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IN FOCUS

Mr.Vimal Mahendru – President, Indo Asian Electric Pvt. Ltd.

Indo Asian: Charting the legendary pathway
We are in a unique situation since we are based in India and enjoy many benefits such as highly skilled labor and the huge domestic demand for our products. A major chunk of our sales volumes comes from the low voltage segment which is poised to grow as majority of housing and other real estate projects fall under this segment. On the whole we are very positive of the overall outlook for the group.

Mr.V.Kothandaraman, Chairman cum Managing Director, Galaxy Earthing Electrodes ( P) Limited.

Galaxy Earthing: Imbibing the corporate philosophy of “safety first”
Galaxy’s superior top line product is DUAL PIPE WITH FLAT TECHNOLOGY in the brand name of GEETRODE has been tested in CPRI and proved with more withstanding capacity to the maximum in its cadre to meet out the present requirement of high performance, extended life and also totally maintenance free earthing system.

Mr. Ramji Singh - Country Head, Rittal India Pvt. Ltd - EPLAN Software Division

EPLAN : An intelligent technology innovation
“EPLAN is synonym for innovative strength, continuity, progress and investment security in the strong business group. We demonstrate the success of consistent practice orientation with International presence for over 25 years with more than 50 Sales & service centre to provide worldwide supports spanning six continents. EPLAN Innovation encourages efficient engineering to optimize the design & engineering process of our user for further better & Best.”

Indian electrical equipment industry : Crossing the chasm
The adverse domestic economic situation due to high inflation, high interest costs, credit squeeze etc. is having a significant adverse effect on the bottom line of the industry; apart from intense overseas competition. This situation is getting exacerbated by the turmoil in the global economy. Prices of key inputs / raw material, especially which are imported in large quantities, are on an upward trend. Stiff competition in the domestic market from foreign suppliers and also in global markets is eroding the price competitiveness of Indian manufacturers.

Mr. Rishi Khanna , Director, C & S Electric Limited

C & S: Changing the dynamics of power business
Over the years we have developed our own unique positioning – an elusive alchemy of product quality, customer service and intelligent marketing. Based on this we have developed leading market positions in most of the product lines we are operating in. We have been growing faster than the market growth rate both in India and overseas and hence increasing our marketshare.

Mr. Srinivas Prabhakaran Kamisetty , Managing Director, Lapp India Private Limited

LAPP INDIA: Extending the growth horizon with technology innovations
A wholly owned subsidiary of the LAPP GROUP, LAPP INDIA Pvt. Ltd. has been providing total connectivity solutions to meet all evolving connectivity requirements of the customers. We started with a manufacturing unit in Bangalore in the year 1996 and today we are the largest manufacturing plant of LAPP GROUP outside Germany producing about 100,000 km of ÖLFLEX® connecting and control cables and insulated single cores.

Mr. Vishnu Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES LTD.

India continues to be an attractive long term destination for global majors
An Exclusice Interface with Mr. Vishnu Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES LTD. In today’s market, if profitability is important, it will be essential to sacrifice on some growth. We are already seeing this happening in various segments.

Mr.Vijay Saheta, Managing Director, Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. & Director – Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

Connectwell : Colligating the right business values
The Indian electrical industry has demonstrated its capacity in nation building. It is the catalyst to the growth of the core sectors of industry and to the development of infrastructural facilities. Power has always been the key to industrialisation, but the capital- intensive nature as well as the high gestation period has put constraints on its generation. ENGINEERING REVIEW is in interface with Mr.Vijay Saheta, Managing Director, Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. & Director – Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd. for imbibing an overview of the electrical & electronics industry.

Mr. Shree Gopal Kabra, President, Ramratna Group

RR KABEL : The heritage of quality excellence
Ram Ratna Group is a USD 500 million conglomerate comprising of a thousand-plus team of highly skilled professionals, serving at our 4 manufacturing hubs and 26 marketing offices in India. Globally we have presence in 73 countries across 5 continents. Our entire Group is currently in to diverse businesses offering one stop solutions for building materials under one roof like winding wires, copper Bus wires of the industrial machinery sector, power outlet systems, modular switches and innovative parking solutions.

Recognition for excellence - Mr.Bansal, Managing Director, Uniline Energy System acknowledging the award

Uniline : The beacons of power conditioning industry
So far, we have been concentrating only in Indian domestic market, although our products are being used in various parts of the world. From 2012, we will concentrate more on international market and we want to be recognized player in international space.

