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OMRON showcases new concepts and products for Smart Meters at the India Smart Grid Week-2015 (ISGW)

OMRONs Electronic and Mechanical Components business arm displayed its prowess in the field of development of electronic components for smart meters at the ongoing India Smart Grid Week - 2015

(ISGW). ISGW- a conference cum exhibition organized with the

support of Ministry of Communication & Information Tech-nology, Ministry of Renewable Energy, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Science & Technology is a congregation of Indias leading electricity utilities, policy makers, regulators, and smart grid and smart city experts and researchers to discuss trends, share best practices and showcase next generation technologies and products.

Commenting on the participation Mr. Vinod Raphael, Country Business Head, OMRON Electronic & Mechanical Components Division, India said, Power is an indispensible element of the infrastructure of a country, playing a key role in driving its economy. Reports manifest that though India operates as the fourth largest power system in the world, our per capita consumption of electricity is one-fourth of the world average and one-third of our population have no access to electricity. Some of the key factors contributing

towards this issue are technical and non-technical losses including power pilferage. Omron is working towards creat-ing products and solutions in optimal energy management to address these issues which will be truly beneficial to the Indian society in the long run.

Apart from smart meter solutions, the OMRON booth also showcased its industrial automation applications uti-lized by the panel builders in the field of electricity genera-tion. Being amongst the global leaders and pioneers in bring-ing innovation to a variety of manufacturing fields through automation technologies, Omrons participation underlined its long term commitment of contributing towards a smarter and progressive India.

For more informationWeb : www.omron.com



HARTING India organized MANTHAN 2015 for German Delegation

India is the partner country of Han-nover Messe 2015. Now a group of renowned German journalists from leading media visited India. They

wanted to understand how German companies are performing and why they have invested heavily in India market. To gain in-depth knowledge about Germany companies opera-tion in India, the guest were invited to plants of ABB, Siemens, Rittal and Festo Controls, Phoenix Contact. Details of how German products are becoming an important aspect of being a solution provider in India is explained and presented to the group.

HARTING India organized MAN-THAN 2015, a cultural night on 24th February 2015 at Taj Vivant, Ben-galuru. The theme of the event is Manthan, which means Reflection Through Study.

In order to give comprehen-sive information about HARTING Technology Group, Mr. Edgar-Peter Duening, Managing Director, HART-ING Electric, delivered the key note address and gave presentation about history of HARTING Group and its financial performance. Mr. Detlef Sieverdingbeck, General Manager

Dance. The guest relish most of the finest Indian dishes and brought pro-found memory home.

For more informationWeb: www.HARTING.in

Communications & Public Relations, presented how HARTING is position-ing itself as an important enabler of solutions for the Integrated Industry/Internet of Things and Services..

Our esteemed customers, Mr. R. Shekhar, Dy GM BHEL, and Mr. Janardhana Kunder, Sr, Manag-er-Moog Controls, shared their happy experience with HARTING. The pres-entation was followed by various thrilling performance like Bollywood Fusion Dance, Puppet Show and Belly

Journalists visited German companies in India



FARO Technologies, Inc. (NAS-DAQ: FARO), the worlds most trusted source for 3D measure-ment, imaging, and realization

technology, announces the acquisi-tion of ARAS 360 Technologies Inc., a global leader in the development of accident and crime reconstruction, simulation and animation software.

Founded in 2010 and headquar-tered in Kamloops, British Columbia, ARAS 360 produces a full suite of acci-dent and crime reconstruction soft-ware tools that offer advanced graph-ics, advanced analytical tools, and the ability to work with large point cloud data sets from 3D laser scanners. The companys newest product, FARO Reality, is a 64-bit crash and crime software solution that was launched in November 2014. FARO Reality provides customers with an intuitive and user-friendly interface enabling them to quickly generate precision diagrams with stunning details and graphic realism.

The acquisition of ARAS 360 will help FARO create a complementary suite of integrated 3D documentation product offerings for our law enforce-ment customers, stated Jay Freeland, FAROs President and CEO. By add-ing the ARAS 360 products to our port-folio, along with the product offerings of the FARO CAD Zone which we acquired last year, customers can now document and analyze any crime or accident scene with the most intuitive and powerful drawing, simulation and animation tools in the market.

The all-cash transaction includes an initial payment as well as future earn out payments.

For more information about FAROs 3D scanning solutions visit: www.faro.com/india

FARO continues expansion into law Enforcement Market with Acquisition of ARAS 360 Technologies Inc.

This press release contains for-ward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Liti-gation Reform Act of 1995 that are sub-ject to risks and uncertainties, such as statements about demand for and cus-tomer acceptance of FAROs products, and FAROs product development and product launches. Statements that are not historical facts or that describe the Companys plans, objectives, projections, expectations, assump-tions, strategies, or goals are for-ward-looking statements. In addition, words such as is, will, continue, ensure and similar expressions or discussions of FAROs plans or other intentions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking state-ments are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to vari-ous known and unknown risks, uncer-tainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performances, or achievements to differ materially from future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Consequently, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-look-ing statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The Companys inability to

successfully identify and acquire target companies or achieve expected benefits from acquisi-tions that are consummated;

Development by others of new or improved products, processes or technologies that make the Com-panys products less competitive or obsolete;

The Companys inability to main-tain its technological advantage by developing new products and enhancing its existing products;

Declines or other adverse changes, or lack of improvement, in indus-tries that the Company serves or the domestic and international economies in the regions of the world where the Company oper-ates and other general economic, business, and financial conditions; and

Other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 28, 2014.

Forward-looking statements in this release represent the Compa-nys judgment as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

For more informationwww.faro.com/india


ENGINEERING BUSINESS NEWS

Designed with robust nickel-plated zinc die cast housing, the Q3X pro-vides superior performance, even in environments with exposure to cutting fluids and oils. Sensors are also rated to IP67, IP68 and IP69K for enhanced protection to water submergence and high-pressure washdown.

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visit www.bannerengineering.com .

Banner Engineering Heavy-Duty Q3X Laser Contrast sensor solves challenging Part-Detection applications

Banner Engineering introduces the Q3X laser contrast sensor. With the ability to detect up to 2,000 events per second, the Q3X

provides high-speed, reliable detection of parts, tools, pallets or registration marks with small contrast differences. The Q3X has a small laser spot and is an excellent sensor for reliable part presence, tool-in-place or broken tool detection in stamping and machining centers. Featuring speeds as fast as 250 s and a sensing range up to 300 mm, the Q3X is ideal for high-speed packag-ing and detection applications of small targets, such as registration marks on packaging, or verifying placement of black gaskets and O-rings on machined

Sanghvi forging gets Rs. 1.55 Cr. cash profit, Sales up by 92%

metal parts. The Q3X was designed for precise

detection in harsh environments, said Dennis Smith, Technical Marketing Manager at Banner Engineering. The bright laser spot and digital read-out allow machine builders to quickly set up the sensor for their application. The metal housing and robust con-struction means it will survive in their application.

