Story by: Sricharan R The Germany-based mechanical and plant engineering firm, Durr Systems AG, a leading supplier for complete paint shops for the automotive industry, for tier – I and II suppliers and for the non-automotive industry, has launched ECORP 10 R1100, a six-axis robot. It has a maximum reach of 1,100 mm and a total payload of up to[Read More…]
J.D. Power, the Singapore-based research and consulting services, in the India Tractor Customer Service Index (CSI) Study 2018, has found that customer satisfaction with the tractor after-sales service was higher (up 28 points on a 1,000-point scale) when owners have their tractors serviced at their own premises, than when they were not offered this option, though they wanted it, by[Read More…]
Gunjan D. Bidani Magnesium-based lightweight solution provider, Lite Auto Components, part of Hindustan Magnesium, recently signed a MoU with AP Economic Development Board (APEDB). As per the MoU, the company will set up a manufacturing facility with an estimated valuation of Rs.500 crore, spread over a 15 acre land parcel in Andhra Pradesh. The new facility once commissioned, is expected[Read More…]
As per an independent survey, manufacturing activity is said to have expanded at a slower pace in December with growth in new orders and output known to have declined. Even though factories are known to have cut their prices, the Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by IHS Markit, declined to 53.2 in December in comparison to November’s 54.0 reading.[Read More…]
The 14th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, which took place from 28 November to 1 December 2018, has recorded an unprecedented rise in attendees compared to the previous edition. Serving as a platform for both local and international players from the automotive parts, accessories, equipment and service sectors, final figures suggest visitors at the show rose by 15 % since 2017[Read More…]
Nirmala, Executive Director – Group HR, RSB Group, was bestowed with ‘Most Influential Leader of the Year 2018’ award for having achieved all round excellence as a Woman Leader at a recently held Future Woman Leader Summit & Awards 2018 in Mumbai. The award ceremony is an annual event organized by Transformance Business, Mumbai. The awards are tribute to those[Read More…]
TVS Motor Company, manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, announced the launch of a new engine oil, TRU4 KRAAFT, for the Indian market. TRU4 KRAAFT oil, a semi synthetic engine oil, has been introduced in association with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The oil boasts of a well-balanced engine oil formulation and aims to enhance the smoothness of[Read More…]
Story by: Sukhpreet Singh The proposal of introducing electric vehicles in India has been a disruptive move to curb the tailpipe emissions. However, in the current state of taxation and norms on EVs, the consumers are skeptical, and they have many apprehensions. The manufacturers of key parts for internal combustion engines (ICEs) are also pessimistic about their future. Still they[Read More…]
Story by: Bhargav TS & Sricharan R The Chennai-based Lucas TVS Ltd, India’s leading automotive electrical equipment manufacturer and a member of the TVS Group, is coming up with a new traction motor for electric vehicles. “The traction motor is our first step towards the new things that are happening in India. The motors will be of 1 kWh, 3[Read More…]
ACI Bureau In the advent of upcoming new emission regulations, the engine manufacturers, vehicle makers and component suppliers are looking at the opportunities the changing powertrain landscape is throwing up for them. To tap the fast evolving market, the component industry has to further improve its capabilities by acquiring technologies to make these parts through joint ventures or technical partnerships.[Read More…]
