Author: Ganesh Gavhane
Collaborative robots — “cobots” — are reshaping manufacturing across the world, and India’s shopfloors are increasingly adopting them to boost efficiency, maintain quality, and reduce ergonomic risk. Unlike traditional industrial robots that live behind cages, cobots are designed to work with people: they’re smaller, easier to program, safer by design, and highly flexible. For Indian manufacturers — from large automotive OEMs to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) making components or consumer goods — cobots offer a practical path to automation that fits the realities of mixed-model production, constrained floor space, and tight investment cycles. Below I explain the key ways…
The 165 exhibiting companies from 16 countries came to Stuttgart to show off intelligent and impressive technical solutions for industrial parts and surface cleaning. The three days of parts2clean made it clear that there is a demand for such solutions, in spite of the currently challenging market conditions: after all, the trade visitors from 44 countries, more than 3,200 in number, had brought just the right tasks and projects with them to the show. “Compared to the 2023 event, the 21st edition of the Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Parts and Surface Cleaning not only chalked up a growing number…
Under the newly unveiled motto of “Connected by welding – united by passion”, Fronius presented a wide range of sophisticated welding solutions and comprehensive welding expertise at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen. Among the highlights were the Fronius Fortis—the new manual MIG/MAG welding machine series setting new standards in flexibility and ease of use—and Velo, the Velocity Assistant that ensures perfect, reproducible seams with reduced physical strain thanks to assisted torch guidance and a constant welding speed. The Austrian welding experts also presented efficient robot and cobot applications as well as customized automation systems for every welding requirement. In addition…
At SPS – Smart Production Series from 25 to 27 November 2025, NORD will demonstrate how the system provider implements smart drive solutions for automated production. One key element is intelligent control via decentralised and centralised drive electronics that are in focus at NORD’s stand 431 in Hall 3A at the trade fair centre in Nuremberg. Drive electronics for any system architecture“With the product families NORDAC PRO, NORDAC ON, NORDAC FLEX and NORDAC LINK, NORD has a portfolio that benefits drive systems in automated production”, says Jörg Niermann, Head of Marketing at NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. This enables the inverters to be…
Paint finishing is more than decoration — it is the visual signature and protective skin of any machine. Whether it’s a compact machine tool in a factory, a high-precision medical instrument, an agricultural tractor, or a sleek consumer-grade appliance, the paint finish shapes first impressions, communicates brand values, and often determines the perceived quality of the product. Beyond aesthetics, paint systems provide corrosion protection, abrasion resistance, UV protection, and ease of maintenance. This article explores how paint finishing enhances machine aesthetics, the technical choices behind great finishes, practical benefits, common methods, quality control, and guidance for designers and engineers specifying…
For over a century, CLOOS has been synonymous with welding innovation, engineering precision, & uncompromising quality. From its origins in Haiger, Germany in 1919 to its strong and steadily expanding presence across global manufacturing hubs, the company has continuously redefined welding technology through deep vertical integration and process excellence. In India, CLOOS has steadily strengthened its footprint through a “Think Global, Act Local” strategy, aligning German engineering heritage with the production realities and ambitions of Indian industry. The recent inauguration of the new CLOOS Experience Centre in Pune marks a significant milestone in this journey. By bringing sales, service, training,…
Meeting market demand, InsertsPRO delivers automated grinding for faster setups, higher quality, and maximum efficiency Melbourne, Australia – September 2025: ANCA, a global leader in CNC grinding technology is launching InsertsPRO, its new Special Inserts Grinding Package. This powerful, flexible, and universal software solution supports manufacturers operating in the fast-growing insert grinding market – an industry estimated in the billions globally, with indexable inserts making up a huge proportion of cutting tool consumption. InsertsPRO supports ISO-standard inserts sourced from global catalogues – suitable for any milling or turning machine—as well as customer-specific special inserts developed for optimized applications, all on…