Featuring a unique angled, three-digit display of signal intensity, the Q3X provides high visibility of operating conditions from multiple angles. For an intuitive user setup, the Q3X has two tactile buttons conveniently located below the display.

Shows the cash profit of Rs. 1.55 Cr in the third quarter after expansion. Sales shoot up 92 % to Rs.25.50 Cr vs Last year Rs. 13.28 Cr Total Order Book as on Jan 31st 2015 is Rs. 36 Cr Total Approvals reached to 25 for Heavy forging section

Vadodara based Sanghvi Forg-ing & Engineering Ltd (SFEL), one of the top engineering in India announced its Q3 FY14-

15 results with Net Sales of Rs 25.50 Crore for the period ended 31 Decem-ber, 2014, up from Rs 13.28 Crore in the corresponding period of previous year, resulting in an increase of 92 %.

Company showed in current quar-ter ended 31st December 2014 cash profit of Rs. 1.55 Cr vs Net Loss of Rs.

1.39 Cr in the same period last year.EBITDA Margins also improved to

18.23 % vs Last year 12.04 % on nine months basis. Export continues to drive the growth. It clocked Rs. 5 Crore for the quarter ended 31st December 2014 from Rs. 2.22 Crore in the previ-ous year.

Company already got 25 approv-als for the new plant, which includes Multinationals and Indian Conglom-erates. Company has also received few

approvals from leading Indian defence & strategic sector organisation.Total Order book size as on January 31st; 2015 is Rs. 36 Cr including domestic as well as exports orders.

The results are in line with our expectations. The effort put in by our entire team is showing results now. Exports continue to drive our growth commented Mr. Jayanti Sanghvi, Managing Director of Sanghvi Forg-ing & Engineering Ltd. Our Com-pany started giving the fruits which we all were waiting for the long time by showing second time cash profit after the expansion & we are very positive that by the end of this financial year, we show an improved bottomline also.

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A UTOMATION SECTIONBUSINESS NEWS

02 OMRON showcases new concepts and products for Smart Meters at the India Smart Grid Week-2015 (ISGW)

04 HARTING India organized MANTHAN 2015 for German Delegation

06 FARO continues expansion into law Enforcement Market with Acquisition of ARAS 360 Technologies Inc.

TECH TRENDS

106 ROLLON: Reducing linear bearing wear

110 Sliding & Rolling : igus hybrid linear bearings in new sizes

112 Next-generation capping heads

116 Smart standard drives provide servo dynamics & precision

118 First Metro Line in Suzhou rolls on, thanks in part to ProSoft Technologys modules by Victor Garcia

P OWER SECTIONBUSINESS NEWS

54 GEISSEL INDIA : German quality produced in India

56 LAPP GROUP: Patchy performance, but outlook is positive

62 FLIR thermal imaging cameras help prevent power failures at utilities

TECH TRENDS

80 Werner Electric Unveils wireless crane controllers for the Indian market

84 Hazards happening due to unproper earthing

E NGINEERING SECTIONBUSINESS NEWS

08 Banner Engineering Heavy-Duty Q3X Laser Contrast sensor solves challenging Part-Detection applications

08 Sanghvi forging gets Rs. 1.55 Cr. cash profit, Sales up by 92%

18 NMIMS Mumbai wins National finals of Henkel innovation challenge 2015

G EAR-MOTORS SECTIONBUSINESS NEWS

22 Elecon Engineering announces launch of ETS series twin screw extruder gear box for the Plastic Industry

L OGISTICS SECTIONBUSINESS NEWS

24 Safexpress establishes massive Logistics Park at Jammu

P ACKAGING SECTIONBUSINESS NEWS

50 Anuga FoodTec BOSCH presents New horizontal cartoning machine CFC 2012 High output also for large-scale formats

P ROJECT UPDATE....... 173

P RODUCT SHOWCASE.......165

M ACHINE TOOLS SECTIONBUSINESS NEWS

26 Junker Group receives technology award from Shanghai GM

28 Mastercam reaches their 200,000th installation What does this mean for you?

34 AMW Motors appoints Mehrotra Automobiles as its dealer for Eastern Uttar Pradesh

36 Altem Technologies Tightens grip on the 3D market in India

38 Porcupine cutter, splitter insert combo roughs out operations

42 Two new families of SECO highfeed cutters deliver increased speeds and feeds

TECH TRENDS

88 Four ways 3D printing is shaping product design & manufacturing

96 Its a revolutionary product! claims Unimac following a return on investment of just four months using the new Primo twin probe system.

100 Mastercams Design tools provide flexibility & ease of use

104 Clamping force gauge Testit, clamping force measurement over machine control

146 HSIL, the faucet people, rely on Haas for high quality and productivity

A IR COMPRESSORS SECTIONBUSINESS NEWS

46 Chicago Pneumatic launches its largest ever range of portable generators for construction industry

TECH TRENDS

78 Rust proof energy efficient Airpipe compressed air distribution system


ENGINEERING BUSINESS NEWS

NMIMS Mumbai wins National finals of Henkel innovation challenge 2015

Team Dark Side to represent India at Henkel Innovation Challenge 8 Global Finals in Vienna, Austria

NMIMS, Mumbai is the India winner of Henkels interna-tional student competition Henkel Innovation Challenge

8. The young team with its innovative idea Nanobend will represent India at the Henkel Innovation Challenge 8 global finals in Vienna, Austria from April 8th to April 10th, 2015.

The winning team presented their project Nanobend, which is a coat-ing on the walls that eliminates air pollutants and provides a clean air at home. It is moisture absorbent and nutrient rich, facilitating growth of algae similar to vines. The algae would absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.

The winning team, Dark Side, has outwitted the other semi finalists, who were from prominent colleges across India - NMIMS, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, IIFT, NITIE, Welingkar Institute of Management, Indian Institute of Management - Indore, Indian Institute of Technology

India for our Henkel Innovation Chal-lenge 8. Innovative ideas presented by the students have been setting a new standard and we had to take a tough call as the ideas presented were bril-liant and well researched. At Henkel, through such events we constantly try to seek different avenues where students can participate and shore up to the upcoming challenges in their future.

Excited about winning the National Finals, winning team of NMIMS said We are thankful to Henkel for pro-viding us with such a big platform to sharpen our skills and encourage us to develop our idea and compete with the best in India. Now our focus is to make India proud at the global level.

For more informationWeb: www.henkel.com/press

Kozhikode, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management to name a few.

The 10 teams were selected from a wide variety of disciplines across India where they had to develop a visionary product or a new technology for one of the three Henkel business sectors: Beauty Care, Laundry & Home Care or Adhesive Technologies. Through-out the competition, the teams are provided with extensive support from Henkel managers, who act as mentors, advising the participants on further developing their innovative concepts. This allows the young visionaries to gain priceless, wide-ranging business experience. The Jury members for this elite competition were Mr. Jeremy Hunter, President, Henkel Group India, Mr. Dilip Chabria, Marketing Lead, team Indus and Mr. Raman, Director, SIBM.