CORPORATE NEWS

Haas India announces inaugural HaasTEC open house

Haas Automation is pleased to announce HaasTEC India will be held from October 11th to 13th, 2011, at the Chennai Trade Centre. This is the first time a HaasTEC open house is to be held in India, but the event will be modeled on the hugely successful HaasTEC that took place at the company’s factory and global headquarters in Oxnard, California, in March of this year.

Successfully Rebuilt: Dürr Atomizers save paint, time & money

Long idle times, high paint losses and above average maintenance expenditure motivate paint shop operators to make improvements. In some cases, the only choice is give up an originally selected concept and to use a new technology from a different supplier.

EMO Hannover: LNS bar feeder innovations in the spotlight

The Swiss LNS Group, world market leader in automating machine-tools, introduces sophisticated bar feeder innovations, reinforcing its global expansion strategy. The new Express 332 S2, the Alpha ST320 S2 and the Alpha SL65 S have key attributes in common: user friendliness, reliability, energy efficiency, and maximum productivity. Besides the new bar feeders, LNS also presents chip conveyor and coolant management (CCM) innovations.

Haluk Menderes is the new Managing Director Sales & Marketing of Eplan

Anew member has joined the Management Board of Eplan Software & Service. Haluk Menderes has joined Eplan as the new Managing Director of Sales & Marketing on July 1, 2011. He is the successor to Hans Hässig. Together with Maximilian Brandl, Chairman of the Board of Management, he will be affecting the future of this engineering solutions provider.

WALCHEM controllers offer effective solutions for water and wastewater treatment

A.T.E. brings to you ‘online water treatment controllers’ from Walchem, USA, that are simple to use and provide true value to water treatment professionals.

Bangalore based HHV bags prestigious order from Valeo, France - Lighting Product Group

Rs 40 Crores Contract for supply of ‘Vacuum Metalizing Systems’ used in making headlamps for automobiles. Bangalore based Hind High Vacuum Co. Pvt. Ltd.(HHV), announced that it has bagged a prestigious contract from Valeo, France-Lighting Product Group for the global supply of ‘Vacuum Metalizing Systems’ used in making headlamps for automobiles. The initial contract is worth Rs. 40 crores.

Honeywell & SAP will enable oil and gas companies to better leverage plant information in business decisions

Honeywell (NYSE:HON announced that it is working with SAP AG (NYSE:SAP) to deliver collaborative solutions in which data generated from an industrial plant can lead to better business decisions. The companies plan to offer integrated offerings, initially focused on the oil and gas market, combining Honeywell Process Solutions’ (HPS) deep domain expertise in production planning and scheduling with SAP’s know-how in enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain logistics and business analytics.

KBL receives factory mutual (FM) certification for valves

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a global leading water management company has received the Factory Mutual (FM) certification for Gate Valves in the size range of 50 to 250 mm. Factory Mutual (FM) is world’s premier third party testing and certification agency for fire protection and loss prevention products.

Molex launches new PowerCat 6A side entry jacks

Molex Premise Networks, global manufacturer of Advanced Physical Layer Lifecycle Management solutions, announces the release of PowerCat 6A side entry shielded jacks. This new side entry jack is ideal for use in work area outlet applications with limited back box space and trunking applications.

New VERICUT interface for SolidCAM at EMO

SolidCAM will be launching its new interface with VERICUT, the world’s number 1 toolpath simulation software, at the EMO show in Hannover in Hall 25, Stand J08. SolidCAM is renowned for the quality of its CADCAM system, and will also be showing its new iMachining intelligent roughing routines, which can reduce cycle times by up to 70% by producing highly efficient toolpaths, which utilize the full depth of the cutter in one pass.

KEI Industries Ltd honoured with the 'Business Superbrands' recognition

KEI Industries Ltd, the leading manufacturer of electrical wires and cables in India, has reached yet another milestone by being recognised as a Business Superbrand in the 3rd edition of the prestigious Superbrand Program. This internationally renowned program recognizes those exemplary achievers in the Indian industry who have consistently been delighting consumers with their world-class products and services, and have risen to become strong brands of contemporary India.

Anupam Industries manufactured first ever 350T forging cranes for L&T

Anupam Industries limited successfully manufactured and supplied 2 numbers of 350/50T forging cranes to L&T Special Steel & Heavy Forging plant at Hazira, Gujarat. This is the first ever forging crane of 350T capacity manufactured in India. These cranes are manufactured under technical license agreement from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, (MHI), Japan.

