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The identity of a woman is
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She has risen above the Sudhakar Shetty
society norms and has
fought agianst the odds to SUCCESS STORY
make her existence a living. Terrence Miranda

The Turning


Tables



TECHNOLOGY



MACHINE TOOLS

Vivek Nanivadekar
ENERGY & POWER
Harish Agarwal
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Ajay Deshkar
WELDING
Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra

Philip
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of pioneering innovation in the
manufacturing sector whose The chest of
incredible acumen has not only
inspired but changed and Manufacturing Ideas
touched the lives of many.

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Editor's Note












Incredible Stories of Indian Manufacturing





In the last twenty years of my journey in the manufacturing
sector, I have seen Indian manufacturing sector embrace
many new trends and changes. While some changes
originated evolutionarily within the sector, some were
brought in by the external factors such global standards,
markets, governments etc. While some were in the form
of policies (abolishment of licensing) and operations
(Foreign Direct Investment), other came through disruptive
technologies and innovations.


Today it feels great to witness that Indian manufacturing,
right through all these changes, has come to a point
where it is on a high growth trajectory. Much as this
growth will be made possible by empowering existing
manufacturing industries as well as welcoming new ones,
rise in domestic consumption and exports of Made in India
products, it will also come largely by the advent of a slew
of new disruptive technological developments in the world
of manufacturing such as Automation, Robotics, Additive
Manufacturing, Machine Learning, Data Mining etc.
Indian manufacturing is undoubtedly the cynosure
of the world currently. As targeted by the National
Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC), it is set
to contribute 25 per cent to the GDP by 2025 compared
to the current share of nearly 16 per cent and has the
potential to touch US$ 1 trillion by 2025. What makes
India unique is a combination of vast market size and
manufacturing potential. Still, almost 50 per cent of India’s
manufacturing needs are met by imports. As per reports,
Cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’s
manufacturing sector reached US$ 72.31 billion during
April 2000-September 2017.
It was during my last visit to
It’s been a proud and privileged journey for ‘Machine
Maker’ to witness this growth, and bring all the interesting Bangalore in May, I met this
trends and changes from the world of manufacturing to amazing personality from our
the hands of the readers for the last 14 years. We are
replenished with renewed energy to bring you more Startup Ignition Group -
interesting and insightful stories from not only the world Mr. Philip Samuel. I heard his
of manufacturing, but the world of manufacturers, their
struggle and success. inspiring journey, and I cannot
help but tell this amazing tale.
It is a privilege for us to start the
Hari Shanker | Managing Editor
journey of ‘Machine Maker’ with
his inspirational story.


@harishankerag @harishankerag @hari-shanker-3aa27743


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CONTENTS







MANUFACTURING REVIEW 08


10 INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Growing Manufacturing
Sector in India

SUCCESS STORY 12 AUTOMATION EXPO 2018 MUMBAI







Sudhakar Shetty
President FKCCI

14 MADE IN INDIA Booth 1 A28
Terrence Miranda Visit us at
Managing Director
Helmet that Keeps the Heat at Bay! Phillips Machine Tools India
Jarsh Innovations
MACHINE MAKER 16








22 WOMANUFACTURING www.flukeprocessinstruments.com

The Turning Tables

24 Samina Khalid
28 Chandrakala Ponnada Philip Samuel
30 Chetana Wagh Managing Director
32 Kirtida Dave Indfrag Biosciences Private Limited Thermal imaging solutions
MANUFACTURING START-UP 34


Tecroot Space for industrial applications
36 TECHNOLOGY Fully integrated system for temperature control, monitoring and data archiving to ensure process up to 640 x 480 resolution in 60 Hz or 9 Hz

36 Additive Manufacturing
40 Machine Tools
44 Casting & Forging traceability and product quality.
46 Energy & Power
50 Information Technology ThermoView ® TV40
52 Welding
INNOVATIONS 56



60 MANOJ MANTRA

Play Your Role!
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• up to 640 x 480 resolution in 60 Hz or 9 Hz



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MANUFACTURING REVIEW



Growing Manufacturing Sector in India




Manufacturing has emerged as one of the high growth sectors in India.
Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, had launched the ‘Make in India’ Automobile
program to place India on the world map as a manufacturing hub and give By 2020, India is expected to be the third
global recognition to the Indian economy. India is expected to become the largest automotive market by volume in
the world after China and USA.
fifth largest manufacturing country in the world by the end of year 2020.

Auto Components
Rohini Kambale By 2025 India is expected to register a
[email protected] turnover of USD 115 billion by 2020-21
and USD 200 billion by 2026.
The Government of India aims to increase (US$ 38.75 million).
the share of the manufacturing sector The Government of India is in talks with Aviation
to the gross domestic product (GDP) to stakeholders to further ease foreign direct
25 per cent by 2022, from 16 per cent investment (FDI) in defence under the India is projected to be the third largest
currently. In Union Budget 2018-19, the automatic route to 51 per cent from the aviation market by 2020, and the largest
by 2030.
Government of India reduced the income current 49 per cent, in order to give a
tax rate to 25 per cent for all companies boost to the Make in India initiative and to
having a turnover of up to Rs 250 crore generate employment. Chemicals & Petrochemicals
The Indian Chemical Industry is the sixth
Overall percentage capacity utilization in manufacturing for 2017-18 largest in the world and third largest in
Asia. It is expected to reach USD 200
Manufacturing Sector Percentage billion by 2020.
Wood products 77.8
Defence Manufacturing
Non metallic mineral products 66.5 India has the third largest armed forces
Primary metals 68.4 in the world, 60% of defence related
requirements are met by imports which
Fabricated metal products 80.4 offers a huge opportunity for import
substitution.
Machinery 75.5
Computer and electronic products 71.8 Electrical Machinery

Electrical equip., appliances and Components 76.0 Estimated market value is expected to
reach USD 100 billion by 2022.
Motor vehicles and parts 74.6

Aerospace and miscellaneous transportation Electronic System
equipment 77.4 Is anticipated to reach USD 400 billion
rd
Food, beverage, and tobacco products 77.3 by 2020. India ranks 3 among global
startup ecosystems. Electronics System
Textile and product mills 69.4 Design and Manufacturing Sector (ESDM)
envisaged to achieve “Net Zero Imports”
Apparel and leather 67.8 by 2020.
Paper 86.6 Pharmaceuticals

Printing and support 74.8 Is expected to touch USD 55 billion by
2020 from USD 36.7 billion in 2016,
Petroleum and coal products 77.2 growing at a compound annual growth
rate (CAGR) of 15.92 per cent.
Chemicals 74.8
Plastics and rubber products 79.7 Textile and Garment
Other manufacturing 60.6 The Indian Textile industry is one of the
largest in the world.

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Ease of Doing Business in India Rank State Score



According to the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) conducted by the 1 Andhra Pradesh 98.42
Industry Department and the World Bank:
2 Telangana 98.33
Andhra Pradesh tops The ranking is based on 372 action 3 Haryana 98.07
the list of Ease of points or reforms undertaken to ease
Doing Business among regulation and systems in construction 4 Jharkand 97.99
all states and UTs in permit, labour regulation, environmental
India. Telangana and registration, access to information, land 5 Gujarat 97.96
Haryana are in second availability, and single window system.
and third positions, It is aimed at triggering competition 6 Chhattisgarh 97.36
while Meghalaya stands among states to attract investments and
last at 36 position. improve business climate. 7 Madhya Pradesh 97.31
th
8 Karnataka 96.40
The Major Projects 9 Rajasthan 95.68

The diverse projects highlight the ease of Implementation Of 5, 000 Mw 10 94.7
doing business across regions in India: Solar Project In Leh West Bengal
Jammu & Kashmir

Beltecno India Panel Tank Syrma Technology plans to set
& Cylindrical Unit, Mehru up a generation unit using Solar
Electrical & Mechnical Electric Energy In Solan
Motors, Generators Unit & Govt signs 5 MoUs worth Himachal Pradesh
Havells India Home Appliances ₹18,000 crore in Singapore for
Mfg Unit At Alwar development projects
Rajasthan Haryana Essel Propack Semifinished
Plastic Products In Kamrup
Assam
Golden Arrow Wireless Plan to 60 KLPD Grain
setup car Manufacturing Unit based Distillery
Gujarat along with 2.0 MW
Co-generation
New Railway Station Power Plant. HPCL New LPG Plant With
Project by Punjab Bottling And Storage Facilities In
Thane Municipal East Champaran
Corporation Bihar
Maharashtra

Cast Iron Project at Bipranna
Para by Kiswok Industries.
West Bengal
Parakh Agro Industried Ltd.
Plans To Set Up Grain Milling
Unit In Dewas,
Madhya Pradesh







Hyderabad
Metro Rail Multi A P I Ispat & Powertech is
Level Vehicle Implementing A 2-Phase Hard
Parking, Wipro Black Wires Mfg Unit At Siltara,
₹220-cr To setup Pharma- Dist. Raipur
Athani Sugar expansion of Agasse manufacturing ceutical Manufac- Chhattishgarh
based co gen plant at Athani. unit turing Unit, Crude
Adhani Logistic Limited storage Telangana oil and Electrical Project for Department of Power
and warehousing in Kolar Power Unit Plans to set up an 42 MW
Karnataka Andhra Pradesh Lower Tizu Hydel Based Power
Unit at Kiphire, Tuensang
Nagaland

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS




Government Should Prioritize the


Growth of Manufacturing Sector



Trade and industry associations work closely with industries and government.
‘Industry Insights’ brings out insights from the industry experts and leaders into
challenges, opportunities, and strategies for industries within the manufacturing
sector. In this edition of ‘Machine Maker’, Mr. Sudhakar Shetty, President of the
FKCCI, presents his incisive views on the growth of manufacturing in India and Mousmi Naidu
discusses the contribution made by FKCCI towards this. [email protected]


MEET THE PRESIDENT


Sudhakar


Shetty


President of the Federation of Karnataka Chambers
of Commerce and Industry, Bangalore and also
the Chairperson of Jnanasarovara International
Residential School, which was founded by Mr.
Shetty in 2002. He has worked hard to reach
this level today. He started as a table busser in
a restaurant in 1971 and he had a strong desire
to learn which led him to joining a night school.
Thereafter, Mr. Sudhakar Shetty started and
continued his journey with hard work, sincerity
and integrity that gave him the courage to achieve
all that he had planned. Traversing through
major industries like hospitality, journalism and
now manufacturing; making it big in every field,
Mr. Shetty has not only gained accolades and
recognition but also blessings of the many lives that
he has touched by his good works.



