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Modular Construction
The Potential for Artificial Intelligence
in Construction
Construction Equipment: The
Economics of Buying vs Renting
Building Technologies

TECHNICAL
Hydraulic Versus Electrical Systems
Oil Hydraulic Pumps

FEATURE
Hydrogen-Powered Trains
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EMO Hannover 2017
Deburring-Expo
Mr Vipin Sondhi Mr. Robby Shell
PTC ASIA 2017
Chairman, EXC0N 2017 COO
Managing Director & CEO Permco, Inc.
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CONTENTS 08-11



News

• Telia, Ericsson and Intel First to Make 5G
Real in Europe
• Infosys and Renishaw announce
partnership to deliver innovative metal
additive manufacturing solutions
• Caterpillar, Kennametal announce cutting
tool technology partnership
• World’s first 3-D printed concrete bridge
opens to public
• ABB and Kawasaki announce collaborative
robot automation cooperation
24-27 • Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens team up
for electric future Partnership

In Conversation With:
Mr Vipin Sondhi 12-15
Chairman, EXCON 2017
Managing Director & CEO, JCB India Ltd Merger & Acquisition
• Global engineering and construction M&A
deals Q3 2017
Regular • CRH agrees US$3.5bn acquisition of Ash Grove

Cement
05. Editor’s Desk • ABB to acquire GE Industrial Solutions for $2.6
billion
44-47. Product Spotlight • Deere to Acquire the Wirtgen Group

• Axalta Coating Systems Acquires Plascoat
55-70 . Events & Exhibitions Systems Limited
• Faro® Announces Acquisition of Dustin
97. Subscription Forensics


78-94 21


6 Business Report
Book In Series • Global Construction Market

• HYDRAULIC VERSUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Electro-Hydraulic Components and Systems
-by Milwaukee School of Engineering

• OIL HYDRAULIC PUMPS
HYDRAULICS in Industrial and Mobile
Applications -by ASSOFLUID

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COMPANY’S INDEX
ABB ............................................................................10, 13
42-43 ACP ............................................................................16-17
AGGCON EQUIPMENTS INTERNATIONAL (P) LTD ............33
AIRBUS ............................................................................11
In Conversation With: ALSTOM .....................................................................18-19
Mr. Robby Shell ASH GROVE CEMENT .......................................................13
COO, Permco, Inc. AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS .............................................14
BMW GROUP ..................................................................48
BOSCH REXROTH .............................................................36
CATERPILLAR ...................................................................09
CRH .................................................................................13
ARTICLES DEERE ..............................................................................14
DUSTIN FORENSICS .........................................................15
16-17 • Machining with CO 2 ECOCLEAN GROUP ..........................................................48
28-30 • Modular Construction ERICSSON ........................................................................08

31 • The Potential for Artificial Intelligence in FARO ...............................................................................40
Construction GE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS ............................................13
32 • Construction Equipment: The Economics of INFOSYS ...........................................................................09
Buying vs Renting INTEL ...............................................................................08
Comments by -Mr. Jitender Aggarwal, Director –AEIPL JCB INDIA LTD ..................................................................40
35 • Building Technologies KAWASAKI .......................................................................10
KENNAMETAL ..................................................................09
FEATURE KOBELCO .........................................................................46
18-19 • Hydrogen-Powered Trains LIEBHERR ...................................................................72-73
LINDBÄCKS ......................................................................30
CURTAIN RAISER LIUGONG INDIA ..............................................................47
22-23 • Excon 2017 OKUMA ...........................................................................44
52-53 • Imtex Forming 2018 PALFINGER ......................................................................46
54 • Paintexpo 2018 PLASCOAT SYSTEMS LIMITED ..........................................14
RENISHAW ......................................................................09
RESEARCH RESATO ............................................................................45
20 • Laser-Imaging Technology ROLLS-ROYCE ...................................................................11
- 3D photoacoustic microscopy
SIEMENS ....................................................................11, 35
CASE STUDY TELIA ...............................................................................08
36-39 • Rexroth THE WIRTGEN GROUP .....................................................14
Mining A Miracle: Mobile drilling rig equipped TOZ .............................................................................40-41
with Rexroth hydraulics frees Chilean miners TUNGALOY.........................................................................45
40-41 • Faro
Space planning experts conduct site surveys ADVERTISER’S INDEX
using the Faro Focus3D 7
48-49 • Ecoclean AAH FLUID POWER INC. ..................................................96
Power and water consumption reduced by AGGCON............................................................................04
about 30% percent AMTEX 2018....................................................................34
CRANE BEL INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. ...........02, 50-51, 99
POST SHOW REPORT EPPINGER TOOLS ASIA PVT. LTD.......................................95
71-73 • EMO Hannover 2017 EXCON..............................................................................98 | Global MDA Journal | NOV-DEC 2017
74-75 • Deburring-expo PANAGON SYSTEMS........................................ BACK COVER
76-77 • PTC ASIA 2017 PERMCO...........................................................................03

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NEWS




Telia, Ericsson and Intel First to Make 5G Real in Europe


First Public 5G Live Network in Europe Shows Benefits of High-Speed, Fast-Response
Connectivity to Consumers and Business

Telia is deploying the first public 5G
live network use cases in Europe in
collaboration with Ericsson and Intel.
This includes a high-speed 5G connection
to a commercial passenger cruise ship
delivering internet connectivity to the
ship and its passengers while in port,
and an industrial use case featuring
a construction excavator remotely
controlled with a live 5G network.

The move is an important milestone in
the global 5G roadmap, moving Ericsson,
Intel and Telia, and more importantly
Telia customers, closer to the goal of
bringing 5G services to life in 2018 in
both Tallinn and Stockholm, two of the
world’s most digitalized cities.

Deploying early 5G solutions in real- Intel, early examples of these services have been brought to
world settings is vital for the industry to learn how the various life in these use cases for consumers and businesses.
technologies integrate into different types of businesses, The “real life” 5G environment for Tallink was created at
in what types of environments it performs best, and the the Port of Tallinn to test and explore how the new mobile
interoperability between systems across the network, cloud technology can provide higher data connection speeds
and devices. Telia and Ericsson announced a joint roadmap in and improved quality. During the test in September 2017,
2016 that aims to let Telia customers experience 5G services 5G technology was deployed for the whole ship while it
in 2018 in Tallinn and Stockholm. Now in collaboration with
was in harbor. The technology enabled Wi-Fi usage for
2,000 passengers and the ship’s own information and
communications technology systems. This is a first example
of many uses that 5G will provide access to in transport
situations, as well as very broad gigabit wireless services
delivered to consumers.
Gearing up for 5G, the participants in the EU Digital Summit
in Tallinn had a unique opportunity to experience what it
feels like to remotely control machinery – in this case an
industrial excavator – via an augmented reality remote
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control operated over an ultrafast live 5G link with very low
latency. This shows how a machine operator can work with
5G remote controlled excavators in hazardous environments,
from the comfort and safety of an office environment. This
highlights the capabilities and opportunities 5G will bring to
On Sept 29, 2017, participants at the EU Digital Summit in Estonia remotely
controlled an industrial excavator over an ultrafast live 5G network as part harsh or dangerous industrial settings.
of the first public live 5G trial in Europe, made possible by Ericsson, Intel and
Telia. (Credit: Intel Corporation) www.intel.com




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NEWS




Infosys and Renishaw announce partnership to deliver

innovative metal additive manufacturing solutions



Infosys, the world’S leading Solutions Centres, which provide die and consumer products.
Engineering and IT services company, access to the latest Renishaw metal
and Renishaw, a world leader in AM technology, backed by application
metrology and additive manufacturing engineering expertise, post-processing
technologies, announced a strategic capability, and metrology.
partnership to offer an end-to-end Whilst additive manufacturing is
product development service using changing the way that components
metal additive manufacturing (AM) are made, its bigger impact is on the
technology.
design of products themselves. AM
The two companies are combining enables products that are lighter
their engineering expertise and global and more efficient in their use of
resources to help customers accelerate resources, that facilitate exceptional
their deployment of AM, also known as heat transfer, that are integrated with
3D printing, for volume production of fewer joints for greater reliability, or
end-use metal components. Infosys will that arecustomisedto adapt perfectly
apply its efficient engineering processes to a specific application. These gains The two companies are currently
and design for AM knowledge to manage in product capability are transforming working together on projects for
product development projects from AM into a mainstream manufacturing customers located in Europe, Asia and
concept through to launch. Renishaw technology, used in series production of North America
will support Infosys through its global high performance parts for aerospace, www.renishaw.com
network of Additive Manufacturing medical, automotive, oil & gas, mould&

Caterpillar, Kennametal announce cutting tool

technology partnership


Caterpillar Inc. announced that an
agreement has been reached with
Kennametal Inc. to provide Caterpillar
customers globally with special order
rotors and diamond and carbide earth
cutting tools for mixing and road milling
applications.
This partnership provides customers,
via Cat® dealer network, access to
world class machines, a full line of
rotors, outstanding earth cutting tool
technology and industry expertise. 9
This has been hailed by Caterpillar
as another step towards ensuring a
superior experience for the customers.
providing end-users with the ultimate be delivered to road rehabilitation
The partnership capitalized on customer experience. By combining customers around the world.
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Kennametal and Caterpillar share expertise with Caterpillar’s world-class Kennametal products and support
in the road rehabilitation industry, machines and extensive dealer network, will be available at Cat dealerships
and it supports joint commitment to unmatched earth cutting solutions can immediately. www.cat.com


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NEWS




World’s first 3-D printed concrete bridge opens to public



The first 3D-printed concrete bridge has been completed in
the Netherlands as a crossing for cyclists, but construction
company BAM Infra claims it could take the weight of 40
lorries.
Made from pre-fabricated concrete blocks 3D-printed by
robots, the 8-metre-long bridge forms part of a new ring-
road being constructed around Gemert in the Dutch province
of Brabant.
BAM Infra and Eindhoven University of Technology
collaborated on the project, which they claim is the “world’s
first 3D printed reinforced, pre-stressed concrete bridge”.
A 3D printer laid some 800 layers of concrete to create the eight-metre
It took three months for robots to print the 800 layers of pre- bicycle bridge in the Dutch town of Gemert
stressed, reinforced concrete in sections in the university’s with the need for auxiliary materials, such as formwork.
laboratory.
This greatly reduces the amount of waste and decreases
The unique design uses less concrete than a traditional poured use of scarce raw materials. And this working method also
concrete bridge, making it a more sustainable construction has a positive effect on CO emissions during the production
process. process of the bridge. 2
Innovation plays a crucial role in this. 3D printing does away www.phys.org






ABB and Kawasaki announce collaborative robot

automation cooperation



ABB and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, two global
industrial automation and robot suppliers,
announced that the companies will join forces
to share knowledge and promote the benefits of
collaborative robots, in particular those with dual
arm designs. The global cooperation will become
effective immediately.
This is the world’s first collaboration that
focuses on “cobots” and creation of common
10 industry approaches to safety, programming and
communications

Under the new cooperation, both robot makers
will continue independently manufacturing and
marketing their own offerings while working together on communications.
joint technical and awareness opportunities. This includes The cooperation also represents collaboration across borders,
educating policy makers, NGOs and the general public with ABB as Europe’s largest robot supplier and Kawasaki one
about the benefits of collaborative automation, and creating of Asia’s industrial giants.
common industry approaches to safety, programming and www.abb.com


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NEWS



Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens team up for

electric future Partnership launch E-Fan X

hybrid-electric flight demonstrator






















Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward
in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft.

Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens the technology, performance, safety distribution system. This comes on
have formed a partnership which and reliability enabling quick progress top of the E-Aircraft Systems House
aims at developing a near-term flight on the hybrid electric technology. The collaboration between Airbus and
demonstrator which will be a significant programme also aims at establishing Siemens, launched in 2016, which
step forward in hybrid-electric the requirements for future certification aims at development and maturation
propulsion for commercial aircraft. of electrically powered aircraft while of various electric propulsion system
training a new generation of designers components and their terrestrial
The three companies together and engineers to bring hybrid-electric demonstraion across various power
announced the groundbreaking commercial aircraft one step closer to classes.
collaboration, bringing together some reality.
of the world’s foremost experts in Among the top challenges for today’s
electrical and propulsion technologies, As part of the E-Fan X programme, aviation sector is to move towards a
at the Royal Aeronautical Society in Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens will means of transport with improved
London. each contribute with their extensive environmental performance, that is
experience and know-how in their more efficient and less reliant on fossil
The E-Fan X hybrid-electric technology
demonstrator is anticipated to fly respective fields of expertise: fuels. The partners are committed to
in 2020 following a comprehensive Airbus will be responsible for overall meeting the EU technical environmental
ground test campaign, provisionally on integration as well as the control goals of the European Commission’s
a BAe 146 flying testbed, with one of architecture of the hybrid-electric Flightpath 2050 Vision for Aviation
the aircraft’s four gas turbine engines propulsion system and batteries, and its (reduction of CO2 by 75%, reduction
replaced by a two megawatt electric integration with flight controls. of NOx by 90% and noise reduction
by 65%). These cannot be achieved
motor. Provisions will be made to Rolls-Royce will be responsible for with the technologies existing today.
replace a second gas turbine with an the turbo-shaft engine, two megawatt 11
Therefore, Airbus, Rolls-Royce and
electric motor once system maturity generator, and power electronics. Along Siemens are investing in and focusing
has been proven.
with Airbus, Rolls-Royce will also work research work in different technology
The E-Fan X demonstrator will explore on the fan adaptation to the existing areas including electrification. Electric
the challenges of high-power propulsion nacelle and the Siemens electric motor. and hybrid-electric propulsion are seen
systems, such as thermal effects, electric Siemens will deliver the two megawatt today as among the most promising
thrust management, altitude and electric motors and their power technologies for addressing these | Global MDA Journal | NOV-DEC 2017
dynamic effects on electric systems and electronic control unit, as well as the challenges.
electromagnetic compatibility issues. inverter, DC/DC converter, and power www.airbus.com
The objective is to push and mature

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MERGER & AQUISITION




Global engineering and construction

M&A deals Q3 2017




HIGHLIGHTS

• Deal value for the first • There were 146
nine months of 2017 deals in the first
was $54 billion, 24% nine months
lower than the first of 2017, a 29%
nine months of last decrease from
year. last year.




• The average deal size in Q3 2017 was 9% higher than the
quarterly average of $365 million, indicating a preference
towards larger transactions.






• There were three deals greater than $1 billion in
Q3 2017 with an aggregate transaction value of
$8.8 billion.




• Asia and Oceania • Construction Materials
remains the most Manufacturing remains
active region, the most active
accounting for category, accounting
52% of M&A
volume this for 39% of M&A value
this quarter.
quarter.




• Acquisition value continues to be driven by
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sector participants while volume is more evenly
split between sector and financial participants.
This indicates that strategic investors pay a
higher premium for transactions.




www.pwc.com



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CRH agrees US$3.5bn acquisition of Ash Grove Cement


CRH plc, the international building consideration of US$3.5 billion. The logistics assets across the US midwest.
materials group, announces that it has transaction is expected to close around
reached an agreement to acquire Ash year end 2017. Ash Grove operates eight For the year ended 31 December 2016,
Grove Cement Company a leading US cement plants across eight US states, Ash Grove reported profit before tax
cement manufacturer headquartered combined with extensive readymixed of US$215 million and gross assets of
in Overland Park, Kansas, for a total concrete, aggregates and associated US$2.5 billion

About CRH
CRH is the largest building materials company in North strategic positions in the emerging economic regions of Asia and
America and the second largest worldwide. The Group South America.
has leadership positions in Europe as well as established www.crh.com


About Ash Grove
Ash Grove is a leader and pioneer in the cement cement plants and two deep-water import terminals located
industry. For 135 years, Ash Grove has provided throughout the midwest, Texas and western United States. In
portland and masonry cements to construct addition to cement manufacturing facilities, the company operates
highways, bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, 52 readymixed concrete plants, 25 sand and gravel plants, 20
single- and multi-family homes, and other important structures limestone quarries and nine packaged products plants.
fundamental to America’s economic vitality and quality of life. In
2016, Ash Grove shipped 8.2 million tons of cement from eight www.ashgrove.com



ABB to acquire GE Industrial Solutions for $2.6 billion


ABB announced the acquisition of The transaction will be operationally portfolio and very comprehensive
GE Industrial Solutions, GE’s global accretive in year one. offering for North American and global
electrification solutions business. GE ABB and GE have agreed to establish a customers. They will benefit from ABB’s
Industrial Solutions has deep customer long-term, strategic supply relationship innovative technologies and the ABB
relationships in more than 100 countries for GE Industrial Solutions products and AbilityTM digital offering coupled with
and an established installed base with ABB products that GE sources today GE Industrial Solutions’ complementary
strong roots in North America, ABB’s solutions and market access. Included
biggest market. GE Industrial Solutions To acquire GE industrial solutions 2/3 in the acquisition is a longterm right to
is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, GE Industrial Solutions will be integrated use the GE brand. ABB will retain the GE
and has about 13,500 employees into ABB’s Electrification Products (EP) Industrial Solutions management team
around the world. division, resulting in a unique global and build upon its experienced sales force.

About ABB
ABB is a pioneering technology leader in ABB is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the
electrification products, robotics and motion, Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more
industrial automation and power grids, serving than 100 countries with about 136,000 employees.
customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure
globally. www.abb.com 13


About GE
GE has been transforming industry with software- markets, structure and intellect. Each invention further fuels
defined machines and solutions that are connected, innovation and application across our industrial sectors. With
responsive and predictive. GE is organized around a people, services, technology and scale, GE delivers outcomes for | Global MDA Journal | NOV-DEC 2017
global exchange of knowledge, the “GE Store,” through customers by speaking the language of industry.
which each business shares and accesses the same technology, www.GE.com



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Deere to Acquire the Wirtgen Group


Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has Headquartered in Germany, the Wirtgen company-owned and independent
signed a definitive agreement to Group has five premium brands across dealers. Deere plans to maintain the
acquire the Wirtgen Group, a privately- the entire road construction sector Wirtgen Group’s existing brands,
held international company that is the spanning milling, processing, mixing, management, manufacturing footprint,
leading manufacturer worldwide of road paving, compaction and rehabilitation. employees and distribution network.
construction equipment. The purchase Wirtgen’s highly complementary The combined business is expected
product portfolio enhances Deere’s
price for the equity is EUR 4.357 billion existing construction equipment offering to benefit from sharing best practices
in an all-cash transaction. The total and establishes Deere as an industry in distribution, customer support,
transaction value is approximately leader in global road construction. The manufacturing and technology as well
EUR 4.6 billion (USD 5.2 billion based Wirtgen Group has a global footprint as in scale and efficiency of operations.
on current exchange rates), including with approximately 8,000 employees The companies said they expect to close
the assumption of net debt and other and sells products in more than 100 on the transaction in the first quarter of
consideration. countries through a large network of Deere’s 2018 fiscal year.
Deere
Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and
products and services and is committed to the success of infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative
customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.
harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the www.deere.com


About Wirtgen Group
WIRTGEN GROUP is an internationally operating group offers its customers mobile machine solutions for road construction
of companies in the construction machinery sector and road rehabilitation and plants for mining and processing
incorporating the traditional product brands: WIRTGEN, minerals or recycling material and for the production of asphalt.
VÖGELE, HAMM, KLEEMANN, BENNINGHOVEN, and
CIBER. As a technological leader, the Wirtgen Group www.wirtgen-group.com

Axalta Coating Systems Acquires Plascoat Systems Limited


Axalta Coating Systems ,a leading global formulation, manufacturing, and PPA 571 Aqua, a unique plastic coating
supplier of liquid and powder coatings, application of thermoplastic polyolefin for potable water pipes, in addition to
announced that it has acquired Plascoat coatings. Plascoat’s industry-leading many other high performing coatings
Systems Limited, a leading supplier of product portfolio includes Plascoat PPA designed to meet the highest industry
thermoplastic powder coatings, from its 571, a flexible, tough and highly durable standards.
parent company, International Process plastic coating used for a wide variety As part of the transaction, Axalta will
Technologies (IPT) Ltd. of outdoor applications, Talisman, a acquire both Plascoat manufacturing
hard wearing, tough plastic coating
Established in 1952, Plascoat has used extensively in the dishwasher facilities in Farnham, England and
pioneered the science behind the Zuidland, Netherlands.
basket coating market, and Plascoat
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on enable the materials we coat to last longer. With 150 years of
14 coatings and providing customers with innovative, experience in the coatings industry, the 13,600 people of Axalta
colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in
light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, coatings systems and technology.
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and www.axaltacs.com

About Plascoat
Plascoat has been working in the thermoplastic and powder manufacture to coating and equipment.
powder coating industry for over 60 years and has www.plascoat.com
a unique blend of experience, from formulation


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Faro® Announces Acquisition of Dustin Forensics


FARO® announced the acquisition innovator in 3D crime and accident will not only strengthen the FARO
of Dustin Forensics, a digital forensic scene reconstruction and a pioneer in service portfolio but also extend reach
animation firm based in Adairsville, the legitimatization and admissibility into the broader markets of public
Georgia. The acquisition of a world- of 3D data as an accepted courtroom and corporate security where there
renowned forensics services firm tool. David will be taking on the newly are significant opportunities to deliver
represents the logical next step in created role of Director of Public Safety comprehensive 3D scanning services
actualizing the FARO® vertical business – Forensics Services. for pre-incident planning, proactive
growth strategy. Dustin Forensics Dustin Forensics real world expertise threat assessments, and soft target
has been led by David Dustin, an protection.


About FARO
FARO is the world’s most trusted source for market design and legacy part replication
3D measurement, imaging and realization
technology. The Company develops and markets computer-aided • 3D Machine Vision – 3D vision for both control and
measurement and imaging devices and software for the following measurement to the manufacturing floor through 3D sensors
vertical markets: and custom solutions
FARO’s global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, Florida.
• Factory Metrology – High-precision 3D measurement, imaging
and comparison of parts and complex structures within The Company also has a technology center and manufacturing
production and quality assurance processes facility consisting of approximately 90,400 square feet located
in Exton, Pennsylvania containing research and development,
• Construction BIM-CIM – 3D capture of as-built construction manufacturing and service operations of our FARO Laser Tracker™
projects and factories to document complex structures and and FARO Cobalt Array Imager product lines. The Company’s
perform quality control, planning and preservation European regional headquarters is located in Stuttgart, Germany
and its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters is located in Singapore.
• Public Safety Forensics – Capture and analysis of on-site real FARO has other offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil,
world data to investigate crash, crime and fire, plan security
activities and provide virtual reality training for public safety Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Turkey,
the Netherlands, Switzerland, India, China, Malaysia, Thailand,
personnel
South Korea, Japan, and Australia.
• Product Design – Capture detailed and precise 3D data from www.faro.com
existing products permitting CAD analysis and redesign, after


About Dustin Forensics
A company specializing in the usage, scans in adverse conditions around the world. Everything
sale and service of 3D scanning as well from Fire scenes to Homicides. They are experts in the
as imaging devices. Their Engineers and creation of 3D animations for use at trial.
Technicians have performed thousands of www.dustinforensics.com




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ARTICLE



MACHINING WITH CO

2
Simultaneously lubricating, cooling and cleaning with CO snow
2

Marked increase in productivity of machining processes
By using CO as a process coolant, the cost-efficiency of machining can be significantly improved. With
2
its quattroClean system, acp has developed a solution suitable for use in serial productions. Among
other things, it increases productivity by around a third when machining workpieces made from PEEK
and aluminum. A further advantage is that components and machines stay much cleaner.