At the event, Mr. Jeremy Hunter, President, Henkel Group India said, We are overwhelmed by the response received from the students across

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GEARS - MOTORS BUSINESS NEWS

Elecon Engineering announces launch of ETS series twin screw extruder gear box for the Plastic Industry

Elecon Engineering Com-pany Limited, one of the largest Asian manufacturers of industrial gear systems

announced the launch of its new gear for the plastic industry. The ETS Series Twin Screw Extruder Gear Box which offers dual shaft counter-rotating extruder drive. The addition of this gear strength-ens the product portfolio of Elecon in its quest to remain Gearing the Future.

Were proud to introduce a unique and efficient product for the plastic industry. The additional to the special gears that were known to manufacture this is one of the stepping stone to our portfo-lio of products. Elecon is confident about the efficiency that it will bring to the progress of the sector, said Mr. Vilas B Kalyankar, Chief Executive Officer, Elecon Engi-neering.

ETS Series Twin Screw Extruder Gear Box is developed by featuring high torque and high speed output rate. The gearboxes are embedded with excellence high dissipation and oil lubrication system to pro-vide stable output under heavy loading force. The axial thrust is supported by axial roller-type swivel thrust bearing coupled with thrust bearing assembled in tan-dem way. Engineered to deliver superior results, Elecons range of

special gears for the plastic indus-try is a step ahead in when it comes to operational efficiency. Recog-nised for its robustness and meet-ing or exceeding deliverability commitments, Elecons range of special gears support a wide range of applications of single and twin screw extruder drives.

About Elecon Engineering Company Ltd.:Established in 1962, Elecon Engi-neering Company Ltd. has grown to become one of the largest Asian manufacturers of industrial gear systems. Elecon has expertise in providing customized gear boxes for Steel Mills, High Speed Tur-bines, Sugar Mills, Marine Vessels, Coast Guard Ships, Plastic Extru-sions, Antena Drives and Satellites in the Indian Space Programme.

For more informationWeb: www.elecon.com

The addition of this gear strengthens the product portfolio of Elecon in its quest for Gearing the Future


LOGISTICS BUSINESS NEWS

Safexpress establishes massive Logistics Park at JammuFacility to boost economic growth in the region

Safexpress, Indias largest supply chain & logistics firm, launched its huge logistics facilty at Jammu . Span-ning over an area of 80,000 sq feet, this ultra-mod-ern Logistics Park is strategically located on Jam-

mu-Pathankot National Highway 1A.Speaking at the launch ceremony, Mr. Rubal Jain, Direc-

tor-Corporate Strategy, Safexpress said, Jammu is a key city in northern India. The city has a number of small industries. Jammu region has a large count of food-grain mills and its economy is predominantly dependent on agriculture and allied activities. The state has rich resources of Agro, Water, Forests, Herbal and Minerals, in addition to its unparalleled natural beauty. Agricultural exports from Jammu & Kash-mir include apples, barley, cherries, corn, millet, oranges, rice, peaches, pears, saffron, sorghum, vegetables, and wheat, while manufactured exports include handicrafts, rugs, and shawls. Hence, there is a massive potential for investment in this belt. From the supply chain & logistics perspective, Jammu holds strategic importance due to its location, skilled manpower and favorable government pol-icies. Safexpress, being a pioneer in providing value-added supply chain & logistics services, has developed a world-class Logistics Park at Jammu to contribute to the economic growth of this region.

Mr. Jain further highlighted, Supply chain & logistics has a very vital role to play in the growth of numerous indus-trial centers spread across the Jammu region. Keeping this in mind, Safexpress has developed an ultra-modern facility at Jammu, which will serve as a trans-shipment hub as well as a warehousing facility. Safexpress, with its Logistics Park at Jammu, will bridge the infrastructure gaps and serve the supply chain & logistics requirements of the entire region.

Mr. Jain added, We have made a significant investment to set up this ultra-modern logistics infrastructure. This will help the industries in Jammu belt in having access to our world-class supply chain & logistics services, which would contribute heavily in the economic growth of this region.

Highlighting the USP of the Logistics Park at Jammu, Mr. Jain said, Our Logistics Park at Jammu has a column-less span of over 100 feet and enables loading/unloading of over 26 vehicles simultaneously. The dedicated bays and docks at our Logistics Park in Jammu provide an uninterrupted and

unidirectional flow of inbound and outbound goods. The Logistics Park has a floor load capacity of 6 metric tonnes per square meter and has a truck docking area width of over 40 feet. To provide safe & smooth movement of goods within the Logistics Park we have installed high-tech equip-ment. Moreover, to make our Logistics Park eco-friendly, we have taken special go-green initiatives by investing in rainwater harvesting and developing special green zones.

Mr. Jain concluded by saying, This Logistics Park will be operational 24x7, 365 days in a year to provide time-defi-nite deliveries. Due to our non-stop operations, we will be providing the fastest transit time for deliveries all across India to over 610 destinations from Jammu.

About Safexpress:Safexpress has firmly entrenched itself as Knowledge Leader and Market Leader of Indian supply chain & logistics industry. Safexpress offers a complete spectrum of supply chain & logistics services which include Express Distribution, 3PL, Consulting, SafeAir, Campus2Home, Easy2Move, Stock2Shelf, SafeReturns and Sainik Express. Safexpress provides services to a vast array of business verti-cals ranging from Apparel & Lifestyle, Healthcare, Hi-Tech, Publishing to Automotive, Engineering & Electrical Hard-ware, FMCG & Consumer Electronics, and Institutional.

Pioneered and driven by Logistics Guru and CMD, Saf-express, Mr. Pawan Jain, Safexpress has been significantly involved in Indian economic growth saga for close to two decades. With an intention of contributing in countrys eco-nomic growth, Safexpress has kept its operations India-cen-tric. Safexpress provides supply chain & logistics services to over 5000 corporate clients. With its fleet of over 4000 GPS-enabled vehicles and countrys largest distribution network spanning over 610 destinations, Safexpress covers every square-inch of India.

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MACHINE TOOLS BUSINESS NEWS

Junker Group receives technology award from Shanghai GM

Rochus Mayer at the end of Janu-ary 2015 in Boao, China, against the backdrop of a show to launch new

car models complete with firework display. We invest heavily in the

development of new machines and technologies. This

makes us particularly proud to have been distinguished with the award of Tech-nology Leader by one of the worlds biggest

car manufacturers, says a delighted Rochus

Mayer.

The Junker GroupThe Junker Group based in Nor-

drach in Germany is the worlds market leader in manufacturing of CBN high-speed grinding machines. Just under 1,300 employees worldwide work

Renowned auto makers the world over rely on innovative grinding technology from Jun-ker. The grinding machine

manufacturer is now the proud winner of the Shanghai Gen-eral Motors Co., Ltd. (SGM) Leader of Technology Award. SGM confers awards on its best suppliers in a range of categories once every two years. The Junker Group is one of two machine manufacturers from Europe to be among this years winners. The award recognizes continuous investment in the development of new, eco-nomical grinding machines for grinding a wide range of dif-ferent car components - from crankshafts to nozzle pins.

