Aartech Solonics Ltd, a leading R&D-driven system solutions company, has developed the Adaptive Alternate Power Module (AAPM), a groundbreaking innovation designed for Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) and artillery systems, including the K9 Vajra. This innovation represents a significant stride toward Atma Nirbhar Bharat, offering regulated DC power to tanks and artillery systems based on specific load requirements, thereby eliminating the need to activate the main engine, according to a company statement.
The breakthrough technology enhances operational efficiency in extreme environments, reduces fuel consumption, and extends engine life, conserving up to 20% of engine usage typically consumed during gun-firing operations. Designed to perform in diverse conditions, it operates effectively across a temperature range from +60°C in deserts to -30°C in Himalayan cold regions.
Developed through a collaboration between Aartech Solonics, Manmeet Singh Soni from Sudarshan Chakra Corps (EME), and IIT Bombay, the Adaptive Alternate Power Module (AAPM) has been jointly tested with the Indian Army and validated by IIT Bombay. Aartech has also filed for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to protect the innovation.
Founded in 1985 by Anil Anant Raje, Aartech Solonics began commercial production in 1988 and transitioned to a public limited company in 1992. The company specializes in manufacturing tailor-made electrical systems for power stations, distribution networks, and industries, earning a reputation as an “Application Engineering Specialist” in electrical switchgear and control gear with a strong emphasis on R&D-driven solutions.