n recent years, the use of CO as a associated downtimes. The so-called integrated into CNC machines and
2
coolant for machining processes cryogenic cooling method with carbon machining centers at a later stage.
Ihas become much more popular as dioxide therefore decreases production
an alternative to conventional cooling costs. With its quattroClean snow Reliable cooling thanks to
lubricant concepts. One of the reasons jet technology, acp – advanced clean non-wearing circular two-
for this is the higher rate of material production GmbH offers a cooling component nozzle
removal, which increases productivity system that has proved its worth The quattroClean system works
and also reduces tool wear and the in serial productions. It can also be with liquid carbon dioxide, which







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Cooling and cleaning with the quattroClean technology when machining aluminum



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is generated as a by-product from
chemical processes as well as from the Photo: acp
generation of energy from biomass,
thus making it environmentally neutral.
It is transported at room temperature
to the non-wearing circular two-
component nozzle. The CO only
2
transforms from a liquid to a solid
state in the form of fine snow crystals
as it leaves the nozzle. The crystals are
then bundled by a circular jacketed jet
of compressed air and advanced to
the process zone at supersonic speed.
The temperature of the medium at this
point can be as low as 78 °C. On one
Cooling and cleaning with the quattroClean system when machining PEEK
hand, the patented technology with the
jacketed jet ensures a constant pressure disposal of cooling lubricants. aluminum. In both cases, productivity
and consistently good cooling results.
could be stepped up by over thirty
On the other hand, only the quantity of External cooling prevents percent by cooling with CO externally
carbon dioxide needed for the desired icing up and facilitates using the acp system. 2
cooling effect is supplied. retrofitting
Compact and targeted
Dry, residue-free machining In contrast with other solutions, control
cooling takes place externally with
The fact that solid-state carbon dioxide the quattroClean system rather than Thanks to its modular concept, the
sublimates at room temperature makes through the tool. The non-abrasive and quattroClean system from acp can be
this a dry process. Consequently, non-toxic jet of snow and compressed easily adapted to customer demands
chips are clean and dry as well as fully air is easy to focus and can be directed and has a very small footprint. Process
recyclable. Dry machining also means exactly where it is needed in the defined parameters, such as the volume flow
that workpieces and machines stay process zone around the cutting edge, for compressed air, or the quantity
much cleaner. In many cases, there is no chips and tool. For this, the CO nozzle of carbon dioxide required, can be
further need to clean workpieces after “travels” with the tool. 2 optimally adjusted to the application
processing. Depending on cleaning concerned.
requirements, a cleaning module can Among other applications, the
be integrated quickly and efficiently quattroClean system is used in serial The duration of the jet for both
downstream of the machining process. productions to lubricate, cool and process parameters can also be
A further advantage of cooling with simultaneously clean machined modified separately. This high degree
CO is that parts, for example for implants and medical components of flexibility enables the system to be 17
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medical products, are machined free made from PEEK. Another serial used for completely new applications,
of contamination. The low temperature application is in metal processing. as well as for applications which were
also minimizes the risk of a workpiece unsuccessful with standard systems.
deforming. Finally, no costs are incurred Here, the system is used to cool tools
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FEATURE







HYDROGEN-POWERED TRAINS TO



RUN ON GERMAN RAILS FROM 2021




Commuters in northern Germany will be able to travel on the world’s
first hydrogen-powered trains in four years’ time.



T he trains will begin operating on routes between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervoerde and Buxtehude


from December 2021.

The Coradia iLint trains will have a range of up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) and a maximum speed of
140 kilometers per hour (87 mph).

Hydrogen engines emit only water vapor and are considered one of the cleanest forms of transportation. The
trains will replace diesel vehicles on non-electrified tracks.

There are plans to produce the hydrogen using electricity from Lower Saxony’s many wind turbines.


The Coradia iLint is the first low floor passenger train worldwide powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which produces
electrical power for the traction. This zero-emission train is silent and only emits steam and condensed water.
Coradia iLint is special for its combination of different innovative elements: a clean energy conversion, flexible
energy storage in batteries, and a smart management of the traction power and available energy. Based on
Alstom’s flagship Coradia Lint diesel train, Coradia iLint is particularly suited for operation on non-electrified
networks. It enables sustainable train operation while maintaining high train performance.

The hydrogen used for the test runs is the by-product of an industrial process, which is reasonably reused as a
waste product. In the long term, Alstom aims to support the hydrogen production from wind energy.

The vehicle has already successfully completed the static commissioning process. All electrical and pneumatic
functions of the trains have been tested and verified at standstill. TÜV Süd has certified the safety of the battery,
the pressure tank system and the fuel cell for the coming test phases.


18 Alstom has already signed letters of intent for 60 trains with the German states of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-
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Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg and the Hessian transport association ‘RHEIN-MAIN-VERKEHRSVERBUND’.

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CORADIA iLINT Electricity for the traction and on-board equipment
THE CLEAN TRAIN OF TOMORROW
THE PRINCIPLE
is generated by a fuel cell, stored in a battery and recovered
during braking. All this is overseen by energy management
Born of a global movement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions coupled with the desire to offer silent, algorithms which optimise the system. This virtuous circle
green alternatives to diesel on non-electrified lines, iLint is the world’s first low-floor, fuel cell train.
makes Coradia iLint an unprecedented innovation.
100% emission-free, it is the definitive green product.
A FUEL CELL THE HYDROGEN,
generates electrical energy via chemical reaction, combining a fuel (hydrogen) stored as gas in holding tanks on the roof, is the fuel used by the fuel
with a combustion agent (the oxygen in the air). The only exhaust? Water and steam. cell. It will be supplied by a partner.
The fuel cell powers the traction motor during acceleration and, at the same time,
the batteries and on-board equipment..
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LITHIUM-ION THE AUXILIARY THE TRACTION INVERTER/ THE TRACTION
BATTERIES CONVERTER CONVERTER MOTOR
drives the wheels
ensures that the appropriate energy
store part of the extra energy received from the fuel cell or collects energy generated by the movement for acceleration and
converts electrical energy
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produced by the fuel cell as well as
is transmitted between the fuel cell,
the battery and the traction motor. It also
braking.
kinetic energy recovered during
the battery to adapt it
braking. The batteries supply the train
to the various on-board
equipment (air conditioning,
to the auxiliary converter and the batteries.
used to boost the acceleration
of the train when necessary.
displays, lighting…)
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RESEARCH




LASER-IMAGING TECHNOLOGY


BROUGHT INTO FOCUS



Caltech’s Lihong Wang unveils improved method for peering inside living creatures


Caltech engineers have improved a technique for taking three-dimensional (3-D)
microscopic images of tissue, allowing them to see inside living creatures with
greater precision than before.
by Emily Velasco


he technology, called 3-D photoacoustic microscopy
T(PAM), bombards tissue with a laser beam. As the
energy in the laser light is absorbed, it causes the tissue
to vibra`te ultrasonically. Those vibrations are picked up
by sensors and used to assemble an image of the tissue’s
internal structures in a process similar to ultrasound
imaging.
The technique was invented by Lihong Wang, Caltech’s
Professor of Medical Engineering and Electrical Engineering,
and his team in the Caltech Optical Imaging Laboratory,
part of the Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of
Medical Engineering in the Division of Engineering and Jiamiao Yang, a postdoctoral scholar in the Caltech Optical Imaging
Applied Science. Laboratory, adjusts a photoacoustic microscope.
One constraint of the technology to this point has been Credit: Caltech
its limited depth of field—the range at which objects are These modifications give SIR-PAM a depth of field 32 times
in focus. This phenomenon would be familiar to anyone who larger than what PAM could achieve while also improving its
has used a camera. When the camera is focused on a nearby resolution to as small as 90 nanometers (1/1000th the width
object, objects in the background will be blurry. When the of a human hair).
camera is focused on something in the distance, nearby
objects are blurry. “This gives us the ability to look through opaque materials
and see what’s inside,” Wang says. “It’s like an extension of
While such blurring can add an artsy flair on Instagram, the human eye, like Superman’s X-ray vision.”
it is not desirable in 3-D medical imaging, so Wang and
his team set out to tweak their technology to minimize “Photoacoustics is unique,” he says. “It can be scaled to image
the effect. In a paper published in the October 3 issue of everything from structures inside a cell all the way up to an
Nature Communications, they describe a modified form of entire organism, affording an unprecedented opportunity
the technology they’re calling spatially invariant resolution for omniscale biological research with consistent imaging
photoacoustic microscopy, or SIR-PAM. contrast.”
20 SIR-PAM builds on previous PAM technology by pre-processing The paper is titled “Motionless volumetric photoacoustic
the laser beam with a specialized optical chip found in certain microscopy with spatially invariant resolution.”Wang’s other
types of TVs and projectors. The chip splits the beam in two, co-authors are Caltech researchers Jiamiao Yang, Yuecheng
and each of those beams bombards the object to be imaged Shen, and Pengfei Hai, Lei Gong, Xiao Xu, and Yuta Suzuki,
from a different angle. researchers from Wang’s former lab at Washington University
in St. Louis.
When the beams cross inside the object, they create precise
interference patterns that provide acoustic signatures Funding for the research was provided by the National
needed to construct a clear 3-D image of internal structures Institutes of Health.
throughout the scanned area.


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BUSINESS REPORT




GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION MARKET
TO GROW $8 TRILLION BY 2030


• Driven by China, US and India
• US construction market to grow faster than China over next 15 years
• Despite size, China powerhouse to drop to historic low of construction growth in 2016
• India to provide a new engine of global growth for construction in emerging markets, growing at almost twice as fast as China
• Europe will not recoup its ‘lost decade’ but the UK will be continental Europe’s stand-out growth market, overtaking Germany to become
the world’s sixth largest construction market by 2030
















he report ,Global Construction year. But, its transition to a consumer that we see significant weakness in Brazil
2030 – forecasts the volume of and services driven economy provides and Russia, whilst we see extraordinary
Tconstruction output will grow by opportunity for growth in new types of growth in Indonesia. In Latin America,
85% to $15.5 trillion worldwide by 2030, construction in healthcare, education we expect Mexico to overtake Brazil,
with three countries – China, US and and social infrastructure, as well as retail whilst Indonesia will overtake Japan by
India – leading the way and accounting and other consumer end-markets. 2030, says Jeremy Leonard, Director of
for 57% of all global growth. Industry Services, Oxford Economics.
The abolition of China’s one-child policy
The benchmark global study - the fourth adds impetus to the long-term view. The Brazil risks a ‘lost decade’, as the
in a series from Global Construction construction market in India will grow stranglehold of excessive bureaucracy
Perspectives and Oxford Economics almost twice as fast as China to 2030, and the Petrobras scandal continues to
- shows average global construction providing a new engine of global growth hold back the economy and investment.
growth of 3.9% pa to 2030, outpacing in emerging markets. India’s urban The strong demographics that supported
that of global GDP by over one population is expected to grow by a Brazilian growth are reversing, leading to
percentage point, driven by developed staggering 165 million by 2030, swelling stagnation in demand for construction
countries recovering from economic Delhi by 10.4 million people to become over the longer-term. When it comes to
instability and emerging countries the world’s second largest city. Europe, whilst it won’t recover to reach
continuing to industrialize. “Although globally we see construction pre-crisis levels until 2025, the UK is a
“China’s share of the world construction growing more rapidly than the overall stand-out growth market, overtaking
market will increase only marginally economy, with developed markets Germany to become the largest in
as growth slows in the world’s largest forecast to rebound from their depressed Europe and the world’s sixth largest
construction market to 2030. In levels, many will not be back to their construction market by 2030.
comparison, US construction will grow previous peak levels even by 2030. The “Construction is likely to be one of the
faster than China over the next 15 current weakness in most emerging most dynamic industrial sectors in the
years – growing by an average of five countries is likely to be temporary, with next fifteen years and is utterly crucial
percent per annum. Meanwhile, we’re higher growth rates soon returning,” to the evolution of prosperous societies 21
due to see a surge in construction rates says Mike Betts, Global Construction around the world. The numbers within
in India as it overtakes Japan to become Perspectives. this report are huge and that translates
world’s third largest construction market as creating vast numbers of new jobs
by 2021,” says Graham Robinson, In the US construction growth will tilt and creating significant wealth for
Executive Director, Global Construction towards the southern states, reflecting certain countries across the globe”, says
Perspectives. the region’s greater catch-up potential Fernando A. González, Chief Executive | Global MDA Journal | NOV-DEC 2017
China construction growth is to slow and higher population growth. of global building materials company
considerably with a slump in housing “Whilst there is an interesting CEMEX.
and the first ever decline in housing relationship between the top three
output for China will be registered this countries, it is important not to forget www.globalconstruction2030.com

