Robotics aligns very well with Industry 4.0 initiatives: Vishal Dahiya

In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Vishal Dahiya, Associate Director, Factory Automation System, Panasonic Smart Factory Solutions India, highlights on the growing demand for smart factories as India emerges are one of the major manufacturing hubs globally. Read more...

Taiwan's DFI to open repair & service center in India

With its embedded solutions, industrial motherboards, and custom products, the company is eyeing growth from sectors like medical, defence, retail, factory automation, traffic management, etc, says Rakesh Rao. Read more...

Taiwan firms aim to power India's automation future

At the Taiwan Excellence pavilion in Automation Expo 2024, 17 leading Taiwanese brands in the field of machinery, automation, equipment & components, industrial PC, and IOT devices showcased their latest advancements in factory automation. Read more...

Panasonic unveils factory automation solution for Indian OEMs

These solutions comprise of a Network Function Integrated Type HL-G2 SERIES - Laser Sensor, Motion Controller GM1, and Minas A7 servo systems. Read more...

FANUC India expands in Tamil Nadu with new Technology Centre in Coimbatore

The new 15,000 square foot centre aims to better serve the region's industrial needs. Read more...

Automation Expo 2024 to showcase innovations in AI and Robotics

The event will be held from August 21 - 24 at the Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC), Nesco, Mumbai. Read more...

Pepperl+Fuchs enhances efficiency in intralogistics

Automation is becoming a cornerstone, with significant investments in smart factories and digitalisation to streamline operations and reduce lead times. Read more...

“Pepperl+Fuchs enhances efficiency in intralogistics”

There is a strong focus on integrating advanced technologies such as automated storage and retrieval systems, industrial and mobile robots, conveyor systems, and sortation systems. Read more...

Tata Tech releases SAP S/4 HANA for Mitsubishi India’s digitalisation plan

The project integrated multiple business units, including factory automation systems, air conditioning systems, and semiconductors and devices. Read more...

Mitsubishi Electric inaugurates manufacturing plant in Maharashtra

Mitsubishi Electric inaugurates a Rs 2.2 billion manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, India, specialising in advanced factory automation systems, aiming to meet the rising demand across various industries while aligning with sustainable development goals. Read more...

It is important to be ‘Smart’ in today’s competitive world

In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Sunil Mehta of Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd, explains the importance of embracing advanced technologies for increasing acceptance of made-in-India products in the international market. Read more...

Mitsubishi Electric to set up new factory for automation products

The new factory in Pune - built with an investment of Rs 220 crore - will manufacture Variable Frequency Drives and Factory Automation control system products. Read more...

HARTING opens big production unit in Chennai

Establishing a renewed factory space of over 32000 sq ft in India is an important step in the continuous development of its global manufacturing network. Read more...

Mitsubishi Electric to invest Rs 220 cr to set up new factory in Pune

The new factory automation systems facility in Talegaon (near Pune, Maharashtra) will manufacture Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and Factory Automation (FA) control system products. Read more...

Bosch Rexroth’s Smart Flex Effector makes robots more sensitive

A retrofittable compensation module with sensors and kinematics in six independent degrees of freedom expands the field for factory automation Read more...

Geared motors market on a smooth ride

Machinery manufacturers are the main consumers of geared products. Conveyor manufacturers, who were the largest market for geared products in 2020, are expected to see strong growth in the coming years driven mainly by the logistics and factory automation sectors, says Shirly Zhu. Read more...

VDMA’s Robotomation highlights potential of robotic automation in India

The gradual integration of robotics and automation in the manufacturing sector in India has begun, transforming the nature of roles and functions in its wake. Read more...

VDMA’s Robotomation symposium highlights trends in robotic automation

Robotomation symposium - hosted by German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) in Gurgaon on Feb 19, 2021 - brought the users and vendors of automation technology under one roof to discuss the latest trends and applications in the manufacturing sector in India. Read more...

TATA-Indian Institute Skills to provide training on factory automation

With automation gaining traction, skills will be a crucial differentiator. Automation and robotics are relatively new age tech and this endeavour will add more strength to the adaption and development of new technologies. Read more...

How will 5G improve industrial automation?

As part of Industry 4.0, more automated systems are relying on the IoT than ever. Since 5G will bring network improvements, it will improve the IoT and consequently improve automation, says Megan Ray Nichols. Read more...

The new normal in manufacturing sector

COVID 19 pandemic has profoundly changed the approach towards manufacturing. With hygiene and safety taking precedence, companies are looking to adopt collaborative robots (Cobots) and IIoT-based intelligent devices in production plants. So, will this be the new normal? Read more...

Mitsubishi Electric launches MELFA ASSISTA Series cobots in India

MELFA ASSISTA collaborative robots can work together with humans, keeping safety features such as collision detection a priority and complying strictly with the international safety and robotic standards ISO 10218-1 and ISO/TS15066. Read more...

ABB opens robotics facility in Bengaluru

The new facility - which houses a state-of-the-art shop floor that can run proof of concepts and factory acceptance tests for 1000 ABB robots every year - will enable ABB India to deliver robotic applications to industries like automotive, food & beverage, electronics, etc Read more...

Mitsubishi Electric helps to automate manual ventilator amid COVID 19 pandemic

Mitsubishi Electric’s Graphic Operation Controller (GOC) products have been tested successfully at Government facilities. The integrated controller and display help in maintaining the compactness of the ventilator, reports Rakesh Rao. Read more...

Demand for automation in India to rise due to COVID 19 pandemic

VDMA India organised a virtual panel discussion to understand the readiness of Indian manufacturers to adopt automation. By monitoring only two variables (temperature and vibration), MSMEs can reduce maintenance cost by 45% throughout the life of the machine. Read more...

Ethernet tops industrial network market, fieldbus decline continues, says HMS Networks

While industrial Ethernet increases its market share to 64 per cent (from 59 per cent last year), fieldbuses drop to 30 per cent (from 35 per cent). The leading networks EtherNet/IP and PROFINET share first place at 17 per cent each. Read more...

VDMA’s India Day at Hannover Messe 2019 boosts Indo-German trade

The Indian unit of VDMA (the German Engineering Federation) hosted India Day at Hannover Messe 2019 to project India as huge market and investment destination for investments Read more...

ABB and Dassault Systèmes enter global software partnership for digital industries

The partnership will look to offer software solutions portfolio varying from product life cycle management to asset health solutions Read more...

Adaptation of industry 4.0 is seeking more H&P systems

Nowadays, end consumers are looking for robust and reliable pneumatics hydraulics systems which are worth the money that is being paid. Read more...

TAITRA launches new Taiwan Product Centre in India

The centre will display products from various fields such as automation, electrical, healthcare, lifestyle, automobile, engineering, agriculture, home decor, etc. Read more...

Mitsubishi Electric launches iQ-Edgecross software

The new product supports the Edgecross open software platform that is used to integrate factory automation (FA) and information technology (IT). Read more...

Emerson acquires Aventics for Euro 527 million

The US-based technology and engineering major Emerson has agreed to acquire Aventics from Triton for a cash purchase price of Euro 527 million. Read more...

Omron Corp. and Techman Robot Inc. form strategic alliance on collaborative robots

Omron Corp. and Techman Robot Inc., the world’s leading company for collaborative arm robots that work together with people, announced that the two corporations have signed an agreement to form a strategic alliance in the area of collaborative robots. Read more...

Easy connect with IO-Link modules

AAs part of its global focus on factory automation, Parker Hannifin has added smart connectivity of its pneumatic valve islands to machine controllers by introducing new IO-Link modules that can be quickly integrated with existing Parker valve ranges. Read more...