them to

where they are now. They hope to

continue with the same quality.

CUSTOMERS GET THE BEST QUALITYThe Engineering Division has excelled

in the field of heavy and critical

components supplies of wind turbine

parts with strict adherence to the

quality & commitment, according to

company officials. The division has a

proven track record for the design &

development of jigs & fixtures, with all

latest technologies to produce quality

goods within a stipulated time.

Rathi states that world-class

manufacturing techniques have been

implemented to achieve international

standards. Special welding, machining

and in-house designed precision

fixtures and jigs are used to adhere

to the close tolerance required in the

components. According to him, the

approach and inspection facilities are

keys to successful completion of the

prototype job in the stipulated time.

“Today, the competitive world cost

plays a very important role in the

whole process. We look and take care

of non-productive and uncertified

activities, which result into best price

and satisfaction to our customer,” says

Rathi. Considering the quantum of

work involved, the company decided

to have separate ISO certification for

the Engineering Division. The division

has a built-in Quality Management

System. “We obtained separate

ISO 9001:2000 certification for our

division in 2008. It was upgraded to

9001:2008 in December 2010. QMS

is well established & maintained by

conducting internal audit once in every

four months and external audit once in

six months,” adds Rathi.

Based on the company’s Quality

Policy, the division has a set of quality

objectives, which are measured &

monitored against targets through Key

Performance Indicator (KPI) matrix.

KPI with set targets are given to each

function. Some of the KPIs are:

Function KPI

MarketingCustomer Satisfaction Index

ProductionReduction Plan Vs. Actual

QANo. of Quality Deviations Per Job

PurchaseSupplier Performance Rating

MaintenanceMachine Break Down Hours

Apart from quality, the management

also takes pride in the fact that that

best practices are implemented for

the safety of their employees. The

employees are provided with all the

basic safety equipment, including

helmets and goggles, among others.

EMPLOYEES’ TRAININGThe team believes that training is

crucial to upgrade the personnel

and it gives tangible & intangible

benefits. The division, while inducting

contractual workmen, imparts training

that focusses on subjects like quality,

safety and discipline. Orientation

programme for new entrant officers

are also organised apart from in-house

training by internal as well as external

faculties on technical training (welding

process, non-destructive testing, ISO

9001:2008 awareness, Statistical

Process Control, 1S-2S, Vendor

Negotiation), and soft skills. Fire

fighting drills also form a part in the

training process.

EXPANSION PLANSThe Engineering Division has become

the only approved source in India for

supplying metro bogie frames. The

division is also setting up an exclusive

line for structural & forging parts of

2 MW capacities. “Our division with

hands on experience and expertise

in developing critical structural parts

of wind turbines is moving towards

developing higher capacity parts like

nacelle hub frame for 2.5 MW wind

turbine, which is the heaviest part in

the nacelle assembly,” says Nagaraj.

The division is now planning

a few things on a large scale. “Steel

tower for wind turbine manufacturer

is one of the sectors that the division

is looking forward to. We will set up

a state-of-the-art technology plant

with exclusive facilities such as bending

machine, motorised trolley mounted

column and boom, rotators, blasting &

painting booth and flange facer, among

others, for the same. At present, we

have developed components for wind

turbines with small capacity. We are

preparing to manufacture wind turbine

towers for higher capacity,” says

Nagaraj. He adds that the division is

going to set up an exclusive line for

machining of heavy duty cylinder

blocks for marine engines with CNC

horizontal boring machines & SPMs.

This is not all! Looking at the

market demand and quality products

of castings, the company is planning

to set up a world-class foundry for

heavy SG iron and alloy steel castings.

No wonder the company has come a

long way in a short time span. Today,

it is among the top players in its

segment. However, the company is not

contended yet and promises a lot more

in future.

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FINANCING SMEs

MEs form the backbone

of the Indian economy

and are truly playing a

critical role in driving

the country’s economic

progress. Currently, SMEs account

for 8% of the country’s GDP, 95%

of overall industrial units,

45% of the manufacturing

output and 40% of all

exports in the country.

However, factors such

as high interest rates, difficulties in

availing easier finances and lengthy &

complicated documentation processes

are preventing the growth of SMEs.

Elaborating on some of the challenges

faced by SMEs in this expansion

process, VK Bansal, Executive Director,

Global Small and Medium Businesses

Chamber of Commerce, Industry

and Services, explains that when a

borrower applies for financial support

to banks or other authorised agencies,

he needs to go through a cumbersome

documentation process. In many cases,

proper guidance is not provided to the

borrower while filling these forms. In

the process, he is not able to furnish

all the necessary details, which, in turn,

delays the entire process for availing

loans. Such a scenario is detrimental to

the growth of SMEs in the country.

INTEREST RATES: A MAJOR CONCERNGiven that business activities are

heavily dependent on credit, what is

even more striking is that the interest

rate for securing financial

assistance from banks and

other financial institution

is quite high. In India, a

company is required to pay

an interest rate of about 11–14% based

on the amount it borrows from the

authorised agencies. Commenting on

the role of Global Small and Medium

Businesses Chamber of Commerce,

Industry and Services in making

S ARINDAM GHOSH

SMEs are the engines of a country’s growth, and, so, their development is highly critical. India has about four million SMEs registered with the government, of which, only 4–5% have been able to secure fi nancial support through institutional funding. To help SMEs prosper, there is a lot that needs to be done. Supportive government policies and initiatives by banks and other fi nancial institutions will help this ‘growth engine of a country’ smoothly chug along the path to progress.

India needs to create a ‘level-playing fi eld’ in terms of the interest rates. This, in turn, will lower the fi nancial burden on SMEs and will signifi cantly contribute to their development.


FINANCING SMEs

easier finances available to SMEs,

Bansal states that their institution is a

‘facilitator’. “If required, we also help

companies furnish all the documents

to the banks as per the requirement,”

he adds. “Presently, there are about

four million SMEs registered with

the government. As per industry

estimates, only 4–5% of them have

successfully secured financial support

through institutional funding. The

rest are highly dependent on personal

sources for covering their financial

requirements,” continues Bansal.

One of the biggest differences

between India and other countries

is the ‘rate of interest’, highlights

Bansal. While in other countries it is

somewhere between 3% and 5% (in

European countries, it is about 2%

and in China, the interest rate is about

3–4%), in India, it is in double digits.

Therefore, India needs to

create a ‘level-playing field’

in terms of the interest

rates. This, in turn, will

lower the financial burden

on SMEs and will significantly

contribute to their development.

WHAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS DONE? The government is taking active steps

to smoothen the flow of credit for the

MSME sector in the country. The

Government of India and SIDBI have

set up the Credit Guarantee Fund

Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises

(CGTMSE) with an aim to make

finances available to borrowers.

CGTMSE would strengthen the credit

delivery system and facilitate the flow

of credit to the sector by eliminating

the hassles of collaterals and third-

party guarantee for MSMEs. Under

the initiative, free credit facility has

been extended by eligible institutions

to all new as well as existing SMEs

with a maximum credit cap of `100

lakh. All the public sector banks have

been following these norms.

MANDATORY INITIATIVES Banks are gradually emerging as the

largest financial supporters to the

SME sector in the country. However,

due to lack of awareness, SMEs

remain unaware of the various sector-

friendly schemes. Discussing the steps

required to increase the awareness

levels, Bansal opines that there is a

need for awareness programmes to

educate the firms about the various

existing schemes offered by the banks.

“Banks need to be more responsible and

play a sensitive role for the borrowers,”

he says, adding, “Establishing

proper channels of communication,

especially from banks, will play a

critical role in terms of facilitating

access to credit for borrowers.”

Besides, there is also a need to

increase the scope for credit while

facilitating finance for MSMEs.

Currently, banks thoroughly review

and analyse the financial health

of a company and based on its

study, it assigns them credit ratings.

These ratings enable the lenders to

easily assess the reputation of the

prospective borrower or the company

in the market and enable them to

take decisions accordingly. Further,

on many occasions, these lenders also

consult with credit rating agencies to

help them determine how to structure

and approve the loan to them. Giving

a perspective from the credit rating

agencies, Kritika D Monga, Deputy

Manager – Business Development,

ICRA Ltd, said that the interest rates

benefit varies in the range of 0.25–1%

depending on the ratings issued for a

company by the agency. Additionally,

the government can look to adopt

international practices for lowering

the interest rates. This, in turn, will

come as a huge boost to the growth of

the sector.

STEPS TAKENTo fuel the growth of SMEs in the

country, Global Small and Medium

Businesses Chamber of Commerce,

Industry and Services has planned to

open 25 centres across the country

within the next two years.

Each of these centres will have

a team of experts who will guide

prospective borrowers on how to secure

finances from authorised agencies.

“The services will be available free

of charge,” informs Bansal, adding,

“Though the financial requirement has

to be provided by the banks, we will

try our best to help SMEs smoothly

avail financial assistance. We may also

interact with the bank on their behalf,

if required.”

The body also plans to organise

more events across the country, which

will bring all the lenders and borrowers

together on the same platform. Bansal

explained that the aim of these events

would be to increase the

awareness levels of the

borrowers on the various

schemes that are offered

by banks. They can

compare all the schemes and finalise

on a lender and scheme that best meets

their requirements. It would also give

the lenders an opportunity to extend

their reach.

Many lending institutions, like

Corporation Bank, have pledged to

approve the loans for SMEs in 15

days of receiving the request from

the borrowers. However, the approval

would vary depending on the case.

Elaborating on what State Bank

of India has done to help SMEs

on this front, Punarvasu, Assistant

Manager, State Bank of India,

says, “In terms of offering better

services to our customers, State Bank of

India has opened various SME

branches across the country with a focus

to cater to the needs and requirements

of the SME customer only.”

After all, SMEs are critical to

support the growth of the country, he

thoughtfully concludes.

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SMEs account for 8% of the country’s GDP, 95% of overall industrial units, 45% of the manufacturing output and 40% of

all exports in the country.


INDIAN SMEINDIAN SMEs’ s’ ROLEROLE

ndian SMEs have

recently been receiving

much needed attention.

SMEs, mainly in the

electronics sector, are

being increasingly viewed as agents

for economic growth by government

institutions, corporate bodies and

banks. Owing to factors such as

globalisation and India’s robust

economic growth, the electronic

SME segment has paved the way

to key sectors in southern, western

and northern India. The attempts to

benchmark Indian SMEs with global

players have helped the electronics

sector grow from small- and medium-

sized industries to large-scale ‘magnum

opus’ industries. The Indian electronics

industry comprises a miniscule 0.7%

of the global electronic industry and

contributes approximately 1.7% to the

country’s GDP. It has been growing

at a CAGR of approximately 16%

between 2002 & 2007, and is expected

to stand at an estimated amount of

$1 trillion by the end of 2012.

GROWTH OF INDIAN ELECTRONICS SECTORThe Indian electronics industry came

into being in the early 1960s with a

focus on developing and maintaining

a fundamental communication system.

While radio broadcasting, telephonic

and telegraphic communications were

primarily intended to supplement

government functions & enhance the

defence capabilities, the liberalisation

of the economy brought about some

fundamental shifts in the sector.

For instance, the government eased

foreign investment norms, reduced

custom tariffs and de-licenced many

consumer electronic products (the

only exceptions being defence and

aerospace-related electronics). As a

result, it not only became attractive to

foreign investment, but also diversified

from catering primarily to the domestic

market to expanding into international

markets. India has more than 3,500

units engaged in the production of

electronic goods. These include 13

central public sector units (PSUs), 65

state PSUs, 600 private manufacturers

covering nearly 2,50,000 small and

micro units spread across the country

that are directly or indirectly related to

the electrical and electronics industry.

These units employ over 3.5 million

people (excluding a workforce of

approximately 2.5 million persons

indirectly supporting IT and electronics

manufacturers by providing logistics,

post sales, maintenance and related

support services). The electronic

components manufacturers in India

are located mainly in Mumbai, Pune,

Bengaluru and Delhi, with Chennai

catching up fast. The industry is

categorised into six segments.

CONSUMER ELECTRONICSThe consumer electronics segment

I PRATEEK SUR

SMEs have been globally recognised as vital components of a domestic economy. And in an emerging economy like India, SMEs play a rather signifi cant socioeconomic role when it comes to ensuring the overall development of the nation. Taking the electronics sector as a case-in-point, it is clear that Indian SMEs have helped the electronics sector grow

into large-scale ‘magnum opus’ industries.


INDIAN SMEs’ ROLE

today accounts for approximately

40% of the total domestic electronics

production. Driven by the rising

household incomes, low penetration

rates, changing lifestyles, better and

more flexible financing options &

increasing consumer awareness, this

sector is yet to unleash its potential.

The sector is expected to gain high

momentum as digital technology

becomes more popular with the

masses and demand for high-tech

entertainment continues to rise.

Characterised by a large

manufacturing base, the sector is

highly competitive with both domestic

and international players fighting to

retain market share. Within consumer

electronics, the colour TV segment

leads the growth. This segment is

closely followed by mobile phones.

India is the fifth largest sector for the

colour TV segment and is very soon

going to be the second largest market

for mobile phones. The other growth

sectors for consumer electronics

include microwave ovens, Mp3

players, air-conditioners, refrigerators

and laptops. This emerging market

segment provides a positive outlook for

the electronics market in the future.

COMPUTERS/LAPTOPSIndia’s Information Technology (IT)

industry has the potential to become a

growth engine for the rest of the world

and improve productivity of the Indian

economy. This segment includes

personal computers (PC), servers,

workstations, supercomputers, data

processing equipment and peripherals

such as monitors, keyboards, printers,

etc. The demand for IT products is

largely driven by the PC. The use

and penetration of computers is fast

expanding with special emphasis on

multi-lingual technologies, making

IT products cost effective and price

competitive. PC penetration is

expected to touch high levels by the

end of 2012. Until recently, this

segment was dominated by local

assemblers and some branded domestic

companies. But now, the PC segment

is dominated by the presence of

international firms who have eaten into

the share of Indian brands by targeting

the market for sub-USD9000 PCs.

Global leaders, such as HP, DELL,

IBM and ACER, are now assembling

PCs locally and have changed their

focus from Tier 1 cities to satellite

towns and cities. Here, Wipro and

Zenith have emerged as domestic

market leaders. The PC segment in

India is expected to add over 50 million

new users by 2012. In addition, a new

genre of digital electronics that fuse

embedded software, radio frequency

identification (RFID) technology and

manage data (voice & video) is an

emerging opportunity.

STRATEGY & INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICSThe Indian strategic electronics

segment consists of satellite-based

communication, navigation &

surveillance, underwater electronics

& infra-red management and GPS-

based vehicle-tracking systems. It has

numerous manufacturing units both

in public and private sectors. The

industrial electronics segment includes

process control instrumentation,

automation systems, test & measuring

instruments and medical instruments.

In India, advanced process solutions are

used in various process industries such

as steel, chemicals, petroleum, pulp &

paper, power generation, transmission

and distribution. Growth in industrial

production by focus on better controls,

processes and systems are expected to

drive the demand in the future.

COMMUNICATION AND BROADCASTING ELECTRONICSThe communication and broadcasting

equipment segment includes digital

exchanges, transmission equipment,

such as high frequency/very high

frequency/microwave transceiver,

satellite communication terminals

and optical fibre communication

equipment. The demand for telecom

equipment, receivers and transmitters

has increased with the introduction

of wireless in local loop (WLL) and

efforts on the part of the Indian

Government to increase the tele-

density as per targets from 9 per 100

in 2005 to 15 per 100 by 2010 are

broadly on track. Growth in the sector

was slow from 2002 to 2005, but it

picked up in 2006–07, and now, it is

on an all-time high and is expected

to grow further in the coming years.

Increased spending by the Department

of Telecommunications (DoT) and the

entry of private companies into basic

telecom equipment manufacturing has

helped drive growth in this segment.

The telecom market participants

are concerned about the possibility

of product dumping by Chinese

companies, who, despite being unable

to get a foothold in Western markets,

are eager to demonstrate their telecom

hardware capabilities.