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CURTAIN RAISER-EXCON



WELCOME TO EXCON 2017







































Investments in Infrastructure is key to India’s sustained Growth and this has been the
guiding principle behind all policy initiatives and interventions by the Government of India.
The Planning Commission foresees India’s Infrastructure spending to be in the range of
US $ 1 Trillion for the 12th plan ( 2012-17)



nfrastructure investments are among the main growth Event Fact Sheet
drivers of the construction equipment industry. • LARGEST CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EXHIBITION IN
IThe Planning Commission of India estimates total SOUTH ASIA
infrastructure spending of about US$ 428 billion during the
11th Five Year Plan (2007-12) and foresee to double India’s • 2,50,000 SQ.MTS OF EXHIBITION DISPLAY AREA
infrastructure investments to about US$ 1 trillion for the 12th • UFI APPROVED EVENT
Plan (2012-17). The Government of India has granted sops, • 1000+ EXHIBITORS INCLUDING 275 FROM ABROAD
including a large number of special economic zones (SEZs), to • 12 COUNTRY PAVILIONS CHINA, FINLAND, GERMANY,
the capital goods industry of which construction equipment HONGKONG, ITALY, SOUTH KOREA, SWEDEN, TAIWAN,
22 is a part; especially with an impetus to increase exports. TURKEY, UK & USA
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India’s Premier • 40,000+ BUSINESS VISITORS
Industry Association is organising Excon 2017 which is • 300+ PRODUCT LAUNCHES
scheduled to be held between 12th - 16th December 2017, • INDUSTRY CONFERENCES BY CII, BAI AND ICEMA
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Presently in its 9th Edition, the
International Construction Equipment and Technology Trade • INTERNATIONAL BUYING DELEGATES
Fair is supported by the Indian Construction Equipment • B2B MEETINGS NETWORKING FORUMS
Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) as Sector Partner for the Coinciding with the event , the following conferences will also
event. be held.

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CONFERENCE ON COMPONENTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS
THEME: SMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMART
EQUIPMENTS
India is one of the fastest growing markets for construction
and earthmoving equipment globally and has emerged as a
major base for manufacturing equipment and components.
Investment in infrastructure is the main growth driver of
the construction equipment industry. Estimates indicate the
total infrastructure spending for the current Five Year Plan
has increased to 9 per cent compared to the last plan. The
Infrastructure Sector has seen a steady growth over the past
2 years and the construction equipment industry in India is
expected to reach an estimated 5 billion USD by FY20.
To fuel this growth story of India, with all indicators towards
infrastructure being a key contributor, empowerment of the
sector would expand the growth trajectory. The Government • Towards more efficient mobile Hydraulic Systems: A deep
of India’s focus on infrastructure development is the biggest dive into efficiency of hydraulics
impetus, therefore putting into place multiple policies and
‘Make in India’ boosts to ensure the same. • System Design for Energy Efficiency
From this perspective, CII Southern Region is organising CONFERENCE ON NEXT GEN INFRASTRUCTURE
National level Conference on Components - Smart
Technologies for Smart Equipments at Excon 2017 on the THEME: SCALABLE AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
14th December 2017 in Bangalore. BUILDING IN AN ERA OF DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The conference will encompass the following sessions / The Conference would focus on the key infrastructure projects
Technical Presentations in the country, present trends and implementation status of
the projects, role of construction equipment manufacturing
• Big Picture Construction Equipment’s, Components and companies for nation building and upcoming new technology
the Way Forward
This conference is aimed to explore how Indian Infrasructure
• Looking into the Future : Autonomous machines, Machine and Equipment Industry can transform itself in the Era of
intelligence, Connectivity and more disruption with an eye for scalability, nation building and
customer value. While the opportunity for India is significant
it would require a determined and effective execution of
development plans to emulate some of the other successful
high growth countries
CONFERENCE ON GREEN CONSTRUCTION
TRENDS & TECHNOLOGIES
This conference would include the following Agenda 23

• Green Building Movement – India
• Affordable Housing Technologies

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MR VIPIN SONDHI

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Chairman, EXCON 2017,
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Interview






A Conversation with



MR VIPIN SONDHI
Chairman, EXCON 2017,
Managing Director & CEO, JCB India Ltd


The infrastructure sector has emerged as the top hiring sector with
12% rise in October 2017 and is a key driver for the Indian economy. Government’s focused
The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall approach towards the
development and enjoys intense focus from the Government. sector coupled with
How does this translate for the construction equipment industry? significant allocation
How does this unfold for JCB in particular? in successive budgets
has played a pivotal
Infrastructure development is not only central to economic development, but it is role in the revival
also a critical enabler for ensuring sustained growth. Also, it acts as a catalyst for of the industry.
the Earthmoving and Construction Equipment sector as more infrastructure activity
means more demand for our machines. Moreover, given
the need for world
Government’s focused approach towards the sector coupled with significant class infrastructure
allocation in successive budgets has played a pivotal role in the revival of the industry.
Moreover, given the need for world class infrastructure in the country, we are certain in the country, we
that the construction equipment industry will continue to progress. are certain that
the construction
The Earthmoving and Construction Equipment industry did go through a severe
down cycle from 2012 to 2015. However, the industry recorded a strong comeback equipment industry
in the year 2016 where it grew by over 40% as compared to 2015; but still could not will continue to
come back to the level of 2011 which has been the best year for the Earthmoving and progress.
Construction Equipment sector so far. Growth this year is has been positive at about
10-15%, however this year has been the year of disruptions with first the failure to
interpret the court order meant for Automobiles to change from BSIII to BSIV, which
affected our industry even though it was never meant for our industry and then with
the roll out of GST where our industry was kept in the 28% tax bracket initially, which
later came down to 18%.
At JCB, we are fully prepared to leverage the opportunity with our world class
equipment range. Our Backhoe Loaders continue to remain the preferred choice
for buyers; we have also diversified our product range and introduced revolutionary
products in the Material Handling range and Excavators, Wheeled Loaders and
Compactors which form the Premier Line range.
With these new offerings, JCB has positioned itself as a full range infrastructure
equipment partner. These made in India products are not just sold in India but have 25
also been exported to over 85 countries. All these products are aimed at maximising
productivity and profitability for our customers. These machines will be used in
several sectors like Roads and Highways, Mining, Ports, Irrigation projects etc. and
will contribute towards building of India’s infrastructure.
JCB India has been maintaining market leadership in the segment
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is your success mantra?

At JCB, we always keep customers at the heart of every initiative. All our products

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and services are designed, engineered and manufactured to address customer
Telematics needs. Today’s customer is not just looking for a product; he/she is looking for a
will play a complete product solution. JCB is committed to increasing its range of Made in
significant role India products to cater to an even wider customer base.
in how machines There are multiple aspects that need to be addressed to ensure that customers
to machine derive maximum output from our machines. The first and foremost is the inherent
communication is concept and design of the machine. At JCB, we manufacture products to One
Global Quality which means products manufactured in India can be used in any
done and how it part of the world. These products have been designed to perform in demanding
ultimately leads Indian working conditions
to site and fleet In addition to the design of the product, after sales support plays a critical role in the
efficiency. Excon, buying cycle. Over the years, we have also set-up the largest distribution network
I mentioned in the industry with 63 dealers and 650 outlets. These outlets are spread across
earlier is a India, employing over 6,000 trained professionals to cater to different customer
platform where requirements.
all manufacturers Safety is of paramount importance today. The customers want a productive and
like to showcase efficient equipment, but without compromising on the safety aspect of it. They
their latest are increasingly demanding machines which offer the best operating experience
technologies, this through ergonomically placed controls and are safe and reliable.
includes digital JCB has taken special cognizance of this and invested heavily in delivering
technology. machines which offer the best-in-class safety features along with unmatched
performance. For e.g. - JCB Skid Steer Loaders are world’s safest as we are the
first manufacturer to offer a side door entry.
We have invested in the technology and introduced the state-of-the-art telematics
technology called JCB Livelink, which helps our customers remotely monitor and
manage their machines. Users, Dealers and JCB get SMS alerts on their phones
regarding the Service, Operations and Security of their machine.

An initiative like Make in India has been designed to establish
India as a Global Manufacturing Hub. Please share your thoughts
on on-ground implementation. What more needs to be done?

The Government launched the Make in India programme in 2014, with the primary
goal of making India a global manufacturing hub, by encouraging both multinational
as well as domestic companies to manufacture their products within the country.
The programme aims to raise the contribution of the manufacturing sector to 25%
of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the year 2025 from its current 15%.
Through concerted efforts of the Government in the past three years, Make in India
has made considerable effort in positioning India as a desirable manufacturing
destination.
India is regarded as a stable economy in the global market place. It is also one of
26 the fastest growing economies in the world. Make in India aims to renew investors’
confidence in India. Sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business will
play an important role if manufacturing related investments are needed.

The recent improvement in rankings is welcome effort and the same needs to
continue to improve the position further for investors to setup manufacturing units
in India, thereby providing employment.






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Excon has evolved into a premier platform Please elaborate on the theme of this year’s
for Infrastructure Development India. What Excon? Do you see ‘Digital’ coming to the
is the added advantage offered by Excon fore and how?
2017 to its exhibitors and visitors? Digital has come into the fore. We, as an industry, are
Excon is the biggest exhibition for our industry not only also going through a digital revolution and we are fully
in India, but in South Asia. Over the years, it has evolved embracing the new digital experiences by integrating
as an ideal platform to exhibit products and services that Big Data and Internet of Things in our operations.
have the potential to drive growth in the future. The big disrupter here is now digital technology and how
Excon 2017 is bigger than its previous editions. it is changing our lives. Internet of things and big data
The display area has increased; 2,50,000Sq.mts of have begun to affect our lives in more ways than one
exhibition display area, a 12% increase as compared can imagine and it is not just an urban phenomena but
to the year 2015.We expect over 40,000 visitors this equally affects the lives of people working in rural and
year which is a 15% increase from Excon 2015.Over semi urban parts of India.
900 exhibitors, including 275+ exhibitors from other Telematics will play a significant role in how machines
countries participating in this editiona 16% increase to machine communication is done and how it ultimately
from the previous edition of 2015. leads to site and fleet efficiency. Excon, I mentioned

Some of the new features include a Virtual Exhibition earlier is a platform where all manufacturers like to
wherein a company can showcase their products, new showcase their latest technologies, this includes digital
technologies post event which will be available for a technology.
period of 60 days. Excon has been and continues to What are the major challenges before the
be the pre-eminent construction equipment exhibition
for us and this year’s theme of “Smart Technologies Construction Equipment Industry today?
fueling Next Gen Infra” syncs extremely well with Excon Speedy Implementation of Infrastructure
being a key enabler in bringing world class products Projects is a necessity today. How is Excon
and technologies to India ultimatelyto help build India’s 2017 poised to aid this?
infrastructure.
The first and foremost challenge that we are facing
Your comments on the importance of being as an industry is limited demand drivers. Presently,
‘zero-defect’ for progress and also ‘Zero- the only sector that has been generating demand for
effect’ for environmental sustenance. construction and earthmoving equipment is Roads
Zero Defect and Zero Effect are both important pillars and Highways. However, to ensure that we are able to
of the Make in India programme as they are essential sustain this growth, we need couple of more sectors to
in positioning India as a global manufacturing hub. gain momentum. Sectors such as Railways, Irrigation
Zero Defect translated to world class quality products and Mining have shown potential and we are hopeful
whereas Zero Effect is about minimising discharge and that they will start performing in the coming months.
pollution. Also, as the demand for our equipment is going up
The announcement of Make in India and Zero Defect and it is expected to further rise, we will face an acute
Zero Effect speaks about the Government wanting shortage of skilled workforce. To ensure that we have
to change the course of economy by focusing on skilled manpower when the need arises, it is imperative
manufacturing as an engine to sustained growth. that industry collaborates with the Government and
Thus in order to build the ecosystem to implement the introduce skilling and training initiatives.
idea, we need to think about making our product which Also for Infrastructure projects to take off, the Banks 27
has ‘zero defect; so that it does not come back (get will have to start lending to Infrastructure companies.
rejected) from the world market and ‘zero effect’ so that The Banks on the other hand are unable to lend due to
the manufacturing does not have an adverse effect on the piled up NPAs that they have on their books. This
our environment.
circle needed to be broken, and the recent decision to
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negative effect on the environment does not take place. the wheels to start turning again.





