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RAYCHEM RPG PVT. LTD.
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Raychem RPG – ENGIE supplies LANXESS with
green electricity
Leveraging Make 14
in India and Alten Group expands its operations
in India
Digitalization… 16
Dassault Systèmes to Showcase Virtual
Twin Experiences at Aero India 2023
SANKARA RAMAN,
Senior Vice President - Operations 20
And Technology Energy BU,
RAYCHEM RPG PVT. LTD. Hygge Energy launches Zero-Emission
Mobility Solution at THINK Gas CNG
24 stations
22
Schmalz grows and takes over Binar
Handling
COMPANY PROFILE INFOCUS
TEXSPIN : INDUSTRIAL BEARING 28 LMW- A Legacy of Innovation and 32
TECHNOLOGY World-class Excellence
INDUSTRY FOCUS
Emerging
Technology Trends
in Machine Tools
and the Future
38 of the Industry
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TECH INNOVATION
What is Advanced Servitization: 44 Refrigeration measurement technology 50
Output as a Service? from Testo
Play before Pay: igus increases the simplicity of OMRON Launches i-DMP*1 for
Low Cost Automation with apps, metaverse and 54 Rapid Implementation of Data-Driven Solution 58
new cobots Service
62 64 68
HORNER: EXL6 Is your Boiler Combustion Efficiency is PROSTARM : PM900 PRO
Optimized?
PRODUCTS SHOWCASE
Edge Protector Machine
PIZZATO :
NS series safety
switches
70
Why are firms migrating from Legacy ERP 86 Tubes and cores winder 86
to SolutionOne ERP System?
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ENGINEERING EDITORIAL
REVIEW INDEX
A L
EDITORIAL BOARD
Alten Group 14 Lakshmi Machine Works 32
Atlas Copco 22 LANXESS 12
O
C
OMRON 58
Chiron India Machine Tools 42
Mr. T. P. Singh Mr. Ashok Sheth
Senior Director Chairman P
Teledyne FLIR Solitaire Machine Tools Pizzato Elettrica India 86
Ltd. D
Dassault Systèmes 16 PRIMA Group, India 64
DesignTech Systems 40 Prostarm Info Systems 68
R
E
Raychem RPG 24
Mr. S. A. Mohan Mr. Shreegopal Kabra Exor India 44
Chief Executive Officer Managing Director &
Armes-Maini Storage Group Preseident
Systems Pvt. Ltd. RR Global S
H Schaeffler India 14
Haimer Asia 40 Schmalz 22
Horner Automation Group 62 Siemens 20
Hygge Energy 20 SolutionOne ERP 70
Prof. R. Sreedaran Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian T
Faculty - Atharva College President I
of Engineering VBS Corporate Support Testo India 50
Igus 54
TEXSPIN 28
K V
K.U. Sodalamuthu 86 Varroc Engineering 42
Mr. Rajesh Nath Mr. C. S. Limaye India’s leading
Managing Director Director
VDMA India Services Supertech Instrumen- monthly magazine on
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German Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
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ENGIE supplies LANXESS with green electricity
Specialty chemicals technologies and locations,
company LANXESS and generation from renewable
energy company ENGIE energy sources can be
have concluded powerful best adapted to LANXESS’
supply agreements for a total consumption profile. For
of 1,400 GWh for sites in example, the partners
Germany and Belgium. More expect renewable energies
than half will be covered by to account for 50 percent of
corporate power purchase the total electricity supplied.
agreements (cPPAs) with This will reduce LANXESS’
guarantees of origin for carbon footprint by 33,000
green power. The cPPAs run metric tons per year. By
from January 2023 to the comparison, the CO2
end of 2025. footprint per person per year
The electricity for the in Germany is around eleven
cPPAs will be sourced from metric tons. The electricity
seventeen wind farms and will be supplied to five
four solar parks in Germany. LANXESS sites in Germany: Brunsbüttel and Mannheim. climate-neutral by 2050
By combining different Bergkamen, Bitterfeld, Brilon, In Belgium, the electricity (Scope 3).
goes to the two LANXESS “We are pleased to now
sites in Lillo and Kallo in the also support LANXESS
STATEMENT ABOUT OWNERSHIP AND OTHER PARTICULARS OF Antwerp port area. in Germany and Belgium
ENGINEERING REVIEW MAGAZINE, THANE, AS REQUIRED
UNDER RULE 8 OF THE REGISTRATION OF NEWSPAPERS, (CENTRAL) “Green electricity in our on its path to climate
RULES 1956 production also makes our neutrality with a green
FORM - IV products more sustainable power supply contract.
SEE RULE 8
1. Place of publication : 303/304, Harmony Tower, N.S.Road, - and therefore more By combining wind and
Court Naka, Thane West, attractive to our customers,” solar farms, we can make
Thane -400602
says Rolf Kettner, Head green power even more
2. Periodicity of its publication : Monthly
of Energy Procurement available to our customer,”
3. Printer's Name : Shilpa Shekhar Dongre
Whether citizen of India : Yes at LANXESS. The new says Julia Schlafmann,
Address : A3/604, Chavandai Tower, supply agreement pays Senior Originator at ENGIE.
