Author: MTW Editorial Team
Q. What ignited the spark in you to start SIMTEK business venture? How did the idea for your business come about? In early days of our career, we offered CNC networking solutions ( DNC) to SME, PSU and Corporates. Few of them enquired about CAD/CAM solutions to achieve repeatability, accuracy in component manufacturing process. SIMTEK (formerly Simtek Associates) was formed in Y2000 as Engineering solutions firm focusing on 3D modelling, CNC programming and Reverse Engineering Services. Simtek’s existence came due to market needs & our team’s passion for technological solutions. We were one of the early birds in this market…
In this issueThe zest for QUALITY & CUSTOMER Satisfaction…Mr. Suresh K Jadhav, Managing DirectorSIM Technologies Pvt LtdEnablling The Make in India Dream• Mr. P G Jadeja, CEO, Jyoti CNC Automation• Mr. Shirnivas Shirgurkar, MD, ACE Designers• Mr. Ravi Raghavan, MD & CEO, Bharat Fritz Werner• Mr. Ronald D’Suza CEO, PMT MachinesTechnical Trend• Dormer Parmet launched a new generation of solid carbide multi-application drills• Meghan west joins workshops for warriors Board of Directors• Renishaw announces launch of manual CMM upgrade option
In this issueShaping the forms of the future, an interface with Mr. L J Naidu, Managing Director, GROB Machine Tools India Pvt LtdIn focus & Case Study• Portfolio, Bettineellis solutions for Motion Control & Automation• Competence in advance technology worldwide• Dormer Permet launches new data calculator app• IMTEX 2017 – A huge Sucess• Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group enter into multi million dollar life of programme contract with Maini Precision Products Ltd• Faro names Katrona Tyrrell Chife People OfficerTechnical Trend• High Precision for Machining Center in Automated Large- Batch production• Family Fluids business changes with times• Autorisation concepts in machine…
In this issueGlobal Leadersship in CUTTING TOOLS Arena, an interface with Mr. Hokeun Song, Chairman, YG-1 Co.,LtdIn focus & Case Study• A financial prudent guget aimed at fiscal consolidation• Reducing the corporate income tax will help MSME sector• Budget focussed on key and strategic measurement for railway sectorTechnical Trend• FARO Vantage Laser Tracker product line sets new standard• Plasma and automated sheet metal cutting• KASTO introduces mobile app for monitoring machine• ESPRIT Profit turning : A technical overview• YG Cutting Tools : The sprit of innovation Digital Issue – February 2017
In this issueTechnology Innovation with Perfection an interface with Mr. Prashant Sardeshmukh, Director, MMC Hardmetal India Pvt LtdIn focus & Case Study• COSMOS Machine Toosl, Scripting the Story faster…• Nicoles Correa, 60 Years of Technology excellence• High Precision: A world on it’s own – must be respected• Grob Group: Growth with innovationTechnical Trend• Sparkonix to launch new generation EDMs• Application of Linear encoder on machine tools• Robotics: The flexibility Factor• Ratnaparkhi Electronics Industries: The game changer• YG Cutting Tools : The sprit of innovationDigital Issue – January 2017
In modern automation architectures, the interaction between machinery safety (Safety) and operational security (Security) is increasingly becoming the key to practicable concepts. It is important to consider not only the technical and normative requirements of safety, but in particular the need to assign information and authorisations carefully – issues that until now have been covered by organisational measures. With a safe operating mode selector switch, manipulation protection and access authorisations can be achieved in terms of overall safety.The development towards a networked automation landscape means that companies face new security challenges. Industry 4.0 systems can be reconfigured and optimised autonomously…
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, Cambridge, UK and Maini Precision Products Ltd (MPP), entered into a multimillion dollar life of programme contract for structural machined parts and sub-assemblies for a major aircraft programme at Aero India 2017. With this contract, MPP is now positioned as the single source from India to support Marshall for their manufacturing requirements for the duration of this program. Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group was represented by Mr. Andrew Monk, Supplier Manager and Mr. Jeremy Rogerson, Supplier Quality Manager. Maini Group was represented by Mr. Gautam Maini, Executive Director, Maini Group and Mr. Naresh Palta, CEO,…
Lapp India, a 100% subsidiary of the Lapp Group Germany and a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology in India, launched EPIC SMART, the industrial rectangular connector at IMTEX 2017.EPIC SMART Industrial Connector is designed and manufactured in Asia for the Asian customers with the promise of high performance at a cost-effective price. These connectors are used for power and control application in all industries ranging from Machine Tool, Automotive and Material handling to Industrial Automation. They are suitable for rated current up to 16A & Voltage: 500 Volts tested…
