Author: Hari Shanker

The Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, lays down a comprehensive roadmap for India’s manufacturing sector. With a focus on ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), the budget introduces several transformative initiatives aimed at fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability in the industry. This article delves into the key aspects of the budget that are set to impact the Indian manufacturing sector, including plug-and-play industrial parks, support for MSMEs and startups, credit guarantees, infrastructure development, and skills enhancement. In his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled its first budget with a resolute focus on bolstering the manufacturing…

As monsoon season brings a refreshing respite from the scorching summer heat across India, igus, a leader in high-performance polymers, unveils its innovative solutions tailored for the season. Located in Bengaluru, igus India is leveraging its expertise in motion plastics to revolutionise both the bicycle industry and solar applications, aligning with the sustainability needs of modern India. igus India, renowned for its high-performance polymers, is making significant strides in providing innovative solutions tailored to India’s unique environmental challenges, particularly during the monsoon season. igus India is the 100% subsidiary of the Cologne-based company, igus GmbH, blends technical expertise with sustainability,…

Energy Mission Machineries India Limited, based in Ahmedabad, is set to make a significant impact at HIMTEX 2024, showcasing their latest innovations in metal forming. Building on their 25-year legacy, the company has grown from a dream of five young entrepreneurs in Gujarat to a global manufacturer, exporting cutting-edge bending, shearing, and pressing machines to Asia, America, and Europe. Energy Mission Machineries India Limited, established in 1999, has become a leader in the sheet metal machinery industry. With a sprawling 260,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, they produce up to 1000 machines annually and have over 6000 installations worldwide. Their commitment…

On July 14, 2024, Pune’s airport transformation reached a significant milestone, with the inaugural flight departing from its new terminal. The expansion of Pune Airport, a project undertaken despite being a Defence Airport, has been eagerly anticipated by local citizens. With the digital inauguration already completed before the general elections, the physical launch was marked by the presence of the Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol, signalling a new era in regional air travel. The new terminal began operations with nine arrivals and nine departures scheduled for the first day, featuring flights from Air India…

JKS Engineering, a company established in 2012 and located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has made significant strides in the mechanical design and manufacturing sector. They were recognised at the 44th and 45th South India EEPC’s Export Performance Award Presentation Function held on July 13, 2024, in Puducherry. The ceremony, graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry Rangaswamy, was a momentous occasion for JKS Engineering as the Managing Director, Jayakumar S, received the award. JKS Engineering received the Special Trophy for Excellence in Exports of High Technology Products for the year 2019-20, for their outstanding contribution to the engineering export…

The Foundation for Smart Manufacturing (FSM), an initiative by the Automation Industry Association (AIA) and the Indian Institute of Delhi, under the aegis of the Ministry of Heavy Industry, Government of India, successfully concluded its latest conference in Ahmedabad. This event, aimed at promoting automation and smart manufacturing processes among the Indian manufacturing community, marks the latest in a series of conferences held in Pune, Hosur, and Coimbatore last year. The inauguration ceremony of the ASM Ahmedabad conference was marked by a series of dignified and insightful addresses that set the tone for the day. The event commenced with the…

The Foundation for Smart Manufacturing (FSM), a collaborative initiative by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and the Automation Industry Association under the aegis of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, is set to host a session on July 13, 2024. This workshop, held at Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya (BVM), is designed to strengthen ties between academia, industry, and public sectors to boost local manufacturing clusters in India. In a significant step toward advancing India’s capabilities in smart manufacturing, the Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College, Vithal Udyognagar Industries Association, and the IITD-AIA Foundation for Smart Manufacturing are set to…

The Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture (MCCIA) is set to host the much-anticipated Semiconductor Ecosystem Conference 2024 on July 15th at the MCCIA Trade Tower in Pune. This event marks a significant gathering aimed at shaping the trajectory of the electronics industry through comprehensive discussions on entrepreneurship, workforce development, and government policies affecting the sector. Located at the heart of Pune, the MCCIA has been a cornerstone in promoting industrial and commercial growth in the region. The upcoming conference leverages MCCIA’s robust platform, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and academics to foster discussions that are expected to drive…

Laser Technologies Private Limited (LTPL), a frontrunner in India’s laser solution sector, proudly announces the launch of its latest product, the PowerBend. Designed to revolutionize the metal fabrication industry, the PowerBend press brake solution offers unprecedented bending capability and accuracy, setting a new standard in the market. Engineered with cutting-edge technology, the PowerBend is equipped with features that cater to the precise needs of various industries including elevator, panel, and furniture manufacturing. Its standard configuration includes a 4+1 axis, DA53T controller, Servo Motor, and 4 fingers with dual LM guide. Available in multiple power options such as 110T, 175T, 250T,…

Tetra4D Converter is revolutionizing the Indian manufacturing industry by enabling the seamless conversion of major CAD formats into 3D PDFs. Ashish Ramdas Satao, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Pune-based CAM TECH Solutions Private Limited, has spearheaded this transformation. After earning his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Bharatiya Vidyapeeth and gaining extensive industry experience, Ashish’s partnership with Tech Soft 3D in 2013 marked the beginning of his mission to bring Tetra4D to India, Singapore, Australia, and the UAE. Ashish Ramdas Satao is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pune-based CAM TECH Solutions Private Limited, a company dedicated to supporting the burgeoning…