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MODULAR CONSTRUCTION



This is a process that constructs a building off site, under controlled plant
conditions, using the same materials and designed to the same codes and
standards as conventionally built facilities – but in about half the time.
Buildings are produced in “MODULES” that when put together on site, reflect
the identical design intent and specifications of the most sophisticated
traditionally built facility – without compromise.



site construction is chosen early in the
design development process, and the
project built around that methodology,
to avoid redesigning.
Most modular companies, however,
can take a stick built design and create
a modular version when required,
so it’s never too late to explore the
possibilities!
As owners and designers look for
more sustainable designs for improved
environmental impact, modular
construction is inherently a natural fit.
Building in a controlled environment
reduces waste through avoidance
upstream rather than diversion
downstream. This, along with improved
quality management throughout the
tructurally, modular buildings are improved completion time, modular construction process and significantly
Sgenerally stronger than conventional construction offers numerous other less on-site activity and disturbance,
construction because each module is benefits to owners. Removing inherently promotes sustainability.
engineered to independently withstand approximately 80% of the building GREENER
the rigors of transportation and craning construction activity from the site
onto foundations. Once together and location significantly reduces site The factory-controlled process
sealed, the modules become one disruption, vehicular traffic and generates less waste, creates fewer
integrated wall, floor and roof assembly. improves overall safety and security. So, site disturbances and allows for
Building off site ensures better for schools, hospitals, or other active tighter construction.
construction quality management. businesses, reducing on-site activity Less Site Disturbance
Materials that are delivered to the plant and thereby eliminating a large part of On-site traffic is greatly minimized from
28 location are safely and securely stored the ongoing construction hazards, is a workers, equipment and suppliers.
in the manufacturer’s warehouse tremendous advantage.
to prevent damage or deterioration For architects and owners alike, Greater Flexibility and Reuse
from moisture and the elements. modular construction companies Modular buildings can be disassembled
Manufacturing plants have stringent today can work with levels of design and the modules relocated or
QA/QC programs with independent and construction sophistication that refurbished for new use, reducing
inspection and testing protocols will exceed all expectations, rivaling the demand for raw materials and
that promote superior quality of their conventional counterparts. It minimizing the amount of energy
construction every step of the way.
is beneficial that when exploring the expended to create a building to meet
Beyond quality management and various project delivery methods, off- the new need.

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Less Material Waste exceed the same building codes and units, once assembled, are virtually
standards as site-built structures, and indistinguishable from their site-built
When building in a factory, waste is
eliminated by recycling materials, the same architect-specified materials counterparts.
controlling inventory and protecting used in conventionally constructed Modular manufacturing companies or
building materials. buildings are used in modular contractors manufacture the buildings
construction projects – wood, concrete at off-site locations. They may also
Improved Air Quality and steel.
operate as general contractors on
Because the modular structure is SMARTER projects, coordinating the delivery,
substantially completed in a factory- Modular buildings are built with installation, site preparation and
controlled setting using dry materials, the same materials and to the same finishing of the building or the modular
the potential for high levels of moisture building codes and architectural contractor will be responsible for
being trapped in the new construction specifications as traditional construction, delivery and installation of
is eliminated. only the modules and an overall general
construction. Once assembled, they contractor will be responsible for the
FASTER are virtually indistinguishable from whole project. Construction of modular
Construction of modular buildings their site-built counterparts. building elements primarily takes place
occurs simultaneously with site work, Safer Construction in the factories away from bad weather
allowing projects to be completed The indoor construction environment conditions preventing damage to
in half the time of traditional reduces the risks of accidents and building materials and allowing builders
construction. related liabilities for workers. to work in comfortable conditions.

Reduced Construction Schedule Better Engineered Building & BIM Modular construction technique allows
Because construction of modular manufacturing of building elements
buildings can occur simultaneously with PMC relies on advanced BIM for and site preparation to take place at
the site and foundation work, projects visualization to assess the energy the same time, hence saving time. This
can be completed 30% to 50% sooner performance and identify the most may allows for earlier occupancy of
than traditional construction. cost-effective efficiency measures. PMC the building and also contributes to a
is ideal for the use of this technology shorter construction period, reduced
Eliminatiion of Weather Delays where the construction process is labor, finances and supervision costs.
60 - 90% of the construction is already a collaboration of systems,
completed inside a factory, which materials and people—much like the Safety
mitigates the risk of weather delays. software itself. Since sub-assemblies are created in
Buildings are occupied sooner, creating Limitless Design Opportunities a factory-controlled environment
a faster return on investment. utilizing dry materials, there is less risk
Modular units may be designed for problems associated with moisture,
Built to Code with Quality Materials
to fit in with external aesthetics of environmental hazards and dirt. This
Modular buildings are built to meet or any existing building and modular










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ensures that those on the construction presents considerably fewer risks for safety is of utmost importance, workers
site, as well as a project’s eventual accidents and other liabilities. There are are subjected to weather-related
tenants are less likely to be exposed strict factory processes and procedures conditions, changing ground conditions,
to weather-related health risks. Also, that protect the worker from on-the-job wind and other crew members who are
an indoor construction environment injury. At a construction site, although at the site.


THE MODERN MODULAR a framing hammer.
Every component has been figured out; where in North
America windows are essentially stapled into place from
the exterior, these windows are installed with adjustable
fasteners so that the window can be levelled perfectly and
at the end of its useful life can be removed and replaced –
from the inside. It’s designed for deconstruction. Similarly,


© Randek
Lindbäcks , a 90 year old company in northern Sweden, is
truly taking modular construction to new heights, cranking
out apartments, condos, student housing and seniors
buildings a rate of twenty units per week. The modules are
4150 wide [13’-7”] and optimally 8950 [29’-4”] long. The
modules look superficially like they are coming out of North
American factories, but it is a very different product.
The level of automation in the factory is way beyond anything
you see in North America, where framing is done in factories
much like it is done in the field. Here it is “screen to machine” © Lindbäcks Group AB, Sweden
– wood is fed into giant patented machines that feed, align
and fasten the framing, to any level of complexity. There the wiring is all fished through flex conduit so it is modifiable
are no drawings and no tape measures; it’s all automatic, and upgradeable.
cranking out a wall every seventeen
30 minutes, including windows (in fact the
windows are laid down and the wall framed
around them) and insulation.
It is all automated and industrialized like
most modern industrial production in every
industry except housing, which is still in the
last century. Swedish toolmaker Randek has
automated the entire process; compare the
results out of this to a guy with a nailgun or
© Screw adjustment of window

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THE POTENTIAL


FOR ARTIFICIAL

INTELLIGENCE IN


CONSTRUCTION










s the construction industry continues to move toward Project Management
increased automation to increase safety and on-site
Aproductivity, AI applications can help get the job done. AI embedded into a location-tracking program can provide
These tools offer both short and long-term benefits for companies, proactive alerts for the project manager, informing them when
workers, and projects alike. materials arrive on-site and indicate where they are. This reduces
the amount of time needed to track down and distribute the
Artificial intelligence (AI) is on track to transform the construction materials.
industry, allowing companies to operate more efficiently and
safely, increase automation, and reduce equipment downtime. As the construction industry continues to move toward increased
automation to increase safety and on-site productivity, AI
The use of AI in construction is growing particularly in applications applications can help get the job done. These tools offer both
involving machine vision for surveying and analyzing materials short and long-term benefits for companies, workers, and
and structures, or for robotics applications such as automated projects alike.
bricklaying or autonomous vehicles

There are a variety of immediate benefits in using AI in
construction.

Design and Planning
The design and planning phase is critical in construction. AI can
help quality-check this entire process, resulting in a construction
process and plans that are accurate, verified, and well designed.
Advancements will also assist project managers and architectural
consultants in forecasting and scheduling during the design and 31
planning phase before ground is actually broken.
Equipment Monitoring
AI is also powering a new generation of programs that allow
companies to continuously monitor their heavy equipment
on-site in real-time. Using more reliable, safer
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help with the skilled labor shortage the
construction industry is currently facing. With AI
and automation, simple, redundant jobs can be
left to machines, leaving the more skilled tasks
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT:


The Economics of Buying vs Renting


It’s one of the most impactful financial decisions for all construction companies, regardless whether you’re a
small, medium, or large company. Do you rent or buy the required construction equipment?

here are many important One big reason
considerations when making such many construction
Ta strategic decision. companies choose to

There are pros and cons to both renting rent is because there is
and buying construction equipment. a predictable monthly
expense with a rental.
Here is a list of things to consider when The pre-determined
making that important decision. monthly line item can

Renting: The Benefits help with budgeting.
Renting keeps equipment up-to-date: Another factor
A current model will have the latest to consider is the
features and the newest technologies, transportation costs of
enabling greater productivity, safety, that equipment. Costs
and ultimately a better bottom line. to move equipment
sometimes hundreds
Also, consider the project length or of miles between
the frequency of jobs on the calendar. jobs add up quickly.
With a short-term job, or a need for a Depending on the location of the job, Also, in the long run, buying can often
specialized piece of equipment, renting be more cost effective. Buying may be
makes more sense, since the piece of renting can save on excess costs. a larger one-time financial outlay, but
equipment is only needed for a short In some cases, renting can lead to more contractors can see a return on your
period of time. Few contractors or accurate job quotes. This is because the investment when they sell.
businesses will have equipment that is cost of renting goes directly into how
utilized 100% of the time. In order to much each job costs the company to Construction companies also need
predict the rate of utilization, a common perform. to consider the impact of managing
industry calculation is to divide the days the equipment. In some cases, buying
utilized in a month by 22 days. (An Finally, renting is a good option because the equipment can save money
alternative metric for added accuracy is then companies don’t need to store since contractors can take care of
hours utilized divided by 176 hours) construction equipment. Paying for maintenance in house.
For example, a piece of equipment storage space costs considerable Perhaps one of the biggest advantages
that is utilized for 10 days in a month money. of buying is the fact that equipment
has a utilization rate of 45% (10/22 = is available anytime a construction
45%). A useful metric amongst industry Buying: The Benefits company needs it. Construction
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insiders, companies should only think On the flip side, working on a long companies can react to unexpected
about purchasing equipment if they project, or if several jobs are on the changes in projects or project schedules,
expect utilization to be above 60%. horizon, buying is better since rental take on jobs at a moment’s notice, and
Alternatively, if the equipment has a costs add up the longer a job goes on. complete projects with less downtime.
utilization of less than 40%, renting
becomes the preferable acquisition Another benefit is having a multi- Finally, buying equipment is deductible.
method. From 60%-40%, other factors purpose piece of equipment can be When doing company expenses and
such as available capital and job frequency used for various projects, which is a taxes, the equipment owned can be
become the primary decision factors. great asset on any jobsite. deducted.