DesignTech Systems Ltd., a leading name in CAD/CAM/CAE, PLM and Additive Manufacturing technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Solidscape, for the distribution of high precision 3D Printers for manufacturing of wax patterns in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. DesignTech will develop the infrastructure to support the expansion and adoption of 3D printing custom manufacturing solutions. Solidscape 3D printers are known for their ability to produce ultra-fine feature details and are considered a premier technology for applications like custom jewelry manufacturing, high precision casting, and advanced biomedical research. “DesignTech Systems Ltd.’s strong business reputation and broad footprint…
EOS, the global technology and quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions, has announced its support of the Swiss society Devanthro and the Roboy project at the Technical University of Munich. The goal of the Roboy project is to advance humanoid robotics to the capability of human bodies. The vision is to iteratively improve Roboy models until the performance is comparable to humans in dexterity, robustness and flexibility.The first prototype – Roboy Junior – has muscles and tendons rather than motors in the joints. It has been developed under substantial usage of AM: The complete skeletal body structure of…
International cutting tool supplier Dormer Pramet has launched a new machining data calculator app. Designed primarily for smartphones, the “calculators’ app” will help determine a variety of data on popular operations including milling, turning, drilling, threading and boring. By entering different job settings including tool diameter and material type the user can quickly and easily establish the optimum conditions for an efficient machining process. A wide range of parameters can be navigated by simply swiping the screen, including power demand, torque and cutting time. Available in 18 languages, additional user preferences provided include metric and inch options. A valuable tool…
Q) GROB has gained substantial market share in Indian machine tool industry, please elucidate the success story of the company?Since its entry in to Indian market in 2007, Grob gained substantial market share with proven strategies of the company in similar markets. We initially focused on automotive OEM’s, followed by their tier 1 vendors with our system machines and later with a big bang in die & mold and aerospace industry with our state of the art universal horizontal 5 axes machining centers. Continuous year on year increase in business and market share fuelled our thoughts for further expansion in…
With an objective of providing a value-centric product to the growing Indian manufacturing sector, lately SCHUNK Intec India Pvt Ltd introduced its latest Quick change Pallet System that promises return on investment (ROI) in less than three months. Today’s market dynamics demand shorter product life cycles making it imperative for the manufacturing companies to invest in flexible systems and have the bandwidth to cope up with changing machining requirements. Identifying this need of the hour SCHUNK; one of the pioneers in gripping systems and clamping technology since last 70 years came out with its new offering – “VERO-E compact GSE”.…
CNC Software, Inc. has partnered with a leading independent machine tools and allied equipment supplier to help them strengthen their commitment to offering a ‘total customer solution’ by announcing a new agreement with them.Engineering Technology Group (ETG), which employs 100 people at its Headquarters in the West Midlands, has signed a deal to sell Mastercam and Cimco software across the UK, providing manufacturers with access to the latest CAM and CNC technology.It is a relationship that has already proved successful in Ireland, and the Wellesbourne-based company believes it has the potential to generate more than £2m of sales in its…
Makino Inc. is pleased to announce its merger with EDM consumables supplier Global EDM Supplies. The merger is expected to expand the company’s SST Consumables business, providing customers with broader geographic reach, greater product diversity and increased accessibility to experienced technical services and support. “We are very pleased to continue our growth in the consumables business through the merger of Global EDM Supplies,” said Don Lane, CEO of Makino Inc. “We look forward to better serving our customers through the addition of Global’s skilled and experienced personnel, geographic presence and product portfolio.” Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, Global EDM Supplies is…