The Technology Award was presented to Junker CEO

to secure the companys technology leading edge. All renowned automo-tive manufacturers and their suppli-ers, tool manufacturers, and other sectors of industry place their trust in Junkers innovative grinding concepts. Whether for small or mass production Junker grinding machines operate at the highest standard of precision, economy and reliability.

Alongside the Erwin Junker Maschinenfabrik GmbH, the group also includes the air filtration special-ists from LTA Lufttechnik GmbH. LTA manufactures air filtration and fire protection systems for commerce and industry.

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Mastercam reaches their 200,000th installation What does this mean for you?

CNC Software, Inc. is proud to announce that Mastercam has reached its 200,000th instal-lation. Specialised Orthotic

Services is a UK-based company dedi-cated to providing customized seating for anyone needing specialized seat-ing for correct posture and support.

Our new Mastercam-pro-grammed robotic cell will further our ability to provide the best possible innovative special seating systems and other rehabilitation products, says Operations Manager, Stuart Pegg, coupled with quality service no mat-ter how complex our clients disabili-ties.

Specialised Orthotic Services now belongs to the largest CAD/CAM com-munity, and is obtaining the benefits of all the Mastercam knowledge and

a job, knowing the most widely-used software out there can help you find a job. Shops are always posting job openings, and many are looking for that Mastercam experience.

Ever-Expanding User CommunityThe Mastercam Community is con-stantly expanding with each new installation, and this means you have access to the largest community of CAM users on the planet. There is always someone out there who can help you in a time of need. With social media, user groups, and forums, you are never alone and can always get your questions answered.

About MastercamDeveloped by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2D and 3D design, surface and solid modeling, artistic relief cutting, and Swiss machining. CNC Software is a privately owned corporation founded in 1983. The U.S.-based company provides Master-cam CAD/CAM solutions to more than 200,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including mold-making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer products. Mastercam runs under Windows 7 and Windows 8, and is compatible with all other CAD/CAM systems.

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Looking for Experienced Mastercam UsersShops around the world are always in need of experienced machinists and programmers to keep their business running smoothly and efficiently. If you are a shop owner, and looking to hire, its good to know that there are so many qualified Mastercam program-mers in the workforce. Mastercam has the most installations of any CAM vendor, and you can use this to your advantage to find a machinist who is already experience and trained in Mastercam. Or, if you are looking for

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The Mastercam X9 Public Beta release is open to all current Mastercam customers who are on Maintenance. CNC Software, Inc. had great success with the X8 Beta release last year. We received feedback from hundreds of customers and hope to hear from them again this year

with the X9 Beta release. Shops get a chance to test Mastercam before it is released and provide valuable feedback that helps shape the final product.

Here are a few things youll see in Mastercam X9 Beta Expanded Dynamic Motion toolpaths bring new options to our ground-

breaking technique. And our widely-applied radial chip thinning lets you achieve efficient feeds and speeds while maintaining a target chip thick-ness.

Solid Modeling improvements including Solid Disassembly for exploding and laying out a solids assembly, Solid Positioning for easy snap-position-ing of items such as fixture components, and more.

Powerful Multiaxis enhancements including Multiaxis Link, which deliv-ers a new way to combine a safety zone with multiple operations, ensur-ing that repositioning between operations is as safe as possible.

Even broader tool support and improved workflow for importing, design-ing, and editing tools and holders.

Mastercam Simulator fixture support makes it easy to define, display and collision-check fixtures while simulating your job.

Overall streamlined workflow with improved plane management, level and geometry control, viewsheets, chaining and more. The new Analyze Toolpath feature further improves workflow by displaying useful informa-tion when you hover over a toolpath section.

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AMW Motors Ltd., one of Indias leading manufacturers of Medium and Heavy commer-cial vehicles, announced the

appointment of Mehrotra Automobiles as its sales and service dealer for East-ern Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Pratap-garh, Sultanpur, Chitrakoot, Kausambia, Jaunpur, Varanasi, Sonbhadra , Gazipur , Mirzapur , Chandauli and Bhadohi. The dealership was inaugurated by Shri. Kunwar Reoti Raman Singh, M.P.,14th and 15th Lok Sabha, in the presence of Mr. R.N. Rao, Director, Marketing, AMW Motors Ltd.

The dealership facility has been set up keeping in mind the growing mar-ket for AMW vehicles in these regions and the need to provide customers a full range of services including vehicle sales, financing assistance, maintenance, repair and spare parts support.

Mehrotra Automobiles is led by Mr. Prashant Mehrotra, a first generation entrepreneur with several years of expe-rience in consumer and finance indus-tries. With a base in Allahabad, Mehrotra Automobiles will have facilities to reach out to customers across eastern Uttar Pradesh with a dedicated team of quali-fied and experienced professionals.

AMW Motors appoints Mehrotra Automobiles as its dealer for Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Eastern Uttar Pradesh has a high poten-tial for multi-axle haulage trucks and with the Governments thrust on strength-ening the infrastructure in the state, AMW also foresees a good demand for its tippers for the construction and road building segments. The high activity in agriculture, sand and other aggregates is also expected to contribute to better off-take of tippers and transport vehicles in the medium and heavy truck categories. Mr. Rao said, The industry has seen the most difficult times in the last two years. We at AMW took this as an opportunity to enhance our product range. We intro-duced our haulage range and added few more tipper variants keeping in mind the customer voice and offering products which offered better operating costs, low maintenance and higher uptime. With the stable Government at the centre and the focus on infra develop-ment, we see the truck market improv-ing. Thus it is important to increase the reach for our customers and add to our 3 S network. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with Mehrotra Automobiles for the benefit of trans-port operators and contractors in the region.

The entire AMW team of sales and after market teams will be available to ensure better productivity and profitability for our customers.

Mr. Mehrotra said, As AMWs part-ners, we are delighted to increase their foot print in Uttar Pradesh and will strive to offer customers an experience that will delight them and bring in loy-alty. We look forward to growing with AMW with confidence and aggressive plans for the future.

AMW has 123 dealerships and over 1500 touch points across India. This net-work includes sales and service centres, authorized service outlets, mobile vans, workshops and a 24X7 helpline called AMW SEVA which ensures a rapid response to customer needs.

AMW Profile AMW Motors Ltd (AMW) is one of Indias leading manufacturers of medium and heavy commercial vehi-cles and has achieved a unique position in Indias transportation sector through innovative engineering and customer orientation. The company also received 7 consecutive awards for its vehicles from various industry forums.

Wide Product Range AMW offers trucks ranging from 16 to 49 tonnes and has pioneered several seg-ments in the Indian CV market.