Old Thane - Mumbai Road,
Parsik Nagar, Thane -400605 into LANXESS’ plan to ENGIE is one of the leading
4. Publisher's Name : Shilpa Shekhar Dongre become climate-neutral in providers of PPAs worldwide
Whether citizen of India : Yes
Address : A3/604, Chavandai Tower, production (Scope 1) and and is one of the top three
Old Thane - Mumbai Road, energy sources (Scope 2) portfolio owners of post
Parsik Nagar, Thane -400605
by 2040. Among other subsidy parks with a volume
5. Editor's Name : Rajeev Iyer
Whether citizen of India : Yes things, the specialty of more than two terawatt
Address : Flat No. 703,Versova, Vinayak chemicals group therefore hours.
Soc, Sardar Vallabhbhai Rd.,
Four Bunglow, Andheri (w), plans to switch its global
Mumbai - 400058
power supply completely
6. Name and Address of : Divya Media Publications Pvt. Ltd.
individual who own the 303/304, Harmony Tower, to renewable energies
N. S. Road,Court Naka, within the next decade. In
Thane (W) 400602
August 2022, LANXESS
I, Shilpa Dongre, hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to
the best of my knowledge and belief. also announced its intention
Sd / -
Date: 1-03-2023 Shilpa Dongre to make its entire upstream
Publisher and downstream value chain
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REVIEW BUSINESS NEWS
Alten Group expands its operations in India
Alten India, a wholly-owned subsidiary Uttamkumar Sankpal, CEO, Alten India
of French major Alten group, will be said, “This new office will help significantly
expanding its operations in India. This in our vision to be the most preferred
is in continuation of its expansion plan technology partner in India across multiple
followed by Bangalore, Pune and other industries. Alten group has decided
cities of India. The jobs will create more to invest and develop technologies
opportunities in India and more than from India as we see huge talent and
double the head count in India alone. growth potential in Indian market which
With this huge investment in resources will also generate more employment
and manpower, Alten India is expected opportunities to young Indians to grow in
to significantly contribute to the group’s their respective career. Alten India covers
overall revenues. The company expects a plethora of services which includes
the Indian operations to contribute a Mechanical Engineering, Embedded,
100% growth in terms of revenue. Digital, Cyber security, Cloud, AI, ML and
Pascal Amore, APAC Head, Alten will help the group prepare themselves for Enterprise management services.”
Group says, “The company is bullish on new technological areas. It is conducive to In India Alten is operating across
India now as the country has a talent pool invest in India as it’s a win-win situation Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Life
which is very diverse in nature and this for both employer and employees.” Sciences, Telecom and Energy sectors.
Schaeffler India Limited appoints Sumithasri Eranti as
the new Chairperson to lead the Board of Directors
Leading automotive and consulting and product board in its mission to drive
industrial supplier Schaeffler development. She possesses Schaeffler India’s growth and
India Limited (BSE: 505790, multi-cultural experience of success. Under her guidance,
NSE: SCHAEFFLER), has living/working in 11 countries the company aims to continue
recently announced the including Germany, India, USA, its focus on innovation and
appointment of Sumithasri UK and The Netherlands. commitment to excellence.
Eranti as the new Chairperson Eranti has been an The appointment of
of the Board of Directors. independent directorof Ms. Eranti as the new
With over 25 years of Schaeffler India Limited Chairwoman of the Board
experience in business Board since 2020. She is a significant milestone for
leadership, technology, is also the chairperson of Schaeffler India. The company
consulting and financial board of directors at Aviva is committed to promote
services industry, Ms. Eranti Life Insurance company diversity and inclusion. This
brings a wealth of knowledge India limited and has been appointment is a testimony to
and experience to her new associated with other that commitment. talented members of the
role. companies as a board “I am honored to have board and the management
She has held various roles member. been chosen as the new team of Schaeffler India”
in technology companies Eranti takes over as the Chairperson of the Board. I Schaeffler India looks
- global service portfolio Chairperson from Avinash thank the Board of directors forward to new perspectives
leadership, CXO collaboration, Gandhi who retired after for their trust and support,” and leadership that Eranti will
P&L ownership, large account leading the company for over said Sumithasri Eranti. “I bring to the table as the new
management, business 20 years. Eranti will lead the am excited to work with the Chairperson of the Board.
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Dassault Systèmes to Showcase Virtual Twin
Experiences at Aero India 2023
Dassault Systèmes is Additionally, the company
participating in Aero India will showcase how the
2023, India’s biannual air 3DEXPERIENCE platform
show and aviation exhibition tackles the rising technological
organized by the Ministry complexities within the
of Defence (MoD) and the industry through an integrated,
Government of India. This open and mode-based data
year’s event will take place at environment, and how virtual
Air Force Station, Yelahanka, twin experiences can largely
Bengaluru from February improve the efficiency of the
13-17, 2023. At the show, aerospace sector in India.