Passion Admiration Belief Hobbies
To do something good for Sir. M. Visvesvaraya “My courage is my investment; Reading
the country and bring about Kapil Dev my purity is my investment Travelling
a change in the society. Indira Gandhi and for me work is worship.”


• Behind the foundation of Mysore Chamber among the five foremost chambers in the
of Commerce was Bharat Ratna country.
Sir. M Visvesvaraya. • It has 3000 direct and 25000 indirect
• It was founded by him in 1916 to serve the members from all the sectors of Trade,
interests of the Business Community. Commerce and Industry spread over
Karnataka.
• Chamber later became Federation of
Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and • They are a member of global trade
Industry (FKCCI). associations collaborating trade between
Karnataka industries and overseas
• Almost serving a century FKCCI stands enterprises.


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PRESIDENT INSIGHTS








How FKCCI is helping the industrialists
FKCCI represents taxpayers; it is like the apex body of all 1
industrial obligations and trade. It is the bridge between the
government and businessman. They provide guidance to
businesses that helps the manufacturing and industrial sector
grow, eliminating economic impediments.
2 Government steps for the manufacturing sector


Manufacturing sector is the backbone of the economy;
hence the government should prioritize the growth of the
manufacturing sector. Firstly, the government should provide
proper banking support giving subsidies in interest rates to
businesses. Secondly, they should provide infrastructure
with reference to logistics, roads and services. Thirdly the
government should reduce some of the importing sectors
that will enhance manufacturing produce in India.



Views about the current manufacturing sector

There has been a recent growth in the manufacturing 3
sector since 2017, however the manufacturing sector
had suffered some losses due to demonetization and the
shadow of this process still prevails today affecting the
small scale industries to a great extent.



Action plan for FKCCI for 2018-19
4 FKCCI plan to organize a national association meet at Bangalore

that will encourage B2B meeting from all over India. The FKCCI also
plans to host an Asian Chambers of Commerce meet in Bangalore
to find opportunities for growth and ways to make Karnataka
as a brand for industries on the globe. They have initiated a
programme for the youth known as 'Youth India Forum' to increase
job opportunities and also raise 1000 new entrepreneurs in near
future. Additionally, they also have created a Woman Wing to
motivate women participation in the manufacturing sector helping
them grow and achieve their dreams.



Global impact of FKCCI
The FKCCI has signed 56 MOUs with different countries. 5
They have represented 38 Boards and Committees by
the state and central government. They are committed
to taking the industrial growth of Karnataka to the next
level by global engagements.



July-August 2018 11

SUCCESS STORY

















































Terrence Miranda
Managing Director
Phillips Machine Tools India




With the introduction of the India
Value Package for VF-2 & VF-4
models, HFO PHILLIPS INDIA sold
more than 1150 machines during
last year, breaking all sales records
of Phillips Machine Tools India. The
43% discount enabled Indian SMEs
to purchase one of the world’s best
selling VMC. Terrence Miranda,
Managing Director of Phillips
Machine Tools India, shares their
success story with Machine Maker.
Following are the excerpts…





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strong at outstanding effort. The team that booked history. Our confidence in this scheme
300 machines in 2016, booked 1,150
stems from our assurance about HAAS
machines in 2017. Pre-Sales, After-Sales machines, parts and processes.
1150 and the Office Support worked in unison 2. A 2-year deferred payment plan offered
and left no stone unturned to fulfil our
exclusively by PHILLIPS at industry leading
promise to our customers: QUALITY and
rates. We believe that finance must not
HAAS is LEGENDARY SERVICE above all else. be an impediment in making world-
The same year saw the PHILLIPS EPD
class technology available to an Indian
Engineered Products Division also record
unstoppable 450 other CNC product sales, which took manufacturer.
How is HAAS catering to the growing
PHILLIPS total CNC orders in 2017 to
on the Indian over 1,600 machines. demand of a 5-axis model machine?
HAAS machines have a unique plug-n-play
Is the India Value Price still applicable for
shop floor both the VF models of HAAS? feature and transforming from 3-axes to a
4- or 5-axes machine is seamless. A VF-2
In the past 30 years, HAAS has not
increased the prices of its models in the or VF-4 machine can be upgraded to a
5-axes configuration by adding a trunnion
US. Features and unique innovations 2-axes HAAS CNC rotary.
in CNC technology have become the
HAAS made history with record sales hallmark of the HAAS VF series. A HAAS machines owner can upgrade at
during 2017. Can you please tell us about any time and do not need to purchase an
this magical achievement? This value-based pricing strategy for its expensive stand-alone 5-axis machining
high-tech, high-accuracy products has
2017 was phenomenal. We received made all the difference. In India, from center. Another example of HAAS
orders for more than 1,150 HAAS 2012 onwards, price to the end user SIMPLICITY and VALUE.
machines surpassing our earlier increased on account of the INR-USD What values does HAAS add to the
projections. There are several reasons for exchange rate. HAAS presented the India customers and how is Phillips extending
this but if I was to pick one it would have Value Package for our popular VF-2 for those values in the market?
to be the special India Value Package that April 2017 only. Indian manufacturers
HAAS introduced on the popular VF-2 and grabbed this opportunity, and new HAAS is differentiated by our legendary
VF-4 machines packed with options that customers approached us immediately. HAAS CONTROL and IN-HOUSE
enhance productivity at an incredible 43% manufacturing of all critical assemblies,
discount. The stupendous response led HAAS to which ensures optimal synchronization
Terrence Miranda The Indian industry has prospered in the renew this month-by-month and to also and compatibility. HaasCNC.com and
AtYourService.com provide manuals, FAQs
include the VF-4 in this offer, which is valid
last couple of years. The introduction of
Managing Director GST and other policies has driven Indian till 30 August 2018. HAAS USA will then and much more to HAAS machine owners.
th
Phillips Machine Tools India decide whether to extend it further. In India, our unique HFO advantage
manufacturers to invest in the future. ensures that parts and service are available
What are your sales objectives for this
Indian SMEs have always dreamt of year, and what plans have you made to in every major industrial area within 24
owning a HAAS machine, a global machine achieve them? hours.
builder that in the previous 30 years HFO Phillips proudly represents HAAS
has sold more than 225,000 machines Our objective is simple: We will introduce and offers a variety of solutions in tune
worldwide. Price was a hurdle in the HAAS and our India Value Package with HAAS objectives. The trust that our
fulfilment of this dream. to every CNC machine shop in India Indian customers shower on HAAS and
through an expanded sales, service and
HAAS made these dreams come true in marketing presence. We will revolutionize Phillips invigorates us as we play our role
April 2017 with the India Value Package Indian manufacturing particularly SMEs in transforming India into a manufacturing
on its popular VF-2. This move was by delivering world-class products and powerhouse.
astounding with bookings of 114 machines services that will enable our customers to
in April 2017 alone! Sensing the customer Make in India and compete on the world Quick-Connect
response, HAAS extended this offer stage. Phillips Machine Tools India Pvt Ltd
month-wise till June 2017. In July 2017,
HAAS offered an India Value Package We will focus on 2 initiatives: 1. An Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
offer for the larger VF-4 as well. VF- 4 is exclusive, comprehensive 1+3 years +91 22 61392800
one of the top-selling models across the warranty for each HAAS machine. No [email protected]
world for HAAS. The HFO PHILLIPS team: machine tools manufacturer has offered www.phillipscorp.com
sales, service and back office put in an such a scheme in Indian Manufacturing


July-August 2018 13

MADE IN INDIA




Helmet that Keeps




the Heat at Bay!





Workers are the backbone of any
industry. Yet workers' safety and
comfort have hardly been given due
importance since industrialization.
But a safe and work friendly
environment could actually ensure
improved productivity.

Jarsh Innovations, a manufacturing
startup company, has come up with
innovative air-conditioned helmet
that provides safety and comfort to
the workers at the shop floor, even in
the harsh and hazardous industrial
environment.

Air-conditioned helmets are one
of the innovative solutions offered
by the startup which is driven by
its goal of bringing out innovative
technological solutions for bettering
the lives of the common man.





Alen Antony
[email protected]
From left to right Mr. Kausthub Kaundinya (CEO), Mr. Sreekanth Kommula (CTO) and Mr. Anand Kumar (CPO)



Since the Industrial Revolution that started JARSH is a leading technology start-up improve the lives of workers in harsh
in 1760’s, industries across the world which was named after Jarvis from Iron factory environments where the heat
have invested a considerable amount of Man and it means “Just a Rather Safe becomes unbearable and productivity
time, money and energy on ramping up Helmet”. The firm was established with declines, not to mention the behavioural
the production and adoption of the new a mission to improve productivity at issues at shop floor. From the conceptual
technological breakthrough to boost the the workplace by providing safe and stage, Jarsh was always focused on
productivity and thereby increase their comfortable head gears and a vision to two things – Safety & Productivity. The
profit. But hardly any of those industries evaluate, develop and effectively deploy firm has transformed the way safety
ever bothered to care about the safety of technologies with a goal to uplift the gears work. The company specializes in
the workers. The negligence is more acute bottom of the society pyramid i.e. the miniature cooling system and has designed
especially in developing countries like India common man; the workers. helmets that are comfortable to use and
and China. This is where Jarsh Innovations helps to stay safe in any type of industrial
Private Limited comes into the picture. It all started as a discussion on how to environment.