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In Conversation...







Mr. Jitender Aggarwal

Director –AEIPL
shares his experience and thoughts
on future of this sector




Aggcon Equipments International (P) Ltd


is the leading supplier of construction equipments on rental/hire basis based in
Faridabad Haryana since 2003. The organization has successfully provided services
to many government, semi government, multinational and private organizations in
and around India.


What will be the main demand drivers in the equipment sector?
The main demand drivers will be new projects pertaining to widening of roads, construction of new flyovers and
underpasses .And, of course, Metro rail, Airports, Power Projects construction and mining equipment.
Around 90 per cent of equipment sales are routed through funding from financial
institutions. How has the recent hardening of interest rates affected the equipment market?
Yes, that is true.
However, it has a direct correlation with available projects in the market. Once we have more projects cleared on the
table it will automatically help in easing out the financial crunch as well.
Most customers insist on renting newer machines even if older machines are in good
condition and still efficient.
Most of the clients demand newer equipments on rent basis and the situation has not improved vis-à-vis older
equipments. Thus, there is pressure on rental companies. Older equipments and machines, even if they comply with
all safety standards, are preferred by only a few for deployment, that too at a lower price.
What are the areas that AEIPL will be focussed on?
The products are purchased from renowned manufacturers and our services are appreciated for timely delivery,
We expect cost effectiveness and reliability. We expect robust demand in this segment over the next few years, considering the
robust latent untapped potential of lease-rentals in the Indian market. The new GST regime will have a liberating effect on
demand in this segment and will unleash this latent rentals’ demand in India. We see great opportunities with lot of projects
this segment in Power, Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Metals , Minerals , Railways, Airports & Roads getting kick-started in
over the next the coming year. Our focus would be to ensure participation in each of these sectors. Though our immediate focus
few years, is to deploy our existing fleet on long term basis wherever we get opportunities, we are not averse for need based
considering or project based expansion.
the latent What is the size of the equipment rental market in India? As a company, what is your own
untapped assessment?
potential of No definite statistics is available and it is difficult to arrive at the exact size. Besides, the views are hugely diverse. It
lease-rentals could be about Rs.3000 crore rental per annum. This is a very rough estimate and includes fleet owned by project 33
in the Indian owners, EPC companies & mechanical contractors.
market. How much of the equipment rental segment is with the larger players vis-à-vis the medium
The new and smaller players?
GST regime
will have a Larger players definitely have an edge over medium and small equipment owners since the higher capacity
liberating equipments owned by mostly large players earn 10-15 per cent more rental charges from the end-users.
effect on With the huge shortage of skilled manpower nationwide, how do equipment rental | Global MDA Journal | NOV-DEC 2017
this segment companies handle the situation?
and will A large number of equipment have been imported; both new machines and used second hand machines, whereas
unleash this operators, technicians and engineers for maintenance of these equipments are in short supply in India. Equipment
latent rentals’ rental companies, in small and medium sector, outsource the services of operators, technicians and engineers at
demand in a higher cost. Those equipment rental companies which have their own in-house maintenance facility are able to
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India.



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BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES




The first building in the world that
interacts with people
• Agnelli Foundation’s historic headquarters in
Italy transformed into a digitally responsive
building
• Innovative indoor positioning system from
Siemens

• Real time adaptation of occupants needs
through Internet of Things technologies
• Communication with the building systems via
an easy-to-use smartphone app



gnelli Foundation in Italy has had three-axis indoor
its historic headquarters in Turin posit ioning features can be adapted in real time
Atransformed into an advanced system based on smartphones and
Internet of Things (IoT) office building, custom tags was installed. It detects
demonstrating how digitalization is and communicates the presence
transforming conventional workplaces of occupants and positioning data,
into the smart workplaces of the future. automatically triggering the appropriate
The new office featuring 3,000 m2 of response of the building’s facilities.
coworking space was opened in mid- The indoor positioning system is
June.

The project implemented the concept
of Carlo Ratti Associati architects for the
landmark site of the Agnelli Foundation:
creating optimal working conditions in
the building in real time through geo-
localization of people moving inside
the complex. This means more efficient
management of the building systems
as well as greater comfort for people
in terms of heating, cooling, shading,
lighting, access, and space availability.
depending on the number of people in
“Intelligent devices generate huge different environments.
amounts of data every day, every hour
and every second. With the right digital The easy to use system has a gaming-
tools it is possible to leverage the data style interface and is available through 35
and interact with the environment as an app for people who are in the
never before. building. The app lets occupants
access the building, interact with
Hundreds of sensors monitor all kinds of coworkers and book meeting rooms
building data, including the location of integrated with Desigo CC, the building as well as personalize their preferred
the occupants but without identifying management system from Siemens environmental settings. | Global MDA Journal | NOV-DEC 2017
them. Sensors constantly check which monitors climate, lighting, access
temperatures, CO2 concentration, control, CCTV and alarms and can be www.siemens.com
and availability of meeting rooms. A used to book meeting rooms. All these


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Mining A Miracle: Mobile drilling rig



equipped with Rexroth hydraulics frees

Mining A Miracle: Mobile drilling rig equipped
Chilean miners
with Rexroth hydraulics frees Chilean miners






Challenge:
Rescue 33 miners trapped in a gold
mine collapse, using Schramm Inc.’s
advanced T130XD mobile deep
drilling rig to drill a 28-inch wide
hole through solid granite


Rexroth Solution:
• Four Rexroth AA11VLO130
variable displacement axial piston
Photo courtesy of Schramm, Inc. − Open circuit pump with
hydraulic pumps
charge pump
− Nominal pressure 5100 psi
(350 bar)
− Peak pressure 5800 psi
(400 bar)
− Displacement of 130 cc/rev. or
When the Chilean government sent out the call for assistance, it was determined that 7.93 in /rev.
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the Schramm T130XD rig, equipped with Rexroth hydraulics, offered several potential
advantages for the rescue.
Results:
• High displacement capacity and
The whole world watched as Schramm’s T130XD mobile drilling rig, proven reliability support the
equipped with durable Rexroth AA11VLO130 variable displacement T130XD’s performance
pumps, drilled deep into a Chilean gold mine and dramatically • Rexroth pumps power the top
rescued 33 trapped miners in record time. head and master cylinders of
the drilling system—to manage
thousands of feet of drill pipe
Gold mines are some of the deepest trapping 33 miners about 2,300 feet
36 • Schramm rig originally designated
mines in the world. When disasters below the surface. as “Plan B” quickly turns into the
such as a mine collapse occur, the primary rescue solution
challenge of rescuing anyone trapped They waited for 17 days until a • 80 to 90 day estimate of original
below can be monumental. On Aug. small bore hole drilled from above drilling rescue timeframe was
5, 2010, a cave-in occurred at the reached their location, and the reduced to 33 days
San Jose gold and copper mine near miners attached a message informing • All 33 miners rescued safely
the northern city of Copiapó, Chile, the world above that they were




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still alive. Thus began what would The raise borer vertical rig took time Plan B: Bring in the
be one of the most thrilling and for arrival and set up, and required Schramm T130XD
technologically innovative mine vertical placement precisely over the At the time of the San Jose collapse,
rescues in recent history. The star of location of the miners. When the Plan a Schramm T130XD drilling rig was
the rescue was the T130XD mobile A vertical hole was started on August being operated about 1,000 km away,
drilling rig from Schramm, Inc. (West 30, the miners had been underground drilling large-diameter bore holes
Chester, PA ), for close to a month. It was estimated for water extraction at another deep
equipped with hydraulics from that drilling would progress at about Chilean mine site.
Bosch Rexroth (Hoffman Estates, IL ). 66 feet per day, and require 80 days
to rescue them—if uninterrupted. The T130XD is a heavy duty, heavy
hoist carrier mounted drill rig
The search for survivors Although they were supplied with food designed to provide powerful drilling
Immediately following the collapse, capsules and other supplies through performance in a compact, all-in-one
Chile’s government called in drilling the initial pilot holes, estimates of carrier mounted rig. It features a 760
professionals from across the their release ranging from “60 to hp deck engine, and was designed by
country, and ultimately worldwide, to 90 days” and “around Christmas” Schramm for heavy-duty deep drilling
determine appropriate steps. led to alternative plans for drilling applications with up to 130,000
rescue holes. pounds of pullback capacity. The
Examination of the mine’s layout
suggested one possible area where
survivors (if any) might gather:
a mechanics’ room measuring
approximately 538 square feet - the
equivalent of a small apartment -
situated 2,300 feet down. Drilling a
bore hole that deep, with that level
of accuracy for the endpoint, was
compared to “hitting the head of a pin
with a 20-foot pole.”


The mining authorities were also
concerned with the local geology: it
was known that granite structures
at the site were at least 20 percent
harder than granite typically found in
the U.S. Drilling consistency would
be varied, with densities ranging from
low to very high.
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Multiple rescue plans
The initial rescue plan, called “Plan A,”
developed by the Chilean authorities
focused on using a complex drilling Photo courtesy of Schramm, Inc.
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manufacturer, to drill a vertical
rescue hole.
Schramm’s T130XD mobile drilling rig, equipped with Rexroth AA11VLO pumps.

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Rexroth’s AA11VLO series of axial utilize one of the existing pilot holes
piston variable displacements pumps to drill a rescue portal, and would
are designed for hydrostatic drives not have to be emplaced directly
in open circuits. They offer high above the miners.
power capacity and displacement • The T130XD in Chile was equipped
in a compact design, with nominal with Schramm’s highest capacity top
pressure of 5100 psi (350 bar) and head, capable of drilling holes up to
maximum pressure of 5800 psi (400 28 inches in diameter.
bar.) The AA11VLO130 is equipped • The T130XD is designed for fast
with a charge pump enabling high teardowns and relocations, enabling
input speeds, which is especially it to make the 1,000 km trip in
important at high-altitude operation, relatively short time.
like Chile. Its 130 cc/rev (7.93 in /rev)
3
The reliability of the Rexroth AA11VLO can operate at engine speeds up to Given the advantages offered by
pumps is especially critical in deep drilling
applications requiring high pressure 2,500 rpm. the T130XD, the Chilean mining
capacity and pullback force delivered by authorities developed a “Plan B”
the drill rig.
When the Chilean government sent rescue plan: the T130XD would
out the call across the country for enlarge one of the 5.5-inch diameter
T130XD was designed for drilling
assistance, it was determined that the initial probe holes, drilled with two
applications such as shallow oil and
T130XD rig offered several potential passes. The first pass would increase
gas, deep water wells, geothermal
exploration and...deep mine rescue. advantages for the rescue: its diameter to 12 inches and the
• The T130XD is well-suited for second pass to 28 inches diameter, to
A key component of the hydraulic drilling with reverse-circulation allow a rescue rig to be lowered.
system that powers the Schramm down-the-hole hammers, making it
drill are the Rexroth AA11VLO especially ideal for drilling through Putting Plan B into action
variable displacement axial piston the Chilean granite. Arriving at the San Jose mine on
pumps, supplied by local Rexroth • Schramm’s rig was designed to drill September 30, the T130XD was
distributor Airline Hydraulics, Inc. off a vertical axis, enabling it to quickly set up and drilling on the
(Bensalem, PA ).
Schramm selected the Rexroth
AA11VLO130 pumps when designing
the T130XD because of their proven
performance, particularly in deep
drilling applications requiring the high
pressure capacity and pullback force
delivered by the rig.
Schramm’s drill uses four Rexroth
AA11VLO130 pumps, which supply
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hydraulic pressure to the top mast
head and mast cylinders. The top
mast head is the mechanism at the
top of the drill mast that provides Photo courtesy of Schramm, Inc.
the pullback force to manipulate
thousands of feet of pipe down the
hole; the mast cylinders support
The variable displacement pumps on the T130XD supply hydraulic pressure to the top
this function. mast head for manipulating thousands of feet of pipe.