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTSIndia has a limited, but well-developed,

electronic components industry catering

to the needs of the consumer electronics,

telecom, defence and IT sectors. There

are nearly 1,000 units manufacturing

various types of components. The

components presently produced in

India include TV picture tubes (black

& white and colour), monitor tubes,

diodes and transistors, power devices,

instrumentation controls, hybrid

microcircuits, resistors, capacitors,

connectors, switches, relays, magnetic

heads, direct current micro-motors &

tape deck mechanism, printed circuit

boards, crystals, loudspeakers and

hard & soft ferrites. The production

of components is driven primarily by

growth in the consumer electronics

sector.

[email protected]

With inputs from Malika Kumar, Senior

Manager – Brand & Communications,

Deloitte India and Sankalpa Bhattacharjya,

Director – Strategy Transaction Services,

KPMG India Pvt Ltd.


ROBOTICS IN NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE

obotics, automation

and remote handling

technologies play a

crucial role in almost

all facets of the nuclear

fuel cycle, such as fuel fabrication,

reactors, fuel reprocessing, In-Service

Inspection (ISI) & repair, Post-

Irradiation Examinations (PIE),

isotope production, etc. The

phenomenal advancements in this

fascinating area have been due to

the various necessities—unique to

the nuclear industry—to reduce the

radiation exposure during handling

operations and technologies required

to facilitate remote inspection of

inaccessible areas of nuclear reactors/

plants or to facilitate remote repair/

refurbishments of operating plants.

FUEL FABRICATIONIn the field of fuel fabrication, robots

and automation are essential to

increase the productivity as well as to

facilitate the inspection of inaccessible

remote locations. The automation of

Non Destructive Examination (NDE)

in the fuel fabrication line results in

significant performance enhancement

in terms of cost, time and efficiency.

Higher productivity and yield could

be achieved in these plants with

augmented automation and inspection

concepts. These could include modern

concepts like ‘intelligent processing’,

where feedback from inspection

could be given to the process for

online correction, thereby achieving

‘zero defect’ concepts. Further, these

concepts also facilitate higher levels of

documentation of critical components

like fuel pellets, end plugs and fuel pins,

among others. These documentations

help in accurately estimating the life

of these components in reactors and

also act as effective tools to take

corrective actions in the fabrication

procedures based on the feedback from

operating experiences.

A field that requires immediate

attention is the thorium fuel cycle—

the third stage of India’s nuclear

energy programme. Since the fission

of U232 results in high radiation levels,

large-scale fuel fabrication using U233

in the thorium fuel cycle will be

possible only if the fabrication facility

is fully automated. Robotics and

automation are the best choices for the

speedy closure of fast breeder reactor

fuel cycle, by way of reprocessing/

re-fabrication of short-cooled fast

breeder reactor fuels.

FUEL REPROCESSING In fuel reprocessing, the current

concepts of automation need to be

augmented for increasing the reliability

and productivity of the plants. The

introduction of rugged automation

concepts with the possibility of

robotic or remote dismantling/repair

capabilities will greatly facilitate the

plant layout that is more structured

and not dependent on the reach

of conventional master–slave

manipulators (MSMs). Reprocessing/

re-fabrication using advanced concepts,

like pyrochemical or pyrometallurgical

methods, is only possible in an

automated manner.

Large-scale waste management of

highly active waste streams is always

RIndia has seen several developments pertaining to automation in atomic reactors. However, considering the developments in this fi eld in countries such as Japan, the US and other European countries, it is clearly evident that there is still scope for much more when it comes to high-temperature sustainable robots, real-time path planning, etc. An innovative development system with a judicious mix of young, senior, academic and research & industry personnel is essential for the speedy implementation of the targeted goals.

Automating the Automating the ATOMIC WORLDATOMIC WORLD

ROBOTICS IN NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE


better done using automated concepts;

for example, the waste immobilisation

by vitrification. Decommissioning

of highly contaminated glove boxes,

reprocessing plant components, reactor

internals, etc., also require advanced

robotic concepts for remote handling

and automation.

ISI and repair of nuclear reactor/

reprocessing plants are some other

challenging areas that require

immediate attention. In case of remote

inspection of the nuclear plants

in service, automated and robotic

inspection techniques allow faster

inspection with accurate & reliable

detection of defects. It is also possible

to size the defects by employing such

methods. It also helps in archiving

the test results/data for future analysis

and interpretation. In fact, the NDE

aided by automation and robotic

systems is key to achieve economy in

design, manufacture, operation & life

extension of components and plants.

A number of such systems & gadgets

have been successfully developed

indigenously in the Department of

Atomic Energy (DAE) and are being

utilised for Pressurised Heavy Water

Reactor (PHWR) coolant channel

inspection, core shroud inspection of

Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), etc.

At Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic

Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam,

a number of ISI devices have been

successfully developed and deployed

for inspecting reprocessing plants.

Currently, efforts are underway for

developing a remote-controlled robotic

device that can work at an ambient of

1500C. This device, which is nearing

completion, can be deployed to the

narrow inter-space between the main

reactor vessel & the safety vessel and

can perform a number of visual &

NDE checks, where the temperature

at the time of inspection will be 1500C.

The device has a number of state-of-

the-art features for remote navigation,

safe deployment & withdrawal and

high-temperature inspection devices.

In the past, considerable

advancements were made in the

development of remote handling

equipment—starting from low-end

MSM, articulated versions to higher

capacity rugged duty manipulators and

modular three-piece advanced versions.

Servo-controlled manipulators with

large volume reach and moderate

handling capacities have been also

developed and inducted into service.

However, this area requires very special

attention to fulfil India’s third-stage

nuclear vision, by inducting advanced

MSMs of leak tight version, higher

capacity advanced servo manipulators

coupled with remote vision and

perception systems. Such systems are

essential in all areas of nuclear fuel

cycle, such as reprocessing, remote fuel

fabrication, waste management and

PIE among others.

NEED OF THE HOURMany challenging and key areas of

robotics in the nuclear realm require

active participation from academia,

R&D institutions and the industry.

Some key issues are the development

of standardised radiation-hardened

electronic systems, feedback elements

and tactile & vision sensors.

Importantly, artificial intelligence-

based control systems and advanced

instrumentation for process automation

need to be developed. In remote and

automated fuel fabrication, complete

automation assisted by robotic systems

with tactile sensing hands requires to

be implemented. This will include

associated developments in the field of

advanced control and analysis systems

for tele-presence using vision, tactile

& feedback sensors and advanced

instrumentation for remote operation.

Another area that requires

collaboration from academia is the

development of advanced concepts

for hyper-redundant manipulators,

like spine manipulators. The robotic

vision for quality control in automated

transfer lines is to be introduced in

remote and automated fuel fabrication.

In case of robots for rescue operations,

real-time path planning during the

search is vital for the navigation of the

robot and an optimal path planning

strategy involving coordinated motion

of multiple rescue robots need to

be addressed. The key elements in

achieving these challenging goals are

through critical reviews of the evolving

designs and pooling together the

combined experiences in the industry

along with the experimentation &

analysis done by academicians and

researchers. Increased participation of

industries in the design and manufacture

of innovative concepts are essential

for translating the R&D experience

into production. An innovative

development system with a judicious

mix of young, senior, academic,

research and industry personnel are

essential for speedy implementation of

the targeted goals.

KV Kasiviswanathan, Raja Ramanna

Fellow, Outstanding Scientist and

Ex-Associate Director, Indira Gandhi Centre

for Atomic Research Department of Atomic

Energy, Kalpakkam.

[email protected], [email protected]

Nuclear Power Reactors of IndiaPower Stations Location Date of Establishment

Narora Atomic Power Station Narora, Uttar Pradesh January 1, 1991

Rajasthan Atomic Power Station Rawatbhata, Rajasthan December 16, 1973

Tarapur Atomic Power Station Tarapur, Maharashtra October 28, 1969

Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Kakrapar, Gujarat May 6, 1993

Kudankulam Nuclear Power

Plant

Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu November 20, 1988;

Operational on January 14, 2004

Madras Atomic Power Station Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu January 24, 1984

Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant Kaiga, Karnataka November 16, 2000

INNOVATING PROFITABLY


Best Practices for SuccessBest Practices for Success

TheThe

nnovation has the power

to turn problems and

inconveniences into

profitable elements for a

business. The mightiest

of modern organisations have been

built in a few years only through the

power of information and human

mind. Helping human imagination in

developing creative solutions will be

the secret to success. Innovation can

be seen in every field and every sector.

When the first pre-paid telephone

cards were introduced in Japan, it

was heralded as the best innovation

of the year. It was an example of a

simple innovation offering tremendous

benefits, to both the consumers as well

as the telephone companies.

Innovating continuously is the

need of the hour. However, this will

not happen through mere rhetoric.

An ‘innovation initiative’, which

embraces everyone from the doorman

to chairman, will create a culture of

innovation. This initiative is for those

who are willing to dive in and stay on

the course of a long-term organisational

development intervention. However,

Indian companies have to overcome

many hurdles before they achieve this

goal. Lack of interest in investing

resources for building a culture of

innovation and a certain reluctance

in installing the innovation tools are

some of the big problem areas for the

Indian companies.

Creativity may be, as Plato called

it, a ‘divine madness’. But if you want

practicable innovations to give results,

there needs to be a method to the

madness. It is a fine balance, which

involves taming the crazy idea to suit

the business. The findings about the

Indian brand of innovation reveal

many gaps, which have been discussed

in the book, ‘Innovate Happily’. Each

innovation initiative needs to be tailor-

made to bridge the gaps in the selected

company. Here’s how you can create

a general framework for improving

the ‘innovation quotient’ of your

organisation.

The structure should provide for

sustained, long-term efforts to build

an innovation culture. Two-day

laboratories/seminars are not impactful

enough to create this culture. In the

words of Shekhar Arora, Executive

Director – HR, Ashok Leyland, what

we need is ‘365 days of innovation’.

The process of building a safe,

nurturing climate has to start from the

top. Every participant has to become

aware of the verbal, tonal and non-

verbal innovation landmines that lie

Consistent innovation leading to profi tability is what corporate India needs. There are no limits to the possibilities of the human mind. “Microsoft’s only factory asset is the human imagination,” wrote Frank Moody, the New York Times Magazine writer. Corporations that adopt innovation as a way of life never need to compete. Theirs is the path where no one has gone before—the path that leads to untold success.

I

It was observed that elephants dragging logs in the jungles of Assam were returning with oily muck on their legs. This led to the discovery of oil reserves in the state—an excellent example of fortuitous innovation.

FORTUITOUS INNOVATION



buried in the existing culture, waiting

to blow up new ideas.

An even more important aspect of

an initiative is installing the thinking

tools. Every employee should learn

and practice the tools, which form the

foundation of innovation. Their regular

practice and use in meetings can make

generating and taming of new ideas

an everyday occurrence. Thinking tools

are not an occasional indulgence. They

need to become the oxygen of the

corporate existence. Here is a blueprint

for an innovation initiative.

1FORTUNE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PYRAMID

“I consider constraints as a source

of innovation. I believe in fortune

at the bottom of the pyramid,” said

Ravi Venkatesan, Former Chairman

and Corporate VP, Microsoft India.

The biggest challenge is cost. As an

example of finding fortune at the

bottom of the pyramid, Microsoft

has created computers with five mice

instead of one mouse per computer

for rural schools. It has also created

a computer that 10 people can share,

which provides the additional benefit of

learning to work as a team. Moreover,

a split screen makes it easy for people

to work on different problems at the

same time. Such innovations have

reduced the cost of access.

Then, there is the problem of

language. Many people do not

speak English, and therefore

Windows is now available

in 14 languages—another

example of innovation.

2CREATE INCUBATORS FOR INNOVATION

Harsh Mariwala, Chairman

and MD, Marico Industries,

believes that spreading the message of

innovation should be part of corporate

social responsibility as innovation can

build the nation. Innovation flourishes

in an open and empowering culture.

“We give a new business idea to a team

and empower them to implement it.

We then remove the escape button,”

said Mariwala. Just like the Greek

leader who burnt all the boats and

bridges once his army was on the

enemy territory. This meant that his

force was infused with a do or die

attitude. There was no way back.

The only way forward was victory.

Companies should also follow a similar

path for encouraging innovation.

Mariwala explained, “We are driven

by our concern for the environment

and preventive natural good health.

To us, a customer is a person with

constantly rising aspirations. Our

suppliers are our partners in business.”

“The idea is first incubated in an

Incubation Cell. They report directly

to me for two years. It is dismantled

once their role is complete. Today,

for example, the Kaya Skin Clinic is

a flourishing new business. Each of

my product teams identifies their

innovation agenda as part of strategic

planning,” informed Mariwala

when discussing the procedure for

encouraging innovation at Marico

Industries, further adding, “We believe

in orbit shifting innovation. To be

acceptable, innovation should translate

into cash flow. We have experienced

that in our company.”

3BUILD THE YOUNG EXECUTIVES SYSTEM

When Ramaswamy Seshasayee,

CEO, Ashok Leyland, found that

young executives at Ashok Leyland

felt alienated at times by the legacy

system and red tape, he came up with

a comprehensive Young Executives

System (YES). Ashok Leyland,

championed by the redoubtable team

of Arora and Kalpana Ganesh, Head

– Organisation Development, has

created an efficient youth organisation

with its own website to share ideas,

sometimes directly with the CEO.

They were given the responsibility to

come up with a budget. They were

also involved in creating a model

truck. Both tasks were concluded with

huge benefits, further affirming the

importance of innovations.

4TRANSFORM SPECTATORS INTO PARTICIPANTS

Another example of innovation is

that of Tata Steel, Jamshedpur, which

saved `700 crore merely by turning

the whole population of the town

into participants. B Muthuraman,

MD, Tata Steel, speaks about their

programme ‘Manthan Ab Shop Floor

Se’, which means churning

the energies of the shop floor.

Every few weeks, workers from

different departments, apart

from management (except

facilitators), get together for

a three-hour meeting. These

worker-driven gatherings

have spawned hundreds of

innovations that are rewarded

at the ‘Innovation Exhibition’,

where the workers also get to

talk about their work to Ratan Tata,

Chairman, Tata Group.

5MAKE YOUR PRODUCT EXCITING FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES

Naina Lal Kidwai, one of the most

powerful women of corporate India,

Let’s dream and dream big. Let’s change the world. Let’s have a high tolerance for failure, as fear for failure discourages people from trying. Curiosity has no genetics, nationality or gender bias; therefore, people should be free to explore and innovate.

DREAM BIG, BE FREE

Nurturing

Reinstating

Stimulating Sustaining

Innovation development cycle



opined, “Innovation is the key!”

The HSBC Bank Branch at Flora

Fountain, Mumbai, seems to be a

hot spot for out-of-the-box thinking.

The 35,000-strong workforce with an

average age of 30 craves change and

innovation. “The worst thing we can

do is shut them out. They believe in

themselves, they are so passionate about

their ideas. They need to know where

the idea is going. Just generating ideas

is not enough!” emphasised Kidwai.

Her ideas on innovation are

interesting. “One needs to be able

to generate ideas, grow them and

finally disengage from them when the

time comes!” It reminds one of good

parenting. Nurture the baby, help it

grow and finally, let it go! And the last

may be the toughest!

Among some innovations that

help the employees, especially new

employees, bond with the bank are

‘New Employee Induction Roadmaps’,

also called the ‘Jungle Book’. Then,

there are a lot of other employee-fun

activities, such as ‘Treasure Chest’,

‘Holi’, ‘Dilwalla’ and ‘Heroes Day’,

among others. Employees are urged to

play the lead, play to win, think beyond

the possible and speed forward together.

Customers too can look forward to an

unusual experience at the bank. The

bank is not a branch, but a mall. There

are Saturday surprises that include food

and ice creams for visitors. There is a

charity sale as well. NGOs sell their

products at the bank. All festivals call

forth decoration and celebrations.

There is a ‘May I help you?’ desk, and

a special lounge to give high-net-worth

individuals an extraordinary experience.

This is presided over by a relationship

manager.

6FOCUS ON MARKETS IGNORED BY OTHERS

“Empowering people is the most

effective way to create profitable

companies,” stated R Thyagarajan,

Founder and Chairman, Shriram

Group of Companies. He brought

workers into management and spent

a lot of time with them. His methods

are simple:

Cut out all non value-added

activities

Engage each worker, including the

contract labours, by uniting them

for a common cause.

