Panasonic India showcased the MirAIe (Miraie) Pro factory platform, an Industrial IoT/ smart factory solution developed indigenously at the company’s India Innovation Centre. Miraei is compatible with different types of machines, models and brands in the automotive manufacturing space. The next-generation solution is aimed at facilitating Indian manufacturers to in turn digitise their operations and allow enterprises to realise the[Read More…]
A recent webinar on ‘Defect Prediction in Automotive Plastics Injection Moulded Components using a simulation tool. Deepti Thore looks at its broad-based application. Injection moulding, one of the most widely used production processes for plastics, enables mass production of high-quality injection automotive parts from a broad range of polymers. The automotive plastic injection moulding for components is an important manufacturing[Read More…]
Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt Ltd (TKAP) announced the proposed appointment of K N Prasad as Managing Director. Currently serving as Senior Vice President, Prasad will take charge from K G Mohan Kumar after his appointment by the Board of Directors in their meeting to be held in January 2022. Prasad will be responsible for strategic direction of TKAP’s operations[Read More…]
Aerotech Inc. has released the HEX150-140HL, a miniature hexapod six-degree-of-freedom (DOF) positioning system that provides precise translation in the X, Y, and Z directions and rotation around each of these axes. The HEX150-140HL claims to deliver significantly better minimal incremental motion and more linear travel than its competitors – all within a compact yet stiff platform. “This hexapod’s combination of small[Read More…]
National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) and Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) hosted the 2021 edition of India Skills 2021 Competition in Mechatronics and Prototype Modelling Skills at the premises of Toyota Kirloskar Motor in Bidadi. Akhilesh Babu and Karthik Gowda in Mechatronics and Likith Kumar in Prototype Modelling Skills from TKM representing Karnataka have bagged first place in the competition. These[Read More…]
SunFuel Electric is hoping to draw in affluent EV owners and aspirants alike into destination charging. Deepti Thore focuses on the fast catching trend and its ability to address range anxiety. SunFuel Electric (SunFuel) is the latest to join the EV ecosystem bandwagon. The company recently announced a niche offering of destination chargers. It is aimed at drawing in affluent[Read More…]
Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) and Steradian Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., an India-based high-tech imaging radar specialist, will collaborate on efforts that will produce enhanced Advance Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) for the global automotive market. As part of a joint development agreement, Steradian will provide Visteon with access to its advanced 4D image radar sensor hardware and perception software technology. Imaging radars are[Read More…]
BorgWarner announced its investment in Qnovo, Inc., a privately held, Silicon Valley-based software and controls company. BorgWarner is the lead investor for Qnovo’s multi-million-dollar Series-C capital raise. With Qnovo’s focus on battery health measurement and fast charging, the investment deepens BorgWarner’s capacity to further its battery solutions portfolio by partnering with Qnovo. The intelligent software offers multiple benefits, including predictive[Read More…]
At ARAI research and execution continue. Prateek Pardeshi draws attention to the recent additions expected to benefit the automotive industry. Developments and capacity expansion at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) are a leading indicator of changes ensuing in the automotive industry with manufacturers working closely with the leading automotive R&D organisation. As ARAI prepares its 2030 roadmap, it[Read More…]
Hyderabad based BikeWo, an EV two-wheeler smart hub network in India, has announced a partnership with Tollywood actor Venkatesh Daggubati, as a part of the collaboration, Venkatesh Daggubati has now become a strategic investor in the company with an undisclosed amount of investment, and has also been appointed as BikeWo’s lead brand ambassador. Following this association, BikeWo will be looking[Read More…]
