Author: Pradeep Pillalamarri
Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, and Identify3D, a leader in software for the digital supply chain, are pleased to announce a collaboration to offer an end-to-end, secure digital manufacturing process. Identify3D will provide data protection coupled with contractual and manufacturing licensing from design to production on Renishaw AM systems. By choosing to secure all digital data in the engineering phase, the technology enables users of Renishaw systems to protect their digital intellectual property (IP), enforce production rules and provide traceability in the digital supply chain at the industry’s highest standard. “Renishaw understands how important…
FARO® (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for public safety forensics, announces the acquisition of Dustin Forensics, a digital forensic animation firm based in Adairsville, Georgia. The acquisition of a world-renowned forensics services firm represents the logical next step in actualizing the FARO® vertical business growth strategy. Dustin Forensics has been led by David Dustin, an innovator in 3D crime and accident scene reconstruction and a pioneer in the legitimatization and admissibility of 3D data as an accepted courtroom tool. David will be taking on the newly created role of Director of Public…
Bielefeld // Two strong partners are combining their know-how to speed up the development of innovative automation solutions: DMG MORI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT and HEITEC AG are founding the joint venture “DMG MORI HEITEC“ – perfectly timed to coincide with the start of the SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, the leading trade fair in Europe for electric automation. Through DMG MORI HEITEC GmbH the two companies are continuing their successful collaboration over the past years and are mutually strengthening their market position in the fast-growing field of automation. Of the more than 1,000 employees at the HEITEC group, around 600 work on…
SK Precision is taking on the Tap market in Thailand and be the first domestic supplier to the region reducing their customers lead times and cost and improve service Taps are notoriously complex to manufacturer but that isn’t deterring Thai manufacture SK Precision who are building their capabilities to be the first domestic supplier of taps to the Thailand domestic market. The Thailand Government understands that manufacturing will be a key driver of growth long term and has been encouraging companies to establish facilities in their territories through tax and other incentives. As a result, there is a flourishing automotive…
A large-scale plant for processing heavy plates at Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH was due a retrofit, which was also to include modernisation of the safety architecture. The configurable control system PNOZmulti was to be used in combination with PDP67 modules. The solution from Pilz, the complete suppler for safe automation, proved to be both simple and efficient. Now the plant also meets the requirements of EN ISO 13849 up to Performance Level (PL) d. Steel girders and gantry cranes are spread throughout the production hall and there’s a smell of metal in the air. The hall is the size of…
One of the greatest threats to the long life of a linear motion system usually occurs on its very first stroke. How do you know when a linear bearing has reached its end of travel? When the carriage hits the wall. At least, that is how the old engineering joke goes. But in reality, crashes are no laughing matter. Also known euphemistically as “hard stops,” crashes occur when an out-of-control pillow block slams into the bearing’s end stop or some other intermediate target. They most often occur when a linear axis is started up for the first time. Even a…
With the future of manufacturing slated to go completely digital to gain flexibility and increase efficiency, EOS has been taking rapid strides in introducing the concept of Additive Manufacturing in various production sectors. In this interview with Huned Contractor, the company’s country manager for India, Anand Prakasam, elaborates about what EOS has to offer At the FormNext exhibition held from November 14-17 at Germany, one of the companies that made a splash was EOS, a leading technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers. It showcased its latest and growing portfolio of additive manufacturing (AM)…
Q. Being the key player in the industry, Please brief us company’s journey from inception & share some of the milestones achieved? Jash Precisions Tools Ltd established in the year 1947 Jash made a humble beginning with manufacturing of machine tools like lathe, drilling and slotting machines. With the passage of time we diversified our portfolio into manufacturing of products like Machine Tools Accessories, Precision Surface and Inspection Equipments, T-Slotted Bed Plates etc. JASH Precision Tools Limited, a technology savvy company, is pioneer in India for manufacturing of Precision Surface Equipments, Holding Fixtures, Tooling Aids and Precision 3-D Measuring Machines…
Q. Please brief us about company’s Indian & global reach ? NTB group is a highly diversified Hitech Engineering Company with a modern 7000 sqm Works at Chakan, near Pune. We are pioneers in Industrial Hitech Ceramics, Power Transmission/ Conveyor belts. Modular Industrial Conveyors/Automation/SPM Systems and Carbons. NTB was established in the year 1976. NTB products are supplied to almost all well-known companies, having presence in Textiles, Food, Steel, Tobacco, Paper and Engineering industries. The company has not only gained good reputation in domestic market but, also has been exporting products to USA, Europe, UK, Africa and other countries. The…
DesignTech CAD Academy, an authorized training partner of Siemens Industry software for their CAD and PLM solutions, Dassault Systèmes for CATIA, and Altair Engineering for their CAE HyperWorks suite of Solutions, celebrated Diwali with a unique DesignTech CAD Academy 3D Diwali Contest for Engineering students across various cities in India. DesignTech CAD Academy conducted 3D Diwali Contest wherein students had to develop designs of artifacts that best represent the spirit of Diwali for them at the respective CAD Academy’s authorised training centres. The contest was extended to the external students as well besides CAD Academy students. They had to develop…
Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives in Machine Tool Industry? We Gedee Weiler, are an Indo German joint venture company having a technical partnership with two German companies for more than 5 decades engaged in the manufacture of precision conventional and CNC Lathes for Global Markets. We have been exporting our Conventional and CNC machines to Germany and other parts of Europe thru Germany for more than 3 decades. Our Proturn series machines for tool room and batch production applications has a Patented Bed Design The CNC machines we export to Germany are equipped with…
In any industrial setting, your initial focus might be on human productivity and figuring out ways to reduce inefficiencies. However, focusing on energy-efficient machines is also a wise decision that could positively impact your bottom line. Below, we’ll look at some reasons why there’s no better time to make a permanent transition toward specialized machinery that supports your energy-efficiency goals. A Potential Rebate on the Purchase Price Investing in new heavy-duty machinery becomes significantly more attractive when there’s an available rebate that lowers the cost. Canada and Japan are two countries that offer such eventual discounts, and there are strong…
Elgi Equipments Limited (BSE: 522074 NSE: ELGIEQUIP), one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, announced the outcome of its successful partnership with Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF), one of the largest textile groups in South India. ELGi’s air audit program helped ITF member companies to reduce average compressed air energy costs upto 43%. ITF is a 500 member strong organization covering all textile operations concentrated in Tamil Nadu. ITF’s mandate is to promote the textile sector. Its 500 members collaborate in an environment of confidentiality and mutual respect to share best practices to improve the industry’s operational standards. Externally, the…
Schmersal India wins Award for the Best SME in Machine Safety at the Navabharat SME Business Excellence Award 2017 held in Mumbai on October 28, 2017. The Navabharat SME Business Excellence Award 2017, intends to felicitate the achievements in the SME sector to encourage & support the SMEs that have the potential to be world-class enterprises and offer them the platform to promote themselves in partnering for sustainable growth. The awards were given in several categories and based on the size of the company, the amount and the type of work performed. It was an evening event, with a Panel…
Renishaw ballbars have been dominant in the market for nearly 20 years and that leadership continues today with the QC20-W wireless ballbar system. What is a Renishaw ballbar test? The Renishaw QC20-W ballbar system consists of: the ballbar itself (essentially a very high accuracy, telescoping linear sensor with precision balls at each end) two precision magnetic mounts, one attached to the machine table and the other to the machine spindle or spindle housing. In use the balls of the sensor are kinematically located in the magnetic cups. This arrangement enables the ballbar to measure minute variations in radius as the…