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An encouraging experience

R K Saraswat, CEO, Hilscher India, shares his views with Shekhar Jitkar on the post-downturn scenario, the trends in hi-tech industrial communication, importance of training and much more. Excerpts of the interview…

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In India, for India and with India”

Ulrich Spiesshofer, Executive Vice President, Member of the Group Executive Committee and Head, Discrete Automation and Motion, ABB Ltd, details a descriptive account of the renewable and motion products of the company and the blueprint of India’s potential in different sectors in the coming days, to Soumi Mitra. Interview excerpts follow…

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Synchronising process

The only way to achieve operational and manufacturing excellence in a dynamic and challenging global market is to have integration between the factory floor and enterprise information systems

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On a reciprocal mode

With a decade long presence in the subcontinent, Schunk Intec India has provided the industry technology awareness and at the same time remained receptive towards the industry

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Exploring opportunities

The 12th edition of INTEC 2010 will augment business prospects by bringing two concurrent events - Industrial Automation Expo and Toolex from September 1- 5, 2010 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore

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Offering growth stimuli

Automatica once again brought together all branches of the robotics & automation industry under the same roof in this year’s edition

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Increasing resource efficiency

Green Automation is dedicated to sustainability and increasing resource efficiency in - and with - automation technology

Strategies

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Supplier-customer collaboration

Every engineering company collaborates with its customers, but some do it better. Done well, collaboration can turn a potential disaster into a competitive advantage

Steel & Metal

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Step towards amelioration

The iron and steel industry uses automation for most of its operations. Automation is crucial to improve the bottomline; the goal is strictly savings

Focus

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IT-driven automation is the key”

Tanmay Roy, General Manager I/c (C& IT), Steel Authority of India Ltd, Bhilai Steel Plant, elaborates to Soumi Mitra how IT helps to improve the operational efficiency of businesses, making them more competitive in the market – and steel industry is no exception. Excerpts of the interview…

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Power modules for hybrid vehicles

In hybrid and electric vehicle powertrains, power inverters are exposed to considerable temperature swings

C&R

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Increased controller reliability

High availability systems can provide a quick return on investment while helping companies leverage the latest technologies for enhanced performance and ease of use

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Maintaining the workflow

In automation engineering, it is standard practice to combine electrical and fluid engineering

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Deterministic Ethernet network

Automation solutions have evolved considerably since the first Modicon PLC was released over four decades ago

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Multi-dimensional efficiency

Meeting the demands for higher efficiency in machine development is only possible by going beyond the limits of traditional methods

E&T

E&T |

Technology packaging for aviation industry

Rittal offered its automation packaging solutions for Terminal 3, Indira Gandhi International Airport, contributing to every stage of the airport build-up process

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Obtaining information & diagnostics

New IEC 62591 WirelessHART adapters are helping end-users by providing access to stranded feature-rich data

Safety & Integration

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Combining protection and productivity

Today, customers want better safety from their machines – but without compromising on flexibility or productivity

Technology

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Expert solutions

This is a forum wherein readers can write-in their technical queries in the area of automation and drives. Experts from Siemens will answer and provide informative insights to their issues.

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Leaving footprints

The eighth ARC India Forum held on July 14-17, 2010, at Hyderabad, revolved around the theme of ‘Achieving Business Excellence through IT and Automation Solutions’

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Company profiles