Welding Automation 2.0: Welding has always been the backbone of industrial progress. Every bridge, railway coach, automobile frame, heavy machine and structural assembly depends on the quality, precision and consistency of welded joints. But over the last few years, welding has moved far beyond being a purely manual skill. It has become one of the most technologically disruptive pillars of modern manufacturing driven by automation, robotics, smart materials and digital intelligence. As India strengthens its position as a global manufacturing hub, Welding Automation is emerging not just as a trend but as an essential capability. Companies across automotive, railways, construction…
A Landmark for the East Indian Manufacturing Hub scheduledfrom 20–22 November 2025 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata Kolkata, India: Future Market Events has announced the debut edition of the Engineering Technology Expo (ETE), co-located with the India Fastener Show. The event marks a significant step in strengthening the engineering and manufacturing landscape of Eastern India. The Engineering Technology Expo is positioned as a dedicated platform to highlight advancements across sheet metal working, metal forming, metal cutting, precision engineering, laser cutting, automation, robotics, and industrial fasteners. The inaugural edition is expected to attract over 100 exhibitors and 7,500 visitors from…
Bengaluru, 10 November 2025: Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) will organise IMTEX FORMING 2026 from 21 to 25 January 2026 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. IMTEX FORMING 2026 will feature the following concurrent events: • Tooltech, which focuses on machine tool accessories, metrology solutions, CAD / CAM tools, tooling systems, and the latest trends in tooling industry • Digital Manufacturing, which showcases real-time solutions in additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0Weldexpo, in association with the Indian Institute of Welding (IIW-India) that showcases the latestwelding technologies • Moldex India and Fastenex India, organised by Messe Stuttgart, focusing on moulding,…
Highly-Functional Material Week 2025 to Showcase Breakthroughs in Electronics, Mobility, and Clean Energy. TOKYO, Japan — One of the world’s largest showcases of advanced material technologies, Highly-Functional Material Week Tokyo 2025, will open its doors at Makuhari Messe on November 12–14, featuring a comprehensive display of cutting-edge functional materialsfrom carbon fiber composites and cellulose to next-generation ceramics—that highlight significant progress across industries including electronics, mobility, clean energy, aerospace, medical devices, and sustainability. More than a thousand exhibitors will present the latest technologies across eight specialised shows, namely FILMTECH JAPAN, PLASTIC JAPAN, METAL JAPAN, CERAMIC JAPAN, Adhesion & Bonding Expo, Paint & Coating JAPAN, Sustainable Material Expo,…
Faced with rapid economic and population growth, India is investing tremendously in renewable and nuclear energy, as well as in the development of its oil fields and refining capacity. While the country has set a ‘Net Zero’ goal for 2070, energy security and the ability to provide affordable power to its 1.5 billion inhabitants remain the main priorities. How to supply reliable, affordable energy to 1.5 billion people while keeping emissions under control? This question is at the heart of India’s energy policy. While many Western countries focus primarily on energy transition, the country must pursue energy expansion to This…
Sept 2025 – J. Schmalz GmbH, a global leader in vacuum automation & handling systems, announced the launch of the FQE-V, a modular and freely scalable area gripper system for robotics. It enables workpieces of different sizes and shapes to be handled safely, with applications benefiting from particularly fast project planning. The new FQE-V area gripper enables precise and safe handling of individually shaped workpieces. Vacuum expert Schmalz has further developed the FQE series and supplemented it with the FQE-V. With dimensions ranging from 230 × 120 millimetres to 400 × 280 millimetres, the new area gripper is even more…
As India’s manufacturing sector advances toward precision, efficiency, and sustainability—especially in aerospace, semiconductor, and automotive industries—EDM technologies are evolving to meet these demands. HIWIN’s high-speed EDM milling head RCH-100E introduces a breakthrough in machining performance, combining direct-drive innovation, intelligent diagnostics, and eco-conscious design to set a new benchmark in advanced manufacturing. HIWIN High-Speed EDM Milling Head (RCH-100E) with Direct Drive design, is used in high precision application & produce parts for aircraft, semiconductor & automotive industries. • Innovative Value: Integrated with torque motor, RCH-100E with precise indexing 0.0005° & high rotation speed 300 rpm, 3 times higher than mechanical type,…