The company decided to focus on

truck operators, whom no one wanted

to deal with, and considered them

as financial partners. They collect

no collateral. Elaborating on the

procedure, Thyagarajan said, “We help

them develop the business because we

are co-creators of value. We give truck

operators a vision for themselves. We

treat them with respect. We support

schools for drivers. We support AIDS

prevention with the Melinda & Bill

Gates Foundation. We try to deal with

their total credit needs. And we are

rewarded with total loyalty!”

7BE A GOOD CORPORATE CITIZENRana Kapoor, Founder, MD

& CEO, Yes Bank, focusses on

knowledge banking. The bank has

utilised the domain knowledge of its

customers for its further growth. For

example, industries have financial

products created by industry experts.

An agricultural expert with core

knowledge of the field helps the bank

create financial products for this core

sector. The whole banking process of

Yes Bank has an unusual sustainability

model, with the business focus being

people, planet and profit, instead of

profit, profit and profit. The bank

believes in responsible banking. Its

Key Elements Of An Innovation InitiativeStimulating Nurturing Sustaining Reinstating

Identify people to be

included in innovation

initiatives

Officially recognise

the teams and scope of

activity

Schedule presentation

for top management

Start a Minds’ Power

Club to meet once a

month

Give innovation awards

Communicate the

results of innovation

initiative

Help in selecting

projects for creative

problem solving

Provide a budget

Organise innovation

symposiums

Celebrate good ideas

Prepare reports and

publish success stories

Have annual awards for

best teams

Make available teams

to work on projects

Provide space and time

for innovation spirals

to meet

Use the innovation club

for self-development

Name master

innovators

Top management’s

approval and support

Mentors to help solve

organisational hassles

Have a 52-week

programme on

innovation

Have a series of

tests that can lead to

create learning sets as

thinking tools

Develop a game plan

keeing in mind the

time, cost and staffing

parameters

Provide common

facilities centre

Persuade everyone to

use Innovation Tools

Create an office

for development of

innovation, with

representation on the

Board

Evolve new processes

to suit local conditions

Coach regularly through

verbal, written and

visual communication

Have a problem bank

from where participants

can take up problems

to hone up their skills

The innovation

chief should be

senior, qualified and

charismatic enough to

sell his/her ideas

Train and empower

problem owners or

champions

Provide means of

communication across

the organisation:

intranet, open house,

e-newsletters, etc.

Reward small successes

Provide counselling by

an expert for teams to

organise innovation

forums

Provide a consultant’s

support

Top management to

provide support



model for sustainable investment

banking has resulted in creating a bank

for the poor.

8DO NOT BENCHMARK: BE THE BENCHMARK

A start-up with five people and with

an investment of `10,000, Infosys has

now grown into a $3-billion company

with 90,000 people. S Gopalakrishnan,

CEO and MD, has the peaceful air

of a corporate yogi. He said, “Infosys

has to innovate to meet the needs of

the new emerging markets—India and

China—with more than two billion

people whose rising expectations have

to be met. Products have to be created

for this market. We can learn from the

mistakes of the developed and mature

economies. We can start on a much

higher platform, without repeating the

mistakes they had made!”

He emphaised that we need to create

benchmarks for the world, instead

of following the benchmarks created

by it. According to him, “Indians are

content with small improvements.

They are afraid to think global or about

the quantum changes that innovation

is all about. We are restricted by the

modesty of our dreams, the poverty

of our aspirations. It is this lack of

confidence that stands in the way of our

becoming a world power.”

He echoed the words of the

German CEO of the Indian

business in Alcatel, “Indian

engineers do not have the

confidence to differ from

their European clients, to

go beyond the brief, to question status

quo. That is why their products lack

the originality that only a confident

dissent can create.”

9SIMPLICITY IS THE KEYKirloskar has used simpler methods

and technologies to move towards

greater technological complexities.

Earlier, the company used to

buy outdated technology from

multinationals. But now, it has become

one of the most successful players in

the area of water management.

Replacing metal pumps with

practically unbreakable concrete pumps,

Kirloskar has created long-lasting

systems. Illustrating their contribution

to the agricultural operations of Laos,

Alok Kirloskar recalled, “Six years ago,

the rice economy of Laos was bad. We

provided them with a unique system of

pump sets that could be mounted on

boats. This helped the country produce

a rice surplus in 2005–06.”

10SLIMMER THAN THE BEST: THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

“It cannot be done!” said the Swiss

watch makers. In the watch industry,

the Swiss are the ultimate court of

appeal. However, the way the Titan

Watches produced Edge, the world’s

slimmest water-resistant watch, is

a lesson in persistent and patient

problem-solving innovations. It was

an example of an Indian company’s

refusal to give up. However, there were

many challenges in the way, such as:

Instilling self-confidence in the team

Ensuring buy-in from key people

The engineering challenge. When

everyone heard that the Swiss could

not do it, the virus of self-doubt

became rampant. This was

overcome by the infectious

confidence of the top management.

Watch manufacturers, in the past,

were prone to copy the technology

from other companies. Since the

1950s, Indian companies had never

manufactured a watch all

by themselves. From 1992,

Titan started to attempt to

break this trend. The Edge

was the result of a close

collaboration between

manufacturing, technology

and research teams. The challenge

was to create a watch that was delicate

as well as tough enough to face the

challenges of daily wear. It is one of

India’s major product innovations,

putting us on the world map!

These 10 ideas can create an

ecosystem and a culture that can make

innovation thrive in a company.

Dr Rekha Shetty, Author of best-sellers

‘Innovate Happily’ and ‘The Happiness Quotient’


Innovation is taking interesting ideas and transforming them into usable solutions for business problems.

Innovation is about transformation. Imagine a block of ice. It is cold, solid and transparent. However, it does not remain a block of ice forever; it melts and fl ows. If you heat it, it boils; if you keep heating, it becomes airborne by taking the form of steam. Add pressure and the steam can rotate turbines to generate power.

To resolve all problems, analyse men, material, machinery, methods, markets and money. The ‘6M’ is both a template and a blueprint to generate new ideas.

The innovation process means problem statement, idea generation, incubation, analysis and implementation.

Do not be afraid to ask questions even if it makes you look ignorant—nobody is expected to know everything.

Happy communities can happen only when people stop being selfi sh and start working together to solve each other’s problems.

Every day, each of us should work on Making Things Better (MTB), so that we become a nation of problem solvers rather than a country of problem creators.

Life is the greatest guru. Learn from it. Get rid of what is not divine, just as one has to get rid of all the extra marble in a block to make a beautiful statue.

Do not be a victim of ‘hurry sickness’. Wait till your soul catches up with your body.

INNOVATE HAPPILY MANTRAS

An ‘innovation initiative’, which embraces everyone from the doorman to chairman, will create a culture

of innovation. This initiative is for those who are willing to dive in and stay on the course of a long-term

organisational development intervention.


GENERAL PRODUCTS

This section gives information about products, equipment and services available in the market. If you know what you want. . .refer to Product Index on Page 168 to find it quickly

� 2D HEIGHT MASTER

2D Height Master is available in the

measuring range of 325mm, 625mm

and 1025mm. It has a precision

granite column, with high accuracy scales

from Germany. The motorised carriage

has repeatability of less than 2 microns on

the plane. The overall accuracy is in the

range of less than 5 microns over 600mm

measuring range. The coloured graphical

user interface has dedicated programs to

measure groove distances, bores,

diameters, PCD’s, angles, concentricity,

squareness, etc. It has 3 point air cushion

for easy movement over the surface plate.

All 2D measurements are possible and the

� CABLE TIES

Cable ties are used

for routing,

bundling and

securing of cables, pipes

and hoses. Th e cable ties

feature internal serrations

allowing for a positive hold

onto cable, hose and pipe

bundles. Th e design of the head guarantees a high tensile strength

while allowing a very low insertion force which combined with the

bent tail design of many of the ties, ensures a simple and quick

installation. Th ere are three series of the cable ties: Cp series, CPR

series and CPU series. It possess natural colour or weather resistant

black. Operating temperature of the tie is -25oC to +95oC. Th ey

are manufactured in accordance to American Military Specifi cation

23190 Drawing No. Ms 3367.

Novoflex Marketing Pvt Ltd

Kolkata, West Bengal

Tel: 033-22260513, 09830763634

Fax: 033-22297814


Website: www.novoflexgroup.com

� ADJUSTABLE PALLET RACKS

Adjustable pallet racking is widely

specifi ed in virtually every

industry and can easily adapt to

the vast range of products to be stored.

Th ey are the most popular and widely used

of all heavy duty storage systems which

incorporate racks. It features low

maintenance and easy installability with

low down time. Th ey are manufactured using superior quality raw

material which is high tensile strength steel and they can easily

store large and bulky items. Th e range can store commodities of

diff erent sizes. Benefi ts of the racks are high levels of storage

density, automatic stock rotation. It is useful for pharma industries,

ware housing, logistic companies, etc.

Dewas Techno products Pvt Ltd

Dewas, Madhya Pradesh

Tel: 7272- 259044,259294

Fax: 7272-259044


Website: www.giraffestorage.com

� HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Electrically operated power pack hydraulic systems are

compact, portable and light weight. Th ey are equipped with

3way/4way/double acting cylinders. Th e power pack

includes direct on-line starter/electrical control whenever required.

Th e oil reservoir capacity depends on the stroke volume of the

cylinders to be operated. Th e hydraulic systems can be designed to

reports can be generated on the printer, as well as exported to PC

for further SPC analysis

Innovative Automation Products

Satara, Maharashtra

Tel: 2162- 245966, 246509

Fax: 2162- 248012

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.innovativedro.com


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� INDUSTRIAL OVERHEAD DOORS

Industrial overhead doors ensure a

better use of inside space because

the side runners vertically move

the door along the wall and parallel to

the ceiling. Th e doors are installed

above the opening, thus ensuring a

better use of transit opening. It is easy

to open and operate. As these doors

slide vertically, stopping in the proximity of the ceiling, they blend in

with the architectural features of the building. Th eir compact size

ensures more available space both inside and outside the premises. It

provides more environmental control. Heat insulation and

soundproofi ng is ensured by heat-insulated panels. Th e doors are

available in Lisbon model and Gold ALU model. Th e panels can also

be manufactured with the addition of practical portholes or full

aluminium sections featuring polycarbonate or unbreakable glass

panels, wire meshing or air grilles.

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Tel: 022- 66720200, 66720300

Fax : 022-66720201

Email : [email protected]

Website: www.geapl.co.in

meet specifi c customer

requirements. Features are fl ow up

to 450 lpm and pressure up to 300

bar. Application areas include

hydraulic power units for power

plants, steel industry, presses marine

applications, hydraulic test benches

for hydraulic valves and pumps, lubrication systems, valve stations

for steel industry, hydraulic fl ushing systems with hydraulic oil and

water glycol for defence industry.

Achieve Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Pune, Maharashtra

Tel: 020-66139004/5, 09922449243

Fax: 020-66139003


Website: www.achievehydraulics.com

� MOTORISED LUBRICATION UNIT

Motorised lubrication unit are electric driven pumps along

with reservoir, oil fi lter and breather, suction strainer,

pressure relief valve, bleed valve, etc. Th ese units are

suitable for single shot automatic oil lubrication. Th ese units are

made to run intermittently. During motor’s ON time, all the

metering cartridges eject out predetermined amount of oil at

various points of machine. During the OFF period, the same

metering cartridges get recharged for the next lubrication cycle. If


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� SOFTWARE

Software for design of

automation project lets you

enter project data from the

preliminary research stages. A

huge part of project planning can

be achieved without having to

invest time on scheme drawings.

It consists of processing tools

such as the line diagram and

components management. It has

been developed as an electrical CAD system for use by design

engineering professionals. Scheme diagrams employ intelligent

desired, these units can be supplied without

fl oat and pressure switch as per customers

requirement. Units for liquid grease are also

manufactured.

Lubrite Industries

Phagwara, Punjab

Tel: 1824- 228438, 329988, 09814121288

Email: [email protected],

[email protected]

Website: www.lubriteindustries.comThe consumer must make a comparison of different

products and the services offered before buying

any product. He must also possess industry specifi c

knowledge and knowhow of the product he wishes to

purchase to avoid unnecessary expense.

Arun Nene Manager - Chanel Support Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt Ltd


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� TROLLEY

Trolley enables quick

and frequent

accuracy checks on

the weigh bridge. Th e trolley

is safely towable by most

tractors/cranes etc. It is easy

to pull and features

predetermined display of weight. It is available in 4 x 1000 kg or 6 x

1000 kg confi gurations. Th e torlley consists of Ackermann steering

for easy manoeuvrability over the platform. Spring loaded high

density poly urethane wheels provide travel on any terrain possible.

Standard weight is approved by Regional Reference Standard

Laboratory (RRSL) Department of Consumer Aff airs. Calibration

certifi cate is also provided for each weight. It also features a steering

lock mechanism for ease of reverse straight movement.

Essae Digitronics Pvt Ltd

Bangalore, Karnataka

Tel: 09342332374

Website: www.essae.in

� BRASS FITTINGS

Various types of brass

fi ttings such as

compression fi ttings,

fl are fi ttings, hose fi ttings,

pipe fi ttings, forged parts,

CNC turned parts, etc. are

available. Th ese fi ttings are

available in size ranging from

¼” to 1” and 6 mm to 20 mm

with British Standards, DIN Standard, SAE Standards and

according to customers requirements with latest technology and

machineries. Th is product fi nds applications in all major

manufacturing industries such as automobile, hydraulic and

pneumatic low pressure fi ttings, textiles, heating and cooling,

wiring and internationally recognized symbols standards that

provide seamless continuity of project data. Th e modules are

available in a variety of bundles e.g. SolidWorks, 3D Routing and

cabling module, PDM link, Harness, etc. Alongwith this, a

foundry consultancy services is established recently where the group

can provide services in project planning, project implementation,

sourcing of castings, development of castings and improving the

foundry’s cost, productivity and quality. Th ey can also provide

services on training, selection of manpower and process audits.

Ezar Engineering Pvt Ltd

Pune, Maharashtra

Tel: 020-27111704, 09552593842


Website: www.ezarengg.com


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� CANTILEVER RACK

Cantilever racks are great to

organize a warehouse or

manufacturing facility.

With cantilever racks, each type of

product can be segregated by

commodity and size. A warehouse

rack system pays for itself in labour

effi ciency, reduction in injury and

accuracy in picking stock. Giraff e

Cantilever Racking is formed using

heavy duty structural uprights and

heavy duty arms. It is normally used for storage of long loads.

It is designed to handle long and awkward loads that are not

palletised and is ideal for goods that need to be supported across two

or more arms. Benefi ts include reduction in injury and accuracy in

picking stock. Aluminum sheets industries, lumber industries,

tires, pipe, oil and gas, etc. Th ey are available in custom-made

designs as well.

Patel Brass Parts Industries

Jamnagar, Gujarat

Tel: 0288 - 2561518


Website: www.patelbrass.com


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wooden crate industries, metal crate industries etc.

Dewas Techno products Pvt Ltd

Dewas, Madhya Pradesh

Tel: 7272- 259044,259294

Fax: 7272-259044


Website: www.giraffestorage.com

� DATA LOGGER

8/16 channel universal digital process data

recorder comprises of user interface module

and process interface module. Th e user

interface module is panel mounting unit that

facilitates viewing and setting up the process

values and parameters. Th e process interface

module is wall mounting unit that accepts process

signals from sensors / transmitters and converts

them in high resolution digital values. Th e two

modules are connected using 2- wire

communication cable. Th e modular design simplifi es process

cabling for easy and convenient installation. It has 8 / 16 channel

universal process monitoring with alarms. Recording of process

values and alarm status is possible. Continuous / time slot batch

recording with programmable recording interval date / time

stamped records is also possible. Its features are: High data storage

capacity upto 2 GB memory, storage of approximately 38,56,000

records, direct data transfer to pc via pen-drive memory stick, CSV

(comma separated values) formatted records facility for direct view

in excel sheet or notepad.