Manufacturing Facilities AMWs fully integrated manufactur-

ing facility in Bhuj, Gujarat, has a planned capacity of 50,000 com-mercial vehicles per annum. The facilities include a fully integrated assembly line, con-temporary cab and paint shops

and world class testing facilities. AMWs 200-seat research centre

focuses on research and development of new products and technologies that impact performance characteristics, safety, environment and comfort.

For more informationWeb: www.amwmotors.com



Altem Technologies Tightens grip on the 3D market in India

Bengaluru-based Altem Tech-nologies, Leaders in PLM Soft-ware market space and one of the pioneers in bringing 3D

printing and scanning technologies to India, added another feather to its cap by winning the Dassault Systmes Growth Award for Overall year reve-nue as well as the Marketing & Tech-nical Excellence Award at the Dassault Systmes Annual Sales Kick-off 2015 event.

Dassault Systmes, the 3D EXPE-RIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced its annual VAR Excellence Awards to acknowl-edge the contribution and work of their VAR partners. These awards are given across 14 categories, including VAR of the Year, Best Brand Initiative, Social Impact and the Industry Excel-lence Awards were announced during the Annual Sales Kick-Off held in the city of Visakhapatnam recently.

The 3-day annual Sales Kick-Off had senior global executives from Dassault Systmes in attendance along with Industry representatives addressed the 200plus -strong audi-ence on key issues like Cloud, Online Services delivery and Industry Solu-tion Experiences which was a key focus area.

Commenting on the win, Mr. Shar-ath Chandra, Co-Founding Director

- Altem Technologies said 4 years ago Altem had started without any significant financial back up. Being a start-up in a significantly newer indus-try then, it was very difficult to acquire credits, attract talented manpower etc for software distribution businesses. Despite these barriers, there has been no looking back for Altem till date. Being rewarded with such prestigious awards is proof that we are on the right track and also an inspiration to up the game to exceed the expectations set for us by these awards.

Starting from scratch in the year 2011, Altem technologies, today has marched a long way to success. Altem had previously been awarded the INDIA SME 100 award for 2014, and had been nominated for the Leaders of Tomorrow by Economic Times (ET Now) / IndiaMart and coincidently had won Marketing Excellence for Stratasys for year 2014 for their 3D Printing Business as well.

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Porcupine cutter, splitter insert combo roughs out operations

TaeguTec has expanded the Mill-Rush line by adding extended flute cutters, also known as porcupine or long-edge

cutters, and splitter inserts to improve performance on roughing operations.

Extended flute end mills and shell mill cutters are being added to the 3PKT 06, 10, 15 and 19 millimeter insert line.

All MillRush inserts, including the 3PKT 15 and 19 splitter inserts launched at this time, are able to be clamped to extended flute end mills and shell mill cutters. Also, the two new 3PKT 15 and 19 mm inserts come in two different kinds called the SM2 (with three corners and two grooves) and SM3 (with three corners, three grooves and a different color periph-ery). The idea behind the SM2 and SM3 is so that there are no miss matches after machining and both offer a lower cutting load and less vibration.

Furthermore, for effective use of splitter inserts, the even number teeth cutters are also available as standard items. To widen the machining depth of tools offered, the 3PKT 15 and 19 mm size splitter inserts are also added to the MillRush line.

The splitter inserts have already proven effective with the launch of the existing APKT and ANHX types, which have an excellent performance record under unstable machining conditions such as long overhang or weak fixtures since grooves on the cutting edge reduce the cutting load, vibration and noise.

By doing so, this allows for a higher table feed due to the reduced cutting load during machining which in turn, offers better productivity. Because of its increased metal removal rates,

the MillRush porcupine cutter is an irreplaceable tool that is useful for machining rough edges, deep shoul-ders and cavities. Moreover, the new MillRush line of extended flute cutters and splitter inserts are an ideal choice for various operations in the machine shop and is a good source to use when looking to increase productivity and cut on cost.

The cutters extremely strong and rigid cutter body handles heavy-duty machining of wide edges, deep shoul-ders and cavities with ease.

The splitter inserts are covered with TaeguTecs renowned Gol-dRush coating which offers improved toughness, better wear resistance

and reduced friction to chip-flow while also giving a high-quality workpiece surface fin-ish, reduced build-up edge and insert chip-ping resistance across several different work-piece materials.

In one case study, TaeguTecs new porcupine cutter with splitter inserts not only increased tool life by 39 percent while machining a workpiece made from construction steel, but also raised productivity by 33 percent.

In another case study conducted on cast iron, TaeguTecs extended flute cutter with splitter inserts out-lasted a leading competitors similar tool by 50 percent.

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Two new families of SECO highfeed cutters deliver increased speeds and feeds

Seco has expanded its Highfeed milling cutter lineup with the introduction of the new Highfeed 2 small-di-ameter and Highfeed 4 with double-sided inserts. Both families incorporate new insert designs com-

bined with more teeth per diameter for higher productivity.Both Highfeed 2 and Highfeed 4 cutters excel in high-ve-

locity, high-speed cutting of hard and tough materials, especially when performed on smaller machines equipped with high-speed/low-torque spindles.Highfeed 2 LP05 inserts feature two cutting edges in cutter diameters down to 12 mm. The inserts effectively

machine sticky materials such as stainless steels, tita-nium and superalloys. Designed with four cutting edge, the Highfeed 4 LO06 insert provides up to four cutting edges for cost-effective, efficient and high-performance machining of common workpiece materials when using cutter body diameters from 20 mm to 63 mm.

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ICAI organizes Workshop on Energy Efficient Motors & Pumps

International Copper Association India in connotation with Karna-taka Renewable Energy Develop-ment Limited (KREDL) organized

an interactive workshop on Energy Efficient Motors & Pumps in Ban-galore on 22nd Jan.15. The intent of the program was to create awareness about IS:12615 Standard for Energy Efficient Motors and address barriers in the adoption of Energy Efficient Motors & Pumps.

The workshop was addressed by a panel of dignitaries comprising Mr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Managing Director, ICA India, Mr. GV Balaram, Managing Director, KREDL along with represent-atives from Siemens, Bharat Bijlee, and Grundfos. This event saw huge participation and was well received by industrial end users from SMEs, Karnataka government departments and other industry experts.

Though motors are the lifeline of the manufacturing industry in India, penetration of high efficiency motors and premium efficiency motors is low. In an effort to address the existing barriers, Sanjeev Ranjan, Managing Director, ICA India said, Through this workshop, we aim to increase awareness and address hindrances in the adoption of energy efficient motors and enlightened the motors standards scenario in India. The global harmo-nization of efficiency classes, testing methods and access to global markets triggered the Indian motor industry to match its standards with the lat-est International Electrotechnical

Commission (IEC) standards.He further added Large scale

awareness programs should be developed and put in place to inform industrial and commercial electric-ity users of the significant savings potentials possible through the use of efficient motor-driven systems. These programs should target those responsible for procurement of elec-tric motors and motor driven systems, including operations and mainte-nance managers, production and plant managers, and company execu-tives and decision makers responsible for overall company policy on energy, carbon and cost reduction.