Havells Industrial on an overdrive & launches a product lounge on wheels

Havells India Limited, a US $1.2 billion enterprise and one of India’s leading industrial products player in electrical segment, has started a promotional campaign (product lounge on wheel) to showcase the full range of Industrial products at the customer doorstep.

Cognex wafer reader sets new standard By doubling the processing power

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the world’s leading supplier of machine vision systems, has introduced its next generation wafer identification (ID) reader and accompanying software, the In-Sight® 1740 series and In-Sight Explorer Wafer ID software version 4.5.0.

HEAD: Communication upgrade INTRO: OPC stands for effortless communication in the manufacturing industry

BLURB: One doesn’t need to know about the other’s communications protocol or the internal data organization. Thus, there is no limitation for the number of connections made on the OPC. In today’s times, connectivity makes the world go round. For the industry, it is the Open Connectivity Standard (OPC) that is the answer to most communication woes. In the automation industry specifically, the OPC stands head and shoulders above other conventional communication protocols. With its open standard specs, interoperability is, perhaps, one of its biggest advantages.

TECHNOLOGY

Meeting the automotive industry’s high standards

The flexibility of a laser scanner is essential when scanning a car seat in relation to the car interior. The REVscan showed great results during a task done on site at a renowned car seat manufacturer’s plant. The challenge was to scan the entire seat, door, roof and dash in relation to one another for analysis purposes.

New iX Panel TxA series with trendsetting look & feel from Beijer Electronics

Beijer Electronics extends its HMI product range with the new iX Panel TxA series. The innovative touch panels will be applied, when sophisticated operator functionality combined in a compact format and a fresh design is essential. The robust and lightweight aluminum housing ensures a long lifetime, even in rough industrial environments. Equipped with a powerful ARM-CPU and pre-installed Windows CE OS, the trend setting HMI units offer good performance, to present realistic graphic screens The fully flat front side ensures a dust free surface.

The world of grinding: The JUNKER Group at EMO in Hannover 2011

JUNKER, a grinding machine man- ufacturer from the Black Forest, Germany, has been known for many years for its high speed grinding of automotive applications and cutting tools. In the last few years, the company has successively diversified and thereby explored new operating ranges for its products.

Barcode reading in Zone 1 and Zone 21

With immediate effect the barcode reader PScan-D from Pepperl+Fuchs in addition to Zone 1 is also available for Zone 21 (ATEX). The barcode reader is suitable for all commonly used 1D bar codes and is designed for the use under rough conditions. The robust design with recessed display and protected scanner window guarantees that the device will function even after a fall from a height of two meters. The maximum reading distance of 1,100 meters meets the customer requirements for capturing operating data or logistic purposes in industrial environments.

Tektronix breaks innovation barrier & delivers transformational new oscilloscope category

World’s First Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Combines Scope and Spectrum Analyzer Functionality in a Single Instrument- Providing Time Correlated Analog, Digital and RF Signals. Tektronix, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, introduced the world’s first mixed domain oscilloscope (MDO) that delivers the functionality of an oscilloscope and a spectrum analyzer in a single instrument. The new MDO4000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Series gives engineers the unique ability to capture time-correlated analog, digital and RF signals for a complete system view, helping them to rapidly solve complicated design issues.

Basic power quality methodology & common culprits

While we’ve enjoyed enormous benefits from the evolution of solid state technology, the fact is that the microelectronics at the heart of that technology requires clean power. Faster speeds and lower voltages mean that there is less and less tolerance for anything less than quality power. Power Quality (PQ) covers a wide range of issues, from voltage disturbances like sags, swells, outages and transients, to current harmonics, to performance wiring and grounding. The symptoms of poor PQ include intermittent lock-ups and resets, corrupted data, premature equipment failure, overheating of components for no apparent cause, etc. The ultimate cost is in downtime, decreased productivity and frustrated personnel.

BPS: New pressure sensor family from Balluff

Balluff introduces BPS, a newly developed series of pressure sensors with IP 67 protection for use in gaseous and liquid media. The rugged devices feature a high-quality, long-term stable ceramic load cell and an especially attractive price/performance ratio, simple installation, high operating comfort and high preci-sion. A large, bright and easily visible display ensures immediate status overview.

A PROFIBUS PA Oscilloscope

Dileep Miskin of UL Group says the ProfiTrace product now integrates PROFIBUS PA so that it is now able to do electrical measurements on both DP and PA networks. “This is the only oscilloscope tool in the world that is able to be deployed in the entire PROFIBUS plant,” he says.