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Using miniaturised cooling systems, Jarsh The air-conditioned helmet was Jarsh’s manufacturing facility, located in
has developed an air-conditioned helmet developed with 18 months of intense Hyderabad, Telangana, is spread across
that actually cools the air before supplying R&D utilizing state of the art CFD 4000 Sq. Ft. and is overwhelmed by the
it to the user. This one of its kind helmet tools. Jarsh has a team of experienced orders received so far. The production
uses Proprietary Cooling Technology which designers and engineers who are capacity of the plant is totally stretched to
is based on Peltier Effect to cool the air equipped with high-end computers and meet the Indian industry requirement and,
before it reaches the user. This type of 3D printers to bring life to designs and at the current stage, is working hard to
cooling is called Thermoelectric cooling print prototypes. satisfy the Indian requirement. The start
and it does not require any refrigerant, The start-up is also engaged in new up plans to first fully realize the potential
making the system safe and environment- product development, apart from the in the Indian market before catering to
friendly. air-conditioned helmet. This includes international customers.
Thermoelectric coolers operate by the products to improve the lives of farmers This innovation-driven firm is gearing up
Peltier effect. The device has two sides, in crop protection segment, in line with to do their part in giving wings to the
and when a DC electric current flows which Jarsh has developed a device that Honourable Prime Minister's ‘Make in
through the device, it brings heat from prevents crop damage caused by animal India’ initiative and turn India into a global
intrusion by scaring away animals. The
one side to the other, so that one side firm also believes in developing green and manufacturing hub.
gets cooler while the other gets hotter. clean energy technology. All the products
The “hot” side is attached to a heat sink and technology developed go through Quick-Connect
so that it remains at ambient temperature, an internal development cycle - Idea, Jarsh Innovations
while the cool side goes below room Technology Development, Prototype Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
temperature. The Proprietary Cooling Development, Industry Trial, Product +91 85001 35738
System is an indigenously developed Refinement, Pilot Deployment and
enhanced form of thermoelectric cooling Commercial Sales - before they actually [email protected]
and is patented. hit the market. www.myjarsh.com


The Impact of KEPI2.0 Air-Conditioned Helmets - Result of Three Months Pilot Study
Conducted at Assomac Machines Limited
• 60 employees from Galvanizing
Productivity department were chosen randomly for
11 pcs
10 pcs 13% 12 pcs 40% of workers who the Pilot Study.
20% 21%
12 pcs 10 pcs used Kepi2.0 met the • 30 were issued Jarsh Kepi2.0 helmets
40% 18% target of 12 pieces per
day comparing to 20% of and the rest normal helmets.
workers who used normal
11 pcs 9 pcs helmets managed 12 pieces. • Observed and studied for a period of
40% 48%
three months individually in terms of
Productivity, Happiness Quotient and
6 and above 9 and above Comfort in workplace.
7% 3% Happiness Quotient
7 and 70% of the workers • Detailed analysis was made weekly
above who uses Kepi2.0 rated and monthly and the inference was
23%
8 and
8 and above their happiness quotient 8 recorded.
above 9 and above 7 and 27% out of 10, made an impact
7%
70% above on the mental wellbeing, Outcome
63% enabling them to be more
productive, responsible and At the end of three
contribute more. months, the study helped
Jarsh to find out that
9 and above 6 and above
3% 7% Comfort they not only improved
7 and comfort and environmental
above 8 and 80%of the workers who
17% above used Kepi2.0 helmets were standards, but also
13%
regular at their work, with improved productivity,
happiness quotient of each
8 and 7 and no absenteeism compared
above above to 60% of workers who worker who used Kepi2.0
80% 80% used normal helmets. helmets, which had a direct
impact on the financials of
the company.
Workers who used Kepi2.0 Workers who used normal helmet
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Philip











Samuel


















Philip Samuel is the epitome of pioneering innovation in

the manufacturing sector whose incredible acumen has
not only inspired but changed and touched the lives of

many. He appreciates new ideas and technology and has
been instrumental in fulfilling the dreams of innumerable
entrepreneurs. With his phenomenal experience as

his prime asset, Philip Samuel continues to mentor
and support people, companies and industries that

are willing to think out of the box.


B Y HARI SHANKER





















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Philip Samuel is the owner of Bangalore- and claims that he is not a corporate man consequently shifted to projects. This
based Indfrag, which was started in 1989 with textbook strategies. He runs his company had a new project in Palghat,
to extract the essence of natural flowers to company on impulse and instinct for which Kerala related to Electrocast Refractories.
be used as ingredients in fine perfumery. his managers often think of his actions The company sent him to the US to
When it became no longer highly and decisions as rather strange! When transfer the technology. At the age of
profitable to make flower ingredients, he he sold his company, the shareholders 27, he successfully designed and built
shifted to plant extracts for Health and who regularly got 100% dividend almost the plant at Palghat, which was very well
Nutrition. The company boomed after every year from 1996 onwards received appreciated. He became very interested
that and once again diversified into plant a 126 times to return. Consultants to continue work as a Project Manager
extracts for Cosmetics. Samuel split the informed Samuel that compared with a and set up new manufacturing units. The
company into 2 parts in 2016 and sold the 9.6 appreciation in Sensex from 1996 to management at Carborundum appreciated
major part for a great valuation, rewarding date, he ranks among the top 10 wealth his work and expressed their desire to
all the shareholders by 126 times, creators. uplift him to the top rung of the company
compared to the Sensex Index multiplying for which they wanted him to take a
9.6 times. Samuel was born in 1947 in Tamil Nadu path designed by them and posted him
and was the last of the eight children as a Training Manager in another Group
Quitting his full-time professional of his parents. His parents named him company. Samuel felt that he would not
business in 2017, the 70-year old Samuel after Prince Phillip who married Queen be a good teacher/ trainer, and in 1978,
still gets enthusiastic when it is about Elizabeth in the same year. His father was he decided to explore more into his career
discussing new ideas, innovating, and in Government service in the Revenue voyage.
facilitating entrepreneurs to produce. department as a Deputy Collector, who
From collecting used toiletries from star eventually rose to the rank of Director of His next assignment, which was one of
hotels, recycling and distributing to the Industries in Commerce. After completing the breakpoints in his career, was in Tamil
underprivileged, championing agriculture, his preliminary education in a Small Nadu Industrial Development Corporation
investing in young entrepreneurs in waste Montessori School, Chennai, his high (TIDCO). The purpose of this public sector
management, and taking up tasks for the school education was in Madras Christian company was to promote large-scale
upliftment of the society and its people, College High School. Thereafter, he manufacturing units in the state. Here, the
the energy and dedication of this 70-year enrolled in Vivekananda College. He joined work was to identify innovative projects, The Indfrag team with Samuel and Fabian Samuel (Mr. Samuel's son) who is now running the company
old is worth to be followed. Samuel is a the B.E. (Mechanical) course at College identify and finalize foreign collaborations
rare 'Machine Maker' produced by our of Engineering, Guindy. He remembers for technology. The next stage was to
country, and his story will surely be an that he was not an exceptional student obtain all kinds of approvals from the
inspiration to many—a mentor who is not and scored only just enough to pass in the Government of India, under the then
ready to stop till he succeeds. engineering examination. prevalent License Raj. At the appropriate
stage of the project, Private Sector was
Having engaged in a successful career as His father guided him to be an unpaid invited to participate and take over the
a consultant and an entrepreneur, Samuel apprentice in a Government tool room management. Those days, recruiting
now wants to give back to society. For a for six months, where he learned from professionals into TIDCO from the private
considerably long period, Samuel’s passion observation. After graduation, he was sector was not common, but Samuel’s
has been to identify unique venture ideas. a Maintenance Engineering trainee in recruitment was through a dynamic IAS
He has a multitude of venture ideas in his Kunal Engineering, a small-scale textile Officer, Shri. K. P. Geetakrishnan, IAS,
storage of which several are relevant in spindle manufacturer in Ambattur. This the then Managing Director of TIDCO,
the current world. He wants to give these company was part of a large group called who later became the Union Finance
ideas free of cost to young people who are the Kothari group, which had a German Secretary in Delhi and further proceeded
on the lookout for venture ideas. For this, collaboration. After eight months, in 1970, to the World Bank. Samuel had hard-core
he has developed a website, idearampage. he was appointed as a Sales Engineer engineering know-how about setting up
His heartfelt desire is to benefit young in Carborundum Universal but was a project inclusive of drawing, building,
people by sharing his experience. He aims
to spread the message that incidences in
our life teach us lessons. In any situation,
we always have an alternative. So, if a
specific idea fails, it is wrong to lose heart. I am on a mission to share the knowledge
After reaching the zenith of successful
entrepreneurship, Samuel began engaging that I have accumulated through my own
in various CSR activities. His company
is one of the first Indian companies to experience as a start-up entrepreneur with
donate to American charities.
the current generation.
Samuel began his work with a small capital



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The Indfrag team with Samuel and Fabian Samuel (Mr. Samuel's son) who is now running the company

architecting, machinery selection, erection, him to create a manufacturing venture to buy this sheet. The customers were
and commissioning, etc., in Carborundum. for which he was ready with the finance. allowed to select 3 ideas. Then, he would
In TIDCO, his work was more about Samuel agreed and selected a Precision charge them INR 25 lakhs for the research
promotion, which was concerning Optics project. He got collaboration from of about 10 pages of these 3 ideas. He
facilitative management. The aim was to JML Optics, a small company in Rochester, would provide them with all data on
have joint venture projects. TIDCO wanted USA, who was persuaded by Samuel not these ideas and introduce them to foreign
to promote and bring the project to one only to share the technology but also take collaborators. For research, he took
level but never implement it or buy land a Financial stake with 40% shareholding. painstaking efforts of visiting consulates
for it. It would invite the private sector This company is General Optics Asia Ltd., and reading books, etc. Through these, he
to take over the project. The public issue located in Pondicherry. After this first could prove the viability and feasibility of
share was of 49%, TIDCO share was of successful venture, Samuel felt that he a manufacturing project. To cope up with
26%, and the private investor’s share can become a Consultant and launched the expenses, it was mandatory that the
was 25%. TIDCO conceived the idea of a company called Trans Projects Eastern project cost was minimum INR 3 crores.
Titan for which Samuel was one of the Pvt. Ltd, beginning his entrepreneurship. His clients were big corporates who
Development Officers. They later sold it to He began to come up with unique ideas were looking to diversify, NRIs who were
the Tatas. Other TIDCO-promoted units and do all preliminary research such as looking to settle back in India, and wealthy
were SPIC, TANFAC, Vanavil Dyes, Dyna raw materials, manufacturing processes, youngsters who would like to venture into
Vision, etc. technology, and marketing, etc. You need business. From 1982 to 1987, Samuel was
to understand that the research was done able to execute more than seven projects.
Coming out of the regular Government when Google or Internet search was not One was vacuum coating of Copier drums
style of working in 1980, he became a even a dream in people’s minds. with American collaboration, Coating
Project Manager in Mettur Beardsell, a HSS cutting tools with Titanium Nitride
famous Textile manufacturer owned by He ensured that his ideas were not to increase their life, with a Liechtenstein
a group in England. While working on commonplace and also had high profits collaboration. Another one was for Solar
some new projects, he came in contact with foreign collaborations. To sell the flat plate collectors that had double
with Murali, a Marketing guy with an MBA project ideas, he used to draft 10 one the efficiency of usual Tube and Plate
degree. Murali expressed his desire to be sentence project ideas on a sheet of paper Collectors, which could be used to run
on his own and requested Samuel to assist and charged prospective clients INR 1 lakh Air conditioners in offices, with Australian