Process Precision Instruments

Thane, Maharashtra

Tel: 0250- 2391737

Fax: 0250- 2391734

Email: [email protected], www.ppiindia.net

Website: www.pppindia.com

� ELECTRONIC TIMERS

Electronic timers are used

to maintain lubrication

cycle in automatic single

shot lubrication units. Th ey are

ON/OFF timers with the

following specifi cation: Power

supply- 220 V AC ± 10 % 50 Hz,

operating temperature – 0 to 55° C, maximum power consumption

– 2.0 VA, output – 220 V AC. It is suitable for direct running of

single phase motor of lubrication units. It is also suitable for 3 phase

units where pressure switch is not present with the co-ordination of

a contactor. It is suitable for solenoid operation of direction control

valve with pneumatic oil pump. It has complete arrangement with

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� GRINDING MACHINE

Portable grinding machine is a

tungsten grinder which is

environment friendly and has the

ability to grind quality points on tungsten

electrodes for TIG and plasma welding. It

is equipped with an integrated dust fi lter

thereby protecting the operator and the

environment against the unhealthy dust

produced during grinding of an electrode.

It is able to grind electrodes which are as

short as 15 mm with a standard clamp,

whereas with a special electrode clamp, it

can grind electrodes as short as 8 mm. Power supply varies from

� FILMS

There are fi ve type of

fi lms available: Stretch

cling fi lms manual

grade, machine grade, shrink

fi lms, microslit fi lms and

thermal lamination fi lms.

Stretch wrapping manual grade

fi lm is used for manual

wrapping applications and is available in size ranging from 50mm

to 900mm, manufactured from 15 micron to 50 micron thickness.

Coloured stretch fi lms, ultraviolet resistant stretch fi lms, stretch

fi lms of higher width, etc. is also available. Stretch wrapping

machine grade fi lms are used for machine wrapping applications

such as palette wrapping where the strength of the fi lm is greater

than normal stretch fi lms and is available in size ranging from

250mm to 1600mm , manufactured from 20 micron to 50 micron

thickness .Shrink fi lms are made of LDPE Virgin Polymers and is

useful for products that require tight shape and exposure to

moisture, such as paper. Microslit fi lms have 3mm width and

thickness from 23 micron to 100 micron. Th e major applications are

spiral wrapping on cables, fuse wires, explosives, capacitors, etc.

Yashoda Polyf ilms Pvt Ltd

Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Tel: 0240-2473869, 09326187404


Website: www.yashodapoly.com

inbuilt timer, contractor and indication of low oil in the pump thru

fl oat switch. Th e device is extremely useful in adverse condition as

it does not require neutral in the input supply.

Lubrite Industries

Phagwara, Punjab

Tel: 1824- 228438, 329988, 09814121288


Website: www.lubriteindustries.com


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� NON-FERROUS WIRE

Non-ferrous wires include metals such as brass, copper, and

other alloys and are designed for Swiss type sliding head

automats, miniature

precision turned components

like miniature screws,

automotive parts, brass screw

jet, brass sleeves, brass bush

being used in carburettor,

automobile, switchgear &

meter industry and for other

applications with ovality less

then 0.005 mm (5 microns).

Th e rods during manufacturing

process passes through four tungsten carbide disks. Th is process is

equivalent to centre less grinding process improving the surface

110-330 V, frequency 50-60 Hz, motor power 650 W, RPM 28000

and weight is 2.8 Kg.

SWIT India

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Tel: 080-42187117, 09741481117

Fax: 080-42187118



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fi nish and ovality.

Senor Metals Pvt Ltd

Jamnagar, Gujarat

Tel: 0288-2730251, 09824136993


Website: www.senormetals.in

� PILFER PROOF SEAL

Pilfer proof bag closure seal is an

adjustable plastic strap seal to enable

an eff ective stoppage and avoidance

of theft, security breach and fraud. Th ese

seals are ideal to protect your precious,

genuine and branded products from

contamination and fake products. Exclusive

features are secure, reliable, versatile and

strong, hot stamping for permanent impression, 7 digits sequential

numbering, printed/high-rise company name/ logo, tamper proof

spikes for better gripping. Applications areas include bulk drug,

refi neries, chemical industries, pharmaceutical industries, clinical

waste, containers/ drums, postal department, courier bags, currency

bags, vehicle doors, airline baggage, etc.

Novoflex Marketing Pvt Ltd

Kolkata, West Bengal

The consumer must invest wisely. Choose a product

which cuts down the operational cost without

affecting its optimisation and effi ciency.

Navneet Punj (Head – Business Operations)Wide Bridge Consulting


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Tel: 033-22260513, 09830763634

Fax: 033-22297814


Website: www.novoflex.in

� PORTABLE CIRCULAR SAW

Portable circular saw can

eff ortlessly saw at high speed

through all kinds of material

such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum

and copper. It faces no problems

sawing wood and plastic. Showers of

sparks belong almost to the collector

and therefore the surroundings remain

clean.

Th e Blade Runners are lightweight and ergonomically designed.

Besides, they are easily manageable, extremely precise and

accurate in working. All Blade Runners are equipped with a

variable angle setting. Th ey are useful for fast and burr-free

working and no greasing or cooling is required.

Consortech Tools (India) Ltd

Pune, Maharashtra

Tel: 020-24445576, 65002414.

Fax: 020-24445884, 24443838.



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� SCISSOR LIFT TABLE

Scissor lift table is one of the very

popular choices for material handling

in industries. It is an ideal industry

solution for increasing workplace

productivity. Scissor lifts are tough, four-

wheel drive machines with positive traction

control, ideal for increasing productivity in

demanding outdoor work sites. Th ese lifts

provide excellent capacity and large

platform workspace. A properly designed

and equipped scissor lift enhances the

logistic infrastructure, improving the facility’s competitiveness.

Th ey are available in wide ranges with various options and provide

optimum solutions for lifting awkward-shaped objects to

comfortable working heights with least worker fatigue and physical

strain. Capacity ranges from 1 to 5 Ton and customized design is

possible. Application areas include drum lifting, material

transportation and lifting, vehicle lifting, material handling

equipments, special purpose machines, defence, automobile,

forging and manufacturing, power, oil and gas, automobile, steel,

mining, construction, warehouse, etc.

Achieve Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Pune, Maharashtra

Tel: 020 66139004/5, 09922443405,

Fax: 020-66139003


Website: www.achievehydraulics.com

� SNAP LINE

Snap line can be installed without tools or mounting

hardware. Th e principle of the system is simple: individual

components are equipped with bevelled spring bolts which

snap into place when components are pushed into their housings. In

much the same way as a spring loaded door lock, the fastening

remains secure unless the bolt is

pulled back using a latch. Th e

system uses high-specifi cation

components made from powder

metal, die cast zinc and an

unusual plastic made of 40 to

50 percent glass-reinforced

polyimide. Th e plastic is known

for its chemical and thermal

resistance as well as its

toughness, and these properties make it ideal for a range of

demanding industrial applications. Th e product was created in

response to bottlenecks in the enclosure manufacturing process.

Sheet metal production had evolved to the point where assembly

lines were struggling to keep pace. While trying to reduce the

number of fasteners needed to speed up the production process,

Snap line eliminated fasteners altogether. Th ey off er high vibration

resistance which is equivalent or better than traditional hardware.


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Dirak India Panel Fittings Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080- 28372980/2981

Website: www.dirak.com

� WEIGHING TERMINAL

Weighing terminal houses dual indicators, dual junction

boxes, controller card, SMS unit which will prevent

unauthorized access to

the junction box / indicator for

weight adjustment/tampering.

It is a stainless-steel-rugged-

enclosure. Also present is a hot

redundant system which

automatically switches in case of

failure within 12 seconds. Th ere is a

status-indicating LED for running,

standby. Auto change back to

Master channel after repair/reset of master section is possible.

Th ere is a Self diagnostic run of each channel on “power on” every

time.

Essae Digitronics Pvt Ltd


Tel: 09342332374

Website: www.essae.in


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� SOLIDWORKS PRODUCT

SolidWorks 3D

CAD software

off ers three

package as below

building in

functionality and is

tiered to best suit the

needs of any

organisation. All package utilise the intuitive SolidWorks user

interface to speed the design process and make it instantly

productive. Machining intelligence is the most advanced CAM

programming software available for getting products to market

faster, more effi ciently and within budget. It is a next generation

best-of-class CNC programming solution for producing moulded

parts from solid models. It is a Certifi ed Gold Product for

manufacturing/CAM software that provides state-of-the-art

machining capabilities seamlessly integrated into SolidWorks

design software. It leads the way in advancements in Automatic

Feature Recognition (AFR) and Interactive Feature Recognition

(IFR). Its modules are available in a variety of bundles and

combinations such as 2.5 axis, 3 axis, 4 and 5 axis prepositioning,

4 and 5 axis, simultaneous milling, 2 and 4 axis turning, rotary

milling, 2 and 4 axis wire EDM.

Ezar Engineering Pvt Ltd

Pune, Maharashtra

� AEROSOL AND BIODEGRADABLE CLEANER

Aerosol and

biodegradeable

cleaner is available

along with range of

products such as

multipurpose sprays,

electrical contact cleaners,

silicone sprays, anti-seize

sprays, electronic

equipment cleaners, anti-corrosion sprays, chain sprays, etc. Th ey

also off er a biodegradable, water based cleaner and degreaser. It is

an extremely effi cient and eff ective product which can be diluted

with water in a ratio of as low as 1:20, making it extremely

economical and a safe replacement to the other widely used solvent

based degreasers and cleaners.

Equif it Technoart

Ahmedabad- Gujarat

Tel: 079-65439297, 09228418660

Fax: 079-25840062

Website: www.equifitlubricants.co.in

Tel: 020-27111704, 09552593842


Website: www.ezarengg.com


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� DUST CONTROLLER FOR CLOSED ROOM

Dust control for closed rooms is

a compact electrostatic fi lter

ideal for the capture and

control of all types of fi ne fl oating dust

in any closed room – airconditioned or

non-airconditioned , to provide a dust-

controlled environment in the room.

Its features are: fi lter modules are many

times washable and re-usable, no

replacement cost of fi lters, electrical power consumption less by

40% as compared to mechanical fi lters, fi lters fi ne dust with

effi ciencies of 90% to 95%, unit is portable with wheels and

periodic washing of the fi lter modules to clear the collected

pollutant (dust) is the only maintenance required.

Powertech Pollution Controls Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080- 23452156, 23452256


Website: www.powertechindia.com, www.powertechpollutioncontrols.com

� FIBER LASER

Optical fi ber is used to generate the beam inside the

electronic source and transport the beam from the source

to the cutting head. It off ers a large number of advantage


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such as

elimination of

optical path and

laser gas as well as

the creation of a

more simple and

compact layout. Th e single cutting head uses only one lens for high-

quality cutting across the entire range of thicknesses. Th e

wavelength typical of fi ber means that highly refl ective materials,

such as high-purity aluminium alloys, brass, copper and galvanised

steel can be cut successfully. Th e airplane structure carriage design

is extremely rigid and allows fast and accurate positioning together

with easy access to the work piece.

Salvagnini Machinery India Pvt Ltd


Tel: 09913815775


Website: www.salvagninigroup.com

� GEAR HEAD

Planetary gear-boxes for Servo

Motors off er high precision, low

backlash unit. Th ey are available

as both inline units and in right angle

confi guration. Th ese units are available

in 3 levels of backlash: Precision which

has less than 3 arc minutes, Low Back

Lash which has less than 5 arc minutes

and Standard which has less than 15 arc minutes. Th ese gear heads

come in various frame size which range from A to E with allowable

torques upto 92 Nm and peak Torques of upto 274 Nm. Th e motor

mounting side is made-to-order in order to match the Servo Motor.

Gear ratios are available from 1:3 to 1:100. Th e gear heads have a

lifetime lubrication and need no periodic maintenance. Th ey are

silent operation gear heads in its class. Applications abound in

packaging, pharma, machine tools, etc.

Strategi Automation Solutions Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080-32329798, 32467879

Fax: 080-41163047

Email:[email protected]

Website: www.strategiautomation.com

� HOSE PACKAGE

Hose package is useful for robot producers and users. It is

available in three designs. Th e fi rst is a ‘Closed version’ to

protect the cables on rough applications, such as welding

spatters, chips and dirt. Th e second is the ‘Easy’ version in which

the cables are simply pressed into the chain by hand, fi nally an easy

to handle and install ‘Light’ version is available. Th e multi-

dimensional, movable robot chain can have its length adjusted at


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any time because of its

modular construction. It can

either be shortened or

lengthened at any place. It

achieves its high tensile

strength using the ‘ball and

socket’ joint. Th e individual

elements are not connected to

each other using extra steel

cables but with a simple connection like a trailer tow bar. Th is ball

and socket design ensures mobility in every direction. It is possible

to turn about +/- 10° per link in the chain. Th is makes it much

easier to guide the cables around diffi cult geometries.

Igus GmbH

Köln, Germany

Phone: +49-22 03, 96 49-0

Fax: +49-22 03,96 49-222


Website: www.igus.de

� HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKE MACHINE

Hydraulic press brakes

are highly productive,

accurate, and

economical. Th ey provide

simplifi ed and easily accessible

controls for optimum operator

effi ciency and output. Th e press

brakes are manufactured to high

standards of lifetime durability and precision accuracy. Pair of

hydraulic cylinders is synchronised mechanically by a heavy-duty

torque tube construction. Th is facility ensures absolute parallelism

between ram and table working surface.NC hydraulic press brakes

are economical and very reliable solution for industry demand. NC

hydraulic press brakes are designed to give more accuracy and

better productivity. Th e controller has a facility to program the

various jobs with complex bending sequence on screen. Th e numeric

control is used for two axis control: Ram axis Y, back gauge axis X.

Th e program gives facility to bend diff erent bending degrees;

diff erent back gauge positions and diff erent open positions. Range

is 20 ton to 700 ton and length is 1250 mm to 7000 mm.

Energy Mission Machineries (India) Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Tel: 079-65436237, 09824481470

Email: [email protected] , [email protected]

Website: www.energymission.com

� LATHE MACHINE

Heavy-duty, medium-duty and light-duty lathe machines

are available. Th ey off er heavy-duty lathes sizes 5’6’’, 7’,

9’, 10’ and 12’, light-duty lathes size in 4’6’’ and 5’3’’ and


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medium-duty lathes

in 4’6’’ and 6’.

Heavy-duty lathes

are split type, hand

scrapped precisely

graded bush

bearing for running

main spindle with

fl ate belt driven

cone pulley and

tapered roller bearing at both ends of main spindle with double

V-belts driven conepully. Options are open for customers. Th ey

off er heavyduty lathes having std 10’’ height of centre and 2’’

spindle hole as well as 12’’ HOC and 3’’ spindle hole charging

extra. In light-duty and medium-duty tapered roller bearing is used

for running main spindle with V-belt driven cone-pulley. Graded

cast iron for all sliding or running parts are used. In light-duty

lathe height of centre is 7’’, and hole through of 11/2’’, cross slide of

6’’ wide, in medium-duty height of centre is of 9’’, hole through

spindle of 2’’, and tailstock of 2’’. Customer specifi cations are also

serviced.

M/s Sunil Enterprise

Rajkot, Gujarat

Tel: 0281- 2926239, 09825636244

Fax: 0281- 2458412



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� PROCESS INDICATOR/CONTROLLER

It is microcontroller

based indicator/

controller. It

accepts analog input of

4.0-20.0mA/0-20 ma/0-

5 V/1-5 V. It features a

four key membrane like

keypad and 4-digit

numeric 0.56”/0.8” red

LED display for process

variable. Operating

voltage of the controller

is 100-263VAC/24VDC and transmitter power supply of

24VDC/50mA. Programmable parameters are zero, full scale,

decimal position, alarm set points, non-volatile memory for storing

confi guration parameters, calibration thro’ software options. Two

relays (5A/230VAC) for alarm communication: RS232 or RS-485

(2-wire), MODBUS protocol and panel mounting type are

available.

Samyak Instrumentation Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Tel: 079-27495500, 5600

Fax: 079-27417997

Email: [email protected] m

Website: www.samyak.co.in

The consumer should consider the technical

specifi cations of the product and after sales support

extended by the company before buying the product.

Considering it as an investment, the consumer must

pay attention to fi ner details so as to secure ROI.