Dassault Systèmes will display Dassault Systèmes’ experts
its role as a vital contributor to will be present at Aero India
modernising and indigenising 2023 at Hall A, Booth A5.4,
the Indian aerospace displaying industry solution can avoid many integration the development of new
ecosystem by enabling experiences based on the issues that significantly electric and hybrid systems
sustainability, optimisation, 3DEXPERIENCE platform that impact costs and schedules. in UAVs, from ideation and
and self-reliance through its enable quicker innovation, • Build to Operate: Provides architecture trade-offs,
3DEXPERIENCE platform. reduced costs, improved digital continuity that through detailed design and
Dassault Systèmes will quality, predictive maintenance, enables agile production optimisation, to model-
demonstrate how the platform sustainable operations and with quality. In addition, based certification.
facilitates transformative and accelerated designing. Some of the platform provides the
digital business processes, these include: ability to utilise production In addition to these industry
captures insights and • Co-Design to Target: Allows and supply chain scheduling solution experiences, there
expertise from across the OEMs to integrate disparate for “what if” scenarios and will be an Immersive Visual
aerospace ecosystem, and tools, organisations and enables capacity planning Experience for attendees
integrates multiple aspects processes into a single to address market demand. present at the chalet.
of the value chain including stream to optimize form, fit It connects planning to The 3DEXPERIENCE
design, engineering, and function in an integrated the shop floor through platform is a business
manufacturing, marketing, System Digital Mock-up virtual twin technology to experience platform for
maintenance and repair. (DMU). This System DMU anticipate issues, and take knowledge and expertise, a
proactive actions. game-changer collaborative
• Keep Them Operating: environment that empowers
Helps to improve spare businesses and people to
part engineering, support innovate in an entirely new
and service engineering way. The platform enables
and MRO businesses. It social and collaborative
gathers, aligns and enriches interactions, 3D modeling,
digital data continuity — simulation and optimisation,
whether internal or external, and information intelligence.
structured or unstructured, It serves 12 industries with
simple or complex—to tailored industry solutions
deliver that information the to address the specific
way users want to receive it. regulations and challenges of
• Engineered to Fly: Supports each.
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ENGINEERING
REVIEW BUSINESS NEWS RFID safety
switches with
Hygge Energy launches Zero-Emission Mobility lock, NS series
Solution at THINK Gas CNG stations RFID safety
switches with
Clean technology innovator Hygge deployed for CNG filling to cater to the lock, NG series
(pronounced “hoo-gah”) Energy needs of CNG vehicle drivers as well.
launched its zero-emission mobility Ours is a truly zero-emission mobility
solution at THINK Gas CNG station in solution built on next-generation
Bhopal in February.The mobility solution technology that focuses on customer
offers a Hygge app, which can be experience, which includes avoiding long
downloaded on smartphones. With the queues and delays at stations, at zero
launch of Hygge, customers will get a cost to the station owners.”
new improved experience of filling their THINK Gas CNG station operators can “CNG Station owners lack the
CNG vehicles at THINK Gas branded manage the bookings on the app at their ability to consolidate carbon credits
CNG stations by eliminating waiting time end. for monetization; Hygge is developing
and better line management. This will The solution is facilitated by Hygge a robust carbon trading system for
help service the customer and develop CNG, Hygge Energy’s mobile app that zero-emission mobility in India that will
the CNG ecosystem better. offers a 360-degree experience to users. enable profitability for these businesses.
THINK Gas is currently catering to Integrating this solution with carbon “We have the additional benefit of
over 20,000 vehicles in Bhopal daily. trading soon would add another revenue unlocking a US $15 billion opportunity
With the increasing demand of CNG in stream for THINK Gas by providing them through Carbon Credits by promoting
Bhopal, applications like Hygge will help access to a multi-billion-dollar carbon Clean Energy,” Mr. Saxena added.
serve the customer demands better. A credit market. THINK Gas senior officials were
simple use application, drivers can now Prateek Saxena, CEO of Hygge Energy present during the launch of the RFID safety sensors,
book CNG filling slots in advance at said, “We have demonstrated that the application at the Veer Savarakar THINK ST series
THINK Gas CNG stations, as per their benefits of our technology platform are Gas CNG station in Bhopal.This facility
preferred date, time, and location, and not limited to electric vehicle drivers; the is now available across THINK Gas CNG
also pay for CNG securely using the app. same platform has been successfully stations in Bagpat and Bhopal. Safety hinge
switches with
electronic contact
Siemens Scholarship Program completes 10 years blocks, HX series
Siemens Scholarship four years of engineering
Program, based on the to make them truly industry Mechatronic safety devices
German model of Dual ready. Fifty percentof the
Education, completed 10 students are young women.
years with the induction of Sunil Mathur, Managing
200 students. The program Director and Chief Executive
hones youth to become Officer, Siemens Limited, • Maximum safety level SIL 3, PL e
industry-ready engineers said “It is inspiring to see
and launch a sustainable the high level of untapped • IP67, IP69K protection degrees
career in engineering, R&D or Under this program, andallowances for books, potential that we have in this • LEDs for immediate diagnosis
manufacturing. As of 2023, Siemens provides financial stationery, etc. Based on country. Through the Siemens
over 1,300 students from assistance to deserving the German model of Dual Scholarship Program we hope
125 government engineering meritorious students who are Education, the students are we are able to provide these
colleges across 27 states unable to afford the education provided with internships, young engineering graduates Dharmendra Singh Bhadouria Pizzato Elettrica India Pvt. Ltd.
