Author: Ganesh Gavhane
The Hoffmann Group has once again won the German Design Award. The GARANT ToolCar roller cabinet from the GridLine series and the GARANT magnet measuring stand were declared winners of the “Workshop and Tools” category. The GARANT cross-cut saw with cross ground also received a “Special Mention”. All three products impressed the international jury with a sophisticated design that combines functionality and aesthetics equally. The GARANT ToolCar and the GARANT magnet measuring stand won the iF DESIGN Award at the start of 2018. The GARANT ToolCar also won the Red Dot Award. According to the jury, the GARANT ToolCar from…
ANCA’S new camera bracket increases the measuring capabilities of iView to inspect a tool’s endface and measure land widths, lip distances and chisel angles without the need for camera commissioning or qualification A survey by McKinsey* showed that in manufacturing,approximately749 billion hours are worked each year around the world. Of these, about 60% (478 billion hours) were automatable or at least semi-automatable with existing technology. Imagine if even a small number of those 478 billion labour hours were converted to planning, analysis and strategy hours. Thomson Mathew, ANCA Software Product Manager said, “To remain competitive in tool manufacturing, more and…
Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has received Qualified Supplier status from Airbus for its two customer centres in Great Britain and France for copper alloy substrate coatings using BALINIT C. Both locations are already certified as qualified suppliers of the coating on steel, titanium and Inconel substrates. BALINIT C is a coating applied to aerospace components made of steel, titanium and various alloys that helps reduce surface fatigue, withstand wear, and high loads, whilst being lightweight and exhibiting low-fric- tion. The technical qualification of BALINIT C, as a non-hazardous and REACH-conforming option to hard chrome plating, completes…
Global engineering company, Renishaw, returns to IMTEX for the show’s 50th anniversary, which is taking place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore, India from January 24th to 30th, 2019. The show’s 50th anniversary will be marked by the introduction of an Industry 4.0 pavilion. In line with this, Renishaw will showcase a complete automation cell, demonstrating to manufacturers how intelligent process control is key to the operation of a successful smart factory. Additionally, the company will launch several new products to address the industry’s need for automated process control. Renishaw can be found in Hall 3A on stall B103…
In September 18th to 22nd, visitors at the AMB trade fair 2018 in Stuttgart experienced three all-new innovations at the CHIRON Group’s trade fair stand. The turnkey specialist demonstrated the new machine generations for high-precision, dynamic CNC machining from CHIRON and STAMA live in Hall 10, Stand A51. “The FZ16 S five axis and the DZ16 W from CHIRON were designed to meet the growing requirements in machining production and the increasing complexity of machined workpieces,” explained Dr Claus Eppler, Head of Research and Development at CHIRON. “The STAMA MT 733 two is the complete machining solution for high-precision components…
Reduced hardware and engineering costs through new generation of safety controllers With its focus on increased modularity and scalability, the new generation of Beckhoff safety controllers allows optimum adaptation to the specific safety requirements of individual machine concepts. The ability to distribute the intelligence of an entire safety application across multiple TwinSAFE Logic-capable I/O modules enables the flexible implementation of increasingly modular architectures that can be adapted to given system requirements even more effectively than before. With the new safety controllers based on the EL6910 TwinSAFE Logic, it is possible to adapt the TwinSAFE system even more specifically to the…
Manufacturing in today’s world, is going through an evolution by adopting new age techniques and methods that is often classified under the term “SMART”. The world is becoming a competitive marketplace for smart technologies which gives business owners the power to drive decisions with the right & accurate data. Shifting towards ‘Smart Manufacturing & A Smart Factory’ is enabling manufacturers to improve the efficiency of their business, enhance the productivity & increase profitability. Tapping into the Opportunity of ‘A Smart Factory’ According to a recent report by Digital Transformation Institute of Capgemini, smart factories will contribute to almost $ 500…
Thane-based Gala Precision Engineering is a one-stop solutions provider when it comes to de-burring, finishing, washing and cleaning of machinery parts and components. It offers the whole gamut of systems and services for carrying out the said operations. Gala’s Automatic Multi-stage Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine is a workhorse designed for precision cleaning of engine parts, shock absorbers, clutch housings, aluminium die castings, transmission parts and manifolds. It features spray, ultrasonic and immersed flood processes enabling multiple washing and rinsing operations. Its pre-programmed, automatic material handling system facilitates higher productivity due to simultaneous handling of multiple baskets. The gradual step-down type multi-stage…
There are two different ways of using sensors in the field of hydraulics. It is possible to integrate the sensors if it is already known during design that a sensor is required for displacement measurement, or later, if this requirement is only recognised in hindsight. Both approaches are basically different from the viewpoint of the measurement technology. Integrated sensors If it is already certain during the design phase that displacement measurement is required, it makes sense to install the sensor in a compact as possible design envelope. Ideally, the sensor is directly integrated into the hydraulic cylinder and designed as…
Since its emergence, Nanotechnology is steadily growing in its importance in the scientific world. It offers highly flexible solutions to complex problems in a wide range of research areas such as Medicine, Electronics, Food, Fuel Cell, Space, Energy, Sensors, Fabrics, Automobiles and many more. Various factors are helping the Nanotechnology to grow in its size such as research funding, government support and private sector funding and drive for miniaturization. By 2024, Nanotechnology market is expected to cross US$ 125 Billion mark. This study is an attempt to understand the future of Nanotechnology, its relationship and impact to automotive industry in…
The Schmersal Group launched a new range of opto-electronic safety equipment with a clear unique selling point. The SLB 240/440 is the smallest range of safety light barriers in the world with built-in evaluation. The product has received the GIT SECURITY AWARD 2018. Klaus Schuster, Managing Director, Schmersal Safety Control GmbH. The current trends in machine and plant engineering include increasing levels of performance density: Machines need to fit into the smallest space possible, which is to do with the fact that it is often used to replace existing machines and the users want increased performance and productivity. Opto-electronics replaces…
Shavo Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a part of the Shavo Group with a standing and reputation spanning over five decades, is in the frontiers of niche high technologies cutting across diverse disciplines. The company represents some of the world leaders in their respective fields for technology solutions like static elimination, precision air movement, high quality instrumentation, high purity gas delivery, corrosive gas handling, energy absorption and so on. With a vast product portfolio, the company serves over a thousand customers from diverse key sectors including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, chemical, oil & gas, automobile and so on. In an interview with Mr.…