Snehal Mehta (Director - Marketing)Energy Mission Machineries (India) Pvt Ltd


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� FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

Flexible manufacturing systems help in smoothening of

automated production, eliminating the costs associated with

intermediate material handling, optimising production

times and improving factory logistics. Th e proprietary software

provides perfect management and makes unmanned lights-

outproduction a

reality. Th e

automatic panel

production line

can punch,

shear and bend

sheet metal

without any

interruption in

the process that leads from blank to fi nished part without any need

for intermediate handling of the semi-fi nished parts. Automatic

set-up in masked time ensures extremely high levels of productivity

and makes “batch one” production possible.

Salvagnini Machinery India Pvt Ltd


Tel: 09913815775


Website: www.salvagninigroup.com

� WIPER BLADES

Wiper blade comes with precision

tension steel spring which

applies uniform pressure along

the entire blade length. Th ese wiper blades

are equipped for all weather performance

and can withstand harsh treatment during

severe weather condition. Th e wiper blades

are resistant to extreme environmental

infl uences such as UV, ozone, acid rain. Th e

aerodynamic wind spoiler creates a down

force preventing the blades from lifting off

even at high speeds or heavy wind, also

preventing snow and ice build-up. Th e

product has a graphite-treated natural

rubber wiping edge which helps reduce

friction and noise. Th ese wiper blades come

with pre-mounted multi-adapter which

makes it very easy to install. It ensures clear

and optimum visibility and comes coated

with zinc plated metal parts and protective

varnish for protection against corrosion.

Bosch Limited


Tel: 080- 22999228

Fax: 080 - 2299 2525

Website: www.boschindia.com


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� MAGNETIC DRUM SEPARATOR

Magnetic drum separator

off ers the highest level of

magnetic strength and is

appropriate for use in many diff erent

applications such as scrap processing,

auto shredding, mining, aggregate or

where large volumes of metal need to

be removed. Th e design of the drum

separator features a continuously self-cleaning magnet, which can

be provided as the drum only or as a complete assembly with the

housing and drive included. Th e material to be processed enters the

top of the drum separator and fl ows across the surface of the drum.

As the drum shell rotates around the stationary magnetic fi eld, all

the non-ferrous material which is unaff ected by the magnet falls

free from the drum into the cleaned material fl ow. Th e ferrous

metal is captured by the magnetic fi eld and remains on the shell

surface separating it from the normal trajectory of the nonferrous

material. As the drum rotates, the metal is carried past the diverter

and released outside of the magnetic fi eld.

Electro Flux Equipments Pvt Ltd

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044 – 42189128, 29

Fax: 044 – 42189128, 29


Website: www.electrofluxequipmentspvtltd.com


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� LIQUID LINE SEPARATOR

The liquid line separator is

designed to attract fi ne

ferrous particles such as rust

from fl uid fl ows in pipeline with no

appreciable pressure drop or

reduction in fl ow rates. Th e material

of construction is 304 or 316

stainless steel. It is connected to the

existing pipeline via fl anged or

threaded ends. Liquid traps may be installed horizontally, vertically

or at an angle without aff ecting their magnetic effi ciency. Th e

magnetic grill fi lters the fl ow and extracts the unwanted ferrous

metal. Simple and easy access is possible using the quick release lid.

Electro Flux Equipments Pvt Ltd

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044 – 42189128, 29

Fax: 044 – 42189128, 29


Website: www.electrofluxequipmentspvtltd.com

� SHEET METAL WORKING TOOL

Sheet metal working tools are developed for continuous use in

metal construction and have a robust and ergonomic design.

A high-power motor and an optimally coordinated

transmission ensures rapid and

constant work progress. Th e power

tools are also particularly durable

because of a metal transmission head.

Unlike the shell design, the barrel-

type motor housing design ensures

that the bearing remains permanent

and secure in its place. Th e motor

therefore runs more quietly and the

bearing is subject to considerably less wear. Th e sheet metal

working tools range comprises of the following tools; nibblers,

slitting shears and sheet metal shears for cutting and separating

single rolled sheets, corrugated sheet metals, trapezoid sheet

metals, pipes and profi les. Th e range of power tools has the right

tool for various metal working materials, applications and trades.

Fein Power Tools India Pvt Ltd

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044-43578680, 11


Website: www.fein.in

� CORE CUTTERS

Core cutters having the fi nest tool design and superior

quality raw materials, are used in CNC machines for

manufacturing. Th e core cutters features a perfect and


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stable start without slipping, have

a conical inside surface for easy

slug pushing, precise and easy

center pilot fi tting that saves

handling time, ground clamp

surfaces, tooth design that

facilitates uniform load on each

tooth and quick drilling, seizure

is virtually impossible, accurate,

greater drill depth, strong and

tough, less breakage if handled properly and guaranteed slug

ejection. From 12 mm to 100 mm in diameter in one mm

increments and above 100 mm to 130 mm in fi ve mm increments

are available in depth of cut (DOC) 30 mm/50mm/75mm/100

mm. All fl utes are fully ground resulting in superfast feed rates,

better chip clearance and higher cutting performance. It is ideal for

use where superior red hardness is needed to cut special metals. Th e

TCT cutters are ideal to drill, diffi cult materials by conventional

metal working tools, such as hardox steel, railway tracks, etc.


Pune, Maharashtra

Tel: 020-24445576, 09422323948


Website: www.constechtoolsindia.com

� AIR BLOW GUN

The air blow gun is ideal for

heavy duty industrial

applications. It features a

variable fl ow control of the precise

air outlet while reducing air

consumption. Th e body is

ergonomically designed for reducing

user fatigue and discomfort. It is

impact - resistant and has

lightweight engineering plastic

composition. It is available in 4 diff erent nozzle lengths for various

applications. Its size is 1/4 BSP and has a working pressure of 10

Kg/cm 2.

Hindustan Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044-25343066, 09840921885


Website: www.hindustanhydraulic.com

� FILTER PRESS

The polypropylene executor series fi lter press is ideal

for providing fi ltration capacities in the range of 5 to

50 KLD of sludge per day. It is used for separating

suspended solids from the liquids. In the plate and frame type,

the plates, the frames and the plate accessories of the fi lter press are


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placed on two horizontal

parallel bars and are

pressed together in

between two end plates

(i.e. fi xed and moving

ends) by a closing device.

Th e material to be fi ltered

is then pumped into the press which goes to all

the frames where the fi lter media stops the suspended solids and

allows only the clear liquid to go through the discharge ports

leaving the solids in the frame. In the recessed type, the slurry is

fed through the central inlet and the solids are retained in the

recess between the plates, while the fi ltrate is collected through the

corners.

Fluid Control Equipments

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044-24349179


Website: www.flu-con.com

� CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL

The cordless driver drill has application areas in the

fi eld of construction, wood working, metal working

and other engineering segments. It has a soft wood

capacity of 18 mm, wood screw capacity of 6 mm diameter x 38 mm


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and machine screw capacity of

6 mm. It has a compact

design at 147 mm long and

weighs 0.8 kg. It has a drive of

6.35 mm hex bit shank with a

maximum torque in lock of 10

Nm. Th e battery capacity of

1.5 Ah provides longer run

time. The load

speed of 0-400 RPM covers a

wide range of drilling

applications. Standard

accessories such as the battery

(BCL1015), charger (UC10SFL), driver bit and a carrying case are

also available.

Hitachi Koki India Ltd


Tel: 080 - 28396198


Website: www.hitachi-koki.in

� BATTERY CHARGED FORKLIFT

The battery charged forklift includes two diff erent designs; a

three-wheel design ideal for precision load placement in tight

spaces and a four wheel forklift. It features a self-diagnostics


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� DD MOTOR

The DD motor has a direct drive

mechanism with high torque at low

speed. Th e motor has a high

operational performance in wide speed and on

load scope. It uses a neodymium (NdFeB)

magnet to reduce iron and copper damage.

Diff erent types of bearings for push are available as per the customer’s

requirements. It comes with a hollow shaft design which caters to the

needs of the plastic industries.

Cheng Chang Machinery Electric Co Ltd

Taichung, Taiwan

Tel: 886-4-26202888


Website: www.solpower.com.tw

infrastructural projects, bridge construction, ship

building, heavy engineering industries, fabrication

and maintenance works.


Pune, Maharashtra

Tel: 020-24445576, 09422323948


Website: www.constechtoolsindia.com

� MAGNETIC CORE DRILLING MACHINE

Magnetic based core drilling enables the tool to be taken to

the job thereby avoiding material handling time. Th e tool

can be fi xed in any position, vertically, horizontally,

inclined, upside down. Th e hole can be made accurately in one feed

12 mm 100 mm diameter. Th e operation results in removing an

annular portion of maximum 3 mm thick, leaving the centre portion

as round piece. Th is reduces operating time, tool wear-out and

energy consumption. It is ideally suitable for steel construction at

function which provides great convenience

for maintenance of the forklifts. Th e high

accuracy sensor reminds the operator for

regular service and increase safety. Th e

forklift meets the IPX3 waterproof standard

with the meticulous considerations in its

proportional hydraulic control valves. It has a

safety valve that prevents fork dropping suddenly when hydraulic

hose is damaged. Flow control valve prevents lift cylinder from

dropping suddenly when under loading state.

Malathi Machines Pvt Ltd

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 04562 289914


Website: www.imaas.in


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� ANGLE MEASURING INSTRUMENT

Angle measuring instrument has a completely new sensor

cell in the reliable ‘Seal-Tec’ technology for excellent

performance even in diffi cult environmental conditions.

Th e zero adjustment

can be easily done

while using this

instrument. Th e

measurements

calculated are absolute

and relative. It

provides a measuring

capacity of +/- 45

degree. Four precisely

machined exterior

reference surfaces assure accuracy and repeatability of

measurements in any quadrant. Application areas include

measurement of machine tool elements, aerospace industry, angle

checking etc. Th e instrument can be used for applications where

angle/inclination/slope is to be measured.

Bombay Tools Supplying Agency

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Tel: 022-23426495, 23421326

Fax: 022-23401933


Website: www.bombaytools.com

The consumer must prioritise products according

to their needs and purchase only those which are

essential, as ordering many products may incur

additional expenses.

Robindeep Singh (Owner)Basant Mechanical Works


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� AIR PREHEATER

Air preheater is designed to

generate condensed steam or

unused steam in the plant. Th e

equipment is available in diff erent range

starting from 500 CFM to 50,000 CFM

of air fl ow, suiting the FD fan of the

boiler house. Th e temperature of the air

can be raised from 80 to 90o C in normal

cases. Th e equipment saves energy and

reduces fuel consumption of the boiler

plants. Th e life expectancy of the equipment is more than 8 years.

Equipment is pressure-tested hydrostatically for trouble free

operation. Various types of extended surface tubes are used as heat

transfer elements, depending upon the temperature and pressure of

the application. Th e material of construction is carbon steel or

stainless steel. Th e air side fl anges can be made suitable for online

connection with duct fl ange in circular or rectangular shape as per

the customer requirements. Data like air fl ow rate, temperature of

the air, heat source etc. is required for design purposes.

Sasmith Eng Corporation

Thane, Maharashtra

Tel: 022- 21731355

Fax: 022- 21731356


Website: www.sasmitheng.in


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� CAM FOLLOWER

Stud type cam follower is

available in standard as well as

eccentric stud, cage/needle

guided, cylindrical/crowned outer

race, grease fi lled and ready to use.

Holes for grease nipple and plug

fi tting are provided. Th is can be used

as full complement bearing and can take heavier loads at lower

speeds. Application area includes all medium and heavy industries.

Th e cam follower is grease-lubricated, maintenance-free, and

includes slight gap adjustment by eccentric.

NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Tel: 079-22821527, 22817688

Fax: 079-22820214.


Website: www.nmtgindia.com

� ELECTRIC WIRE ROPE HOIST

Electric wire rope hoist is designed

to conform to IS-3938-1983 and

specifi ed for medium, heavy-duty

and rugged performance. Th e machine has

unique modular construction for easy

repair and maintenance. Th e unit covers an

extremely wide load capacity range from 1

tonne to 50 tonne. Additional equipment

are also available for special applications.

Venus Engineers

New Delhi

Tel: 011-32222661/662


Website: www.venusengineers.com

� DRY ICE BLASTING

The principle of dry ice

blasting is similar to sand

blasting, using no sand but

frozen CO2 pellets as blasting

material. Dry ice cleaning removes

paint/coating, oil, grease, tar,

bitumen, dirt, ink, resin, adhesive,

wax, binding/ release agents,

silicone/rubber residue, chewing

gum, graffi ti and much more. Th e

machine IB15/80 is designed for

high performance cleaning and restoration of wide variety of

objects and surfaces. It also comes in lighter version IB7/40 for

in-house compressed air system. Th e ice blasting uses no

chemicals, leaves no water, is environment friendly and can be


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� BENCH GRINDER

Bench grinder with built in dust

collector is specially designed

for collecting dust generated

during the grinding process. It is

mounted on a rigid steel frame and has

high fi ltering effi ciency, enabling it to

grasp even the fi nest dust particles. It

has features like low power

consumption and low noise level.

Cotton fi ltering sleeves provide total

security against infl ammation. It has a

1.0 HP, 3 phase 2800 RPM grinding motor, 3 phase dust collector

motor and is fi tted with a manual shaker. Th e machine has

dimensions of 775 x 800 x 1050 mm..

Prem Brothers

New Delhi

Tel: 011-28117456, 28117464, 45595068


Website: www.powermaster-india.com

� ANALOGUE I/O MODULES

The Digi Rail I/O

modules provide a simple

and inexpensive way for

integrating digital and analogue

signals into PLCs and SCADA

systems via RS485 interface with

MODBUS RTU protocol. It

consists of two analogue inputs

(DialRail-2A), Relays (DialRail-

2A) or 4 counting digital inputs

(DialRail-4C) and accepts thermocouples type J, K, T, E, N, R,

S, B; Pt100 RTD; 0–20 mV, 0–5 V, 0–10 V; 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA.

Moreover, the I/O module also has sensor break detection for t/c

RTD and mA, analogue input resolution: 17 bits and up to four

digital counters inputs ((DialRail-4C) or 2 SPDT 3 A/250 VAC

relays (DialRail-2R)). Power 10–35 VDC Consumption 50 mA

with windows software confi guration makes it user-friendly.

Dimensions: 17x77x19 mm.

British Electricals

Mumbai, Maharashtra

used in areas where using water is prohibited or inconvenient.

Karcher Cleaning Systems Pvt Ltd

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0120 4661800

Fax: 0120 4661823


Website: www.karcher.in

The consumer must look after ease of operation.

They should know how to operate the product so as

to avoid technical errors and incorrect output.

J Noelraj (Team Leader – Marketing)Trident Pneumatics Pvt Ltd


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� CATHODIC ELECTROCOATING

Cathodic electro deposited coating is used extensively in the

automotive industry. In this process, the component after

phosphate pre-

treatment is dipped in the

bath of ecoat chemicals

and is given an electric

charge. Th e coating gets

deposited on the

component. Th e

component is removed

from the bath, washed

and then baked. Th is process requires the following auxiliary

equipment: hot water generator, RO water system, DI water system,

laboratory and effl uent treatment plant.

Coatec India

Mohali, Punjab

Tel: 0172 - 5090231

Fax: 0172 - 50963469

Website: www.coatecindia.com

Tel: 022-28808335

Fax: 022-28885192


Website: www.britishelectricals.com


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� BEARING

The bearing

satisfi es running

accuracy class P4

and angular contact ball

bearing standard with a

phenolic cage. Two type

of ball bearings are

available; angular contact

ball bearing and double

row cylindrical roller ball bearing. Th e series of angular contact ball

bearings are: universal matched with light preload, universal

matched with medium preload and universal matched with heavy

preload. Double row cylindrical roller ball bearings series are

available in metric and NNU version. .

Austin Engineering Company Ltd

Junagadh, Gujarat

Tel: 02873 - 252223, 252224


Website: www.aec-bearings.com

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� FLAP DISC

It can be used for quick grinding due to consistent high abrasive

quality right up to the last abrasive grain. Maximum economic

effi ciency due to increased performance per time unit and less

wear on discs is attained.

Grinding work with high stock

removal performance is achieved.

It features largest possible stock

removal. Th e innovative design

of the ceramic grit abrasive

reduces sparks to a minimum.