in India have been part of expenses. The students training on mechatronics, with equal opportunities to Country Manager - India Level 9, World Trade Centre, Tower 2,
the Siemens Scholarship receive full scholarships soft skills, projects and realize the true potential that Opposite Eon Free Zone,
Program. covering the college fees mentorships throughout the India has to offer.” +91 9312678516 Kharadi, Pune - 411014
[email protected] Maharashtra, India
www.pizzato.com
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RFID safety
switches with
lock, NS series
RFID safety
switches with
lock, NG series
RFID safety sensors,
ST series
Safety hinge
switches with
electronic contact
blocks, HX series
Mechatronic safety devices
• Maximum safety level SIL 3, PL e
• IP67, IP69K protection degrees
• LEDs for immediate diagnosis
Dharmendra Singh Bhadouria Pizzato Elettrica India Pvt. Ltd.
Country Manager - India Level 9, World Trade Centre, Tower 2,
Opposite Eon Free Zone,
+91 9312678516 Kharadi, Pune - 411014
[email protected] Maharashtra, India
www.pizzato.com
ENGINEERING
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Schmalz grows and takes over Binar Handling
Vacuum specialist Schmalz handle. Combined with our
has acquired the Swedish manipulator arms, our lifting
company Binar Handling devices are designed for 50,
AB and its four subsidiaries 100, 200 and 300 kg. The
in Europe and Asia, manipulator arms are often
strengthening its market mounted on floor pillars, but
position in ergonomic handling can also be suspended from
technology. Binar Handling the ceiling. The arms have
manufactures handling an ultra- lightweight design Quick-Lift Driven (QLD).
systems for loads weighing media supply – the NEO 30 is because they are made of Quick-Lift Rail is a rail
up to 600 kilograms.With equipped with a battery as the thin but extremely strong so- mounted equipment with
this acquisition Schmalz now single energy source. called ultra-high strength steel manual movement in the X
offers solutions for sensitive The NEO 30 can handle (UHSS), and are, therefore, and Y axes with rail. Vertical
balancing and ergonomic goods up to 30kg with a very easy to use. lifting from 50 to 600 kg can
handling products like Neo 30, safe and precise movement be done using QLR and it is
Quick Lift Arm and Quick Lift from the operators hand. Binar Quick Lift Rail very smooth when using our
Rail. Together with the NEO 30 a The rail systems are available precision control handle. QLD
wide variety of standardized in Quick-Lift Rail (QLR) and is mounted to ceiling or floor
Binar Neo 30 end effectors are provided as rails and offers unique motor-
With an easy and quick options. assisted operation on the X
installation the NEO 30 can Smart-lifting for everyone! and Y axes, following even the
be installed in most common most minor movements of the
rail system. Just attaching Binar Quick Lift Arm operator. This helps maintain
the swivel to the trolley or an All the expert knowledge a high speed over long
eyebolt and the NEO 30 is set required to combine distances without strain. This
for use. No need of adding efficiency and ergonomics is is an optimum solution when
space and cost consuming incorporated in our control working in a large area.
Atlas Copco celebrates 150 years of innovations
Atlas Copco, founded in from food production to space
Stockholm in 1873, today travel.
celebrates its 150-year “We have a very strong
anniversary. During a century company culture of welcoming
and a half, Atlas Copco has different perspectives and
been driving development empowering our employees
and delivering breakthrough to take decisions,” said Mats
innovations to customers in Rahmström. “I believe a large
many different industries. part of our success is built
“We are extremely on our ability to adapt, while
proud of our past, and we a small local start-up. But in Stockholm, Sweden, and always focusing on delivering
continue to shape the future I think our founders would initially delivered equipment value for our customers. We
through our technologies recognize our innovative spirit, for construction of the would like to thank all our
and service solutions,” said the passion shown by our Swedish railroad system. customers, suppliers, owners,
Mats Rahmström, CEO and employees and our dedication Since then, the Group has and colleagues around the
President of the Atlas Copco to drive development together evolved and today supports world and look forward to
Group. “Much has changed with our customers.” customers in many different good cooperation in the years
since 1873 when we were Atlas Copco was founded industries, enabling everything to come.”
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Raychem RPG –
Leveraging Make in India
and Digitalization…
Tomorrow starts here…
Sankara Raman is a Plastics Technologist by profession and a Management graduate with over 35 years of
industrial experience, with the maximum number of years of his career at Raychem RPG. Previously he worked at
VIP Industries.
A long-standing member at Raychem RPG and part of the Management, Sankara joined the company in 1993,
where he handled various roles like Operations, Supply Chain, Customer service, sales, Key Account Management
and as a SBU head for multiple businesses. He has dealt with many migrations projects from Europe to India and
was the Project Manager for one of the acquisitions and Mergers done in RaychemRPG and established many
plants in Maharashtra and Gujarat. He is one of the torchbearers for the Heatshrink and Cold shrink Technology
initiative in Raychem RPG and holds a few patents under his belt.
