Author: MTW
Engineered in collaboration with Taiwan’s CNC experts and built in India, the TSL-20 L07 is a premium turning center designed to deliver repeatable accuracy, high uptime, and fast part-to-part productivity. A powerful spindle paired with rigid LM Roller guideways provides stable cutting under load, while a compact footprint preserves valuable floor space without compromising on large cutting capacity. Thoughtful mechanical design, precision-ground slides, preloaded ball screws, and a robust headstock, keeps tolerances tight over long production runs. Flexible configurations, including tailstock and turret options, let you tailor the machine for everything from agile job shops to high-volume automotive, aerospace, &…
The FCL 20BTS from Forceone Machinery is a high-performance 5-axis CNC lathe engineered for precision, productivity, and process consolidation. With a robust construction and advanced motion control, it enables complex machining in a single setup, significantly reducing cycle time while improving geometric accuracy. Built on a single-piece Meehanite cast base, the machine offers outstanding vibration damping and long-term stability. Its preloaded double-nut ball screws ensure backlash-free movement and consistent precision across operations. The integrated B-axis swivels ±120°, along with high-accuracy C-axis control, enabling simultaneous multi-axis machining of intricate geometries. An innovative Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) supports up to 32 tools…
Working in the high-pressure area of industrial machining, safety measures are not just something to follow—they are the lifeline. Besides the noise of the powerful machines and the constant moving of sharp tools and heavy materials, even half a second of an eye not focused or a safety step not taken can cause serious injuries, or even death. That is why the safety issue should not only be the concern of the regulation or the moral and operational commitment but also a deep-rooted part of the culture of each unit. Machining OperationsMachining operations are high-speed activities that involve cutting, drilling,…
In the world of industrial automation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have long been the backbone of control systems. These devices are built to be reliable, durable, and capable of operating in demanding environments. But over the years, the PLC market has become increasingly closed, proprietary, and expensive. For many companies—particularly small to medium manufacturers, OEMs, and integrators—traditional PLCs now represent not just a technical choice, but a financial and strategic constraint. This is where the concept of open PLCs is gaining traction. It’s not about replacing PLCs altogether, but about reimagining what a PLC can be in an era where…
The pharmaceutical industry, though fundamentally chemical in nature, is profoundly dependent on mechanical engineering. Every stage of drug manufacturing, from formulation to packaging, relies on precision-engineered tools and machines. Among these, tablet compression stands as one of the most critical processes, demanding high precision, cleanliness, and productivity. In the early 2000s, the Indian pharmaceutical industry faced persistent challenges in tableting operations, primarily sticking of powder on punch tips, tool corrosion, and frequent downtime. The conventional solution of OHNS (Oil Hardened Non-Shrinking Steel) punches coated with hard chrome plating had several limitations: poor wear resistance, chrome’s toxic nature, and environmental non-compliance.…
By Shubham ThakareSustainability has changed from a checkbox compliance to a strategic axis for resilience, margin, and brand value. Circular design changes the question that teams are asking during product development. When asking how cheap something can be manufactured the question changes to how value will be preserved through multiple use lifecycles, affecting architecture, materials, business models, and operations.The article translates circular theory into useful methodologies and measurable outcomes, for product leaders to engage with now. The strategic case for circular designThe strategic case for circular design Circular design reduces exposure to commodity volatility and regulatory risk, while unlocking new…
One for all – this is the motto according to which sharpening specialist VOLLMER has developed and launched its new VGrind infinity linear tool grinding machine. The machine is the all-rounder for the flexible production of rotary tools: It can precisely, quickly and energy-efficiently machine precision tools with diameters from 0.2 mm to 200 mm made of different cutting materials such as carbide, high-speed steel, PcBN or ceramic. Automation and digital solutions from the VGrind infinity linear enable unmanned operation around the clock – from small batch sizes and special solutions to series production. Nomen est omen with the VGrind…