The workshop introduced IS12615: 2011 standards for energy efficient motors which have undergone revi-sion to be in line with the global effi-ciency norms. The experts further highlighted and addressed the chal-lenges faced by industrial units in adopting the energy efficient motors in day-to-day applications.

The main features of the revised standard IS12615:2011 are: The range covers ratings from

0.37kW to 375 kW for 2, 4 and 6 poles, for voltages up to 1000V.

Intermediate ratings are consid-ered based on the Indian markets.

The efficiency classes are in line with IEC 60034-30 termed as IE2 and IE3,

The testing method specified is as per IS:15999 Part 2, Sec. 1 [which is the harmonized version of the IEC

60034-2-1 (2007)]. The other performance parameters

like starting torque and starting current are considered and speci-fied for two levels (IE2 and IE3)

The standard also stresses upon the importance as defining MEPS of IE2 (to prevent influx of inefficient motors by means of cheap imports) and also to enable local manufac-turers to export their products to the EU and other countries where they have set IE2 as the MEPS. The standard also recommends the phase out plan for IE2 motors going forward.

Commenting on this initiative GV Balaram, Managing Director, KREDL said We really appreciate the effort taken ICA India and are happy to be associated with them. This initiative will further help Karnataka Governments various departments using Motors & Pumps and industrial end-users to adopt the revised stand-ard for energy efficient motors in their technical specifications. Through this combined effort, we aim to promote this technology and ensure that it benefits the industrial units with higher efficiency, reduced cost of operation and save energy.

He further added, Energy sustainability is key societal issue & energy efficiency is first part of the solution. There is a need for more such workshops to educate industries to develop and create a pull for energy efficient motors.

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AIR COMPRESSORS BUSINESS NEWS

International construction equip-ment manufacturer Chicago Pneu-matic has launched its largest ever range of portable generators,

designed to provide a safe and sta-ble power supply for every type of worksite. The CPPG range comes in two distinct lines. The new Pro Line includes Professional, Advanced and Advanced+ models offering power-ful performance for all-day, intensive heavy-duty applications and pro-vides different levels of functional-ity, depending on the needs of the user. The Standard Line contains a simple, straightforward petrol gen-erator designed for occasional use. Among the generators within the new Pro Line is the CPPG Professional model, designed for continuous usage and available either with a petrol or

diesel engine. Users are protected by an optional Earth Leakage Relay (ELR) in both types of engine, while Auto-matic Voltage Regulation (AVR) is an option for the petrol-engine unit that ensures consistent electrical output.

The CPPG Advanced generator, with petrol and diesel engine options, is built for intensive, all day operation. The generator benefits from more advanced features and additional protection to extend its life expec-tancy and safety, making it particu-larly well suited to the rigours of the rental market. Alongside AVR, the CPPG Advanced model protects its users with an isometer protection and thermal protection circuit breaker, as well as incorporating an intuitive

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instrumentation panel, electric key start and a number of alarm and shut-down options. Building to even higher standards, the CPPG Advanced+ gen-erator is enclosed and soundproofed for the most demanding, dusty or heavily populated locations, as well as complying with European noise regu-lations. The petrol-only CPPG Stand-ard Line, launched in 2014, is ideally suited for private and professional users who occasionally need a port-able generator. Straightforward and simple, CPPG Standard generators are designed to provide stable electrical output and safe, user-friendly opera-tion over a long service life and come equipped with large, reinforced fuel tanks, ergonomic handles and AVR.

Commenting on the launch, Prod-uct Marketing Manager (Power) for Chicago Pneumatic, Daniel Escuer, said: By launching our widest ever

easily lifted or transported on wheels. All CPPG models also feature a strong main frame with extra reinforcement around sensitive components and a protected electrical panel. Sock-ets are also covered and recessed for enhanced protection.

About Chicago PneumaticSince 1901, the Chicago Pneumatic name has represented high-perfor-mance tools and equipment designed for an extensive range of applica-tions. Chicago Pneumatic offers a wide range of pneumatic, hydraulic and petrol-driven equipment, porta-ble compressors and generators, light towers, rig-mounted attachments, and compaction equipment for the construction and demolition industry. With a global network of distributors, Chicago Pneumatic provides custom-ers with worldwide sales and service support.

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range of portable generators, we believe we can offer the construction industry the best possible choice, depending on their budget and their requirements. The models within both lines have different features but what they all have in common is relia-ble performance, robust build quality and simple operation to ensure users can complete their jobs quickly and effectively when on site. In this way they perfectly underline our position as a trusted partner for the construc-tion industry globally.

Both the Standard Line and Pro Line generators have been devel-oped through extensive field testing and reflect Chicago Pneumatics rep-utation for equipment that is easy to operate and maintain. Features include user-friendly control panels and the option of an hour counter to help monitor maintenance schedules. Additionally, thanks to their simple handle design, the generators can be

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PACKAGING BUSINESS NEWS

Anuga FoodTec BOSCH presents New horizontal cartoning machine CFC 2012 High output also for large-scale formats

Primary packaging solutions for dry food productsFor the packaging of dry free-flowing products such as coffee or tea, Bosch offers customized and modular vertical form, fill and seal machines allowing for high flexibility and a broad variety of pack styles and top closures. For customers looking for packaging solu-tions for flour or sugar, the new man-drel-wheel machine concept and its design provide a high degree of flex-ibility by shortening size changeover times. The portfolio is complemented by product protection systems such as valves and fully integrable equipment including hygienic auger fillers as well as checkweighers. Depending on cus-tomer requirements, the primary pack-aging machines can be combined with the respective cartoning machine to form a line. This way, the bagged prod-ucts receive the matching secondary packaging.

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Processes up to 200 folded cartons at 12 inches per minute High flexibility through servo-controlled format changes Optimized conveying technology for gentle product handling

product formats, for instance for cere-als, the machine achieves an output of up to 200 folded cartons per minute. Modern servo technology guarantees supported, fast and reproducible for-mat changes.

Optimized conveying technology for safe product handlingDue to the insertion aid, the CFC 2012 achieves the highest efficiency and product safety. The products are relia-bly and gently inserted into the folded cartons, thus ensuring that they remain intact at all times. Since transportation is lubricant-free, no grease can com-promise the product infeed. The prod-ucts are transported via a robust strap conveyor belt, which can be expanded segmentally. Moreover, the CFC 2012 operates quietly and requires little maintenance. A three-star rotor with patented dual drive enables the safe removal from the large stock of folded cartons, and ensures highest process safety throughout the entire format range. Thanks to the especially com-pact design, the machine can be easily

accessed, cleaned and main-tained from the operator side. Together with the intuitive operation with an integrated HMI (Human Machine Inter-face), the horizontal cartoning machine stands for maximum operator friendliness at min-imum maintenance effort, says Daniel Sanwald.