Self-designated workaholic, engineering is in his blood, and he is constantly driving his team to evolve in new
technologies and develop innovative solutions for customers. A music enthusiast, he is trained in Indian Classical
music and is a good singer.
aychem RPG, incorporated in in preventing, monitoring and controlling focal sector, especially in the transmission
1989, is a 50:50 joint venture corrosion for pipelines in the hydrocarbon distribution space. TE/Raychem RPG
Rbetween RPG Enterprises, India industry and water sector. Raychem RPG is known as the most reliable cable
and TE Connectivity, USA (formerly has been successfully exporting precision accessories company in the world. Under
Tyco Electronics). The company is a engineering components to customers the Make In India campaign, Raychem
leading enabler of technology solutions worldwide. With off-shore projects RPG started manufacturing EHV cable
for asset protection and loss reduction extending to ASEAN, Middle-East and accessories beyond 72kV upto 245kV at
in the energy, oil and gas segments. In African countries, Americas, Germany & our state-of-the-art Halol plant. We were
the energy segment, Raychem RPG’s China, the company continues to make its the first to invest in India in this segment,
technologies improve the performance, presence felt across the globe. and as a torchbearer, we have turned
reliability and economy of electrical In any economy, the energy sector is one around the market with respect to lead
networks and equipment. Raychem RPG’s of the most crucial and has the ability and time expectations. With our continuous
power and distribution transformers capability to ensure sustained economic efforts, dedicated team and zest for
have consistently performed for over growth and development. In a country like bringing the highest quality products, we
10 years in harsh environments. The India, which has the highest population have managed to cater to many customers
company provides top-quality solutions in the world, this translates into being a even during emergencies. The market is
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SANKARA RAMAN,
Senior Vice President -
Operations And Technology Energy BU,
RAYCHEM RPG PVT. LTD.
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seeing significant growth in this space, developments to have emerged is an online inspection for the customers
and because of the Make In India and Industry 4.0. There have been many using digital technology; this was a
localization initiatives, Raychem RPG is examples of how Raychem RPG, as an massive success in visually seeing it
riding the wave as a market leader and organization, is using industry 4.0 to solve on camera and meeting the inspection
benefiting the economy. business problems. We have resolved criteria. And the test methods and the
Another interesting next-gen product quality issues for our customers in the results by which we could generate online
under Make in India is our EPDM screened insulators product line, which are used reports were sent to the customers for
Elbow Terminations for medium voltage, in high-speed rails in Europe and Power approval. Today it is a way of life and
up to 33 KV. It is the first of its kind in utilities in harsh environments. We have getting upgraded to the next level of
India, fully qualified as per IEC and is digitalized the entire process by making smartness. There are many more stories
being exported to European countries dumb machines smart, digitizing the on the Digital and Industry 4 0 journey,
through its principles. This was indeed a entire process, interlocking them, and which goes beyond manufacturing and
proud moment for us to have been able to making them talk to each other using even into our services.
generate export revenue for the country. digital technology. We have been able ELECRAMA is the largest standalone
In 2014, we were the first to introduce to send highly reliable products across show in the electrical and allied
and promote covered conductors in India the globe. We are the first and leader in equipment industry. It brings together
under the Amokabel brand. As a product, getting each product uniquely numbered, the complete spectrum of solutions that
it is one of the technologically superior bringing a high level of traceability and powers the planet from source to socket
products that has made us the leading 100% reliable products for our customers. and everything in between. We are happy
player in reliable products, and it was In the trying times of Covid-19, to be part of the 4th edition and proudly
the first of its kind in India. Since 2017 travelling was restricted, making it difficult showcasing our innovative, one-of-a-kind
this has been manufactured in India, for customers to reach out to us for the products in Hall 11, G3H4. Come and
supporting the Make in India campaign. inspection of products. Manufacturing had be part of our Make in India and digital
One of the most significant industrial resumed, and Raychem RPG introduced journey.
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LMW- A Legacy of Innovation and
World-class Excellence
akshmi Machine Works Limited,
founded in 1962, is a leading
Ltextile machine manufacturer
in India and one among the three in
the world to produce the entire range
of textile spinning machineries. The
value-driven machine tool division of
LMW started its journey in the year
1988 to produce the finest range of
CNC machines. The company has
collaborated with Japan’s Mori Seiki
for manufacturing turning centers
and machining centers. Later, LMW
associated with Mikron of Switzerland
in 1995 to produce high precision
universal milling machines for tool room
applications.