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NC4 non-contact


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Samuel in the Headquarters of L’Oreal, Paris with his French Business Partner and Indfrag’s Cosmetologist and Pharmacologist.
technology. Another one was color a letter to Unilever to help him out. This attracted M&A Consultants who
anodizing of Aluminum without using dyes, Accordingly, Unilever gave a good review helped Samuel to sell part of his company
which was used in the previous Madras about Samuel to distributors in the South in January 2017. The Cosmetic side was
airport expansion. Clients were companies of France and New Jersey, US. Yet, Indfrag retained and is now managed ably by his
like JK Synthetics, Murugappa Group, Sona had to struggle to keep afloat, having lost son.
Steering etc. Unilever’s connection.
Even after taking off from regular
In 1987, destiny took Samuel from In 1992, Samuel’s friend informed him business, innovations and ideas inspire
consulting to manufacturing. One of his about a company called Natural Remedies, him, and he is always there to support
attributes was never to tell NO and find which was selling raw herbs to veterinaries people, companies, and industries with
ways to execute tasks. A subsidiary of his experience, expertise, and resources.
Unilever, a manufacturing unit in South and wanted an extract so that the dosage
France extracting fresh flowers, was in can be small. This proved to be a lucrative It is sad to see a large number of start-
search of somebody who could make business for Samuel who soon paid off ups failing in India. Could it be because
Indian flower extracts. The extraction the loans and resolved all financial issues. everybody wants to become a Flipkart Fast - Robust - Highly repeatable
of fresh flowers was for fine perfumery. In 1993, Samuel was given an order by or a Ola? Samuel advocates selection of
The project cost was of INR 45 lakhs. an American company for an extract the right idea to suit the capabilities and Non-contact tool setting and breakage detection
Unfortunately, Samuel had to inform the of Garcinia, which is used for weight culture of the entrepreneur. There are
Unilever representative from Ashford management which proved to be a money many ideas which don’t need large funding Renishaw’s NC4 flexible laser tool setting system enables high-precision, high-speed, non-contact tool measuring and broken
named Andrew Attfield about the spinner. He got the raw materials initially from outside and that can generate tool detection on a variety of machining centres for a range of industries.
unavailability of an entrepreneur to take from Shimoga (Karnataka) and then from revenues with profits in 12 months.
up this project, due to his low Capital Sri Lanka at a cheaper rate and finally Once a strong foundation is laid, there The NC4 non-contact tool setter offers:
cost. To this, Andrew replied that they moved to Indonesia. His company was will be very good chance of succeeding • Ultra-compact design - just 30 mm wide and 35 mm high
trusted Samuel, wanted him to take up the No. 1 company in the world for the in scaling up. Ambition which surpasses
the project, and was ready to assist him manufacture of garcinia. Today, Garcinia one’s capabilities is always dangerous. • Flexible systems - fixed or separate
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Samuel moved on from consultancy to Quick-Connect
manufacturing. Unilever provided him ingredients. Having got out of Floral Indfrag Biosciences Private Limited • Easy installation - ideal for retrofitting, offering fast set-up
with free technology with the complete extracts and into Nutrition, the business Bengaluru, Karnataka.
buyback guarantee. The first year was grew rapidly. Cosmetic ingredients were
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The Turning Tables


The identity of a woman is no more confined to the
four walls of the kitchen or catering to the needs
of her loved ones. She has risen above the society
norms and has fought agianst the odds to make her
existence a living.






Winny Das
[email protected]


Being a part of non-interventionist society no more just the second sex in the society. benchmark for the society. These women
things were easy as well as tough at times. However, women in this sector have been have not just achieved different titles and
However, concepts like democracy and criticised on several grounds by their co- awards but have inspired loads of women
open education system have filled the workers, families and the society. out in the society. They have accepted
loophole of gender equality to a great that gender discrimination still exists in
extent. Due to the modernization of the The contribution of women is still not our society. But we know that everything
education system in India, women are able evident in this profession. As swimming which starts has an end. And gradually
to raise the bar in who belittle. against the stream is possible but a very we are moving forward to the end of this
hard task to undertake. Nevertheless belief that has been inculcated in yourself
The topic that has been most debatable a few of them have managed to swim since generations.
for centuries is the position of women in through the high tides. It isn’t easy to fight
the society. In this patriarchal society, it against a whole lot of people belittled This era has a huge difference than the
has been a hardship for women to hold their potential. Their path to reach the previous one. We are trying to maintain
their grounds. However, from past few position that they have acquired has not the pace with the growing world so does
years, the tables are turning as the society been a cakewalk. It has always had all kind woman. Thus the 21st century has come
is going through a transition. Thus, this of ups and downs. But to put down their up with several opportunities for the world
sect of the society has paved their way weapons have never been their option. to grow and women who can take a stand
from surviving in the society to living their are on their toes to grab it. However,
dreams. Thus, Machine Maker are here to put the scenario is not the same around the
the spotlight on the story of these four country but we have to pull out stories of
In this phase, technology has played women. These women are the epitome women who are doing excellent in their
its card to make our lives easy and for the society. They have believed in respective fields. Look at any corner you
comfortable. However, women are still themselves and managed to break the will find your inspiration and touch the
trying to take their stand and fight for their stereotype in this industry. Irrespective of skies like these women are touching.
identity in both the worlds professional as their out of the box thinking they had to
well as personal. go through several challenging situations. These women have excelled in the
They wished to make a difference in the manufacturing industry not putting any
Talking about a career option which society and so they did. heed to the social norms. Tables have
has always been male-dominated is the turned already so dive into the race and
manufacturing industry. Women have left The zenith that they have achieved make them your inspiration from these
no stone unturned to prove that they are in manufacturing industry has set a eminent.


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After graduating Kiran Meher Pudumjee has been Under the able guidance of Sudha Murthy Lila Poonawalla created history by
Mazumdar Shah started responsible for making Mallika Srinivasan, TAFE is the started her career in becoming the first Woman Engineer
Biocon India in 1978 in Thermax what it is today and leading tractor manufacturer TELCO and was the graduating from the Mechanical
her garage. She faced has herself been the recipient today and also expanded into first female engineer stream of the College of Engineering,
several problems but rose of awards like the Financial other fields like farm implements, to be hired by the Pune. She was appointed Chairperson
above them all and is now Express’ Women in Business engineering plastics, and company. in Alfa Laval and once again set a
one of the most powerful Young Achiever Award. hydraulic pumps and so on. record in terms of becoming one of
women in the world. the first women CEOs in India.



















Nishi Vasudeva made history Vinita Bali, former Managing
when she was selected to Changing Scenario: Director of Britannia Industries
head HPCL as she was the Limited has been awarded
first woman to be chosen to These are seven women who changed the ‘Business Woman of the
head an Indian state owned oddities to possibilities redefining their Year’, won a CSR Award and
Oil Company. position in a male dominant sector, and rose in 2011 Forbes put her on
to heights, chose to do so when this was not the list of ‘Asia’s 50 Power
Businesswomen’.
a popular career option. Indian companies
have now realized the significance of women
in the manufacturing field and are taking
initiatives to encourage women participation
in this sector.




Changes at Shop Floor Level: All-women Plant:
Companies strive to make this very basic Perhaps the most inspiring of these
level of entry more women oriented, stories is the all women plant set up by
friendly and less strenuous by automating Kirloskar in Tamil Nadu. This Kirloskar
the shop floors. It is encouraging to pump manufacturing facility is located
note that Kinetic Communications in Coimbatore and all the manufacturing
which make auto electronic parts has all is done by women. It is commendable
women employees on this floor. Other that a group of 65 women (in the age
companies who also boast of women on bracket of 19-30) who run the shop floor
the shop floor include M&M, Bajaj Auto, produce close to half a million pumps a
Maruti Suzuki, Renault Nissan, and many year which proved that women have the
others. ability to outperform every task.



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Samina




Khalid







Marketing Manager

Renishaw India





























The thirst for knowledge,
the sheer confidence in her
work, and the willpower to
go against the traditional
ways of the society and
work have paved the way
for a successful career in
Ms. Samina Khalid’s life.







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The willpower to go against the


traditional ways of the society and work has

paved her way for a successful career.
















Samina studied BSc in Biotech from for any fresher out there looked like an of the industry. Being a woman she
Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College opportunity for Ms. Khalid. She used faced challenges during her career but
after which with her alma mater as this opportunity to sharpen her skills with her sheer willpower, she overcame
the University of Pune did MBA in and prepare the grounds for handling all the challenges to become what she
International Business. She started tasks that are even more challenging. is today, the marketing manager of UK
off her professional life as an intern in Throughout this process, she was pleased based Renishaw’s Indian arm. Renishaw
the marketing department of United to have extremely supportive colleagues specializes in industrial metrology and
Breweries group and later worked and boss like Ashish Lala. According to spectroscopy and sells its products in the
for Yash Raj Films for almost a year. Mr. Ashish Lala, “Samina is a very goal major markets around the world. With her
However, away from the glitz of glamour driven person. As modern career women, career exposure abroad and in both US-
world, she found her true calling in the she is very much focused, whatever work based and UK based firms in India, she
manufacturing industry. She started her was assigned to her she did it very well strongly believes that Renishaw is very
career in the manufacturing industry and gave it her best”. systematic when it comes to work and is
with CNC Servicing and Solutions, a Unlike any other industry, Ms. Khalid an ideal place to work in. Her career at
part of HAAS Automation, a global notes that people in the manufacturing Renishaw has been extremely fruitful for
leader in machine manufacturing. industry are extremely supportive. They both the company and herself, her ability
To prepare for the interview she had give their best when it comes to sharing to analyze other types of industry and
nothing but only a landing page of the of knowledge which in turn helped her implement the same has been extremely
company. Nevertheless, her ambition a lot during her initial days, which she rewarding for Renishaw.
and determination helped her bag the believes wouldn’t have been the case The National Sales Manager of Renishaw
job. On the second day itself, she was if it was any other industry. During India Mr. Sanjay Sangam has been very
introduced to the massive machines and her career with the manufacturing helpful to her, right from sharing his
was left baffled by the thought that she industry, she worked with a number experience to keeping her updated
now had to market these. The role called of departments within the marketing about the industry he has played an
for starting everything from scratch department, right from internal sales to instrumental role in making her career
and raising an entire marketing team. sales dashboard. She made her presence life a huge success. Mr. Sanjay noted,
Something that seemed like a challenge felt in a traditionally male dominant sector “Samina is a very professional woman, she