COMbricks A revolution in Profibus repeater technology

UL group proudly launches a breakthrough in Repeater Technology. COMbricks – The first PROFIBUS based automation system that unites network components, permanent monitoring with ProfiTrace and remote I/O. After maintaining the technological lead for many years with ProfiTrace as the preferred PROFIBUS troubleshooting tool by users worldwide , UL introduces another innovation from Procentec ; ProfiTrace over Ethernet (Profitrace OE) integrated in repeaters.

New Anybus CompactCom module connects devices to BACnet/IP

HMS Industrial Networks now releases Anybus® CompactComTM for BACnet/IP - a network communication module which can be embedded into air conditioning equipment, pumps, ventilation devices etc. in order to enable communication with the BACnet/IP network. With this new member of the Anybus CompactCom family, HMS offers ready-made connectivity to BACnet/IP - an up-and-coming network in the building automation and HVAC (Heating Ventilation AirConditioning) industry. By choosing Anybus CompactCom for BACnet/IP connectivity, device manufacturers can save up to 70% of the development costs compared to developing a BACnet/IP communication interface in-house.

More uniformity for greater multiplicity (in the planning workflow) of electrical CAD softwares (CAE)

A great mass of data, and that from different fields of application: Planning process engineering plants is characterized by complicated coordination of quite different highly developed specialist disciplines. Thus up to now the task was to get under one umbrella the classical CAD for the P&I diagrams, special I&E planning tools and the peculiarities of electrical engineering tools, and then to take this as basis for constructing a consistent, safe process engineering plant. An additional difficulty is brought about by the ever-increasing demands on the safety of the data and the plants. A database-driven CAE platform achieves the standardization and nonetheless offers easy handling.

Profinet development is complete

"... the latest PROFINET specification - V2.3 - has just been published, marking the moment when PROFINET is complete. For the moment no more development work is in the pipeline ... though that’s not to say that nothing more will be added in the future!” - Michael Bryant, Deputy PI Chairman

Indian Profibus, Profinet association updates: participation in ARC Forum

The ARC Advisory Group, held an event on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2011 with a view of achieving operational excellence through IT and Automation Solutions. The event was inaugurated by Dr. V. Sumantran, Executive Vice Chairman, Hinduja Automative & Chairman, Defiance technologies. This two-day India Forum focused on bringing together key decision makers and thought leaders from automotive, auto components and machinery industries along with suppliers of automation systems, enterprise solutions, and manufacturing IT solutions, to discuss the latest trends, case studies, and best practices relating to success in a global marketplace. Mr. Milind Kulkarni of Siemens / IPA spoke on the Factory automation solutions with TIA portal.

More Highlights in the Eplan Platform 2.0

Half a year has passed since Eplan Platform 2.0 was launched on the market, with over 1000 extensions some are still unknown. Reason enough to examine this major release from surprisingly new perspectives and learn about the convincing and exciting logic extensions for schematic generation, revision control and language management in practice.

Information on membership in Indian PROFIBUS, PROFINET Association (IPA)

The international mission of Profibus International Organisation is as follows: “We are and will remain the world’s leading automation organization for communication solutions, serving our users, our members and the press with the best solutions, benefits and information. We are committed to setting and protecting the standards for open communication and control in the automation and process market.” Within this dynamic scenario, PI (PROFIBUS&PROFINET International) is responding to end user’s needs in many ways.

Vivitek introduces 2D to 3D conversion technology in India

Vivitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of innovative visual presentation products, announces the shipping of its 2D-to-3D D5 series of projectors. The new D5 projectors, the D512-3D, D536-3D and the D538W-3D, feature conversion technology that seamlessly take existing 2D content and convert images into 3D pictures, without the use of an external box.

Multi contact double module with the highest contact density

HARTING’s Multi Contact double module is a new data interface for the Han-Modular® series. Up to 12 contacts can be integrated into the new double module. It allows the use of coaxial contacts as well as the use of contacts for optical waveguides. The precision manufactured components allow the use of a broad range of optical waveguides, from POF to multimode fibers.

DIN 41 612 type 2C / 2R crimp female connector with a shell housing-smaller size, same robustness

HARTING expands the DIN 41 612 product range with a new DIN 41 612 type 2C / 2R crimp female connector with a shell housing. Tested according to IEC 60 603-2, the connector can be populated with up to 48 contacts. Thanks to its space-saving half size, the connector is ideal for more compact PCB’s or assemblies. Special consideration was given in the design to incorporate features that simplify cable assembly processes.