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first pass hole proceeded 24/7. The
Schramm rig quickly outpaced the
Plan A vertical bore hole rig, and had
widened the pilot hole from 5.5 inches
to 12 inches along the entire 2,260-
foot length in a little over two weeks.

According to Schramm officials, the
reliable performance of the Rexroth
AA11VLO130 pumps was crucial to the
speed of the drilling.


“The pumps are mission critical to
the T130XD – if the pumps are out
of commission, there is no hoist
or rotation,” said Brian Brookover,
Schramm control systems team
leader. “It’s important to note that
the Schramm T130XD used for the
rescue had zero down time directly Photo courtesy of Schramm, Inc.
attributable to the rig throughout the
rescue process. The Rexroth pumps
did their part,” he said.

The AA11VLO130 pumps on the T130XD enable high input speeds, which is especially
The entire world watches the important for high-altitude operation.
final rescue
Because the Plan B hole being drilled
by the Schramm rig was going so The drilling would continue just as handled both the drill pipe and the
much faster than the Plan A hole quickly with this larger down-the-hole casing for this safety step.
(which still had not completed its hammer, which took full advantage of
first pass), it appeared increasingly the rig’s high-capacity top head. On October 9, just 33 days after the
likely that the T130XD hole would be T130XD began its drilling, the second
the rescue hole – and that instead Most of the hole drilled by the T130XD pass was completed; four days later,
of taking until “around Christmas,” was through solid rock; however, the as a worldwide audience estimated in
the process could be completed by top 300 feet was looser material. It the hundreds of millions watched, all
mid-October. was decided that this would be lined 33 miners were safely re-united with
with 24-inch steel casing, to prevent their families and communities, and
In preparation for its second pass, loose rock from falling down the hole Chile celebrated a miracle under and
the T130XD was outfitted with a and jamming the rescue capsule. The above the earth. 39
12- to 28-inch expansion boring tool. T130XD’s flexible tilt-out head easily

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SPACE PLANNING EXPERTS CONDUCT SITE

SURVEYS USING THE FARO FOCUS3D


-a professional laser scanning solution to meet TOZ’S

measurement challenges





DEVELOPING A NEW tapes. In addition to the large
MARKET FOR amount of time and effort
required, the manual process
CO-WORKING SPACES
frequently recorded inaccurate
As a result of the trend towards measurements. Even though
working outside of traditional errors were captured in just one
office spaces, a new market of or two structures out of every
co-working or shared offices has 100 buildings measured, TOZ was
seen rapid growth worldwide over keen to improve the accuracy and
the last two decades. In South efficiency of its measurements.
Korea, TOZ is the largest designer
and provider of solutions for co- LIMITATIONS OF
working spaces. The company EXISTING HAND TOOLS
The Focus3D can deliver highly accurate measurements both carefully plans, designs,and AND THE SEARCH FOR A
indoors and outdoors.
operates collaborative spaces SOLUTION
to optimize the co-working
experience for its customers While searching for a solution for
these measurement challenges,
THE CHALLENGE OF Ms. Heo Jihyeon, Leader of
CONDUCTING ONSITE the Architecture Team at TOZ,
SURVEYS recalled an effective 3D laser
scanning technology she saw
To TOZ, the first step – conducting while overseas. She shared, “I
preliminary building surveys – is came across this technology
the most crucial as the process is while working in England,
necessary to create an accurate and it seemed to be a viable
The Open Study Room at TOZ Study Center. office space blueprint, and to solution for our challenges.” At
develop plans for preparing a site. Ms. Heo’s recommendation,
However, a major challenge was TOZ adopted the technology to
that TOZ had to survey more eliminate human errors from its
40 than 100 different buildings each measurement processes.
year. Also, it was very tedious TOZ’S TOP CHOICE:
to measure the interiors of old
buildings, as well as curved and FARO LASER SCANNER
angular walls. Before deploying FOCUS3D X 130
the Focus3D, TOZ had manually The FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D
measured working spaces using X 130 is a high-speed scanner
An employee conducting a survey using a measuring tape and laser rulers and measuring capable of scanning buildings
laser ruler.


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or objects within 130 meters, range of about 100 to 150 mm.
even in direct sunlight. With With the Focus3D, the error
an integrated GPS receiver, the range was reduced to between
device features a maximum 20 to 30 mm, which was well
accuracy of ±2 mm and can scan within TOZ’s tolerance.
up to 976,000 points per second.
Another benefit of the scanner is
EASE OF MEASUREMENT that it allows the team to make
WITH THE FOCUS3D X supplementary measurements
simultaneously using hand
130
measuring tools while the
The Focus3D is portable, small, and light weight for users to Since adopting the Focus3D,
handle easily. Focus3D takes a scan, maximizing
the team regularly utilizes the overall productivity while
device to achieve accurate achieving time savings.
measurements. TOZ is also
pleased that the device can With virtually zero errors made
be set up on a tripod in mere from using the Focus3D, TOZ is
minutes. The TOZ team uses the now able to provide its clients
Focus3D to create basic floor with impressive results. Ms. Heo
plans, and to inspect ceilings and shared that in addition to its
other structures. The accurate small size, light weight, ability to
results also means that the team take pictures, and intuitive ease
no longer need to revisit a site of use, the Focus3D enables easy
to verify data. TOZ further plans sharing of survey data through
to use the scanner for other the web cloud or the company’s
purposes such as extracting intranet.
elevation data and conducting About TOZ Group
site briefs with the 3D scan data.
TOZ Group (TOZ) is a leading
BENEFITS OF USING business in the co-sharing
FARO FOCUS3D industry in Korea. Starting with
a “Meeting Space for Group
With the help of the Focus3D,
TOZ has managed to establish Studies” in 2001, TOZ has
An image of the scanned data by the Focus3D. An example of approximately 120 centers in since expanded to become a
extracting blueprint from scanned data. professional enterprise that
2016. The Focus3D played a
big part in supporting TOZ in its currently operates approximately
endeavours as the team shared 310 branches, serving over
that the Focus3D is regularly 10 million customers. As one
used – up to 70% of the time. of the top Korean companies
specializing in co-sharing spaces,
Since adopting the device, TOZ TOZ has gained the attention of
has experienced a 50% reduction many global enterprises and has
in survey time from two hours to received funding from various 41
one, and has achieved an 80% companies including SoftBank,
decrease in measurement errors. Orix, and NHN.
Previously, measurements
conducted manually had an error www.tozgroup.co.kr
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In Conversation with





Mr. Robby Shell

Chief Operating Officer,
PERMCO INC.





Permco is a leading manufacturer of high
pressure hydraulic gear and vane pumps
and motors, flow dividers, intensifiers,
and accessories. Please tell us about your
journey in the recent years. What does the
future hold for Permco?
The Perfection Machining Company was founded in
1964 to design and manufacture replacement parts for
the mining industry. Renamed Permco four years later,
the family-owned business developed a wide array of
replacement hydraulic parts and eventually expanded its
manufacturing capabilities to include cast iron parts and
the resulting complete units. Today, Permco maintains
focus on customer service and continues a decades-
long tradition of developing fluid power systems that
meet each of their customer’s specific needs. Permco’s
“We are taking a product offering now includes gear and vane pumps/
very big initiative motors, flow dividers, intensifiers and a variety of
accessories and components.
in India. We have
chosen very good 2016 was a difficult year in North America. Energy and
partners to work Exploration was off. Agriculture was down. It was a
challenging year. This year we have better hopes that
with. They know the the Energy Exploration market will improve as well as
market in India. We the infrastructure package throughout North America
are now integrating New products are being driven by our innovation team
our global OEM in several markets like Oil and Gas, Construction
customer base with Equipment Market. These are going to be a key part of
our new friends our 2017 planning.
in India so that we We understand that Permco has entered
can make maximum into a long term alliance with Xuzhou
42 use of our global Construction Machinery Group, the 9th
networking strategy. largest construction equipment maker in
We are looking at the world. What value does this bring to
big things in India Permco?
and are excited XCMG specializes in difficult hardworking machines like
about the growth cranes and bulldozers. Their manufacturing expertise in
that we see coming the hydraulic cylinder world is valuable to Permco in this
in India.” relationship.



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Permco has not traditionally been operating technology and bringing in
involved in the Telescopic Hydraulic innovative products to the market.
Cylinder. XCMG will bring in that sort of Our challenge going forward is in finding “We are very
technology , world leading quality to the young hydraulic professionals who pleased to be a
package and portfolio of Permco.
want to make a career in the hydraulic part of the group
Our commitment to high quality products world, finding and inducting them into that cares about
and unparalleled customer service the Permco program on global basis. the future and
on a global basis fits in nicely with the Labour and talent base is the biggest
philosophy of XCMG. challenge the future of
our children. We
Please tell us about the new Hydraulic world is challenged by energy always provide
products launched by Permco efficiency and sustainability. It is a
in 2017 part of mission statement of almost all Quality and at
companies today. Permco you
We have unveiled Sectional Valves, will always find
Direction Control Valves, Monoblock We have spent a lot of time looking
Valves, Proportional Control Valves. at systems and the efficiency of our solutions.”
These valves are designed to be systems and the sustainability of our
packaged and coupled with Permco footprint. While we are in the Carbon
Gear Pumps and Motors along with Business, so to speak, we are acutely
some of our ancillary products. aware that the future generations will
be relying upon our abilities to innovate
We are very excited about the new technology to make systems more
products coming to play and our efficient to save energy and reduce the
innovation team is working on soon to green house emissions and the Carbon
be launched newer products. footprint.

We are told that you have At Permco and in the Hydraulic World
big plans for India, please specifically, when we talk about
elaborate efficiencies we talk about ‘Wasted
Horsepower’ . So if we can prevent
We are taking a very big initiative in horsepower from being wasted through
India. We have chosen very good heat loss or efficiency loss in the
partners to work with. They know the systems, we believe that it will propel
market in India. We are now integrating future growth in the environmental
our global OEM customer base with our areas and sustainability.
new friends in India so that we can make
maximum use of our global networking We are very pleased to be a part of the
strategy. We are looking at big things in group that cares about the future and
India and are excited about the growth the future of our children.
that we see coming in India. While we are always not the Biggest and

What are the challenges faced not the Cheapest we always provide
by the Hydraulic Industry Quality and at Permco you will always 43
today? find solutions.

Along the product development Permco is committed to reducing
radar,some of the challenges that we customer’s costs and increasing the
see today on a global basis relate more simplicity of doing business.
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We have spent the last several years



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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT




Intel’s® 3D sensing technology is now ready and world. Specific
navigate in the
for the leap into the mass market,
RealSense™ creating future technologies. Cutting- enables the ability
Intel® Middleware
edge solutions for both industrial
Technology and consumer applications enable Identify, and Interact
to Locate, Sense,
innovative approaches in nearly all
Makes Machines industries using Robotics, Drones, virtual world. Intel®
in both the real and
&
Security
Surveillance
or
Truly See and Embedded Vision. platforms enable a new
hardware and software
Intel®’s RealSense™ Technology
class of “smart” devices and
Think is a suite of components machines.
that, when integrated into
3D sensing technology is the key to a device or machine, 3D sensing technology, for
making human-machine-interaction enable it to have the example, enables robots to
natural and intuitive. This “perceptional ability to understand grip and pickup like humans
computing” adds human-like sensing and interact with and avoid any collisions with co-
and intelligence to machines, and its environment. workers while in motion. Drones fly
enables them to sense, understand, In t el®’ s around obstacles; smart homes can
interact, and learn. Touchless control R eal S en se™ be controlled by the movement of a
by eye tracking, gesture, and facial Camera provides 3D finger, and a car slows down if a driver
recognition enables a whole new depth sensing capability, fall asleep. The FRAMOS imaging and
class of consumer products, security giving devices and machines vision experts enable customers to use
features, and industrial solutions. a more realistic view of the world. 3D sensing technology; to bring cutting-
Intel®’s RealSense™ Tracking Modules edge applications to life; and, to enable
With turnkey technology, affordable comprehend device position and machines to see and think.
economics, and market demand – orientation, providing the ability to map
Framos Technologies Inc.