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knows what she is doing, she is a person for a woman too, but now the time has been selected for Times Women’s Drive.
who is very passionate about her job”. He changed the thought process has changed Times Women’s Drive has supported
further went on to say that Samina is a now, so has arrangement for women. But the cause of women’s cancer with a
person who can be completely relied on; still, she points out that there is a lack of dedicated team collaborating with
he says he can completely rely on her for participation of woman’s in such event various organizations and work for the
organizing any events, exhibition and be and there is a need for improvement in betterment of cancer survivors.
sure that everything will be perfect. this area. There are several challenging She rightly pointed out that the biggest
incidents Samina went through during her problem faced by the manufacturing
career. There was a particular occasion sector today, specifically in India, isn’t
Samina has set a benchmark for every while preparing for an exhibition at the non-availability of technology or
professional in the manufacturing industry, Delhi for CNC Automation. The truck skilled manpower; it’s the reluctance
both men, and women. She never shied carrying Haas Machine got broke down at of the industry to move away from the
away from taking up the challenging task, Rudrapur, and the driver informed her the traditional methods of doing a task. The
was available 24/7 whenever the work same about at 10 pm. She just herself got industry is just not ready or doesn’t find
demanded, and sometimes even the a replacement truck, went down herself, it necessary to find out new methods and
non-availability of basic human needs got it fixed, and came back at around ways for doing a task in a much more
didn’t stop her from going to various 2.30am with the material so that the efficient and rewarding way.
exhibitions for her company and taking exhibition would take place without any
up the work assigned to her. She does hindrance, something that her boss doesn’t Quick-Connect
point out that whenever she had to be at know up to date as she feels it’s a part of a For more details write to :
Renishaw Metrology Systems Limited
an exhibition for her firm she would be work and needn’t be shared. Pune, Maharashtra.
there days in advance to the start, so as to She also finds time away from her
help smooth arrangement. She also points professional life, voicing and championing +91 20 66746772
out that there weren’t too many females issues pertaining to the social life in our [email protected]
out there prior and after the event, at society. This year Samina and her friends www.renishaw.com
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Chandrakala




Ponnada







Assistant Manager

Elmeasure India




























They say, ‘when the going
gets tough, the tough
gets going’. Chandrakala
Ponnada, AssistanManager
BEMS Projects epitomizes
this with her life. Even in the
face of acute adversities in
life, she backed herself and
her never-say- die attitude
to come victorious in life.












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Empowerment starts with



family and is celebrated with society.







The story of Chandrakala Ponnada is leave she received. Soon her family parted challenging circumstances in life, taking
nothing short of a script to be made into their ways and even the relatives gave a about turn was no less than accepting
a movie. Working with Bangalore based cold reception to her as in the absence defeat not only in career but in life as well.
Elmeasure India Private Limited, she of family members, a girl of marriageable She gathered her courage and persisted to
heads the projects of Energy Management age could have become their burden. At see till the end of the tunnel, come what
System & Lighting Management System just 24 she experienced the bitter and may. Today, it is due to this never-say-die
literally lighting up many MNCs & leading the better part of her life. It was then attitude that she has placed herself in an
metros of India. that her brother-in-law stepped in and important position in her company and is a
But how she has managed to reach this proposed to marry her. With consent from motivational figure for many. Chandrakala
is the Assistant Manager of BEMS Projects.
far despite struggling hard with life is an her grandmother, Chandrakala agreed She is Microsoft Certified C Programmer,
inspiring story. Chadrakala’s family has a to the proposal. She was blessed with a IBM Certified DB2 Academic Associate as
royal ancestral lineage but by the time she girl child after four years of marriage and well as a certified Lean Six Sigma Green
was born (1975) it was any other typical decided to pursue her ambition for higher Belt Holder.
middle-class family. Born and brought up education with active and unconditional
in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, she was a support from her husband & mother-in- From college to corporate, Chandrakala
topper in academics and secured a free law. Chandrakala finished her Bachelors has given her best in different roles and
seat in prestigious college. It was her and Masters in Electronics. She started rightfully earned respect from her peers
conservative family who opposed her plan her career again as a lecturer teaching and acquaintances. Her life has always
for higher education in another city. In embedded system and electronics. been full of obstacles but that never
her mother, Chandrakala found an active Her career took a twist when she came deterred her from sporting a smile in
supporter of her higher education. When across Mr. Janardhan of Elmeasure her face due to the best companion she
she was just 19, she finished a diploma in while she was working as a placement had in every stage, her mother, husband,
Electronics and Communication and joined officer. Mr. Janardhan rightly realized Daughter & the best pal Kowsar Shaik. At
an institution as a programming/assembly Chandrakala’s ability and skills and asked 43 now, she is ever energetic and beautiful
language coach. her to join Elmeasure. She had to take both inside and outside. She hardly lays

It was then that fate showed its grim face a tough call asshe was poised between her heart bare to anyone but ‘Machine
in her life as her only support, her mother an opportunity to prove her mettle in a Maker’ had an opportunity to know about
was diagnosed with cancer. She found new job and an obvious circumstance of the life and struggle of this extraordinary
a sympathetic man in the head of the staying away from her family. She took woman. It was our privilege to tell her
institution who gave her one month of the call and stepped out of her hometown story in our way and let the readers know
paid leave. But even the hardest efforts of for the first time in her life and came to and be inspired.
the family fell in vain and Chandrakala lost Bangalore (actually to another state for the Quick-Connect
her mother and was mentally shattered. first time in 2013). The first two years was Elmeasure India Private Limited
She was left to her grandmother who a rigorous process of imbibing corporate Bengaluru, Karnataka.
herself had no support for a living. It was a culture and hectic lifestyle that at times
tough time as she had to fend for herself sent her into tizzy so much so that she +91 63910 10320
and her grandmother. She resumed her even gave returning to her hometown [email protected]
job in the institution and then worked a second thought. But for one who
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Chetana




Wagh







Executive Distribution

Merck India

























A woman who believes in
breaking the stereotype.
She chose a career path
which is a male dominated
territory i.e., the manufacturing
industry and has carved her
way to being an asset for the
company and an inspiration for
women in the society.












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Being a woman is only a strength
and never a weakness.





Ms. Chetana Wagh was born in Mumbai to of the largest pharmaceutical companies when any of them needs any help.
Mr. Ghanyshyam J More, a retired teacher in the world. The chemical division of She works to be a perfect example of
from Bombay Municipal Corporation and the company has further subdivisions coordination between all her co-workers
Mrs. Chhaya G More who was a great like Research and Applied, Performance and gets her goal achieved within no time.”
mentor and played an instrumental role Materials, Bio Monitoring, Cosmetics Prasad goes on to say that , “Chetana is
in shaping Ms. Chetana’s professional and Lab water. Her current role as an the perfect women of the present era.”
life. After a Graduation in Chemical Executive-Distribution calls her to report “Full of Sacrifice and a Hard Worker” is
stream from Mumbai University, she to the Distribution Head, India. Her major what comes to Mr. Dhananjay More’s
started her Post Graduate Diploma in role complies with Process Improvement, mind. Her brother says that he has seen
International Business and completed business analysis for distribution her struggling in her life, but eventually she
the same from Mumbai University. She department, Operation Excellence (OpEx) achieves what she wants. He says that he
then started her professional life with an for distribution, department – Employee has never seen someone in this modern
Indian headquartered freight forwarding Engagement by conduction training, world who strikes such a perfect balance
company db Logistics India Pvt. Ltd as a track project under Op-Ex & process in life and handles her corporate job as
Management Trainee. improvement. well as her family so perfectly.

As Chetana notes, “acquiring this Being a female did present her with its Chetana believes in simplicity and respects
meaningful profile wasn’t a piece of cake own challenges. She says, “in person, she people in every age group. Her father Mr.
with 5-6 candidates trying to get the same is very strong and ambitious but when it Ghanshyam More says that she is a kind of
profile”, but with her sheer hard work, comes to corporate world which is said person who is extremely sincere and very
motivated by her wish of not being an to be men’s world, it is considered that dedicated and always completes any work
option rather a priority, she succeeded in women are only for customer services, assigned to her, she never leaves any work
getting the job profile she wished to. She they don’t need to grow and work only to incomplete. He goes on to say that she
opted for this industry in the initial stage spend their time and earn peanuts.” But was extremely active since her school days
of her carrier to get the basic knowledge with her sheer will power,she overcame all and always took part in all the competition,
of supply chain. Pursuing a Masters in the challenges the corporate world threw be it table tennis or badminton or drawing
Management was motivated by her aim on her. And moreover, she is very proud to or running race she was always there
to be a priority rather than an option work in an industry traditionally dominated ready to take on any challenges. He also
along with a newspaper article she read by the males. Her colleague Mr. Prasad points out that she is a kind of person who
during her 10th grade which highlighted Jadhav, Assistant Manager Logistics notes, likes hiking and goes for it regularly. Her
the importance of MBA. After working at “Chetana is a very hard working and very husband Mr. Tarkesh Wagh says, “Chetana
“DB Logistics” she went on to work as an much career oriented girl, a person who is a person who always finds out time for
Import Executive at “Deugro Projects India is very energetic and assertive about her everyone, her family, her colleagues and
Pvt. Ltd.” a wholly owned subsidiary of goals in life. She is a person who knows those who need any kind of help.” She
“deugro, Germany”. to strike a perfect balance between her donates food, toys or other essentials to
career and personal life, as a co-worker he individuals going through crisis especially
Chetana was a person who always wanted admires her for her cooperation & support poor children’s. Mr. Tarkesh describes
to be a part of supply chain management in all walks of life. himself as blessed to have a wife like
and finally, she got this opportunity as an Chetana.
executive at Merck Life Science India Pvt. She mixes very well with other colleagues
Ltd. This change in the field did come at a and also expresses her views in a very Quick-Connect
huge cost; she was accepted as a fresher firm manner. Being an extremely career Merck Life Science Private Limited
and that too after 3 years of valuable oriented person Chetana also is very kind Mumbai, Maharashtra.
experience. at heart and understands what others
feel. She is one of the best face readers +91 22 6210 9644
Merck was founded in 1668 and is the out there and within no time can guess [email protected]
world’s oldest operating chemical and what’s going on in someone’s mind. Men
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Kirtida




Dave








Design Engineer
Jyoti CNC Automation




























In an otherwise male dominated
industry she is an extraordinary
woman leader. With self
determination she has tackled
blunt co-workers at times, yet has
always sported a friendly nature
which is a motivation for others.