From 1996, LMW Machine Tool
Division has developed its own
capability to design and manufacture
world-class CNC turning and machining
centers. The high precision mother
machines coupled with skilled people
produce high quality products. The
company has made a substantial
investments on manufacturing facilities,
which brings technological competence
that address the global market. A
dedicated spindle assembly section technologies for testing and validation. says Sreeramachandra Murthy,
makes spindles upto 24000 rpm. The laser calibration of linear and rotary President-Operations at LMW Machine
LMW makes different spindles like, axis, and spindle check inspection Tool Division.
belt-driven, direct-driven and built-in are followed to ensure precision and
motor spindles. These spindles undergo high quality products. The company Ever-expanding Product Range
spindle run testing, and spindle dynamic focuses on major demanding factors LMW currently has 55 models and
balancing. All the assembly lines are in the market namely 1) Accuracy & 88 variants of machines in Turning
dust-free and temperature controlled to long lasting repeatability 2) Reliability center, Machining center and Turnmill
ensure maximum accuracy. 3) Reduction in cycle time 4) Low cost centers. The company has a strong R
per component 5) High productivity. & D which is focusing on development
Obsessed with Quality “In a nutshell, precision, performance & and innovations based on the market
Quality is embedded in the DNA of productivity are the features attributing requirements. The machines are easily
LMW. It is reflected in every element of to prosperity and LMW believes in customizable for different industry
the production procedures and services. delivering prosperity to our customers needs. It has introduced products
The company harnesses cutting-edge through our products and solutions,” which are very compact, cost effective
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and high speed which will address operation is digital or simply paperless. support
the needs of small component In the last 3 years, LMW has given a With over 60 years of Engineering
manufacturers where volumes are very great focus to digitalization. experience of which 35 years
high like the bearing industry. It also has having been spent in machine tool
products that are planned for the global Wide Sales & Service Network manufacturing alone, the company
market, which means the machines are The company has established a pan is a pioneer and an industry leader
state-of-the-art, having high feed rates India network of sales and services spearheading technological innovations
with rapids upto 60 m/min and spindle that cater to every industrial city to meet the ever-changing needs of the
speeds upto 24000 rpm. The machines in India. LMW’s dedicated and metalworking world.
also have accelerations of 1G. This experienced service team has set
means the non-cut time is reduced to a enviable track records in attending New Launches at IMTEX 23
very great level, resulting in faster and to customers through both on-site LMW launched and displayed some of
higher production. In addition, all these and remote means. The Machine its latest machines in turning, milling
machines are IOT ready. LMW has a Tool Division provides integrated and turnmill centers at IMTEX 2023 held
strong application team for providing solutions for various industrial needs in at BIEC, Bengaluru from 19th to 25th
solutions to their esteemed customers. Automobile, Aerospace, Die & Mould, January 2023.
Till date, LMW MTD has supplied Defence, Pumps & Valves, Railways, S Turn-I, the state-of-art turning
more than 28,000 CNC Turning Centres Medical Equipment, Forging, General machine has maximum turning dia of
and machining centres to a wide Engineering, etc. LMW also provides 320 mm, and maximum turning length
customer base spanning automobile automation solutions such as simple of 400 mm. The machine comes with 8
industry, auto ancillaries, and general loaders, Gantry systems, and Robots station hydraulic turret, spindle speed
engineering industries. In addition to that are tailored to meet the exacting of 4500 rpm, and spindle power of 5.5/
several technology partnerships to customer requirements. 7.5 kW. The machine has interfaced
upgrade its offerings, LMW MTD has In the hugely segmented Indian with gantry automation. High speed
developed its indigenous research market for CNC machines where a large positioning keeps non-cut time to the
capabilities with pride and dedication. number of old and new companies vie minimum. The machine is suitable for
On the operations side the company for a market share, LMW occupies a Aerospace, Automobile, Defence and
has introduced a new customer special place in the country because of General Engineering.
portal for online sales of spare parts its highest quality, longevity, easiest- Gigaturn-I is an optimal large dia
(e-commerce) and mobile Apps for to-use machines range, best value turning center with maximum turning
customer connect. The entire service for money, and world class customer dia of 510 mm and maximum turning
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length of 640 mm. The machine comes
with 12 stations turret, rigid fixture for
stable turning, and customized EOS
screen. It has a wide chip disposal area
for easy maintenance. The machine
is suitable for Automobile, Pumps &
Valves and Oil & Gas industries.
JD-1, a precision machine, has a
direct drive spindle BBT 30, with speed
upto 24,000 rpm. The machine has a
rigid structure with wider working area.
It is ergonomically designed for easy
loading and unloading operations. The
machine comes with faster tool change
time of 1 sec. It is designed for high
speed machining for materials such
as Aluminum and special aluminum
alloys. The machine is ideally suited for
components of electronic gadgets such
as mobile case, laptops and tablets.
The company also launched 2 Engineering. JH 500 is a state-of-art, horizontal
machines from popular J series Vertical J8 – Heavy duty Vertical Machining machining center having 500 x 630
Machining Centers. J6 R has rotary Center, has a table size of 1200 x 600 pallet size with pallet loading capacity
pallet changers which is a major mm, spindle speed of 6000 rpm and of 500 kg. The machine comes with a
requirement from many high volume it has BT 50 tooling for heavy duty hydraulic rotary pallet changer. It has a
production customers. It has a table size machining to meet the requirements 40-tool station. This machine is suitable
of 850 x 500 mm, and spindle speed of larger components. The machine is for Automobile, Pumps & Valves,
upto 10,000 rpm. It comes with 24 suitable for Automobile, Aerospace, Aerospace and General Engineering.