Th is means that damage to

stainless steel work pieces caused

by glowing sparks fl ying around

is almost excluded. Th e surface temperature is reduced by 30 %

during the grinding process which makes sure that there is no heat

accumulation, no deformation, no thermal damage to the joints in

the work piece. Tool life and aggressiveness for surface grinding and

for the leveling of welds are 50 % higher than those of conventional

fl ap discs. Besides, there is no glazing and constant use right down to

the last grit.

SWIT India

Bangalore, Karnataka

Tel: 080 – 42187117, 09741481117


Website: www.pferd.com, www.swit.in

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ENGINEERING EXPO PUNE 2012

Generating high volume of opportunitiesHousing varied manufacturing industries as well as services sector, etc., Pune has witnessed immense development in the past few years. Engineering Expo Pune has proven to be a catalyst by accelerating business transactions, especially for SMEs in the manufacturing industry. The four-day event, held between November 2 and 5, 2012, saw some serious business opportunities and leads transforming into profi ts. Many exhibitors confi rmed participation, and most visitors plan to exhibit in the next edition!

MAHUA ROY

ver the past few decades,

the concentration of

industrial units has

transformed the city of

Pune into one of the major

manufacturing hubs in the country.

While proximity to the commercial

capital Mumbai has certainly

played a role in it achieving this

grand status, other important factors

contributing to its prominence include

availability of skilled manpower,

conducive climate and intellectual

richness. Also, the industrial

infrastructure in the area has kept pace

with the real estate development.

Providing a boost to the attractive

investment destination, Engineering

Expo Pune saw impressive activity.

Organised by Network 18 Publishing,

it was held at Auto Cluster Exhibition

Centre, Chinchwad, in the month of

November, an extremely strategic time

for business generation. Engineering

Expo Pune has turned into a

favourite destination for generation of

high-volume business leads. Bringing

together high-profile visitors, decision

makers and a multitude of exhibitors

all across the country, Engineering

Expo Pune truly emerged as the largest

SME gathering.

The 7th successful edition of

Engineering Expo Pune was

inaugurated in the presence of eminent

dignitaries Anant Sardeshmukh,

Director General – Mahratta

Chamber of Commerce, Industries

& Agriculture; Nitin Chalke,

General Manager – India & South

East Asia, Eaton Fluid Power Ltd;

Sanjay Marathe, Head – Strategic

Services Unit and CTO, Zensar

Technologies; Sandeep Khosla, CEO,

Network 18 Publishing; Sudhanva

Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President,

Network 18 Publishing; and Manas

Bastia, Senior Editor, Network 18

Publishing. The traditional lamp

lighting ceremony was followed by

the unveiling of the official exhibitor

directory, which comprised all

important details in a consolidated

manner.

PUNE AS AN IDEAL INVESTMENT DESTINATIONExperts have been noting the rise

in technology adoption of SMEs.

Expositions such as Engineering Expo

have been promoting an atmosphere

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200 exhibitors pan IndiaSpread over more than

3,500 sq m16,000 business visitors Business transacted worth

`68.03 crore7,860 business leads

generated15,000+ products displayed

More than 1, 10,000 kg machinery moved in for display

Highlights of this edition

PUNENovember 2-5, 2012Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Chinchwad

Dignitaries unveil the exhibitor directory at the 7th edition of Engineering Expo Pune


ENGINEERING EXPO PUNE 2012

of high-end technology. According to

Marathe, “SMEs have been showing

an encouraging response to the

adoption of advanced technologies

such as cloud computing.”

Pune, being an industrial hub,

has benefitted greatly through the

Expo because of the variety and wide

range of technologies and solutions

on display. Commenting on the

same, Chalke observed, “The area

chosen for the Expo, Auto Cluster, is

strategic and ensures quality turnout

of visitors. Pune, being a hub for

auto industry and ancillary units,

has seen real-time advantages due to

Engineering Expo.”

PROMOTING COLLABORATIONIn recent times, the SME sector

is witnessing extensive growth in

Pune. New projects and capacity

expansions are a visible result. In this

backdrop, Engineering Expo brings

in its expertise of uniting the SME

sector with prospective clients, thus

providing a holistic business generation

experience.

One of the biggest takeaways from

trade shows has been the creation of

a collaborative atmosphere among the

companies. SMEs benefit hugely from

this experience, which helps them

develop products and technologies of

a higher quality, thus making them

globally competitive.

Elaborating further, Marathe

opined, “Innovation is a differentiator

when it comes to SMEs. Trade shows

such as Engineering Expo nurture

the collaboration in a competitive

environment, something which is

difficult to achieve otherwise. Both

exhibitors and visitors utilise this

opportunity to make the most out of

this experience and improve the quality

of their products and services.”

Being the largest SME gathering

for the manufacturing industry, this

platform has helped them immensely.

“Manufacturing is one of the most

important revenue-generating sectors

for Pune. A tradeshow of this scale

has added greatly to the growth of the

manufacturing segment as it majorly

focusses on SMEs in the segment.

The event is an excellent platform

for promoting businesses, branding

and networking. It is an extremely

relevant concept, which is benefitting

the nearby SME clusters year on

year. They get to learn and update

themselves on the new technologies,”

said Sardeshmukh.

WIDE ARRAY OF TECHNOLOGY ON DISPLAYThe exhibition halls were buzzing

with activity on all the days. Most

exhibitors were buoyant about the sales

and leads generated in huge numbers.

Emphasising on his association with

Engineering Expo, Snehal Mehta,

Director – Marketing, Energy

Mission Machineries (India) Pvt Ltd,

said, “We have been participating in

Engineering Expo since a long time.

The event has helped us build our

brand name and enhance the image

of our organisation. It has provided

a good platform to gain exposure to

industry, and enabled us to generate

business leads. The show has provided

us an ideal platform to display and

demonstrate our products and meet

potential buyers.”

“We are machinery manufacturers

and so, we aim at building long-term

associations with the industry. In such

a case, the Expo helps us introduce our

products to new buyers and gradually

get the enquiries get converted into

business leads,” Mehta added.

The exhibitors were able to interact

with a large number of serious business

visitors. To this, Sridhar Nalluri,

Country Manager, CST Sensors India

Pvt Ltd, added, “We are expecting to

increase our brand value and reach

more customers in the Maharashtra

industrial sector through this trade

show. We are looking to tap the

machine tools, SPM & automation

segments through Engineering Expo.”

With a large range of technologies

on display, visitors benefitted greatly

from the exhibition. “This is an

effective platform for generating

business opportunities. I came to scout

for suppliers for my venture. There is

wide range of products and services

for hydraulics & pneumatics, material

handling etc,” said, Chintan Shah,

Proprietor, Mech Tech Engineers, a

visitor.

“This is a one-stop solution for

all my business needs as I found

relevant products on display. There

are exhibitors from various parts of the

country, which makes this a holistic

exhibition,” Shah added.

“It is an all-in-one Expo on a large

scale, with technologies ranging from

automation, cooling solutions, IT, etc.

It includes a mix of big names as well

as SMEs. Branding is more visible.

I could generate many leads relevant

to my business,” commented Nitin

Penpatil, Director, FS Engineers,

another visitor.

GEARING UP FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF ENGINEERING EXPO!With a splendid response received

in this edition, most exhibitors have

already booked slots for Season 2013

of Engineering Expo. Some have

even confirmed participation at more

than one edition. An interesting

observation was that most visitors are

planning to turn exhibitors too in the

next season.

“It was a great experience for us.

The new technologies on display served

as an eye-opener. We look forward to

leverage our experience at Engineering

Expo to better our products and

solutions. We were actually looking

for MNCs and have got many leads.

We plan to be an exhibitor in the

next edition,” said Sherman Britto,

Executive – Business Development,

Vinsys IT Services India Pvt Ltd, a

visitor at the event.

The next edition of Engineering

Expo will be held in Chennai, from

November 22–25, 2012.

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Redefining INDUSTRIAL GROWTHA panel discussion becomes worthwhile when actionable solutions are worked upon. This is exactly what happened at an engaging and enthusiastic forum, which brainstormed on ‘Does Pune defi ne or defy industrial competitiveness?’

ride, progress and

prominence are the words

that the city of Pune

identifies with. Branded

as an educational and

cultural destination traditionally, the city

has also seen huge industrial investments

in the past few years. The Chakan-

Talegaon belt, Pimpri Chinchwad,

Hadapsar, Hinjewadi, Ranjangaon are

emerging as the busiest business clusters

of the world. Undoubtedly, Pune has

defined industrial competitiveness in its

own magnificent way.

In this backdrop and on the eve of

Engineering Expo Pune 2012, a highly

engaging panel discussion on the theme

‘Does Pune define or defy industrial

competitiveness?’ was held at Le

Meridien Hotel, Pune. The panelists

constituted a brilliant mix of experts

representing several stakeholders of

the industry including Sanjay Marathe,

Head – Strategic Services Unit and

CTO, Zensar Technologies; Dr Ranjit

Date, President & Joint MD, Precision

Automation Robotics India; Tushar

Mehendale, MD, ElectroMech; Dr

Pradeep Bavadekar, MD, MITCON

Consultancy & Engineering Services

Ltd; Mahendra Singh Dhakad,

Programme Director, United Nations

Industrial Development Organisation

(UNIDO); and RV Krishnan, MD,

Business Development India Bureau

Pvt Ltd. The session was moderated

by Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, Executive

Editor – SEARCH, Network 18

Publishing.

SUSTAINING THE INVESTMENTSAs a city, Pune is blessed with a

conducive environment for industrial

investments. Highlighting this fact,

Krishnan observed, “Industrialisation

in Pune is growing at a faster rate than

the national average. Going forward,

the industry should take ownership

of the solutions that need to be

implemented.” No doubt the city is

attracting investments, but the point

in contention is whether it has the

resources and mindset to sustain the

incoming investments.

It is a proven fact that

industrialisation, and thereby progress,

begins with good infrastructure. And

good roads are the most basic part

of infrastructure development, which

promote a healthy and convenient

atmosphere for investments. To this,

Mehendale added, “Lack of this

important resource is stifling the

growth momentum in Pune.”

CULTIVATING AN ATTITUDE OF INNOVATION The industrial sector in Pune is

dominated by SMEs. In fact, Dhakad

pointed out rightly, “It is impossible

for MNCs in the manufacturing sector

to survive without SMEs.” However,

the mindset of the SMEs needs a 360°

revolutionary turn in order to make

them competitive. Competition and

collaboration can only spell wonders.

Dhakad added, “The SME cluster

in Pune has a unique expertise to

conceive new ideas. This is the time

to collaborate and enable knowledge-

sharing among the SMEs.”

TARGETING TALENT MANAGEMENTThe dense concentration of top

educational institutes in and around

Pune has blessed the city with

immense quality and quantity of

talent. However, optimisation of this

huge resource still stands as a challenge

before the industry. Dr Bavadekar, who

addressed the issue of collaborative

growth prospects, said, “Industry-

academia collaboration is one of the

solutions to address a host of problems

faced by the industry, especially IT,

automation and manufacturing. The

academia and industry are somewhat

alienated today. The practical answer

lies in identifying target institutes and

starting interactions with the potential

talent pool quite early in their career.”

The electrifying panel discussion

was followed by an interactive question

& answer session with the highly

enthusiastic audience, moderated by

Archana Tiwari-Nayudu.

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P (L-R) : Tushar Mehendale, Sanjay Marathe, Mahendra Singh Dhakad, Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, R V Krishnan, Dr Pradeep Bavadekar and Dr Ranjit Date

MAHUA ROY

PANEL DISCUSSION: PUNE


ENGINEERING EXPO LUDHIANA 2012

Making manufacturing-friendly North accessibleLed by manufacturing biggies, Ludhiana is fast emerging as a leading investment destination in the northern belt of India. In this backdrop, the upcoming Ludhiana edition of Engineering Expo, organised by Network 18 Publishing during December 21–24, 2012, will bring into the limelight the potential that northern region offers manufacturers by showing investors how to gain easy access into this manufacturing-friendly zone.

ANWESH KOLEY

he emerging markets in

the north have become

an attractive investment

haven, and Ludhiana

is one such prospective

destination where the manufacturing

sector is growing at a rapid pace.

In a bid to provide ample growth

opportunities to the manufacturing

fraternity, Engineering Expo

Ludhiana, slated to be held during

December 21–24, 2012, is expected

to generate high levels of enthusiasm

among the manufacturers in Punjab.

Engineering Expo has been

instrumental in providing a fruitful

business platform to manufacturers

across the country, with key industry

players participating in the event. It

has been synonymous with enabling

healthy business interactions, thus

helping generate business leads and

playing the role of a catalyst in the

Indian growth story.

NORTHERN PROSPECTSElaborating on the changing scenario

in the manufacturing arena in Punjab,

Robin Basant, Managing Partner,

Basant Mechanical Works, says, “The

industry in Punjab is now embracing

global manufacturing technologies on

the shop floor; the mindset of people

is changing as well. Everybody is now

concentrating on quality and quantity.

Punjab is known globally for woollen

clothes, hosiery, machine tools, auto/

car parts, cycle manufacturing, etc.

People are travelling places to learn

the new technical skills being used

by bigger units in the international

market.”

Commenting on the growth

potential of Punjab as an industrial

area, Didarjit Singh, Proprietor, Karam

Chucks, informs, “Manufacturing in

Punjab has undergone various phases

of development over the last 10 years.

It has grown at a robust rate during

this period and has been one of the best

performing manufacturing economy.

The manufacturing sector contributes

about 15% to Punjab’s GDP and 50%

to the country’s exports. It employed

58 million people (about 12% of

the workforce) in 2008. By 2012, it

is estimated, based on the current

economic projections, that this sector

will employ a further 12–13 million

out of the nearly 89 million additional

people who will enter the workforce.”

The key markets in Punjab include

Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Samana,

Jalandhar and Amritsar.

LUDHIANA: POTENTIAL WAITING TO BE TAPPEDThe growth potential of the city

has brought it on the radar of large

manufacturing houses. Singh elaborates,

“People of Ludhiana are skilled and

high spirited. In addition to theoretical

knowledge, they have technical

skills imbibed through their family

lineage. Besides, they are regularly

upgrading themselves as per the needs

of the time. So, many international

machines/technologies are being used

by manufacturers to stay abreast with

competition. All the big industries are

eyeing Ludhiana for sourcing materials

and selling products to end-users.”

Sharing similar sentiments, Manjit

Singh Matharoo, GM, Consortium of

Ludhiana Machine Tools Manufacturers

(CLMTM), observes, “Ludhiana has a

large base of manufacturing companies,

with a wide network of possibilities.

It is capable of delivering quality, and

since the last six years, the area has seen

rapid development of internal support

units. It has the perfect model for cost-

effective business.”

Ludhiana is also emerging as a

major automotive hub in northern

India. “Ludhiana is the most

appropriate destination for investment.

The latest study by World Bank has

adjudged Ludhiana as the best place

for doing business in India. Though

not a major tourist destination, the

city has come up as a major medical

tourism destination and also a budding

commercial centre. The city is not far

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250+ expected exhibitors20,000+ business visitors

expectedBusiness transactions

worth `150 crore expected20,000+ products on displaySpread over an area of more

than 1,50,000 sq ftShowcasing more than 30 diverse industry categories


LUDHIANADecember 21-24, 2012GLADA Ground


ENGINEERING EXPO LUDHIANA 2012

from the National Capital and hence,

is easily accessible,” adds Basant.

Sajni Khanna, Consultant, AMC

Pvt Ltd, states, “The area has been

emerging due to its proximity to

the National Capital and provides

immense opportunities to domestic

and international investors.”

EXHILARATING ENGINEERING EXPO There is general consensus that

Engineering Expo is getting better

with each passing year, and coming up

with novel initiatives keeping in mind

SMEs in the region. Its association with

leading organisations such as National

Small Industries Corporation (NSIC);

United Nations Industrial Development

Organization –International Centre

for Advancement of Manufacturing

Technology (UNIDO – ICAMT) and

CLMTM will take Engineering Expo

Ludhiana to new heights.

Commenting on the Expo, Sandeep

Khosla, CEO, Network 18 Publishing,

says, “After 10 successful years of

service to the industry, Engineering

Expo today has established itself as

India’s largest multi-location trade

show on manufacturing. The Expo

is a preferred destination for small

and medium enterprises as well

as manufacturing & engineering

organisations to further their growth

and that of the industry at large. For

the 2012–13 season, we have eight

editions spread across an equal number

of locations of a rising India. Keeping

our esteemed exhibitors and valued

customers in mind, we have made

elaborate provisions to offer a never

before experience. These, we reckon,

will add substantial traction to the

industrial growth of the nation.”