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You have your fragrance. Don’t


lose it in doing a comparison with men.


Keep the faith that you can do anything.




Ms. Kirtida Dave was born in Patan, the strengthened herself to sustain such an When in 2007 Jyoti purchased Huron
education hub of Northern Gujarat to atmosphere. Being a strong woman she did Graffenstaden, a French CNC high-
Mr. Virendra.H.Dave, a retired railway increase her bandwidth to work with the precision machine manufacturer in an
employee, and Mrs. Alka.V.Dave. Being rough speaking people on the shop floor. all-cash deal, she was one of the persons
extremely good at mathematics and As time passed she learned how to get the to be sent to Huron from India and since
physics, she had a natural proclivity work done from them, how to tackle any then often she often visits the Strasbourg
towards the Engineering field. Based on harsh or messed up situations. She recalls, headquartered Huron Graffenstaden.
her merit she got into Instrumentation “Sometimes I had to stick to my decision, She points out that during her visits she
& Control Engineering at Saurashtra sometimes I had to look at their approach.” observed that the workers there are
University, Rajkot. At a later stage during As we all know every great achiever is very dedicated for their work, devoting
her Bachelor’s, she did realize the potential inspired by a great mentor, Kirtida also
in this field and was inspired to go more had found a great mentor in the Head of themselves fully to work during the
into automation. her Department to guide her and be with working hours and after working hours
her morally during all ups and downs of give their time to their families, personal
After her Bachelor’s she went on to the life. He was a person with whom she life, give time for themselves. She points
work as a GET at Jyoti CNC Automation could discuss, share her ideas, troubles, out that they are very clear for their values,
and since then she has been a part of and whenever the need arose always had keen in quality; never compromise on
the organization. Driven by a vision to a way to deal with any situations. anything whether it is life, work, product,
build the company into “A Temple of anything and the ratio of women to men is
Technology” Jyoti was established in With her hard work and the will to excel twice that of Jyoti.
1989 and today it is one of the largest in a field traditionally dominated by men,
multinational organizations. Since she did achieve great heights and now She always believed and believes she
inception, the company has grown leads the Electrical Design Team and never lost anything bring a girl, in fact, she
manifold from manufacturing gearboxes looks after the Electrical Cabinet Design has got everything that she needs in her
for machines to developing precision all- and integration of these systems with life. She never shied away from her work
geared head lathe machines. Later on, Jyoti other functions such as Mechanical or seeking moral support when needed,
rightly identified a shift from conventional Design etc. for all models of Jyoti CNC and also points out that the CMD was a
machines to highly sophisticated CNC Machine. She is also responsible for any big source of motivation for her, right from
machines. Jyoti was the first company to quality improvement for Electrical Design.
manufacture CNC machines in Gujarat. Other than these she takes care of the the starting her career he trusted her on
development of her team members and is her core profile and pushed her out of
Her professional life at Jyoti has been involved in cultural improvement tools like her comfort zone and motivated her to
quite rewarding for both the company 5s, Quality Circle, Quality Group etc. One take challenges. We at Machine Maker are
and herself. But the road was never an of her colleagues Mr. Vipul Nair says, “She proud to bring to you the inspiring story of
easy one, as everyone is well aware of the is very simple, down to earth and helpful”. this woman.
fact that in manufacturing or in design “She is very supportive to her teammates
field specifically electrical/mechanical if they are stuck anywhere in their job. She Quick-Connect
branch there are always very less female is extremely friendly to everyone in the Jyoti CNC Automation Limited
staff compared to male. Under such company and hard working to achieve her Rajkot, Gujarat.
circumstances she had to work with the goals and she always motivates her fellow +91 2827 235100 (EXT: 322)
workshop people. They were very blunt in team members to get abetter output in
nature, but she didn’t find any difficulties work.” He adds. Her professional life was [email protected]
because of her past experience of working never limited by the boundaries of our www.jyoti.co.in
on 2-3 projects herself where she had nation.


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MANUFACTURING STARTUP TECROOT




Tecroot Space


Promises Improved


Productivity with



Futuristic Technologies






Streamlining traditional areas
such as product development and
manufacturing processes with
modern technologies is inevitable
for improving productivity,
cost efficiency, and affect lean
manufacturing.
Tecroot Space, an emerging startup
in the manufacturing, is focusing
on such areas of manufacturing
ensuring holistic growth for its
customers.



Olivia Das
[email protected]




Manufacturing sector in India has immense its customers to analyse their current Bonded
growth potential. But to realize such product development and manufacturing Tecroot Space has teamed up with a
potential manufacturers need to focus on processes, identify the improvement number of global technology providers
adopting Industry 4.0 as well as improving possibilities, suggest and supply the latest who are leaders in their own domains. This
the traditional areas of manufacturing. technological solutions for those areas.
enables Tecroot Space to prepare a unique
Tecroot Space is an emerging startup in Currently Tecroot Space offers solutions in: value proposition for their customers in
the manufacturing sector that strives to • Additive manufacturing through 3D the manufacturing industry.
a make a difference in the way traditional Printers Currently, Tecroot Space offers its
areas such product development and solutions to manufacturing industry in
manufacturing processes have been • Robot assisted automation for various Automotive, Medical, Energy, Aerospace,
undertaken. handling applications like machine tending, Die & Mould and General Engineering
component feeding, sealant dispensing,
This budding and promising startup works testing & validation, pick & place, vision sectors.
with its customers for value addition to based inspection, welding, painting, Tecroot Space offers benefits to its
product development and manufacturing assembly & so on. customers in terms of increasing the
processes with proven capability with productivity through value addition to
futuristic approach and with an objective • Machining - High performance metal manufacturing processes, reducing the
of contributing to overall productivity of cutting tools and metal working fluids - rejection, aiming for zero defect, training
the industry. Liquid Tool
for effectiveness in working and optimising
Tecroot Space works as a partner with • Abrasive Technology - Coated and the profitability with the help of latest


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Founder Story
Sachin Sinha


Sachin Sinha, Founder and Sales
Director of Tecroot Space, traversed
diverse backgrounds and domains
technologies. long term sustainability. We are working before playing a key role in his
on it and have been able to create a small
Centrally located in New Delhi, Tecroot but significant mark so far. We have just coveted startup company Tecroot
Space has excellent reach for service and boarded the flight and we strive to serve Space. Finishing his schooling
application support to all parts of the before we deserve.” from Parker Intermediate College,
nation and also to other countries to a Moradabad, Sachin pursued his
limited extent. With the increasing scope of on-demand higher studies in mechanical
manufacturing, Tecroot Space has plans engineering from Azad Institute of
Challenges upfront are common for to setup an additive manufacturing Engg and Technology, Lucknow.
any startup but Tecroot Space had studio in Delhi NCR region to support
an alternative view to looking at the the local manufacturing fraternity with He ferreted his way through major
challenges and to strategize accordingly high quality services and products. Their global companies in manufacturing
the requirements initially. sector including Mori Seiki, Pramet
strength lies in their across-the-board Tools, Ingersoll Rand, Blaser
So, the team prepared a clear framework exposure to multifarious applications, Swisslube etc in the engineering
on the basis of proposition to the transparent approach, holistic view on as well as business development
customers, effective management and overall value addition to manufacturing responsibilities. His expansive
allocation of the resources, basic company processes, documentation of added values experience across domains enables
registration process and planning the which have been acknowledged by their him to have a holistic view of the
sufficient funds for initial 1.5 to 2 years of customers. They have plans to double their industries, current challenges, best
operation, intelligent investments, being present manpower of three by end of this solutions and future possibilities with
as lean as possible and most importantly fiscal year. modern systems and technologies.
utilizing the available time optimally.
Quick-Connect It is with this aim he flagged
In the words of the founder Sachin Sinha, Tecroot Space (OPC) Private Limited off his startup venture Tecroot
“In our view the game is all about how New Delhi, India Space for consulting technologies
much added value you can generate for in manufacturing/production
your customers so that they perceive you +91 97170 08589 operations with a target to enhance
as their long term value partners. So it [email protected] economic efficiency, productivity and
is the perception of the end user which return on machinery investment.
defines the scale of indentation and the www.tecrootspace.com



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TECHNOLOGY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING








Additive Manufacturing


A Revolution Waiting




for Production ramp-up



Ramp-up






Additive Manufacturing progressed far in its emergence from
being used for maintaining parts quality through ‘prototyping’
and robustness of processes through ‘batch production’ in its
first and second phases respectively. Now in the third phase,
this technology of the future is developing even part properties
that meet stringent industrial requirements in terms of
quality and strength. Tooling industry can highly benefit from
this advancement of Additive Manufacturing. Building finer
geometrics that was difficult with traditional manufacturing
has been revolutionised with Additive Manufacturing.