70% less energy in cell productionLess space and energy requirements, but better performance and the highest battery cell quality – that is the approach taken by engineering companies Dürr and GROB for their new concept factory for lithium-ion battery cells. At this year’s “The Battery Show India” trade fair in Greater Noida, the two partners will be showcasing the technical innovations that make this possible. Key technologies include dry coating of the electrodes, requiring no drying process, and powerful Z-folder technology for cell assembly with integrated notching. The two global companies Dürr and GROB have been cooperating in the field…
Maximum precision and dynamics on a minimal footprintAddressing markets with precision and meeting tomorrow’s requirements with innovative manufacturing solutions – that’s what the CHIRON Group stands for. One field of growing importance is highly dynamic micromachining of precision parts in short cycle times and with tolerances in the µm range. For these tasks, the company offers two purpose-built options: the proven Micro5 and – opening up a broader range of applications – the new Micro5 XL. Both models set new standards in the machining of sophisticated components – for example in medical technology, precision engineering and other industries where dynamics…
Collaborative robots — “cobots” — are reshaping manufacturing across the world, and India’s shopfloors are increasingly adopting them to boost efficiency, maintain quality, and reduce ergonomic risk. Unlike traditional industrial robots that live behind cages, cobots are designed to work with people: they’re smaller, easier to program, safer by design, and highly flexible. For Indian manufacturers — from large automotive OEMs to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) making components or consumer goods — cobots offer a practical path to automation that fits the realities of mixed-model production, constrained floor space, and tight investment cycles. Below I explain the key ways…
The 165 exhibiting companies from 16 countries came to Stuttgart to show off intelligent and impressive technical solutions for industrial parts and surface cleaning. The three days of parts2clean made it clear that there is a demand for such solutions, in spite of the currently challenging market conditions: after all, the trade visitors from 44 countries, more than 3,200 in number, had brought just the right tasks and projects with them to the show. “Compared to the 2023 event, the 21st edition of the Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Parts and Surface Cleaning not only chalked up a growing number…
Under the newly unveiled motto of “Connected by welding – united by passion”, Fronius presented a wide range of sophisticated welding solutions and comprehensive welding expertise at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen. Among the highlights were the Fronius Fortis—the new manual MIG/MAG welding machine series setting new standards in flexibility and ease of use—and Velo, the Velocity Assistant that ensures perfect, reproducible seams with reduced physical strain thanks to assisted torch guidance and a constant welding speed. The Austrian welding experts also presented efficient robot and cobot applications as well as customized automation systems for every welding requirement. In addition…
At SPS – Smart Production Series from 25 to 27 November 2025, NORD will demonstrate how the system provider implements smart drive solutions for automated production. One key element is intelligent control via decentralised and centralised drive electronics that are in focus at NORD’s stand 431 in Hall 3A at the trade fair centre in Nuremberg. Drive electronics for any system architecture“With the product families NORDAC PRO, NORDAC ON, NORDAC FLEX and NORDAC LINK, NORD has a portfolio that benefits drive systems in automated production”, says Jörg Niermann, Head of Marketing at NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. This enables the inverters to be…
Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in cutting tools and manufacturing solutions, invites Indian manufacturers to TechDays 2025. Taking place from November 19 to 21, 2025, at the Sandvik Coromant Centre in Pune, this three-day event brings together global industry leaders, partners, and local manufacturers to explore cutting-edge technologies, participate in hands-on demonstrations and gain practical insights to future-proof their machining operations. For the first time, TechDays is being held in India, allowing local manufacturers to experience Sandvik Coromant’s integrated approach to modern machining and explore the company’s eight habits of Manufacturing Wellness, firsthand. During the event, you will get the…
Paint finishing is more than decoration — it is the visual signature and protective skin of any machine. Whether it’s a compact machine tool in a factory, a high-precision medical instrument, an agricultural tractor, or a sleek consumer-grade appliance, the paint finish shapes first impressions, communicates brand values, and often determines the perceived quality of the product. Beyond aesthetics, paint systems provide corrosion protection, abrasion resistance, UV protection, and ease of maintenance. This article explores how paint finishing enhances machine aesthetics, the technical choices behind great finishes, practical benefits, common methods, quality control, and guidance for designers and engineers specifying…