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Igus India has significantly bolstered its presence in the Indian market by inaugurating a state-of-the-art, 92,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in Mandur, near Budigere, Bengaluru. This major expansion is part of a ₹100 crore (12 million euros) investment aimed at enhancing the company’s capabilities in emerging industries such as semiconductors and renewable energy. The new facility underscores Igus’s commitment to India, with plans to establish additional logistics and assembly centers in Pune, Gurugram, and Noida. Igus India, already a key player in motion plastics, anticipates continued growth, projecting revenue of ₹340 crores for 2024. Deepak Paul, Managing Director of Igus…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Plans Rs 25,000 Crore Plant Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) and the Maharashtra government have signed an MoU to establish a Rs 25,000 crore automobile plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. This large-scale facility will drive significant demand for machined components in engine manufacturing, chassis production, and assembly line tooling, creating opportunities for the machining industry. Project Head Plot No.1, Bidadi Industrial Area, Bidadi,Ramanagar-562109. Karnataka. T: 08066292098, Email: sustainability@toyota-kirloskar.co.in Larsen & Toubro Wins Order for Auto Plant Construction Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a major order to build a state-of-the-art automobile plant near Bengaluru. The project, valued between INR…

M&M to Launch Seven EVs by 2030 Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) plans to introduce seven battery electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, starting in 2025. The company aims to ramp up its production capacity this fiscal year to 15,000 units per month, including 10,000 EVs. This increase in EV production will heighten the need for machined components, particularly for battery housings, motor parts, and chassis components, benefiting the machining industry. Ather Energy Partners for Battery Development Ather Energy has signed an agreement with Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (ARE&M) to develop and source Lithium-ion battery cells for its electric scooters. This…

Air India Express Expands to Agartala Air India Express is launching daily flights connecting Agartala with Kolkata, Guwahati, and Delhi, starting September 1. The expansion will offer direct flights between Agartala and Kolkata, Agartala and Guwahati, and Agartala to Delhi via Guwahati. This move is expected to increase demand for aircraft components and maintenance services, creating opportunities for the machining industry to supply precision parts and support aircraft maintenance. Tata and Airbus Forge Helicopter Assembly Deal Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract to set up the H125 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in India. This is…

With the new jaw quick-change system BSWS-R, SCHUNK enables automated finger changes during an ongoing process. The cleverly designed system consists of just a few components and is compatible with all grippers with PGN-plus-P screw connection diagram. The BSWS-R represents the next evolutionary stage of the BSWS series from SCHUNK. The automatic jaw quick-change system BSWS-R enables quick and automatic finger changes on the gripper – and it is extremely easy. In many sectors, production is increasingly moving in the direction of “high-mix/low-volume”. This is where being able to produce a wide range of variants without any manual set-up work…

In the critical field of medical and dental part & implant manufacturing, precision, reliability, and consistency are non-negotiable. AXIS is at the forefront, providing cutting tools specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of this industry. The product range includes Drills, Ball Nose End Mills, T-slot Cutters, Engravers, Chamfering Cutters, Thread Whirlers, and Customized tools—all designed to excel in machining complex medical and dental parts and implants. Engineering Precision for Challenging Materials  Medical parts and dental implants are crafted from biocompatible materials like Titanium, Cobalt-Chrome, Stainless Steel, PH Steel, and Zirconium—materials known for their durability but challenging to machine. AXIS…

ZEISS Medical Industry Solutions, Quality Assurance for the Highest Medical Standards Medical plastics: Swift regulatory compliance at scale Medical plastics deliver a pharmaceutical compound to its target site. Given their direct impact on quality of life, they are subject to a variety of strict quality assurance regulations including FDA 21 CFR Part 11. Measurement speed is also vital for efficient handling of the huge quantities of medical plastics that are produced. From geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to final inspection of the assembly, the key to effective quality assurance is ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software – and ZEISS has…

AI-assisted ZEISS solution inspects implant coatings automatically Smith+Nephew is a medical technology group specializing in bone and tissue reconstruction, wound healing and joint replacement. Its site in Aarau, Switzerland, manufactures coated hip stem prostheses, among other products. For years, a ZEISS light microscope has been used to monitor whether the titanium and hydroxyapatite coatings applied in vacuum chambers meet the strict tolerance specifications. An AI-supported software solution in combination with the ZEISS Axio Imager Z2m has also been in use since summer 2022. And this is paying off in Aarau in several ways. “It couldn’t be simpler,” says Stéphane Monod,…

Engineers Day, celebrated on September 15th each year, pays tribute to the incredible minds behind the technological advancements that shape our modern world. This day marks the birth anniversary of the visionary Indian engineer, Sir M. Visvesvaraya, and is dedicated to recognizing the vital role engineers play in driving innovation and societal progress. In 2024, THE MACHINING WORLD EXPRESS is proud to launch a special social media campaign to highlight the brilliance, creativity, and problem-solving skills of engineers from various fields. Through this initiative, we aim to celebrate the unsung heroes who turn challenges into opportunities, building solutions that improve…

Automotive repairs involve rigorously checking a variety of mechanical and electrical systems to diagnose the problem. Getting to just the first step of deducing a problem can be a troublesome, time-consuming process, especially in an industry where clients need their vehicles back as soon as possible. Traditional methods for troubleshooting include manually testing components for odd vibrations or noises, fault detecting with multimeters, and running diagnostic software that still might not pinpoint the exact issue. In both mechanical and electrical problems, resistance from components generates heat and makes issues light up under thermal imaging—making thermal cameras the perfect tool for…