VDMA India and EAC jointly organised a webinar to highlight the opportunities in manufacturing robotic automation. Story by: Deven Lad Globally, economies continue to reel under the Covid-19 infused degrowth. The world over, the supply and demand-side shocks have resulted in disruptions that continue to challenge production plans. Plant closures are known to have caused steep revenue losses for manufacturers.[Read More…]
The tough Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises get going to overcome the existential crisis and rejoin the growth path. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are the backbone of any country. In India, MSME is the economic engine. Constituting an estimated 45 lakh enterprises in India, MSME contributes 30 per cent income of the Gross Domestic[Read More…]
To help Asia-Pacific businesses revitalise growth strategy in the environment and sustainable markets, Frost & Sullivan put forth next-generation solutions and resilient business models. Story by: Deepti Thore Photos by: Sourabh Botre, Flaticon.com and Frost & Sullivan Covid-19 has changed national priorities. Ironically, at a time when the global emissions have touched unprecedented lows, the respective governments have had to[Read More…]
o9 Solutions and operaize partner to transform manufacturing planning, scheduling and sequencing. Story by: Deven Lad Dallas based AI-powered integrated planning and operations platform provider ‘o9 solutions’ and Germany based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company ‘operaize’ GmBH have partnered. The two, join hands, to deliver an integrated solution aimed at transforming manufacturing, planning, scheduling and sequencing. Averred Chakri Gottemukkala, Chief Executive Officer[Read More…]
Nippon Paint India’s Protec marks the company’s expansion in the industrial coatings segment. Story by: Deven Lad Protec marks Nippon Paint India’s expansion in the industrial coatings segment. At the virtual launch event, the company introduced, the Protec range which includes a suite of products: primers, topcoats and specialised coating. The new range, aimed at meeting the industrial coatings segment[Read More…]
Sensors in combustion engines face unique challenges in hybrid cars. Story by: Klaus Grambichler, Senior Application Engineer, Infineon Technologies Austria AG Modern crankshaft sensors must differentiate between intentional rotation while the engine is running and random crankshaft movements, such as those caused by vibrations during purely electric driving. This differentiation is the only way, for example, to ensure a smooth[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki India continues to strengthen its sustainability performance as the market leader in the passenger vehicle segment. Story by: Ashish Bhatia and Deepti Thore The market leader in the passenger vehicle segment, in India, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is no exception when it comes to the quarter (Q1FY2021) dampened by the Covid-19 crisis. Aiming to ramp up production[Read More…]
Lanxess AG deploys the circular economy for plastic production with a new product range. Story by: Deepti Thore Photos by: Lanxess AG To turn its plastic production sustainable, Lanxess AG has turned to circular economy based strategy. The objective is to ensure that throughout the production cycle, the raw materials used, lose the least value possible. The company is banking[Read More…]
How persevering to ramp up electric mobility could be a catalyst for post-Covid recovery. Story by: Suvojoy Sengupta and Brajesh Chhibber India’s extended Covid-19 lockdown has slowed down the economy, and recovery could take time. As the government chalks out revival strategies and makes crucial decisions of spending allocation, a thrust on electric mobility has the potential to catalyse recovery[Read More…]
Castrol India Limited, India’s leading lubricants company, announced the introduction of two new initiatives to help manufacturing companies with their lubricant-related requirements, as they resume business operations. While the Castrol RESTART offer led by a dedicated team of technical specialists will assist manufacturers get their production back on track, a webinar series by the company titled Castrol HEADSTART will discuss the latest developments[Read More…]
