National Instruments (NI) has added the capability to use LabVIEW system design software to program the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robotics platform. The free download module is available for education and retail. The software helps students, engineers and hobbyists alike create programs that communicate with and control the EV3 brick with LabVIEW. As it has connectivity with thousands of sensors, devices[Read More…]
New launches and upgrades introduced by TVS Motor Company across the scooter and motorcycle segments helped the company to register increase in sales, aiding significant bottom line growth. The company today announced results for the financial year 2013-14. During the year, the company strengthened its presence in the scooter segment introducing TVS Jupiter, styled to enthuse the male customer. TVS[Read More…]
Ford India today introduced the 2014 Ford Endeavour, the latest edition of its true-blue, all-terrain SUV, featuring dynamic new styling and adrenaline pumping features. The new vehicle was launched today in Chandigarh by Nigel Harris, President Ford India. The new SUV, built to empower customers with unmatched road presence and proven off-roading capabilities, will sport a fresh new look, with[Read More…]
International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) and Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) are jointly organizing an annual intercollegiate technical event EFFI-CYCLE under the banner of SAE-Northern India Section. The competition is for undergraduate and graduate engineering students who have a passion to design a 3 wheeled, 2 seater, electric and human powered hybrid vehicle which is much more efficient and environment friendly[Read More…]
Manufacturer of door system and manual seat height adjuster Brose India has expanded its Indian operations by moving to a bigger facility in Pune. Currently the company manufactures window regulators and supply to Ford India’s Chennai plant for its EcoSport compact SUV and manufactures manual seat height adjuster for Nissan India. In addition to manufacturing, the new facility will house[Read More…]
Ms Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman & CEO of TAFE Group was conferred the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contribution to Trade & Industry. She received the award from Hon’ble President Pranab Mukherjee at a glittering function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on 26 April 2014. Srinivasan is a gold-medalist in Econometrics from the University of Madras, Mallika[Read More…]
In a move to improve ties between Thuringian companies and their Indian counterparts, Thuringian Minister for Economy, Labour and Technology, Uwe Höhn, alongwith a 25-member strong official Thuringian delegation, visited Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. The delegation is visiting New Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru from 22nd to 27thApril. The delegation, which includes members of the Thuringian Government and several[Read More…]
Dana Holding Corporation today announced results for the first quarter of 2014. Sales were $1.688 billion, compared with $1.676 billion for the same period in 2013. Favorable end-market demand in most regions provided a benefit of $56 million that was partially offset by unfavorable currency effects, principally in South America. As of March 31, 2014, Dana changed the exchange rate[Read More…]
In the spring of 2013, Freiburg-based coach operator Avanti Reisen set off in an S 515 HD on what is to date the world’s longest journey by bus. The tour was brought to a successful conclusion at the end of the year in Ushuaia in Argentina, the world’s southernmost city. Following the return of the Setra ComfortClass 500 touring coach to Germany, Avanti[Read More…]
Bosch has opened its first center for software development and engineering services in North America in Guadalajara, Mexico. As a first stage, it plans to invest some 5 million US dollars in the 1,800 square-meter IT location in Mexico’s second-largest city, with the initial creation of over 200 engineering jobs. “Our investment in Guadalajara underscores our confidence in the[Read More…]