5-Axis CNC Vertical Machining Center


The MU-4000V 5-Axis CNC Vertical Machining Center combines high efficiency and accuracy
to deliver high quality workpieces with many machined portions.

Simultaneous 5-axis surfacing and peripheral equipment including pallet
turning enables one-chuck multi-sided pools and matrix automatic tool
machining plus outstanding surface changers. A high speed, high power
quality and dimensional accuracy. With motor is available with either CAT 40 or
one of the largest work envelopes in HSK A-63 taper spindles and the option
its class, this machine provides the of turning mode on the C axis table for
flexibility to handle a wide range of added processing capability. This model
workpieces while maintaining the most incorporates a high-speed 32-position
44 compact footprint possible. automatic tool changer and 1968 ipm
This MU-4000V builds on Okuma’s rapid traverse, resulting in a powerful
expertise in double column design, production capability.
highly accurate, highly rigid machining The MU-4000V includes the latest full
centers, and full 5-axis cutting 5-axis simultaneous control system,
capability. The machine provides easy the OSP-P300. The control offers
access to the working area and loading functionalities such as the patented OSP
position, reducing operator burden absolute position encoders, which do This machine is well-suited for the
during setup. Long-term capabilities not require a zero return, and the latest aerospace and die/mold industries.
are enhanced by the availability of Easy Operation screens and software. www.okuma.com

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Software Package for Waterjet Cutting


The efficiency and speed with which cutting tasks can be
executed is to a great extent determined by proper job
preparation.


Resato supplies the IGEMS CAD/ o Assigning the type and height of
CAM software package, specifically material
developed for waterjet cutting. o Fast and efficient manual nesting
The software package will be fully o Automatic generation of the CNC
installed on a customer’s PC, on which program
we will also install the software for o Sending the CNC program to the
sending/receiving of cutting programs cutting table
to/from the CNC controller. The CNC
controller has a cable connection to the • Import of files in DXF and DWG Options
PC. formats
• Determination of a material’s  Nesting Module
Important features of the “machinability” through a single test  Signmaker Module
standard IGEMS software cut  Organizer Module
are: • The machinability determines:  Data Exchange Module
• Quick and easy operation, including o Cutting speed  Floating License
drawing capability
o Slowing and acceleration around
• Fast and logical workflow for: corners and tight curves  School License
o Importing cutting jobs www.resato.com

New Chipbreaker Solution for High-Feed Milling in

Hardened Steel



Tungaloy is adding its latest chipbreaker innovation to the DoFeed family. The new MH
chipbreaker line is dedicated to machining ISO H workpiece materials.

DoFeed is a popular high feed mill enhance its robustness during tough o Chipping and fracture resistant,
line designed for 3D-profiling and hardened steel milling. Therefore, the MH chipbreaker is perfect for
contouring ISO H materials, such as premature insert failure due to chipping machining hardened steel
die steels and pre-hardened tool steel and fracture on the cutting edge is o AH8015 for hardened steel of 45
blocks commonly used in the die and significantly reduced. -55 HRc; AH8005 for 55 HRc and
mold industry. The new MH chipbreaker AH8015 and AH8005 are the standard above
is developed specifically for machining insert grades of this line, featuring
hardened steel of 50 HRc or above.
high aluminum content, multi-layered
A common issue in milling hardened AlTiN coating with a dedicated carbide 45
steel is unstable tool life due to substrate for excellent resistance to
unexpected chipping or fracture on the fracture and wear. AH8015 is designed
insert’s cutting edge. Incorporating a for hardened steel of 45–55 HRc, while
large wiper radius on the cutting edge, AH8005 is ideal for hardened steel of 55
MH chipbreaker enables a smooth HRc and above.
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reducing the risk of insert failures due
to the abrupt impact at tool entry. The o High density milling cutter for www.tungaloy.com
rake face angle is also optimized to ultimate efficiency

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT



The New PK 18.001L SLD 3



Crane operators will find improved into the control lever. This prevents
working conditions in the PK 18.001L unintentional opening of the grab.
SLD 3. For example, the entry and exit The PK 18.001 SLD 3 offers lifting
areas have been enlarged and legroom moment of 17.7 mt with a maximum
increased to a maximum. The Paltronic hydraulic reach of 13.5 metres.
terminal and the control panels can be
reached easily, and the displays have SLD 3: On this version, the L-crane has
been repositioned to make them even a manual joystick control and Paltronic.
easier to read. This means that crane Thanks to the high performance
operators can complete their tasks stability control (HPSC), the maximum
safely, quickly and with as little fatigue lifting capacity can be used to the full at
as possible. every point of the stability curve.
An optional LED or halogen working Numerous additional functions and
light ensures the best possible visibility systems are available in order to adapt
in the loading area. If requested, the the model series perfectly to the user’s
crane is delivered with an access ladder specific requirements. For example,
In the rear-mounted brick and block that has been adapted to the model. warning lights on the stabilisers or
crane segment, the new PK 18.001L SLD stabilisers that can be tilted 60° are
3 provides efficient handling of building An optional dead man’s switch for the available.
materials and an ergonomic design. brick stack grabs can be integrated
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Hydraulic Excavator, Rock Breaker and Crane


Kobelco Construction Equipment India Pvt. Ltd (KCEI) plans SK220XDLC with
to deploy the new 38-Ton Generation-10 Hydraulic Excavator Long Reach attachment
model SK380XDLC which is being introduced in the Indian
market just before EXCON.

This machine comes with several benefits to the Customer
making it a preferred choice for most of the tough mining
applications. Fuel efficiency is taken to a new level and out
is increased with larger heavy duty Buckets. The heavy-duty
high-performance Okada Rock Breaker will also be on display.
KCEI is also to display the SK220XDLC-10 model introduced
earlier this year. However, the focus will be on the 50-
feet Long-reach Attachment, which is being promoted
by the Company as an optional attachment for some
relatively new site applications. This latest Generation 10
model has been very well received in India for its great
Value for Money USP.
46 The Kobelco Stall in Excon will be shared, as usual, by
the Cranes team, which is now merged into KCEI as part
of a global strategy. A 100 Ton capacity Crawler-mounted
Crane model CKL 1000i will be on display at the Stall.
Kobelco Cranes are the market leader in their served
market segment.
Visit Kobelco at Excon.
Outdoor Stall # 45 in the Orange Lo.
SK380XDLC-10
www.kobelconet.in

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Heavy Duty Excavator



LiuGong India is launching a new 21 ton
medium range excavator- 921 D I.
This new excavator is made in India and made
for world. It has best in class performance
with low owning and operating cost.
921 D I is a heavy duty excavator.
To boost the fuel efficiency 921 D I is designed
with a negative flow hydraulics that optimizes
the main control valve and cylinders to
improves the speed of equipment while
working and reducing down on the hydraulic
system’s pressure loss, leads to increase in
fuel efficiency.

The synchronization between pilot valves
and main control valve offers precise control.

Features:
Rotherde etc. LiuGong CLG 921 D I is equipped with the
Additional buffer valve is provided for smooth hydraulic Advanced Auto Idling system, that is when machine is not at
operation. work, auto Idle system lowers the engine RPM to optimum
High breakout forces of bucket, arm and high torque of RPM which results in saving the machine fuel. Additionally,
powerful swing motor have reduced the swing cycle time to overcome such challenges, LiuGong strives on regular
considerably in 921 D I. All main components of 921 D I are training of Operators at Customer site.
from renowned global sources like- Cummins, Kawasaki, www.liugong.com


Vibratory soil compactor


Liugong India is launching vibratory soil compactor model
611 BSIII, designed keeping in mind the unique working
conditions of India. The model features a cab that offers
better visibility and ergonomically placed controls for the
operator. The 3-grade absorption rubber used in the model
helps in reducing the vibration felt by the operator.
LiuGong soil compactors are suitable for road building and
full set of road maintenance work. Brand components
suppliers of road roller offer quality parts, Kirlosker engine
with lower noise and emission, meeting the requirement of
environment protection. The road roller with high-visibility
and comfortable cab, adjustable operation platform and 47
skid high-back seat, warm all are designed to provide the
operator with a high level of comfort. Streamlining design
makes the compactor has good appearance, and also
offering easier engine maintenance.
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to the special requirement of operator which makes better compaction impact.
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CASE STUDY




POWER AND WATER CONSUMPTION


REDUCED BY ABOUT 30% PERCENT



t the BMW Group’s engine plant in Steyr (Austria), in a reference project accompanied by the
ATechnical University of Vienna, Ecoclean Monschau has significantly raised the energy efficiency
of a flexible EcoCFlex Classic robot cell that had been in service for several years. The system’s electric
power and water consumption were each cut by around 30 percent. These energy efficiency measures
are now intended to be implemented on another 95 systems of the same type installed at various sites
throughout Europe and Asia.

The BMW Group has been using EcoCFlex Classic
robot cells made by Ecoclean Monschau for around
12 years in several of their factories to debur and
clean engine parts such as, e.g., cylinder heads for
diverse car models. At the Steyr (Austria) engine
plant, 30 first-generation units of this flexible
cleaning machine are in use. Now as before,
their cleaning performance is beyond reproach.
However, in terms of energy efficiency – a
parameter closely monitored by the BMW Group –
the systems are no longer up to today’s standards.
Their water consumption in particular has proved
too high. BMW Steyr therefore contacted the
equipment manufacturer, inquiring if and how the
machines could be energetically optimized.

Potential analysis revealed
saving options
Ecoclean has developed a potential analysis
especially for this type of task. In their investigation,
the equipment maker’s service staff will focus on
factors such as the water consumption, cleaning
agent input, electricity demand of power drawing
equipment, and the consumption of compressed
air. Flow measurements revealed that large
quantities of vapour were extracted from the
48 cleaning cell, causing the machine’s elevated water
consumption. Furthermore, the analysis identified
a major electricity saving potential in operation of
the feed pumps.

Small measures, large effect: 30
Photo: Ecoclean percent savings
Energy efficiency measures yielded an approx. 30 percent reduction in the electric One measure taken to reduce the water
power and water consumption of an EcoCFlex Classic robot cell that had been in
service for several years.


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Photo: Ecoclean






























Due to the integration of a variable-frequency drive unit, the booster pump is now controlled as a function of demand so that the
unit uses much less energy.


consumption involved changes on the air control dampers. Moreover, the flow velocities inside the system were adapted via
a modified fan control regime, resulting in substantially less vapour getting discharged. In the case of the booster pump, a
variable-frequency drive unit now provides demand-based control and hence, energy savings.
Thanks to these relatively minor improvement measures the system’s overall electric power consumption was cut by around
30 percent. Savings of the same magnitude were achieved at the level of the water consumption, and are additionally reflected
in a reduced need for cleaning chemicals.


An independently validated reference project
The measures were initially carried out on a system installed in the Steyr/Austria-based engine plant. For an objective
evaluation of results, the Technical University of Vienna accompanied the reference project with extensive pre- and post-
optimization measurements. Depending on the availability of national or regional programs, the unbiased attestation of this
successful efficiency improvement may support applications for public funding. 49
The SBS Ecoclean Group (former Dürr Ecoclean) develops, manufactures and distributes future-oriented machines, systems
and services for industrial parts cleaning and surface processing. These solutions, which are technology leaders, support
companies around the world to manufacture their products efficiently and sustainably in high quality.


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Address:
E-7, Kavi Nagar Industrial Area, Ghaziabad-201002 (UP), INDIA
Tel: +91-120-2702107, 4106003, 2700339,
Fax: +91-120-2700339, 2713868, Web: www.crane-bel.com
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