Component manufactured by Additive Manufacturing.
Ajay Deshkar



Additive Manufacturing is disruptive. It old, how come it is called 3D Engineering?’ as opposed to 2D which was used most
discards the traditional manufacturing That’s how much the word ‘3D’ sticks commonly a couple of decades earlier.
fundamentals that most engineers of to 3D printing. It is a coincidence that A factor that works hard on the
our generation and even the next are we started off in 3D technology through industrial 3D printing using SLS is its
taught in their colleges. Industries with the then emerging 3D-Modelling as a slow acceptance in the manufacturing
their schedules drawn out, run after set potential method of making designs. I am community as an alternative manufacturing
targets and do not have enough time to reminded of the dreadful feeling when method. It is very commonly considered
experiment. In such a situation, acceptance promoting the technology: I was a guest as a ‘still emerging’ or ‘a technology that
of Additive Manufacturing as a mainstream speaker at a college and demonstrated a holds enormous potential for the future.
manufacturing technology takes a beating. few tricks using 3D-modelling and when Machines of today’s generation are already
There is a lot of unlearning that many the sketch was extruded in a 3D model, building parts that are the epitome of any
engineers will need to do. As a partner to the students ‘actually’ clapped as if they quality and safety standards – they are
leading industrial additive manufacturers were witnessing magic. I feared that there making engine parts for aircraft engines.
– EOS, Germany, we come across many would be a long wait until industry and
who take a long time to come to terms students would accept this new method Additive Manufacturing within its
with the AM manufacturing technology. to make designs. But that’s what makes own world is entering in a third phase
Questions such as ‘but how is the material me confident as well. Midway during of business. What was mostly used
removed from the cavity’ come too often the past 18 years of promotion of 3D for ‘Prototyping’ in its initial stages
in bewilderment. modelling technology, it came to be used migrated to become ‘batch-production’
as a standard design norm. No longer are or ‘pre-production’ methodology over
Questions also come by of this nature – we required to talk about the benefits years. During these two phases, it was
‘You say your company is over 18 years of 3D modelling as a method of design converting from being technology ready


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ramp-up





























Component manufactured by Additive Manufacturing.




to maintaining part quality and process
robustness. In its third phase now, Additive
Manufacturing now prints part properties
that meet industrial requirements in its
mechanical strength requirements as
well as its micro structure. This is a phase
when the technology should be used for
production ramp up especially for parts
that have geometries that are impossible
to build using traditional manufacturing.

Let me focus on one of the most
prominent application that I believe is a
revolution of sorts. As a tool engineer
by education, I can most relate to the
application of the Additive Manufacturing
in manufacturing cores and cavities of an
injection mould using DMLS (Direct Metal
Laser Sintering). Let me elaborate on the
benefits Additive Manufacturing using
DMLS can bring to the plastic injection
mould industry. Component manufactured by Additive Manufacturing.


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• All moulds need to go through the
close-inject-cool-open-eject cycle. 50
to 60% of this cycle is occupied by
the cooling stage of the cycle which is
necessary to cool the molten plastic,
ensuring that it achieves dimensional
stability and it sticks on to the core so
it can be ejected
• Let’s make a hypothesis that a mould
makes 50,000 parts in a month and Component manufactured by Additive Manufacturing.
about 40% of the production time is cooling holes that can traditionally dimensionally much more stable when
consumedby the cooling cycle.
only be drilled in straight lines. We being ejected – thereby reducing the
• Even with such a generous time could have contoured cooling holes rejection to zero.
allocated to the cooling cycle, the in a shape that follows the external • It is only time before Additive
parts deform after ejection as they shape of the core wall, just 4-5 Manufacturing is used extensively
come to room temperature – being millimetres below the external core in the tooling industry and many
ejected much warmer than they surface. more such applications that Additive
should be when being ejected.
• These cooling channels called as Manufacturing can potentially
• 2% of the parts get rejected due to Conformal Cooling Channels can only facilitate.
dimensional inaccuracies observed be build using Additive Manufacturing
either in the random quality check or Quick-Connect
during the assembly stage. • The cooling cycle can be reduced by 3D Engineering Automation LLP
50% there by saving 6 working days
• Now if the geometry of the part of the production or in other words Pune, Maharashtra
allowed the use of a core that was manufacturing 50,000 parts in 24 +91 20 22951317
manufactured using DMLS, it could days instead of 30 [email protected]
be having cooling holes much closer • Also, now the parts shall be www.3dengg.com
to the part geometry instead of the






AJAY DESHKAR





CEO of 3D Engineering Automation LLP has years of expertise
in Manufacturing, Engineering and Special Machinery, Products
& Tool Design. His vast experience portfolio includes serving the
engineering (products and services) divisions of Expert Global in
1999 of which he was a member Board for 15 years & heading
design and development of Tools and SPMs at, Paramount Tools
for 10 years.

Currently, he heads implementation of engineering product
solutions from Siemens PLM, ANSYS & EOS GmbH to the
manufacturing industries in India.






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TECHNOLOGY MACHINE TOOLS







Localize Global




Precision to



Globalize Local



Products




Bringing German precision to Indian
manufacturing and delivering cost effective
solutions, is what makes FIBRO competitive
and the choicest supplier to its customer.
Starting off a decade ago to cater the
potential Indian market, the company today is
expanding products range and facility to play
bigger role in catering to global markets.


Vivek Nanivadekar
From left to right: (1) Standard Parts for Dies and Moulds (2) Rotary Tables for Machine Tools and Automation Systems (3) HEMA Product Range for Machine Tool OEMs









Starting off in 2008, FIBRO India has gave us the confidence to localize few the globe. Despite the stiff competition I
almost completed a decade in India. How more standard parts/ guiding elements. am glad to mention here that FIBRO has
has the experience been so far catering Initially we concentrated on western zone the largest market share of Gas Spring in
the Indian market? followed by South and North. Indian market even today.
It has been quite interesting and I must mention here that the FIBRO
challenging journey. Doing business in management has shown patience and The facility in Pune which was started in
India is quite different than Europe. As extended the techno commercial support 2013 is the only manufacturing facility
such the German company learnt the to FIBRO India and encouraged to for FIBRO GmbH outside Germany.
business practices of India. FIBRO has localize more and more parts not only for Please tell us more about your facility and
been known to the customers for the Indian market but also to export back to its products range?
quality and precision. It was difficult to Germany. Today, we directly cater to the
compete the local and Asian products requirements of FIBRO subsidiaries across In fact in 2008 we started manufacturing
with ‘Made in Germany’ products. Hence the globe. facility in a rented workshop.
after studying the market requirements Subsequently, we bought the land of
FIBRO management decided to start FIBRO India are the first one to introduce 4000 sq. m. in MIDC. We completed the
manufacturing Guide Pillars locally but the Nitrogen Gas Springs to the Indian construction in 2013 and shifted to our
without compromising the German quality tools making industry. In the last 10 years new current premises in March 2013.
and precision. This strategy did work. the Gas spring consumption in Indian FIBRO Germany evaluated China and
FIBRO got an entry into the reputed market has expanded 10 folds. This growth India to start manufacturing facility and
Auto makers in the western region. This attracted our competitors from across obviously they opted for India. Pune


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From left to right: (1) Standard Parts for Dies and Moulds (2) Rotary Tables for Machine Tools and Automation Systems (3) HEMA Product Range for Machine Tool OEMs









being manufacturing hub for many series rotary tables. The construction of including raw material are laid down by
German engineering firm, it was the most the new building is under way. FIBRO Germany. We do not deviate from
preferred choice for FIBRO as well. Now The overall product range ‘Standard those standards.
we are adding new products every year Parts’ is very large; however, we are Secondly, we work very closely with our
for localisation in India. Now FIBRO India manufacturing those products which customers. We do not sell our products
exports manufactured ‘Standard Parts’ have potential in international as well but we provide solutions through
not only to FIBRO Germany but to other as in domestic market. As of now at consultative approach.
FIBRO subsidiaries in other countries FIBRO India, we are manufacturing guide
like FIBRO Shanghai, FIBRO USA, FIBRO elements including oil less guide elements,
Korea etc. FIBRO India was established few models of CAM units, Spring plungers What is the export volume currently for
primarily for ‘Standard Parts’ for sheet etc. We will keep adding new products FIBRO India? Going forward, can we
metal dies but subsequently in 2015, every year in our product portfolio. see Pune facility playing a bigger role in
‘Rotary Table’ division of FIBRO also catering to the global markets?
expressed their desire to work with FIBRO Today our exports are little more than
India for the Indian market. Having studied What are USPs of FIBRO products vis- 30% of our turnover. Going forward,
the Indian market, FIBRO India has started à-vis products and solutions by other certainly you will see FIBRO India
localising the ER series Rotary Tables for manufacturers? becoming manufacturing hub for global
Automation industry. Further, we bought ‘German Precision at Indian Costs’ is
the adjacent plot of 3000 sq. m. for the single most USP of our products. markets exporting around 60% of our
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It is reported FIBRO has acquired land innovative products and solutions from collaboration is nothing but the outcome
for new facility to expand manufacturing FIBRO India? of the same.
facilities in the country. Please throw The innovation is the continuous process. For more than thirty-five years, HEMA has
some light FIBRO India’s growth and While interacting with our customers, we been manufacturing protective systems
expansion plan? understand their pain areas and then we for the world’s machinery building sectors.
As mentioned above, our new plant is try to innovate the solution for that. One Through consistent further development,
under construction. We expect it to be example is Wireless Pressure Monitoring HEMA Group expanded their production
ready by June 2018. This plant would be System (WPS) for the Gas Springs used in to several sites in Germany and abroad for
dedicated for Rotary Table activity. the press tool. This system gives you the most efficient service to the customers
warning if the pressure in any Gas Spring worldwide.
drops so that you can take corrective Products offered by HEMA are mainly –
How much has Make in India made action and eliminate the rejection.
impact for your industry so far? What is • Protection and window systems
your outlook for your industry? FIBRO India is the first one to start • Clamping and Braking Systems
manufacturing the CAM units in India
‘Make in India’ has certainly given the which can be customised to suit the • Lighting System
boost to indigenisation. We certainly see customer requirement. With this partnership, FIBRO India has
the enhanced activity in manufacturing Similarly we also customise the Rotary broadened their product offerings& will
tooling/dies/moulds. Our target customer Table to suit the customer requirement. be representing HEMA for Indian Market
segment is Die & Mould. The increase henceforth.
in Die & Mould will have a rolling effect
on our products. Therefore, I am quite We also understand FIBRO has started Quick-Connect
positive on ‘Make in India’. representing reputed European brand – Fibro India Precision Product Pvt Ltd
HEMA Maschinen- und Apparateschutz Pune, Maharashtra
GmbH. Please tell us more about this
What kind of innovation is taking place collaboration? +91-2135 67 09 00
in standard parts and rotary tables As already mentioned, FIBRO India [email protected]
manufacturing industry? In this regard, endeavours to deliver various possible
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VIVEK NANIVADEKAR





Vivek Nanivadekar is the Executive Director of FIBRO India
Precision Products Private Limited. He considers infrastructure,
investment and smooth licensing as important as adoption to
new manufacturing technology for global competitiveness and
commends Government’s initiative for the growth of SMEs.

Vivek Nanivadekar is Mechanical engineer with the Business
Management Diploma having more than 30 years experience in
Machine Tool industry for Die & Mould sector. He headed
the international marketing for more than 10 years and took
over as the Executive Director of FIBO india since April 2013.





