The rubber industry is a crucial yet often overlooked ecosystem with automotive SMEs playing a vital role, writes Upendra Kasbekar. Vinod Rubber Products, an SME into manufacturing rubber Gascades, is a testament to how innovation and entrepreneurial vision can transform a legacy business. The rubber industry is one of the most crucial yet often overlooked ecosystems in India. While many[Read More…]
New Swan Group drives innovation, unveiling advanced oil seals and EV axles at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, writes Richa Tyagi. The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for New Swan Group, a company that has been at the forefront of the auto components industry since its inception in 1985. Over the past four decades, New Swan has become a[Read More…]
Gestamp, which specialises in the design, development, and production of highly engineered metal components, is spearheading innovation with a sharp focus on safety, light weighting, and sustainability, writes Ashish Bhatia. Gestamp, a leading global automotive technology company specialising in the design, development, and production of highly engineered metal components, is spearheading innovation with a sharp focus on safety, light weighting,[Read More…]
CNH India starts TREM V engine production at its Greater Noida plant, boosting localisation, innovation, and sustainability, writes Richa Tyagi. In a significant stride towards innovation and localisation, CNH India commenced manufacturing of its advanced 2.8L TREM V engine (F28) engine at the new Greater Noida plant. This state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated in July 2024 by Gerrit Marx, CEO and Narinder[Read More…]
IESA warmly congratulates Tata Electronics on the appointment of Mr. KC Ang as President and Head of Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing.” Mr. Ang has extensive experience in the semiconductor foundry industry, including leadership positions at GlobalFoundries and Chartered Semiconductors. He brings deep proven expertise in fab operations, start-ups, and technology transfer. He has also played an important role in the global[Read More…]
Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC, BSE: 500188), the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, today announced its production numbers for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The company achieved a record-high annual mined metal production of 1095 KT (kilotonnes) and refined metal production of 1052 KT. The company has the highest market capitalization among zinc-producing companies worldwide.[Read More…]
LogiMat India 2025, the second edition of India’s premier intralogistics and supply chain exhibition, took place from February 13 to 15,2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The landscape of intralogistics, material handling, warehousing, and supply chain management in the country. As India continues to solidify its position as a global manufacturing and logistics hub, the need for[Read More…]
In manufacturing, where precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are paramount, Mahindra & Mahindra has embraced shopfloor automation as a cornerstone of its strategy, writes Upendra Kasbekar. Mahindra’s transition towards an automated shopfloor is underpinned by integrating smart technologies, which streamline operations while ensuring quality and consistency. Advanced systems such as robotic arms, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and data-driven monitoring platforms are[Read More…]
Freudenberg opens two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Morinda, marking its largest investment in expanding the manufacturing footprint in India, writes Richa Tyagi. Germany-based global technology conglomerate, Freudenberg Group, has officially inaugurated two advanced manufacturing facilities in Morinda, in Punjab covering a total built-up area of 40,700 sq.m. These state-of-the-art plants are operated by Freudenberg-NOK India Pvt. Ltd. (FNI) and Vibracoustic[Read More…]
The automotive industry is training on lean shop floor practices, writes Ashish Bhatia. The objective is to gain a fresh perspective on managing daily shop floor activities derived from the principles of lean manufacturing. Diving deep into the foundational concepts of lean manufacturing, the industry continues to gain actionable insights in a bid to enhance operational efficiency. From empowering[Read More…]