Expressing his views on the event,

Basant opines, “Today, Engineering

Expo attracts more business visitors

than some of the other large events

organised to facilitate business. More

than 1,00,000 industrial buyers

benefit from Engineering Expo every

year. Over the years, it has become

one of the most lucrative platforms

for business growth. In fact, they

help us interact with national as well

as international visitors including

manufacturers, investors, diplomats,

government officials and industry

stalwarts. And as a multi-location

tradeshow, Engineering Expo reaches

out to prospective clients, in their

respective cities.”

With over more than a decade

experience of organising exhibitions,

Network 18 has been successful

in understanding and meeting the

expectations of exhibitors, which in

turn has resulted in unconditional

trust in the Expo. Singh observes, “In

today’s world, displaying your strength,

product range, skills, etc., on a

common platform is important. People

who do not know you directly can gain

full knowledge about your product

range at such type of platforms. This

Expo provides a one-to-one meeting

opportunity and a platform to share

vital prospects to grow one’s business.

Besides, having an organiser like

Network 18 is again a value addition.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Ashok

Kumar Gupta, MD, Crane Bel

International Pvt Ltd, says, “We have

been associated with Engineering Expo

for a long time, and since Network 18

is the organiser, we are keen to extend

our relationship further. We keep

introducing innovative concepts every

year at the Expo, and this year will be

no different.”

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GALOREThe Expo plays a crucial role not only

in business development, but also in

increasing profitability. Over the years,

it has evolved as an ideal launchpad for

exhibitors. Basant asserts, “Engineering

Expo is considered to be an ideal

platform for companies to foster growth

through reach and awareness to their

right target audience. It proves to be

a perfect combination of a vast range

of exhibitors, spacious venue, state-

of-the-art amenities and humungous

visitor turnout, which constitute the

most crucial factors for any exhibitor.”

Talking about his expectations from

the Expo, Singh says, “Personally, my

expectations from Engineering Expo

Ludhiana are high. Looking at the

potential, knowledge and management

of the organiser, we expect a huge

turnout of quality-oriented customers

at the show.”

Engineering Expo is considered

an ideal platform to showcase the

industrial talent residing in smaller

towns and cities of India. Matharoo

feels, “A place like Ludhiana has

the skills to attract international

manufacturers to India, and such events

do a commendable job in materialising

this goal.” With enthusiasm and

optimism regarding the event

riding high among participants, the

Engineering Expo Ludhiana is poised

to provide an important ground for

nurturing business opportunities in the

State of Punjab and explore untapped

markets, which can emerge as lucrative

business sites.

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Panel discussion aims at providing a roadmap to infuse growth in the region

Institutional Buyer Involvement Plan to attract delegations from large corporate and major institutions

Improvised visitor profi ling – profi le, scan, fi lter and bring in visitors as per exhibitors’ requirements

Providing business networking support to exhibitors by leveraging Network 18 Publishing’s industry connect

Credit rating facilities for the benefi t of exhibitors

Providing complete travel solutions for exhibitors

Offering logistics services to ensure smooth cargo handling, custom clearing, transport compliance, etc

NEW ATTRACTIONS IN THIS EDITION


ENGINEERING EXPO INDORE 2013

Tapping India’s central vantage point Staying true to its core competence as one of India’s leading auto clusters, Indore spruces up its industrial portfolio as a spree of investments from the IT and pharmaceuticals industries come trickling in. Mirroring the growth of this centrally positioned city will be the fi fth edition of Engineering Expo Indore, organised by Network18 Publishing. Setting the tone for acquiring business prospects, the Expo will bring together exhibitors who will showcase their latest products and services. Scheduled to be held during January 11–14, 2013, Engineering Expo Indore aspires to play the role of a catalyst in the city’s fl edgling growth.

SWETA M NAIR

ne of Madhya Pradesh’s

largest cities known for its

palatial splendour, in the

recent decade has come

of its industrial age. The

city of Indore, amid its royal structures,

today voices its determination in

shaping its future towards industrial

excellence. According to a recent

study published by Cushman &

Wakefield, Indore is one of the top

ten emerging cities of India—ideal

for long-term business investments

across industries. The city’s geographic

positioning, population demographics,

development in infrastructure, current

economic growth and governmental

support, contribute towards its resolute

positive outlook.

INDUSTRIAL TRANQUILITYIndore has undergone rapid transition

and vast development in almost

every sector of business. As per

published reports, in recent times,

the per capita income of the state has

doubled. According to Manoj Pugalia,

Proprietor, Oswal Rubber Industries,

“Owing to the city’s systematic and

organised planning, many companies

find it fairly convenient to set up

base here. Additionally, industries

here are not vexed by the otherwise

rampant problems of labour and

power.” Ranging from the automobile

to pharmaceuticals and from software

to retail, the burgeoning city, on an

average, receives a bulk of its trade

from small, medium and large-scale

manufacturing & service industries.

Indore’s major surrounding industrial

belts are present at Pithampur, Sanwer,

and Dewas.

The city’s automobile hub is

situated in Pithampur, which is a well-

developed industrial area. Companies

such as Eicher Motors Ltd, Cummins

India Ltd, Mahle Engine Components

(I) Pvt Ltd, Mahindra Two Wheelers

Ltd and Bridgestone Tyre Ltd, among

others, have set up plants in this area.

Additionally, Cipla Ltd, Indorama

Synthetics (I) Ltd, Piramal Healthcare

and Glenmark, among others, are also

present in Pithampur.

Home to industries such as textiles,

chemical processing, food processing

and distilleries, the industrial belt

includes an industrial Special

Economic Zone (SEZ) as well. Other

upcoming sprawling industrial belts

include Govindpura, Manideep and

Pologround. Elaborating further,

Kishore Bundela, Director, Protec

Aqua Solution Pvt Ltd, informs,

“Formerly, the region was famous

for its auto cluster. But now,

pharmaceuticals and IT companies are

also commencing operations in Indore.

One major advantage of being situated

here is that all major Indian cities are

equidistant from Indore.”

ATTRACTING INVESTOR INTERESTOwing to its sheer industrial potential,

Indore, in October, played host to

the Global Investors Summit 2012.

In the state’s bid to augment overall

development, a series of meets were

facilitated so as to attract investor

interest. With the underlined

support of better infrastructure and

strong government backing, many

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225+ participants12,000+ business visitors

expectedBusiness transactions worth

`55 crore expected7,000+ products on display Spread over an area of more

than 5,500 sq m Showcasing more than 28 diverse industry categories


203+ exhibitors9,829+ visitors

5,000+ products displayed `45 crore business generated4,800 sq m exhibition area

1,10,000 kg machinery moved

45+ delegations from different companies attended the Expo

Glimpses of previous edition

INDOREJanuary 11-14, 2013Labhganga Convention Center


ENGINEERING EXPO INDORE 2013

international investors are gradually

entering the city.

In relation to this event, Omprakash

Gupta, President, Madhya Pradesh

Electric Merchants and Contractors

Association (MPEMCA), says, “Indore

is the business capital of Madhya

Pradesh. It can be noted that nearly

80% of electrical business of Madhya

Pradesh is concentrated in Indore.

After the summit, the central state of

India is looking for major investments.”

“By providing a platform for

investments from major players in

India and abroad, I believe that

Engineering Expo will be the next

step for this revolution. MPEMCA

would like all major companies in

electrical and electronics to showcase

their products and technology in the

Expo. With Network 18 Publishing’s

experienced organisational skills, we

are looking forward to the integration

of new styles and services in this

show,” Gupta adds.

Coined as the ‘State of

Opportunities’, Madhya Pradesh’s

investor-friendly ambience and

presence of big industries catering to

different needs, is shaping a positive

future. Commenting on the same,

Rajesh Godse, Proprietor, Reliable

Terrestrials, avers, “Availability of land

& labour and a stable government

are some of the factors that are

contributing towards Indore’s success

as an ideal investment destination.

Moreover, NTPC-run Vindhyachal

project in Madhya Pradesh is expected

to increase its capacity by 2013,

which will further foster industrial

development.”

IN STORE FOR 2013Nearly 60 members along with their

parent companies will participate

in the Expo. In the MPEMCA

pavilion, products related to

industrial & domestic electricals,

electronics, industrial automation,

specialised automation products, auto

industries products, panel accessories,

submersible and mono block pumps,

wires & cables, HT line material &

switchgears will be put on display,

reveals Gupta.

The Expo’s rich legacy in helping

businesses connect has, so far, conveyed

the exhibition to many Indian cities.

Sharing his views on the continued

success of Engineering Expo, Sandeep

Khosla, CEO, Network 18 Publishing,

says, “After 10 successful years of service

to the industry, Engineering Expo

today has established itself as India’s

largest multi-location trade show on

manufacturing. The Expo is a preferred

destination for small and medium

enterprises as well as manufacturing

& engineering organisations to further

their growth and that of the industry

at large. For the 2012–13 season, we

have eight editions spread across an

equal number of locations of a rising

India. Keeping our esteemed exhibitors

and valued customers in mind, we have

made elaborate provisions to offer a

never before experience. These, we

reckon, will add substantial traction to

the industrial growth of the nation.”

The exhibitor’s category at the Expo

will consist of companies representing

machine tools & accessories, hydraulics

and pneumatics, light & medium

industries, electrical and electronics,

material handling equipment, etc.

Expounding further, Yogesh Mantri,

Proprietor, Automation & General

Electric Co, states, “This is the

second time that our company will

be participating in Engineering Expo.

Exhibiting here allows us to gauge

market demands and customer needs.

Moreover, it is a good internal exercise

for the industry as well. The platform,

in a way, facilitates business for

customers, as exhibitors belonging to

different segments showcase products

under one roof. For the Indore edition,

our exhibits would mainly consist of

LED lighting systems, special cables

for solar generation, CNC machine

retro fittings, adjusting cable range,

switchgear, Schneider universal

enclosure, etc.”

For many exhibitors, Engineering

Expo is an energising outlet for

gaining new customers as it is an ideal

platform that helps them grasp market

trends and innovations. Sharing similar

sentiments, Bundela states, “The

Expo’s byproducts revolve around

creating awareness, brand building

and generating a good response.”

Having participated in the previous

editions of Engineering Expo, Godse

exclaims, “We have been associated

with Engineering Expo since its first

edition in Indore. Since Network 18

Publishing announces the dates well in

advance, we have ample time to decide

our exhibiting range. Moreover, for

business, the January 2013 time frame

will be good as it does not clash with

any festivals.”

The upcoming Engineering

Expo Indore 2013 promises to

leverage its geo-strategic positioning

to the fullest by inviting an array of

stakeholders to witness industrial

excellence of all sorts.

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Panel discussion aims at providing a roadmap to infuse growth in the region

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FLOW METER

Org : North Eastern Railway

TRN : 13005575

Desc : Supply of flow meter


Loc : Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

BT : Domestic (NCB)

PLC

Org : NTPC Limited

TRN : 12675066

Desc : Repair and maintenance of ash slurry pump house control system with PLC


Loc : Jamanipali, Chhattisgarh

BT : Domestic (NCB)

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BALL VALVE

Org : Travancore Titanium Products Limited

TRN : 12985651

Desc : Supply of PP ball valve

BOD : November 27, 2012

Loc : Kerala

BT : Domestic (NCB)

MARKER LIGHT (LED TYPE)

Org : South Central Railway

TRN : 13004946

Desc : Supply of marker light (LED type)


Loc : Rail Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh

BT : Domestic (NCB)