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TECHNOLOGY CASTING AND FORGING




Right Lubrication


for your Hot



Forging will result


in Quality and



Productivity







Lubrication plays an inevitable role in hot forging
process to maintain quality and productivity.
Hot forging process is performed at extreme
high temperature (up to 1250-degree C for steel,
360-degree C to 520-degree C for Al-alloys,
700-degree C to 800-degree C for Cu-alloys).
These temperatures are necessary in order
to avoid strain hardening of the metal during
deformation. So, lubrication of forging process is
not easy task; it depends on the right selection
of lubricants for the right application areas to get
the best results.

Sandeep Gaikwad







A lubricant for forging dies is a chemical effect). familiar type of die lubricant as it is highly
compound that has a formulation that • Should be Non-Abrasive and consumed. This lubricant can be used
makes possible the forging process to NonCorrosive. as a spray, used by brush or by manual
be carried out within the limits and daubing. This is an apt choice if you are
parameters considered by the forging • Shouldn’t create smoke (Pollution free). looking for heavy and critical press forging
industry. • Availability with reasonable cost. operations. This kind of lubricant has
Characteristics of ideal lubricants are as the highest dilution ratio in water and is
follows: Depending upon application areas, profile pocket-friendly too as it cut down at per
• Reduce the sliding friction between and metallurgy of forging component, die tonnage lubrication cost and gives a
dies and work piece (Load and energy lubricants can be divided into two major long life as a die.
requirement will be reduced). categories: water-based and oil-based. Water-based non-graphite lubricants:
Both types again divided into two sub- These are special water-soluble polymer-
• Works as a parting agent between die categories – with graphite and without
and work piece. (Prevents sticking). based lubricants. This lubricant is the
graphite. best choice for shallow cavity dies. It is
• Works as an insulator. Water-based graphite lubricants: It is a considered to be the most cost-effective
• It should develop a balanced gas kind of suspension where water is added solution due to its properties of excellent
pressure (Especially in hammer forging to ultrafine graphite powder along with cooling along with lubrication properties.
with impression (this is called Dieseling special additives. This kind is the most Oil Based Lubricant: According to your


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of material. This lubricant can be used
for several purposes like used in deep
cavity hammer forgings, heavy stainless-
steel forgings, critical brass and aluminum
forgings, and deep extrusions.
Sunlube is a Pune based leading
manufacturer, trader and supplier of
Lubricants, Metal Working Fluids, Die
Casting Lubricant, Synthetic Die-Casting
Lubricant and Super Speciality Products for
enhancement of metal surface.
Sunlube’s range of products:
• Water based graphite and non-graphite
forging lubricants
• Oil based graphite and non-graphite
forging lubricants
• Die coats for PDC applications
• Dry plunger lubricants (graphite beads)
and dispensers
• Spray guns and spraying equipment.


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Sunlube India Private Limited
Graphite Beads B-107, World Of Mother, Jai Ganesh
Vision, Akurdi, Pune - 411035, MH
demand for the forging process of such suspensions are made. There are a +91 20 46701934, 85549 08888
lubrication the special additives are added few grades that come without graphite [email protected]
to the graphite with the base of either as well. Such lubricants have excellent
base oil or vegetable oil. This is the way release properties and provide better flow www.sunlubtech.com








SANDEEP GAIKWAD





Sunlube is one of the fast growing manufacturing houses based
in Pune with their facility at Ahmed Nagar, Maharashtra. Young
and dynamic Sandeep Gaikwad leads the Sunlube Team, and their
solutions are used by large companies across the country.

Established in 2012, Sunlube continuously works towards the
quality of its lubrication products. Sunlube’s manufacturing unit
is located in Ahmednagar MIDC and the is expanding its reach
to spread all over the country dealers and distributors currently
located in Aurangabad, Rajkot, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and
Rudrapur.






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Empowering






Power Sector







Government’s thrust on the power sector with
increased investment and safeguard policies will
play a vital role in this sector where huge growth
still potential abounds for the domestic players
with rising energy demands in both developing
and developed nations. Supreme is one major
player in the power transmission and sector
which is marshalling resources into the product
development and R&D initiatives to tap this
growth potential.


Harish Agarwal













In the developed and also the developing energy. It has been estimated that in the has also decreased by 22 percent from FY
nations, the Power sector has tremendous next 5–7 years, the T&D sector will attract 2015 to FY 2016. Presently, the health of
growth potential for the domestic players. an investment worth USD 1 trillion. In the the industry is good, but the industry has
The Indian Government has stepped Indian Power sector, there will be large a lot of potential to be tapped and needs
up its investment in this sector and has changes in terms of policy implementation, to expand to capture the ever-expanding
introduced safeguard policies. Indian technology upgrade, and investment to tap global market. India is rigorously checking
manufacturers have now begun adoption the potential of various energy sources. malware in power and telecom equipment.
of latest manufacturing practices and Chinese firms manage power distribution
innovation because of reduction in T&D As compared to FY 2015, the total Indian networks or supply equipment in 18 Indian
losses by the Indian Government and sales in FY 2016 increased by 1 percent. cities. These cities have access to Chinese
technology upgrade. They are able to It appears that the Indian industry has markets.
generate very high-quality and reliable squeezed its margins due to the tough
products that are comparable with the competition and low-priced imports in The Commodity Exchange Act (CEA)
global counterparts, which has opened up the global market. The Indian industry has stated that if a foreign company
huge opportunities in the global markets. was adversely affected by imports. So, it wants to invest in India, it must fulfill the
In both the developed and the developing decreased its prices and also enhanced following conditions: It should have been
markets, the Power sector will be in high the exports. But, here too the benefit is operating in India for at least 10 years, the
demand due to the rising demand for not very high. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) employees of the foreign firm should have



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From left to right : Optical Fibre Accessories, Emergency Restoration Tower, Pole type Structure for Transmission Line







lived in India for a specific time, and Indian and interphase spacer; monopoles for and live-line installation solutions;
citizens must be the top executives in the decreasing footprint, ABC, and covered UHV, EHV, MV-sub-station clamps and
company. conductors for distribution lines. connectors UHV and EHV insulator
hardware, conductor, earthwire, and tower
Supreme & Co. (P) Ltd. is one of the main Supreme provides the following solution accessories for transmission lines.
players in the Power Transmission and range to the Power T&D sector: trailer- Supreme wants to change the way of
Distribution (T&D) sector, which strives mounted mobile, 11 KV distribution electric power utilities; manage and
to top the growth potential by product sub-station; pole-type structure for the distribute electricity; and communicate
development and R&D. Supreme handles Transmission line; accessories for earthing information by offering its products,
the various hurdles in the T&D industry and lightning protection; temporary by- services, and solutions that have globally
by offering several innovative solutions in pass for re-conductoring with minimum
technology and business models. In this outage; poleline hardware; anchoring acceptable quality at competitive prices.
arena, it offers the following: ERS tower solutions for emergency restoration of The company wants to continue to invest
for emergency restoration and facilitation the transmission line; transmission and in Information Technology, Manpower,
of re-conductoring with minimum communication towers and sub-station R&D, and Equipment to perpetually
outage; line compaction solutions such as gantry and equipment structure; LV MV enhance its customer service and overall
voltage upgrade on existing transmission ABC and covered conductors accessories; abilities to effectively compete and
lines by the use of insulated cross arms OFC-OPGW and ADSS cable accessories eventually succeed in the market.


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The Indian Power sector provides generation also provides tremendous Quick-Connect
numerous opportunities to industries opportunity, which delivers 15–17% Supreme & Co (P) Limited
because the country’s population is rising margins with fixed power purchase Howrah, West Bengal.
at tremendous speed and there exists a agreements. For international utilities in
wide gap between demand and supply. India, coal generation provides a huge +91 99039 99511, 99039 99566
The country is witnessing an increasing opportunity. The estimation is that coal- [email protected]
demand for electricity. In 2013, the powered thermal generation will generate
electricity generation capacity was about in 55% of the growth in the electrical www.supremeco.com
225 GW, and it has been estimated that installed capacity.
by 2032, it will rise to 700 GW. Thus, it
will become essential to invest 500 billion
USD in power generation over these 20
years. A simultaneous opportunity is in the
Transmission and Distribution grid where
another investment of 300–500 billion
USD will be essential. In India, thermal






















ABC Covered Conductor Accessories Installation of OPGW Substation Gantry & Equipment Structure






HARISH AGARWAL





Harish Agarwal, the CEO of Supreme & Co. (P) Limited is involved
in providing a range of products, services and solutions for
Electrical Transmission & Distribution and Telecom industry.


He has written technical articles in various industry journals
like: IEEMA journal, The news letter of Tamil Nadu Electrical
Installation Engineers, Associations, Electrical Mirror, etc. He
has also Presented technical papers in conferences organized by
CIGRE and IEEE. Have given presentations to IEEMA conclaves
and addressed “Society of power Engineering, Vadodara” on
Aerial Optical Fiber for Transmission Line Corridors.





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Optimising



Manufacturing



with Magnet



ERP Solutions








With the increase in technology and
digitalization across the globe, Pune
based TECHNOKARTS stands out
as a fast growing software company
that specializes in Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) solutions.




Ritesh Ranjan






TECHNOKARTS is an Information creating customized ERP solutions for with other applications.
Technology company which is into their clients as per their requirement. They
software development services, ERP understand the salient features of the To develop such platform a rigorous
development, Web development and business and design the ERP accordingly survey is conducted at the production
services, Mobile application development, after thorough detailed research. To name plant which takes 5 to 7 days. The
Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, a few customized benefits that they have TECHNOKARTS team conducts a one
Search Engine Optimization, Database provided are auto up gradation, employee on one discussion with each and every
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with their key specialization being ERP system and much more. including the workers. This enables the
solutions. team to collect a comprehensive insight
TECHNOKARTS with its strong team and into the process and the problems they
ERP software is a type of enterprise vision steps up with their customized are facing with regards to the day to
application that is software designed to and inexpensive ERP cloud-based day plant operation. This enables them
be used by larger businesses and often solutions. Product Concept and Design to create customized software as per
requires dedicated teams to customize is the core of their process and they the plant’s requirement. There are many
and analyze the data and to handle specialize in working with the product manufacturing production plants in India
upgrades and deployment. Some of the management team and end customers to some of which are transformer production,
most common ERP modules include those help conceptualize business requirements glass production, aluminum production,
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and tasks. TECHNOKARTS focuses on enabled and that can be easily integrated client at every step to help clearly define



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