ATC tools. The machine is suitable for Agricultural & Earthmovers, Die &
Automobile, Aerospace, Defence, Die Mould, Pumps & Valves and General
& Mould, Pumps & Valves and General Engineering. - P.K. Balasubbramaniian
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Emerging Technology Trends
in MACHINE TOOLS and the Future
of the Industry
Industry experts have identified 5 machine tool trends that can be shaped into new future opportunities:
1. Electric vehicles transitioning from ICE to electric supply chain. 2. Automation & Smart Manufacturing
- forcing OEMs to make machines that are more and more autonomous, using digital solutions.
3. Integration of disruptive technologies like 3D printing with manufacturing. 4. Switching to higher
precision machine tools in line with the demands of the customer for greater tolerances. 5. Developing
global supply chains to improve efficiency and leverage economies of scale. These trends are expected
to trigger rapid changes in the landscape of machine tools, requiring new strategies for manufacturers if
they have to thrive and grow.
In this backdrop, ENGINEERING REVIEW interacted with the industry leaders to ascertain their views on
the latest trends in the machine tools and metalworking industry and the shape of things to come in the
future. Here’s a rundown of their viewpoints adding new dimensions to the pool of knowledge. They all
agree on one thing that the burgeoning global demand is forcing companies to use advanced tools with
the adoption of new age technologies to achieve new benchmarks of quality, reliability and productivity
in manufacturing.- Editor
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Adoption of new technologies makes the machine tool
industry more efficient, helps to stay competitive and build
great products
Machine tools and machinery industry work with all the major manufacturing
sectors, may it be Automotive, Industrial Machinery, Heavy engineering, Aerospace,
Consumer goods or Process industry. Thus the machine tool industry has to stay in pace
with the practices and standards being followed by all these industries. One of the major
driving factors for OEMs is innovation, either product, or process. They always want to
build new products with more efficient processes. Hence, they are the early adopters of
new technologies that can make them more efficient, help them stay competitive and
build great products. Their suppliers in-turn follow suit to meet the expectations of OEMs.
VIKAS KHANVELKAR Today, we can see the industry gearing up for Digitalization. Right from product design
Managing Director, and development technologies such as CAD, and performance analysis solutions like
DesignTech Systems Pvt. Ltd. CAE, validation and end-use parts production with 3D Printing, to Product Life cycle
management, today all the OEMs and large suppliers are using these technologies to
streamline their product development processes and add more efficiency and productivity.
Now, the industry is talking about Smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0. Then may it be
advanced automation, robotics, to Industrial Internet-of-things, the companies are looking for digital solutions to real and physical
challenges. Connected devices, Machine-to-machine communication, real time systems ’and plant functioning diagnostics,
preventive maintenance, remote monitoring and assistance through Augmented Reality, are the new trends making a headway
into manufacturing in India. Globally, these technologies are already being implemented. The industry in India is now gearing up
to assimilate them in their processes. Meeting business imperatives such as, market share, time-to-market, greater productivity,
efficiency, competitiveness, etc. requires re-inventing processes to give you better output in terms of costs, time and quality. The
machine tools industry, being at the crux of product quality and development for all the large manufacturing sectors, will have to
adapt and implement practices and processes that can help them meet the industry expectations. This is the next manufacturing
revolution. And the machine tools industry will have to be ready for it. DesignTech is amongst pioneers in promoting new technologies
to the MSMEs in India right from CAD in late 1990s, CAE in early 2000s, to 3D Printing and Digitalization technologies of today,
we are committed to helping MSMEs and manufacturing companies in India to achieve their product design, development, and
manufacturing objectives. And at this turn of time, we at DesignTech have built capabilities to support manufacturing companies at
all stages of product life cycle and digitalization through a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, services, and Extended Reality
experiences. As a matter of fact, you can witness an industrial grade 3D Printer in action at our stall (Hall 1B, Stall A115), and
experience Extended Reality first-hand.
In the days to come, multi-tasking machines will be more
preferred
“We will see more of a shift towards 5-axis and high speed machining, with
customers working to reduce the number of setups and reduce manufacturing time.
Industry will move towards high-end machines as labour shortage continues to bite
the industry. Multi-tasking machines will be more preferred. With input costs going up
drastically in the last 2 years, there will be a shift towards “total cost of manufacturing”
rather than price. We will see more shift towards simple automation as availability
of skilled labour will be a challenge. The shift towards ‘process driven’ approach will
AMOLAK PREET SINGH be the key driver. Digital connectivity will pick up speed in the coming years, to have
Managing Director, South East Asia, more effective control on information flow, as end customers will continue to expect
ANZ, India, Haimer Asia shorter delivery times. We at Haimer are very well positioned with the full range of
i4.0 machines and tool management software to support the shift.”
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The industry will continue to build smarter machines which
would mean connectivity to much more smarter devices
The future trends in machine tool that we can now expect that Industry 4.0 is
widely used; you would see new, advanced hardware and software that would include
smart features & networks, automated and IoT ready machines, Artificial Intelligence
and more advanced CNC software.