At Anuga FoodTec, Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of process and packaging technology,

launches the new horizontal cartoning machine CFC 2012. It was developed especially for largescale secondary packaging formats of the food industry with a width up to 12 inches. The development of the CFC 2012 is based on our long-term experience with bag-in-box machines and in-feed solutions, and backed by our profound line competence. Thanks to an optimized control and conveying technology, the cartoning machine ensures quick format changes, as well as safe and reliable product handling, explains Daniel Sanwald, product manager at Bosch Packaging Technology.

Flexible infeed and fast format changesDue to a wide range of in-feed systems, the machine can be flexibly used for many different products, such as bags with or without side gusseting, as well as stand-up bags with gable top. Even with the largest folded carton and


LOGISTICS TECH UPDATE

Laboratory automation demystifiedBe it pharmaceutical, biochemical or a chemical manufacturing unit, laboratory automation fits the bill but only if you know where you want it and why.

What was once the strong-hold of manual precision and observation is fast giving way to automation

solutions. Becoming the order of the day, laboratory automation involves the use of instruments and processing equipment with minimum interven-tion and involvement of a human arm or mind.

Laboratory procedures in the engi-neering sector are becoming more complex and process-oriented. To contain costs and ensure zero error, automation expertise is needed. Laboratory automation also leads to improved turnaround time and increased productivity since more tests can be conducted in a given time period.

From software solutions to instru-ment handling, engineering compa-nies are coming up with better and advanced solutions for catering to the market. Automating workflow from the initial sample preparation stages to data mining has led to a signifi-cant shift in how laboratories function in todays world.

Delving into the history of labo-ratory automation, experts consider the Coulter Counter as the first step, which in 1957 was used to count a vari-ety of peripheral blood cells, including red blood cells and leukocytes. After fully automated clinical laborato-ries became popular, robotic sample transporters Cartesian robot, gantry

robot, cylindrical robot, etc. arrived at the scene. These are now the most widely known laboratory automation technologies.

However, automation projects for laboratories need a considerable amount of due diligence and number of factors can cause the project to fail. Often, there is a lack of flexibility since the processes or the people operating these cant be changed.

Experts point to a few thumb rules that will stand you in good stead when it comes to laboratory automation. Evaluate your needs not just from your current state but what you would want it to be at the optimum level. Logistics and handling issues should also be considered, as well as the space that you have. There is also a strong case for mapping workflow and identify-ing bottlenecks. Workflow mapping is crucial how the material and/or specimens flow; how the processes and data flow, along with an under-standing of workload map.

Turnaround time measures and workflow should be studied for the process so that bottlenecks can be identified and fixed. Remember: not all solutions need major automation; small yet robust, low-cost reengineer-ing projects often go a long way and yield better and more cost-effective results than automation.

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Geissel India is an estab-lished name in India as a supplier of cable glands and electrical wiring accesso-

ries since many years. The 100% Ger-man owned Company manufactures

goods as per exacting German stand-ards and has created a niche for itself

in the Indian electrical market. Prod-ucts include cable glands in brass & polyamide in IP 68 and EMC, con-duits, conduit glands, plugs, reduc-

ers, enlargements, etc. The German parent is a family run Company and

exists since 1920. It is managed now successfully by the fourth generation.

After creating a name for itself in the Indian electrical market, both in the single & double compression glands segments, Geissel has also achieved success in the

EMC glands. Available in brass with nickel plating in metric as well as Pg threads, these glands are of a user-friendly design and cus-

tomers of international repute have appreci-ated this benefit.

Geissel Indias USP is the availability of all products ex stock from their factory in Pune. German engineering and design have been suc-

cessfully implemented with strict adherence to quality, resulting in International Class Products.

For enquiries contact Geissel India Pvt. Ltd.,

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.geissel.com

GEISSEL INDIA : German quality produced in India


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During the 2013/14 business year (1 October to 30 Septem-ber), Stuttgart-based Lapp Group further consolidated

its market position and gained new market shares. Still, the company did not succeed in achieving its targets. Andreas Lapp, Chairman of the Board of Stuttgart-based Lapp Holding AG, said: Were better than the bench-mark, but we should have made more gains. Weve invested a lot over the last few years, but this hasnt had as much of an impact on our performance as we had expected and hoped. Reve-nue fell by 1.2 per cent last year, from 830 to 820 million euros, while income before taxes rose from 35.5 to 37.1 mil-lion euros. The number of employees increased to around 3,200 staff.

Falling copper price impacts performanceThe significant decrease in the price of copper, which fell by an average of 10 per cent from 583 euros/100 kg to 525 euros/100 kg over the year, had the big-gest impact on revenue development. Because the actual cost of a cable is based on the market price of copper on any given day, revenue automati-cally falls with copper price. In addi-tion, there was the negative currency development outside the Eurozone. Combined, these factors caused net revenue to fall by almost five per cent over the previous year. This means that, when adjusted for the price of copper and the exchange rate, revenue was up by 3.7 per cent from the previ-ous year. The fall in net revenue was further influenced by the turbulent economy in key markets such as the German plant and machinery sector, as well as the Ukraine crisis. By con-trast, the cable system solutions busi-ness, which includes e-mobility and

Targeted investments in growth markets & industries

LAPP GROUP: Patchy performance, but outlook is positivetailored, customer-specific solutions, made a positive contribution. Reve-nue grew disproportionately in these areas. Andreas Lapp noted, Were sensing that business conditions have become more difficult worldwide, and theres nothing we can do about eco-nomic and political developments. In a tough environment, weve managed to gain additional market shares, but one thing is clear: we set ourselves tar-gets that, even without these external factors, we wouldnt have achieved. We just didnt do our homework prop-erly. But we know where our weak-nesses lie, and now were going to tackle them specifically.

Positive outlook for the current business yearThe Lapp Group has got off a good start in the 2014/2015 business year. Without taking into account the risks and opportunities related to the devel-opment of exchange rates and the price of copper, the company expects to see a slight growth in revenue this year. The Asian and American mar-kets are expected to make a significant contribution to revenue growth. The Group is not anticipating any signif-icant growth in Europe due to issues related to the economy and exchange rates.

Developments in the regions varyDue to the weakened rate of expan-sion of the world economy, revenue developed in different ways across the Lapp Groups regions.

Europe (including South America, Africa and the United Arab Emirates): With a share of 70 per cent of total revenues, Europe is the Lapp Groups most important market. Revenue here amounted to 574 million euros, which corresponds to a slight decrease of 1.6

per cent. If it werent for the fall in the price of copper and fluctuations in the exchange rate, there would have been revenue growth of significantly more than three per cent. In Germany, the most crucial individual market in Europe, revenue came to 265 million euros. The investments made in the previous years are now taking effect, helping to improve the Groups com-petitiveness. Chief Financial Officer Andreas Hermann explained: In par-ticular, our logistics and service centre in Ludwigsburg, which began operat-ing in 2013, now gives us the opportu-nity to respond to customer demands in a more tailored way, and consoli-date our position in the market. Rev-enue in the UK, Benelux, Austria and Poland has developed particularly well. America (USA, Canada, Mexico): Revenue development in this region was overwhelmingly positive (share of total revenues 10.4 per cent). Despite the developments of exchange rates, the Group managed to increase reve-nue by eight per cent to 85.4 million euros.