CNC LATHE MACHINE

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2D Height Master 114

Abrasive blast cleaning 126

AC gear motor 16

AC motor 57

AC servo motor 16

AC/DC panel 129

AC/DC power pack 150

Accessories 10

Acoustic enclosure FIC

Actuator 124

Adaptor for drilling 137

Adjustable pallet rack 114

Aerobridge installation and

maintenance 138

Aerosol and biodegradable cleaner 130

Air blow gun 142

Air driven power pack 150

Air operated diaphragm pump 146

Air preheater 149

Air treatment 25

Airport equipments and service provider 138

Alarm annunciator 20

Allen CAP 154

Allen CSK 154

Alu-cera polymer 9

Aluminium 152

Aluminium bronze 153

Aluminium extrusion 118

Aluminium oxide ceramic composite 9

Analog timer 29

Analogue I/O modules 152

Angle measuring instrument 148

Annunciator 77

Appliance switch 23

Auto belt and oils seal 27

Automatic rolling shutter 21

Automatic weighing 138

Automation 22

Automation exhibition 111

Automotive automation 147

Axial flow fan 135

Back fill compound 177

Ball bearing 121, 149

Product Pg No

Balls 128

Bars 125

Battery charged forklift 145

Battery operated pallet truck 123

Bearing 81, 121, 122, 149, 154,157

Bench grinder 152

Benchtop press 115

Brake motor 8, 26, 49,57

Brass fitting 118

Building automation 22

Busbar component 134

Busbar system 134

Busines center 103

Business park and community center 97

Cable carrier 122

Cable conduit 23

Cable connector 122

Cable gland 55, 99, 127

Cable tie 55, 99, 114, 127

Cam follower 128,150

Camwork 131

Cantilever rack 119

Capacitance and Tan delta tester 149

Cargo system and sort equipment 138

Cartridge valve 150

Castors 150

Cathodic electrocoating 153

Centrifugal air blower 135

Centrifugal pump 41

Chain 27, 122

Chain hoist 139

Chain pulley block 26, 136

Chemical earthing 177

Chemrode Res-low 177

Chrome bar/ shaft 125

Circuit breaker analyser 149

Cleaning equipment 171

CNC BIC

CNC cutting machine 22

CNC hydraulic turret punch press 138

CNC laser cutting machine 22

CNC machine BIC

CNC oxy fuel cutting machine 22

Product Pg No

CNC plasma cutting machine 22, 138

CNC press brake 138

CNC synchro press brake 138

CNC tap chuck and tap adaptor 137

CNC tap holder and pull stud 137

CNC tools holder and pull stud 137

CNC turning center BIC

CNC vertical machining center BIC

Coated fabric 116

Coating machine 22

Coating plant 22

Coating system 22

Coil spring 71

Componet handing system 147

Compressed air division 169

Concrete energy saving 45

Connector 6, 10, 19, 69, 122

Consumer automation 147

Consumer durable 147

Container crane 175

Container pump 146

Contrast/colour scanner 113

Control cabinet 69

Control panel 69, 115

Control panel accessories 23

Control system 69

Conventional phase failure relays 29

Conveyor 150

Conveyor system and accessories 116

Conveyors and automation system 21

Cooling tower 25

Copper bonded rod 177

Copper chromium 153

Copper chromium zirconium 153

Cordless driver drill 143

Core cutter 140

Counter 29, 77

Crab 136

Crab assembly 125

Crab hoist 26

C-rail festoon system 134

Crane 26, 104, 125, 136

Crane busbar 134

Product Pg No

PRODUCT INDEX


Crane drive 139

Crane duty motor 8,26, 86

Crane kit 125

Cross connection acc 10

Current collector 134

Current injector 149

Cushion dock shelter 21

Customised conveyor belt 116

Cutting machine 22

Cylindrical grinding machine 153

Cylindrical sensor 113

Damper 124

Data logger 120

DC motor 57

DD Motor 146

Dehumidifier 131

Deoxidized copper 153

Design clinic scheme 79

Design clinic work shop 79

Design sensitisation seminar 79

Design solution 79

Designable trolley 134

DFMPro 131

Product Pg No

Didactic equipment for training 69

Digital frequency meter 143

Digital panel meter 130

Digital temperature controller 130

Directional contral valve 117

Distrubution board 12

Dock - leveller 21

Dock - shelter 21

Door - PVC flap 21

Door - PVC strip 21

Door - rapid flexible 21

Door - rapid roll up 21

Door - sectional overhead 21

Door – telescopic 21

Double girder E.O.T crane 125

Double sheet monitoring 113

DR drives product 85

Drill chuck 169

Drum pump 146

Dry ice blasting 150

Dry van pump FIC

Duel fuel burner 135

Dust controller for closed room 131

Product Pg No

Dynamic braking resistor 120

Earth rod 177

Earthing 177

Edrawings publisher 131

Electric actuator 68

Electric motor 85

Electric wire rope hoist 26, 124,125,150

Electrical actuator 124

Electrical and maintenances contractor 138

Electrical measuring instrument 129

Electrical product 55, 99, 127

Electro mechanical servo system 115

Electroliser assemblies 134

Electronic connector 130

Electronic etching pencil 142

Electronic test 135

Electronic timer 30,37, 77,120

Electronics product 55, 99, 127

Electropnematic positioner 119

Electroslag remelting plant 141

Element shrink disc 128

ELMCBS 107

End clap/shop 10

Product Pg No

PRODUCT INDEX


End plate 10

Energy efficiency solution 45

Energy meter 77

Energy savings cogged and

Poly-V- Belt drive 27

Engineering plastic plug and socket 30,37

Enginnering plastic 129

EOT crane 26, 124

EOT JIB crane 104

EOT/Hot crane 136

Equipments for railway and

construction 141

ESE lightning arrester 177

Exhibition - Automach 2013 144

Exhibition - Engineering Expo 155

Exhibition - Metering India 2013 28

Exhibition - VCCI 2013 24

Extended trollery 125

Extruded cast 129

Factory automation 22

Fail safe assembly system 147

Fastener 154

Ferro alloy plant 141

Ferrous / non-ferrous casting 118

Fiber laser 131

Fibre optic amplifier 113

Films 124

Filter press 142

Finishing and thermal spray coating 126

Fire damper 124

Fixed mounting hoist 125

Flame proof hoist 136

Flame proof motor 8, 57, 86

Flange mounting motor 57

Flap disc 154

Flat high tension single-twin

igniting electrode 9

Flexible manufacturing system 138

Floating holder 137

Flow control valve 117

Flow meter 146

Fluid bed dryer 135

Fluid connector 139

FMCG and auto comp 147

Forged components 118

Forked photoelectric sensor 113

Freewheel one way clutch 128

Frequency meter 129

Product Pg No

Fully threaded bar 154

Furnace automation 50

Gantry crane 26, 104, 125

Gap frame press 140

Gas spring 18

Gear box 8, 124, 136

Gear head 132

Gear motor 26, 57, 124

Gel earthing 177

Geomcaliper 131

Glide wheel 150

Goliath crane 26, 136

Goods lift 104, 136

Graded grey iron casting 133

Grinding machine 124,153

Grinding media 9

Guide rod 125

Handling system module 69

Hanger clamp pole 134

Hard chrome plating bar 125

Heat shrink tubing 55, 99, 127

Heating element 142

Heavy duty CNC 134

Heavy duty lathe machine 153

Helical bevel gear reducer 85

Helical gear box 8, 124

Helical gear reducer 85

Helical geared motor 8

Hex bolt 154

High alumina wear resistant ceramic tile 9

High carbon chrome 128

High carbon steel ball 128

High efficiency standard motor 86

Hipots (high voltage testers) 149

Hoist with trolley 125

Hold back 128

Horizontal CNC machine BIC

Horizontal machining center BIC

Hose package 132

Hoses 139

Hot water generator 135

HRC fuse fitting 130

Hydraulic cylinder 139

Hydraulic manual pallet truck 123

Hydraulic power unit 117

Hydraulic press 140

Hydraulic press brake 138

Hydraulic press brake machine 134

Product Pg No

Hydraulic seal 93

Hydraulic shearing machine 138, 140

Hydraulic system 114

I/P transducer 119

Imaging and vision system 22

IMTMA - productivity buzz 60

Indirect air heater 135

Inductive proximity switch 23

Inductive switch 113

Industrial automation 111

Industrial belt 27, 134

Industrial casting 133

Industrial ceramic 9

Industrial cooler 25

Industrial crane 175

Industrial electric power distribution

system 12

Industrial ethernet switch 64

Industrial heating element 142

Industrial hose 27

Industrial oven 135

Industrial overhead door 115

Industrial service 157

Industrial valve 118

Inline helical geared motor 86

Instrument 143

Instrumentation and control 14,15

Insulating oil tester 149

Insulation resistance tester 149

Interface modules 10

Interface modules accessories 10

Inverter duty motor 86

Inverter motor 85

Isolator 89

Isolator and DBs 107

Jib crane 26, 125, 136

Keyless transmisson element 128

Large diameter welded pipe 127

Large helical 86

Lathe machine 134,153

LED 23

LED egress route 47

LED emergency 47

LED flash light 47

LED module pilot light 130

LED signal tower light 30,37

LED solar street 47

Level controller 20

Product Pg No

PRODUCT INDEX


Lift truck service 175

Light duty lathe machine 153

Light lifting 175

Lighting solution 47

Lightning arrester 177

Lightning consultant 177

Lightning protection system 177

Lights 47

Limit switch 30,37, 119

Limit switch box 68

Linear rod 125

Liquid line separator 140

Liquid pump 146

LM shaft 125

Load bank 120

Load break switch 23

Low frequency hipot 149

LPI 177

Lubrication 157

Machine tool 50

Machine tool accessories 137

Machine tool casting 133

Machined components 118

Magnetic core drilling machine 146

Magnetic drum separator 139

Main and sub-system assembly

automation 147

Marker 10

Marker plotter 10

Material handling 50

Material handling equipment 26, 123, 138

Material handling plant 141

MCB 89

MCBS 107

Measuring instrument 129, 135

Measuring sensor 113

Mechanical press brake 138

Medium duty lathe machine 153

Metal cutting tool 7

Meter 129

Micro control switch 130

Micro power pack 150

Micro switch 30-37, 130

Mill lining block 9

Mini sensor 113

Miniature micro switch 130

Modernisation 175

Modular valve 117

Product Pg No

Monitoring 115

Monorail trolley 136

Motor 8, 57

Motor protection circuit breaker 23

Motor variator 85

Motor/pump protection relay 20

Motorised chain pulley block 136

Motorised lubrication unit 115

Motorised valve 124

Mounting bracket 10

Mounting rail 10

Multi-level car parking system 138

Multimedia union 18

Nickel silver 153

Non setting gasket and jointing

compound 139

Non-ferrous wire 125

Nuts 154

O rings 93

OHMS meter 129

Oilseal 132

On/Off ball valve 68

On/Off butterfly valve 68

On/Off control valve 68

On/Off plug valve 68

Over crank shearing machine 138

Oxy fuel cutting 138

Pakaging paper pulp 50

Panel 129

Panel meter 29, 143

Paper cones machine 118

Paper tubes machine 118

Parallel shaft helical geared motor 86

Partition plate 10

Pedestrian and rider operated counter

balanced pallet truck 123

Peening 126

PF controller 143

Phase failure relay 20, 29

Phase monitoring device 77

Phosphorus bronze 153

Pig iron casting plant 141

Pilfer proof seal 126

Pilot light 23

Piston bar 125

Piston rod 139

Planning machine 134

Plano milling machine 134

Product Pg No

Plat truck 150

Plate bending machine 138

Plug and socket 23

Pneumatic actuator 68

Pneumohydraulic 115

Pollution control plant 141

Polyacetal 129

Polypropylene 129

Polyurethane 129

Port 97

Portable circular saw 127

Power 115

Power line transducer 143

Power press 138, 140

Power transmission accessories 27

Preci chuck 148

Precision component 157

Precision switch 23

Precision switch single and multiple 23

Press brake machine 140

Presses 115

Pressure control valve 117

Printed circuit boards 20

Process automation and control

equipment 69

Process crane 175

Process indicator/controller 136

Product assemblies 118

Productvity station 64

Proportional valve 117

Proximity sensor 30-37

PTFE/Teflon 129

Pump 41, 146, 150, BC, FIC

Pump casting 133

Push button 23

Push button switch 130

PVC bus bar system 134

Quick change tapping chuck 137

RCCB 89

Reaming and tapping 137

Rear cylinder hydraulic press brake 140

Relay 29

Relay socket 130

Remanufacture and repair 157

Resistor 120

Reversible jaw 148

Rice rubber roll 27

Robotic system and automation 132

Product Pg No

PRODUCT INDEX


Roll shop equipment 141

Roller bearing 121

Roots blower FIC

Rope guide 125

Rotary damper 18

Rotary joint and union 18

Rotary shaft seal 93

Rotary switch 23

Rotating union 18

Rubber converyor belting 116

Rubber product 132

Rubber sheeting 116

Safety control 115

Safety protection device 23

Scissor lift table 128

Seal 132, 157

Sealing system 139

Seamless pipe 127

Self tapping and machine screw 154

Separator plate 10

Service and manufacturing industry 103

Shaft 125

Shaft mounted gear reducer 85

Shearing machine 140

Sheet metal working tool 140

Shipyard crane 175

Shock absorber 18

Shunt 129

Silicon brass 153

Silicon bronze 153

Silver copper 153

Single girder E.O.T crane 125

Single limit switch 23

Siphon system 18

Slipring crane duty motor 57

SMPS 77

SNAP Line 128

Socket and switch 10

Soft starter 20

Software 116

Solderless terminal 55, 99, 127

Solid carbide drill 7

Solid carbide drill with IC 7

Solid carbide mill 7

Solid carbide reamer 7

Solid carbide reamer with IC 7

Solid carbide special drill 7

Product Pg No

Solid carbide special mill 7

Solid carbide special reamer 7

SolidWorks product 130

Sorting system and automation 138

Space sector 147

Spaggiari product 85

SPD 177

Special application motor 86

Special purpose machine 134

Spray gun 169

Stainless steel 128

Stainless steel and fastener 154

Stainless steel pipe 127

Steam boiler 135

Steam engineering product 151

Steel 157

Steel ball 128

Steel industry 50

Steel tube 139

Super finishing film - Variofilm 119

Surface grinding machine 153

Surge arrester 177

Surge protection 177

Switch 5, 89

Switchboard meter 129

Switchgear 5

Tachometer 77

Tap adaptor 137

Technical ceramic 9

Temperature controller 29, 77

Temperature indicator 29

Temperature sensing 143

Temperature transmitter 143

Tensioner nut 128

Terminal block 10

Terminal strip 130

Tester 129

Thermal imaging camera 67

Thermic fluid heater 135

Thermocouple cable 143

Thermocouple sensor calibration

system 143

Thread gauge 148

Time switch 77

Torque motor 86

Track roller 128

Trade show 111

Product Pg No

Transfer trolley 136

Transformer 129

Transformer ratio meter 149

Transformer winding resistance tester 149

Tray dryer 135

Trolley 118,150

Tubes 127

Tubing accessory 69

Turned component 118

‘U’ tubes 127

UHMW-PE 129

Ultrasonic sensor 113

Universal quick change chuck 137

Vacuum booster pump FIC

Vacuum system FIC

Vacuum/pneumatic recovery system 126

Valve 69, 124

Valve positioner 68, 119

Valve terminal 69

Velocity and feed controller 18

Vertical turning lathe 134

Vibrating reed type 129

Voltage/current/power monitoring relay 20

Warehousing / logistic 97

Waste and water treatment 50

Water exhibition 145

Water faucet and tap part 9

Wave spring 71

Weighing terminal 129

Welded pipe 127

Welding equipment 169

Wheel 150

Wheel assembly 124

Wheel barrow 150

Wieghing application 50

Winche 104

Wiper blade 138

Wire connector 55, 99, 127

Wire grid resistor 120

Wire rope drum 124

Wire rope hoist 136

Workforce accommodation 97

Worm drive hose clamp 145

Worm gear reducer 85

Worm geared motor 8

Zirconia polycrystal ceramic 9

Product Pg No

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Allied Electronics Corporation 6

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E: [email protected],

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Allied Power Solutions 177

T: +91-09999301007


W: www.alliedpowersolutions.in

Amsak Cranes Private Limited 104

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Atlas Castings Pvt Ltd 133

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Atul Machine Tools 153

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Avasarala Technologies Limited 147

T: +91-80-26083300


W: www.avasarala.com

Ballkings 128

T: +91-161-2534501


Bhagirath Heavy Transmission 124

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British Electricals 143

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Bry Air (Asia) Pvt Ltd 131

T: +91-11-23906777


W: www.bryair.com

C&S Electric Ltd. 89

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Classic Polymers & Resins 129

T: +91-22-24465251


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CNP Pumps India Pvt Ltd 41

T: +91-22-25818400


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Coatec India 22

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Confederation Of Indian Industry 144

T: +91-124-4014060-65


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Connectwell Industries Pvt Ltd 10

T: +91-251-2870636


W: www.connectwell.com

Dhakar Engineers 142

T: +91-294-2491960


Dynamic Rubbers Pvt Ltd 116

T: +91-09662656666

E: info@dynamicrubbers,com

W: www.dynamicrubbers.com

Electronic Automation Pvt Ltd 77

T: +91-80-42802345


W: www.eaplindia.com

Enapros 120

T: +91-11-25778450


W: www.resistorsonline.com

Engineering Expo 155

T: +91-09819552270


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Essen Deinki 130

T: +91-172-4600600


W: www.essendeinki.com

Everest Blower Systems FIC

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Fenner India Ltd 27

T: +91-44-24312450


W: www.fennerindia.com

Festo Controls Ltd 69

T: +91-80-22894100


W: www.festo.com

Finechrome Shafts Pvt Ltd 125

T: +91-22-29204209


Flir Systems India Pvt Ltd 67

T: +91-11-4560 3555


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Forbes Marshall Pvt Ltd 151

T: +91-20-27145595


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G L Brothers 169

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G W Precision Tools India Pvt Ltd 7

T: +91-80-40431252


W: www.gwindia.in

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 21

T: +91-22-66720200


W: www.geapl.co.in

Gelco Electronics Pvt Ltd 29

T: +91-79-22200902


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Gem Equipments Ltd 25

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GGB Bearing Technology 81

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Goliya Electricals Pvt Ltd 129

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Goliya Instruments Pvt Ltd 143

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Hafa Hoists Pvt Ltd 125

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Heattrans Equipments Pvt.Ltd. 118

T: +91-79-25840105


W: www.heattrans.com

Hensel Electric India Pvt. Ltd. 12

T: +91-44-24541669


W: www.hensel-electric.de

Hi-Fab Valve Automation 68

T: +91-22-40766539


W: www.hi-fab.com

Hindustan Motor Mfg Co 86

T: +91-22-42500500


W: www.hindmotors.com

IEEMA 28

T: +91-11-23363013

W: www.meteringindia.in

Igus India Pvt Ltd 122

T: +91-80-39127800


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Indian Machine Tool Mfgr’S Associat 60

T: +91-80-66246600


W: www.imtma.in

Inter Ads - Brooks Exhibitions Pvt Ltd 145

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J J Gandhi Chemicals Pvt Ltd 139

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Jaibalaji Control Gears Pvt. Ltd., 30-37

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E: dchandramohan@jaibalaji.

firm.in

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Jyoti Ceramic Industries Pvt Ltd 9

T: +91-253-2350120/338


W: www.jyoticeramic.com

Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt. Ltd. .BIC

T: +91-2827-287081


W: www.jyoti.co.in

K U Sodalamuthu & Co Pvt Ltd 118

T: +91-09810555577


W: www.sodaltech.net


Karcher Cleaning Systems Pvt Ltd 171

T: +91-120-4661800


W: www.karcher.in

Kiss Machinery Co., Ltd 150

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Klipco Pvt Ltd 145

T: +91-22-28684221


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Knowell International Pvt Ltd 149

T: +91-33-22304627


W: www.knowell.co.in

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T: +91-20-40047470


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Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd 135

T: +91-22-24156638


W: www.kusumelectrical.com

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Larsen & Toubro Ltd 107

T: +91-22-67525656


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Leuze Electronics 113

T: +91-80-40854444


W: www.leuze.in

Maco Corporation India Pvt Ltd 18

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Macro Tech Equipment Pvt Ltd 123

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Metal Engg Treatment Co Pvt Ltd 141

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W: www.metcocal.com

MGM-Varvel Power Transmission (P) Ltd 49

T: +91-44-64627008


W: www.mgmvarvelindia.com

Minilec (India) Pvt Ltd 20

T: +91-20-66524695


W: www.minilecgroup.com

Mipox Abrasive India Pvt. Ltd. 119

T: +91-80-65830898


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