Manufacturing

India Remains Top Focus for Siemens, Fueling Growth & Innovation? The German engineering and technology major Siemens revealed India will become the third or fourth-largest revenue head for the group in the next three years, overtaking Germany and France. It must be noted that Siemens is celebrating its 157th years of operations in India.While speaking to a select group of editors on the sidelines of their ‘Innovation Day’ held in Mumbai,...

KAOUN International, MODON announce WAM Saudi Expo 2025 KAOUN International, in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), announces the World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Summit & Expo Saudi 2025 (WAM Saudi). During the WAM Summit 2024 a co-operation agreement was signed on this.WAM Saudi, in partnership with GITEX Global, serves as a definitive platform to unite local stakeholders and international experts annually, encouraging...

Siemens Innovation Day 2024 Showcases Tech for India’s Digital Transformation Siemens Limited held its "Transform - Innovation Day 2024" in Mumbai today, showcasing cutting-edge technologies designed to accelerate digital transformation across the manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility sectors. The event highlighted advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industrial Metaverse solutions, which promise to drive significant improvements in productivity, energy efficiency, operational performance, quality, and flexibility for businesses.A central feature of the...

ABB upgrades its Faridabad plant to enhance sustainability efforts ABB India’s IEC LV motors business is expanding and transforming the company’s long-established manufacturing facility in the country. Started in 1951, it now boasts of an expanded modern workplace facility with upgraded shopfloors. IEC LV motors are known as the workhorses of Indian industries and play a crucial role across sectors. The facility has evolved over the decades into a hub...

ZEISS India expands its Global Capability Center in Bengaluru ZEISS, a globally leading player in optics and optoelectronics, has inaugurated its Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. Located in Bengaluru, the facility was inaugurated by Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister of Electronics, IT & BT (Information Technology and Biotechnology), Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.According to ZEISS, the GCC is a strategic hub that will tap into Bengaluru’s deep IT talent pool...

Atlas Copco appoints Shalini Sharma as new GM to lead Brand Studio in India Atlas Copco Group, a leader in compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools, and assembly systems, announced the appointment of Shalini Sharma as the new General Manager for its Brand Studio in India.“Shalini is the first Indian woman to be appointed as a General Manager within the company, marking a significant milestone in Atlas Copco’s commitment...

Medical Devices Industry Lauds Govt's Rs 500-Cr Boost Scheme The medical devices sector has expressed strong support for the government’s Rs 500 crore scheme aimed at advancing the industry, forecasting it will boost growth, reduce import dependency, and strengthen India’s role as a leading global exporter of medical devices.Unveiled by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda, the scheme is a comprehensive 5-in-1 initiative focused on crucial...

Legero India Appoints Ajay Saraf as CEO to Lead Expansion Legero India, a homegrown lighting solutions provider, has appointed Ajay Saraf as its new CEO. Saraf, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the lighting industry and B2B space, will spearhead Legero’s growth and expansion in both Indian and international markets.Legero Lighting is recognized for its eco-friendly and energy-saving commercial lighting solutions, tailored to sectors spanning corporate, retail, and hospitality....

Machine Tool Demand in Germany Slows Down, Reports VDW The German machine tools market is experiencing a slowdown as demand has stalled, according to the latest report from the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW). The industry, which has traditionally been a cornerstone of Germany's manufacturing sector, is facing numerous challenges. The VDW report highlights a decline in both domestic and international orders, posing potential concerns for growth and stability...

Compressed air & vacuum technology will be back at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 In 2025, the compressed air and vacuum technology sector will once again be at HANNOVER MESSE. From 31 March to 4 April, exhibitors at the “Compressed Air & Vacuum Technology” area in Hall 12 will present their latest products and solutions for industrial applications to an international audience. As a cross-sectional technology, compressed air and vacuum technology is...

Schmersal India appoints Ramji Singh as Managing Director The Schmersal Group has appointed Ramji Singh as the new Managing Director of its subsidiary Schmersal India. “The takeover of the management comes into force with immediate effect. Mr. Ramji succeeds Sagar Bhosale, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons after a long and successful tenure,” the company said in a statement.Ramji Singh has decades of experience as a...

Construction Equipment Industry registers 3% growth in H1 FY25 The Indian Construction Equipment (CE) industry witnessed a 3% year-on-year (YoY) increase in sales during the first six months of the current fiscal year FY25 (April – September 2024), as compared to the same period in FY24 (April – September 2023).The industry experienced a modest 1% year-on-year growth in sales during the second quarter of FY25, touching a total of 30,686...

HANNOVER MESSE 2025 presents digital ecosystems The Digital Ecosystems exhibition area at HANNOVER MESSE offers visitors first-hand insights into the future of digitally networked industry. Over 600 companies will present sample applications and use cases, from intelligent machine networking to the digitalization of supply chains, right through to innovative business models based on big data or AI. New features for exhibitors and visitors at HANNOVER MESSE are the Digital Transformation...

50 years of EMO – a success story Continuous development into the world's leading trade fair for production technologyOn August 1, 2024, the mailing of registration documents all around the world for EMO Hannover 2025 marked the start of a very special event. The world's leading trade fair for production technology, which takes place from September 22 to 26, is celebrating an important anniversary. "For half a century, EMO has...

Delta Electronics India hosts Automation Solution Day in Gurgaon Delta, a leading power and energy management company, hosts Automation Solution Day, in its Gurgaon facility.Commenting on the occasion, Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director, Delta Electronics India, said, "India's manufacturing sector is expected to reach US$1 trillion by 2026, boosted especially by the electronics, automotive, and textile industries and by government initiatives like Make in India and PLI schemes. Automation Solution Day...