KONECRANES SMARTON® Crane: Now comes with revolutionary "Truview® Remote Monitoring services"

Condition monitoring, remote monitoring service, wizard-assisted start-up – all standard features in the new SMARTON process crane – take safety and reliability to a new level. The objective for the SMARTON crane is to take the calculation of the service life of critical components to a new level. SMARTON can help you to prepare for the future by analyzing the past.

Simplified configuration and usability for operators

Solutions use off-the-shelf technology for easier integration into existing control platforms, improved maintenance and lower lifecycle costs. Three new turbomachinery control (TMC) packages from Rockwell Automation incorporate standard, commercial, off-the-shelf control and visualization technology for fast installation and troubleshooting at a lower total cost of ownership. Solutions for one- and two-valve steam turbines, and single-stage compressors are all preconfigured with proven TMC control algorithms and offer extensive communication and diagnostic capabilities for improved uptime.

Timken appoints Brian T. Strunck, General Sales Manager - Process

Timken India Limited, a subsidiary of The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR), announced, the appointment of Brian T. Strunck as General Sales Manager for Process Industries in India. In this role, Strunck will lead both the original equipment and aftermarket businesses for the company’s process industries segment in India. He also will be responsible for managing the services business, as well as marketing and new business development.

Renewal energy solution for energy consumption in pharma industry by Synefra

Pune’s leading Integrated Infrastructure Solutions’ provider Synefra Engineering & Construction Ltd – A Tanti Group Company, bagged a unique contract for Project Management from India’s leading vaccine manufacturer, Serum Institute of India. They spearheaded the conceptualization and implementation of Biomass Briquettes fired steam generator as a replacement for the existing oil fired steam generator at Serum Institute production facility. This renewal energy solution, apart from huge cost savings, shall qualify for lucrative carbon credits. This unique solution by Synefra has great potential to set a trend in the Pharmaceutical sector to opt for a cleaner and greener technology.

Adjusting to part changes on an innovative production line

At one of the most productive automotive manufacturing plants in Europe, accuracy and reliability at all points on the production line are of paramount importance. The issue Nissan faced was that the existing mechanical centralizer could not cope with the new glass sizes for two its key vehicles. The centraliser locates at six points around the edge of the glass and consistently locates it to a known ‘central’ location in preparation for the next stage of the production process. Therefore it was imperative that the new vision system would not only provide accurate information for the two new models, but also that it would adapt easily to future product developments.

Faurecia enhances auto parts with portable CMM & 3D scanning

Audi, BMW, Citroën, Chrysler, Mercedes, Peugeot and Volkswagen are car manufacturers that produce vastly different high-end automobiles for the consumer market. Despite the huge differentiation in products, these manufacturers have one thing in common they are all clients of automotive parts giant, Faurecia. As the world’s leading automobile engineering solution provider and auto parts manufacturer, Faurecia is an important partner to automakers.

Renu Electronics : Pioneering the factory automation technology

Renu Electronics is set up as an ISO 9001:2008 certified Factory Automation products manufacturing company. Renu Electronics’ major strengths are Engineering, Driver Development and Customization of products. It is a well Trusted and Respected name Globally that offers low cost Quality solutions for all Factory Automation applications. The company was established in 1991as design and development company for Factory Automation products to meet customer specific requirements. Later it expanded it’s operations with growth to 160+ employees and 30,000+ Square Feet area of own building with state of the art Production facility, Test Lab and Engineering facilities.

ARMM Forum to organize largest national conference on Asset, Reliability and Maintenance Management

Asset, Reliability and Maintenance Management (ARMM) forum is organising the national conference on the state of ARMM in India on 15th & 16th September, 2011 in Lavasa at Hotel Mercure, International Convention Centre. ARMM Forum will also be unveiling an exclusive whitepaper on ‘State of ARMM in India’, based on a pan India survey conducted amongst maintenance professionals as well as the ‘C’ class executives in association with IMRB.

Detecting the position Total Encoder Solutions from Fritz Kübler

The application areas for electrical drives are as varied as they are deman- ding. This results in special challenges and tasks for sensors. So what should users look out for to ensure they satisfy these diverse requirements? What new technologies are available? And which technical “tricks” offer the best results in each environment? Answers, solutions and trends. by Arnold Hettich

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