Interview box: In conversation with Sachin Jadhav, Chairman and Managing Director, Polarity smart bikes. Interview by: Deepti Thore Q: What is the potential of the pedal-assisted bike segment in India? How big is the market? A. Currently, the pedal-assistant market is not directly categorized unlike bicycle market in India. There are plenty of bicycle manufacturers in the auto component[Read More…]
In conversation with K Srinath, Business Head – Robotics, Alstrut India Pvt. Ltd Interview by Deepti Thore Q. How big is the market for Cobots? Srinath: Our company has been growing at a 2x to 3x rate and so are our partners. The parent company itself has been doubling its business. Looking at these indicators, I think the market size[Read More…]
Almost all automotive OEMs worldwide rely on SEG Automotive’s global production network, which delivers high-performance, durable and competitive products with uniform quality standards. This global strength has its foundation in a cross-cultural team of over 8,000 employees in 14 countries in the world’s most important automotive markets. SEG Automotive India with a globally connected Competence Center serves as hub for[Read More…]
Korea-headquartered Hanon Systems has set its sights on becoming a leader in innovative thermal and energy management and in developing sustainable solutions. Its Indian subsidiary Hanon Automotive Systems India (HASI) is also pursuing the same aspirations. HASI currently has 5 plants for its regional spread in India and 2 Engineering Centres to develop new thermal management systems and products. In[Read More…]
US-based technology firm Honeywell International is involved in engineering, development and manufacturing of turbochargers and related forced induction systems. In an email interaction with Auto Components India, Steven C. Gimre, Managing Director, Honeywell UOP India, and Dilip Malhotra, General Manager, Honeywell Transportation Systems India shared their views on connected plants and how turbochargers help in provide cleaner transportation. Q:[Read More…]
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Ltd (EML), has entered the light and medium duty (LMD) commercial vehicles market by launching 1049. In an exclusive interview, R S Sachdeva, Executive Vice President, Technology, VECV, told Bhushan Mhapralkar about the role played by the components suppliers in its successful entry into the[Read More…]
Wabco is working with manufacturers in India to introduce advanced driver assistance systems and its latest air disc brakes. Its vision is to bring to India the most advanced technologies that it has been developing for Europe. “We work upon a more cost-effective version that could be rapidly offered in India and continue our drive to provide cost-effective, quality products[Read More…]
Ashok Leyland, one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers has taken the technology route to bring products that are on par with global standards. Sensing the future, the company has started working on wide range of technologies including hybrid and Euro VI compliant vehicles. In the recently concluded Auto Expo the truck maker showcased its Euro VI ready truck, which[Read More…]
Q: What are you views on the present industry performance for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers? Karma: In passenger vehicles I don’t see a problem. It will remain at the same level. It will go up and down based on product launches as people have a tendency to buy new products. Commercial vehicle will continue to grow as the[Read More…]
Eaton is a global technology leader in power management solutions that make electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power operate more efficiently, effectively, safely and sustainably. The company sells its products in 175 countries. Eaton in India drives the company’s manufacturing capabilities and professional services to new areas. Krishnakumar (KK) Srinivasan, President – Asia Pacific, Vehicle Group, Eaton, in an exclusive interview[Read More…]