We can see more powerful networks coming into use with wide range coverage
even over Wi-Fi to transmit data faster. This increased reach in wired and wireless
networks will make automation much more simpler. The industry will continue to
build more smarter machines which would mean connectivity to much more smarter
RAJESH GHASHI devices. Smart machines and robotics will handle more of the industrial work especially
Managing Director, where human intervention would be seen more dangerous to deploy. Use of AI will
Chiron India Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd.
also help to program the machines which will increase in real time situations. The CNC
Software would also see more robust and advanced CAM software that would allow
programmers to see and simulate real time processes in a more precise manner. The
machine tools of the future will be far more smarter, easy to network and less prone
to errors and automation would be more efficient. This would allow workers to control
the machines remotely, more easily and increase the overall productivity.
As the world is moving towards more and more automation
and smarter machines, the machine tool industry is also
poised to be a part of the revolution
• Smarter Machines – The Hyper-Connected, Intelligent World. This is
what is known as the Internet of Things (IoT), and its impact on our lives will continue
to be felt strongly in 2023. The focus will continue to grow on enabling more useful
and complex machine-to-machine interactions.
• AI – The future of the machining industry is focused on the increased integration
of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into machine operating applications. Use of Artificial
intelligence will make them more efficient.
• Close Loop Systems – New Machines coming with close loop technology are
connected with Inspection equipment to auto correct machines to produce all-time
PRASHANT NALADKAR
Head – EVT (CV/PV) R & D correct parts to the specifications.
Varroc Engineering Ltd. • Prediction of Tool Life – Machines correct themselves by advising operator to
accept automatic corrections and optimise tool life by using high-end and extremely
complex algorithms.
• Machines are equipped to combine benefits of 3D printing and machining
together to produce complex parts faster and in one go to meet complicated designs. In the normal case it is not possible
to machine them due to complexity of design.
• SPMs are also becoming smarter, giving possibility to make them versatile like GPMs
• Medical Industry is in focus now. Custom machining is on the rise and many new applications including Laser Technology
will be adopted fast.
• By 2030, there will be exponential improvements in computer processing power, voice recognition, image recognition,
deep learning, and other software algorithms.
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What is Advanced Servitization:
Output as a Service?
ursuing growth is one of the within facilities intends to fix. manufacturers with equipment and
crucial responsibilities of the optimization tools to consistently deliver
Pstakeholders managing a Introducing output as a service maximum throughput. In the second
manufacturing outfit. The introduction The process of maximizing output approach, equipment owners provide
of lean manufacturing techniques is or throughput for the average user an optimal functioning machine to end
one example in which processes such of manufacturing equipment can be users within a product-service system.
as Kanban were codified into standards measured and codified to provide a Expanding on the first description
that reduced waste and improved road map to consistently maximize or approach of output as a service,
output. However, after the introduction production cycles. The optimization of OEMs assist manufacturing facilities
of lean manufacturing techniques, production cycles is what output as a to optimize their growth initiatives by
global growth within the industry service intends to achieve. Output as providing additional services or support
flattened out in the decade preceding a service consists of two approaches. to improve machine utilization. The
the present day, which is what Industrie First, it involves original equipment additional services can include the
4.0 and the servitization of the machine manufacturers (OEMs) providing insight obtained from benchmark data
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that highlight the best way to use any The product-service system also comes – provide the tools for implementing
equipment to consistently maximize equipped with the tools and materials output as a service. Learn more from the
output. Other examples include that empower the manufacturer to elements of servitization white paper
providing facility owners with predictive optimize output for servitized hours. about the role of digital transformation.
maintenance tool kits and real-time
remote-maintenance services to ensure Digital transformation and output Responsibilities associated with
downtime is eliminated and equipment as a service servitization of the machine
is properly used. Delivering output as a service requires Servitization of the machine confers
Successfully eliminating unplanned knowledge of every aspect of a important responsibilities to the parties
downtime and developing real-time in- production cycle. The manufacturer involved with implementing and taking
house response capabilities leads to a offering servitized equipment or advantage of servitized equipment.
direct improvement in the quantity and providing optimization solutions must To servitize a machine, manufacturing
quality of goods that a facility produces. understand how the end-user interacts enterprises must have the supporting
Thus, unlike lean manufacturing, the with servitized machines. Having this structures and technologies to ensure
implementation of an output-as-a- knowledge helps when responding to optimal output is guaranteed. Thus,
service initiative is focused solely on complaints or planning to improve the the responsibility of tracking machine
growth and improved output quality – product-service system. utilization and handling repairs or
not reducing cost. Gaining insight into a servitized maintenance belongs to the OEM
The second approach to output as environment starts with tracking providing the services.
a service is the servitization-of-the- important production and machine The aforementioned responsibilities
machine strategy. In this scenario, the utilization metrics. Digital- of the service provider are also outlined
equipment owner or OEM develops transformation solutions provide the within the contractual agreements
a product-service system that tools for keeping tabs on product- signed by both parties. Servitized
manufacturers can access through service systems and servitized machines are deployed to deliver output
contractual agreements. The product- machines using digital technology. as a service, and mismanaging the
service system ensures servitized Technological solutions – from servitized environment comes with
machines function optimally throughout the deployment of IoT devices to harsh penalties that are outlined within
the duration when the manufacturer or manufacturing enterprise systems, the contract.
end-user makes use of the equipment. from edge devices to the digital twin The responsibilities of the end-user
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