Text: Bhushan Mhapralkar In what may look like a simple assembly, a torque rod in a truck, tractor or a trailer has a multi-functional role to play. It controls drive-line angles of the vehicle, restrains rotation of the axle housing while accelerating and braking, locates the axle and maintains alignment and absorbs leaning and cornering forces. Two types of torque[Read More…]
New business models will be possible, new competitors will emerge Potential competitive advantage for high-cost locations as well Connected industry, also called Industry 4.0, offers German companies numerous opportunities for new business and improved productivity, and thus also for increased competitiveness. This was the message from Dr. Volkmar Denner, the chairman of the Bosch board of management, at an event with representatives[Read More…]
Wanted: innovative ideas and new applications for a high-precision laser module used for distance measuring Start-ups to receive a development budget of 25,000 euros, access to a high-tech prototyping workshop, office space, coaches, and mentors First round of the program set to begin in April 2015 Start-ups can apply until February 27, 2015 Bosch and UnternehmerTUM, the Center for[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Datsun Go+, the second product from the Datsun stable, has created an all new segment of its own – the compact MPV. Nissan Motor Company, which revived the Datsun brand after 3 decades launched its first sub-four lakh rupee car Go in India. The entry level hatchback was designed for people who want to ‘go’[Read More…]
Daimler Financial Services (DFS), the captive finance arm of Daimler AG, announced the appointment of Fred Weick as the new Managing Director of Daimler Financial Services India (DFSI). Established in 2011, DFSI was originally helmed by Sidhartha Nair, who has since moved on to a new role within the DFS group. Nair is now the Head of Strategy for the[Read More…]
Wabco, a leading global supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles recently announced that it has renewed its commitment to Tata Motors’ T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship in 2015. Wabco will continue to serve as the official Braking Technology Partner to India’s premier truck racing event, introduced in 2014. Tata Motors will host its second[Read More…]
Text & Photos: T Murrali Foreseeing opportunities beyond where lead-acid chemistry was being used, the Michigan based Energy Power Systems (EPS) has achieved a breakthrough in developing a new class of batteries – Power, Life Multiplied (PLM). Based on lead acid chemistry and modified microstructure and morphology of the active materials, novel electrode/battery design and having a single cavity for multiple cells[Read More…]
Yokohama India, the fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Rubber Company, recently commenced commercial manufacturing at its plant in Bahadurgarh, Haryana which is its first plant in the country. Takeshi Fujino, Managing Director, Yokohama India, spoke to J Srikant on the significance of the new plant for Yokohama Rubber Company globally and how it plans to grow its footprint in[Read More…]
In today’s world, when many of our competing economies have relatively slowed down; India has a great opportunity ahead, Arun Jaitley, Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, and Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, has said. “Analysts believe that if we can be consistent in our policy direction, and if we can thus restore the credibility of the Indian economy, a[Read More…]
Text & Photo: J Srikant Universal Automotive, a known name in auto servicing in the national capital region, has decided to enter auto component manufacturing as the industry hopes to rebound from the longest slowdown it has experienced. Started as Universal Auto Traders in 1953, Universal Automotive specialises in service of diesel engines and fuel injection equipment. “We have decided[Read More…]