Asia (including Australia and New Zealand): The rate of growth in Asia cooled off slightly last year a trend that also affected the Lapp Groups revenue in the region. With a share of 19.6 per cent of total revenues, Asia is the Lapp Groups second most impor-tant region. Revenue fell by 4.1 per cent to 161 million euros. Above all, this drop was driven by a significant revenue decrease in Korea a result of the difficult market for photovoltaics. However, Lapp Korea is now show-ing growth of around 20 per cent in the current business year. There was positive development in China, after Lapp opened its own production plant

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in Shanghai in 2013. There was also slight growth in India.

Earnings and financial position remain solidThe earnings and overall finan-cial position of the Lapp Group are extremely solid. Despite the negative development in the market for cop-per, the Lapp Group made targeted investments for the future. The num-ber of employees rose by 4.7 per cent to 3,200. HR costs, write-downs and other operating expenses climbed from 272 to 286 million euros. At the same time, the Group improved its earnings before taxes by 1.6 million euros, or 4.5 per cent, to 37.1 million euros. Even equity ratio climbed from 54.3 to 56.3 per cent. Andreas Lapp stated, The Lapp Group is in great shape. In light of the various internal and external factors that prevented us from achieving higher revenue and results, our performance isnt that bad now we must work towards stable, long-term growth.

Investing in further growthCompared with the previous year, the Lapp Group increased its invest-ments from 26.2 to 27 million euros in the 2013/14 business year. In Bra-zil, the Group opened its first produc-tion plant in South America. The new Cabos Lapp Brasil plant has a pro-duction space of 6,200 square metres, which will soon be expanded to 10,000. The new plant opened with 40 staff, but this number will rise to 180 in the medium term. To date, 5.3 million euros have been invested.

Capacity at both plants in India was also increased. At the Banga-lore plant, production space was more than doubled. The new space will allow the manufacture of 60,000 kilometres of multi-core conductor cables and 78,000 kilometres of sin-gle conductors. The investment came

to around 1.8 million euros. At the second plant, in Bhopal, a new pro-duction line for multi-core conduc-tor cables was installed. In Poland, a new sales and logistics centre began operations. The Lapp Group has had its own company in Poland for 14 years now, and the new building will accommodate the increasing demand in the Polish market. A total of 4.1 mil-lion euros have been invested. Despite the crisis in Ukraine, the foundations for a new sales and logistics centre were laid in Samara, Russia last year. The new centre will be completed by autumn 2015. Overall, 5 million euros are being invested in the site.

Outstanding examples of application In particular, Lapps cable system solutions business developed very positively last year. For example, the new BMW i3, BMWs first completely electric car, makes use of the Lapp HELIX the new Lapp charging sys-tem. The new BMWi3 can be charged in a number of ways, in addition to using public charging stations: either via a Mode 2 charging system that uses regular household sockets, or via a rapid charging system, for extra-fast charging at public stations, for exam-ple. Additionally, drivers with a perma-nent parking space can now request the BMWi Wallbox a charging sta-tion that can be mounted on the wall of their home or garage. Lapp Systems supported BMW with implementing both solutions, in addition to devel-oping both the rapid-charging cable and the cable and connector compo-nents for the BMWi Wallbox Pure. The Heilbronn-based firm Illig Maschi-nenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a world leader in thermoforming, is now using the new ETHERLINE Cat.6A cable from Lapp for its 68 standard produc-tion machines and customer-specific configurations. This highly flexible cable facilitates data transfer rates of up to 10 Gb/s, and is also able to with-stand the stresses of production. The

customer hopes this will provide suffi-cient potential capacity for the contin-uously rising transfer rates. Lapp was the first provider in the market to be able to supply cables with this transfer rate to the required industrial quality, i.e. for use in both energy chains and with torsions, and in accordance with the crucial PROFINET standard. Pre-viously, cables with these properties were only available for transfer rates of up to 1 Gb/s.

An additional focus last year was expanding Lapp Groups portfolio in robotics the Champions League of cable technology. The robotics spe-cialist Lapp Muller, based in Grimaud on the Cte dAzur, provided the Ital-ian automation technology manufac-turer Comau with robotic cables for its Open RoboGate framing system, which is being deployed at the Fiat plant in Melfi, for example. The system can put together an entire car body in less than a minute. Because of the short cycle times, rapid acceleration and hard braking, the cable is subject to significant mechanical stress. But thanks to the high quality of the Lapp robotic cable, Comau can still offer an eight-year warranty on the entire sys-tem, including cabling.

Finally, for the refurbished El Dorado airport in Colombias capital of Bogot, Lapp supplied 222 kilo-metres of flexible, halogen-free LF-LEX CLASSIC 130 H cable for energy transfer, as well as UNITRONIC BUS EIB H data cables. These halogen-free cables will be used for lighting in the three passenger terminals. Thanks to their high flame resistance and low fire propagation, they meet even the most stringent fire protection require-ments.

For more informationWeb: www.lappindia.com

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POWER TECH UPDATE

FLIR thermal imaging cameras help prevent power failures at utilitiesDetecting maintenance issues before failures occur is crucial to E.ON Bayern

In Western Europe electricity is usually taken for granted. Due to thorough maintenance programs power surges are a thing of the past in most European countries. To ensure continuous power supply regular inspections of the networks components are really a must. FLIR thermal imaging cameras can play an important role in determining the state of operation of these compo-nents, so utility companies can more accurately maintain and repair their network.

One of the first European utility companies that realized the potential of thermal imaging technology for the mainte-

nance of their electricity network was E.ON Bayern. In our maintenance program thermal imaging plays a piv-otal role in ensuring that components are replaced in time, before any failures occur, explains Ronald Hintzsche, head of the measurement department of E.ON Bayern.

E.ON is a power and gas utility company of German origin. It is the main power supplier in central Europe and combined with its subsidiar-ies it is also one of the worlds largest investor-owned power suppliers. One of E.ONs subsidiaries is E.ON Bay-ern, headquartered near Regensburg, Bavaria. With a network area stretching over 41,000 km E.ON Bayern is one of the largest regional energy service pro-viders in Germany.

Generally speaking all electronic equip-ment and components heat up before they break down. Detecting this rise in temperature in an early stage allows us to plan our maintenance accordingly and to prevent costly failures, contin-ues Hintzsche. The thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems play a cru-cial part in our preventive maintenance program.

All components are checked peri-odically The predictive maintenance program contains an exact planning of when each part of the systems needs to be inspected, depending on the impor-tance of that part

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