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Tool Up, India – biggest event of the year at HTF Expo 2023

With the turn of the decade, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, owing to the infrastructure boom and exponential growth in export sector with industrial tools, machinery and equipment leading the way. The global Power Tools market was valued at US$ 26.61 Billion in 2022 andIndia’s share stands at an impressive US$ 5.6 Billion, indicating the remarkable growth and demand of industrial tools in the subcontinent. Applications in Agriculture, Aviation, Construction and Automotives have propelled the development of the industry. Often referred to as India’s largest Hand Tools, Power Tools and Fasteners Expo, HTF Expo is a series of international events that play a major role in showcasing the strength of the Indian & international Industrial Tools, Fasteners, Cutting & Welding Equipment, Laser Technology Used Machinery, Engineering and Machine Tools Industries. The events provided a common place for the fraternity to converge, network, witness latest technology and products and strike lucrative deals for lasting business partnerships. HTF 2023, along with other collocated events, was an international exhibition on Heavy Engineering Tools, Construction Tools, Automotive Tools, Woodworking Tools, Aviation Tools and Gardening & Agrico Tools featuring a range of products like Spanners, Wrenches, Hammers, Pliers, Cutting Tools, Industrial Tools, Saw blades, Rotary & Oscillating Tools, Grinders & Sanders, Routers & Cutout Tools, Heat Guns & Seamers, Industrial Fasteners and Fixings, Aerospace Fasteners, Screws & Washers, Fastener Manufacturing Technology, Fastener Manufacturing Machinery and Inserts & Rivets. Over 300+ exhibitors & brands from 9+ countries included Austria, China, France, India, Italy, Taiwan, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA attended the premier event alongside over 12,000+ visitors in attendance. The event was supported by all major Trade Associations, Trade Media & Portals of Metal, Metalworking and Allied Industries. Hand Tools & Fastener Expo 2023 delivered a quality audience from […]

TANAKA establishes production system in China for fuel cell electrode catalysts

Contributing to carbon neutrality in China’s rapidly growing fuel cell market via a technical assistance agreement with Chengdu Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., Ltd. in China. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K., which operates an industrial precious metals business as a core company of TANAKA Precious Metals,has signed a technical assistance agreement with Chengdu Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., Ltd., an affiliated company in China, in the area of fuel cell electrode catalyst manufacturing technologies. As part of the agreement, production equipment will be installed at the plant of Ya’an Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chengdu Guangming Paite Precious Metal, with plans to start full-scale production in the summer of 2024. The companies also plan to start production of fuel cell electrode catalysts for the Chinese market by the end of 2025. As a member of TANAKA and with the leading share of the global market for fuel cell electrode catalysts, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo aims to use this agreement to meet the growing domestic demand for fuel cell electrode catalysts in China. TANAKA’s Fuel Cell Electrode Catalysts TANAKA’s FC Catalyst Development Centre, within its Shonan Plant, is currently developing and manufacturing electrode catalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEFCs) and polymer electrolyte water electrolysis (PEWE). The company sells highly active, highly durable platinum catalysts and platinum alloy catalysts for PEFC cathodes[1], highly CO-tolerant platinum alloy catalysts and OER catalysts[2] for PEFC anodes[3], and iridium oxide catalysts for PEWE anodes. PEFCs are used in applications such as fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and residential-use fuel cells (ENE-FARM), with their use expected to expand in the future to also include buses, trucks, and other commercial vehicles, forklifts and other material handling vehicles, heavy construction machines, robots and other industrial machines, and large stationary equipment. Compact, lightweight, high-output PEFCs employ a […]

Universal Robots Academy empowers over 200,000 people to use collaborative robotics

Since 2016, Universal Robots has offered robotics training to customers and others with an interest in collaborative robots. And now, after having grown increasingly popular in the past years and with 119 onsite training centers across the globe, more than 200,000 robotics enthusiasts have joined the Universal Robots Academy. “It is amazing to see that so many robotics enthusiasts from all over the world have joined us to enhance their robotic skills and benefit from the training we offer,” says Mikkel Vahl, Global Head of Academy and Education. “We’re a company on a mission – automation for anyone, anywhere. A key part of this is providing our customers and robotics enthusiasts with high quality training that gives them the skills they need to unleash the full potential of their cobots.” With customers ranging from big global companies to small, family-owned businesses, Universal Robots helps automate anything from bin picking to heavy-load palletising and ship welding. This variety is reflected in UR Academy which offers a range of courses from free virtual e-learning to in-depth and in-person classroom training. “Our courses range from entry level to advanced robotics so, no matter the task or the size of your company, you can find relevant training that can help you become even more successful with your automation. And we can see it works – customers who do take training with us are ultimately more successful and confident,” says Mikkel Vahl. The explanation for this connection is simple, he adds. “Compared to other industrial robots, cobots are simpler to program and operate. But no matter if you are an application engineer, a robotics expert or new to robotics you will benefit from taking instructor-led training.” New training offers coming up The users of UR Academy come from more than 130 different countries and have […]

Profile:Mharicar Castillo-Reyes, President and CEO of Asticom, The Philippines

Where do you see work opportunities for Gen Z? When considering work opportunities for Gen Z? Tech-enabled companies such as Asticom present a wealth of promising prospects. Gen Z is a digitally native generation, and their tech-savvy nature aligns perfectly with the demands of this industry. In the shared services and outsourcing spheres where Asticom operates, there are opportunities in areas such as customer support, data analysis, digital marketing, and IT services, where Gen Z can leverage their familiarity with technology to excel. Focusing on preparing Gen Zs for promising work opportunities, we initiated various programs in Asticom. One of them is AstiELEVATE, a cadetship program that aims to help aspiring young professionals develop their skills and carve out careers through real-world experience. For those taking the Tech path, we’ve partnered with a coding boot camp to help cadets build their software development, web design, and engineering skills. By the end of the program, they were deployed to our subsidiaries. Moreover, we recognize and address Gen Z’s inclination toward work-life integration by offering flexible work arrangements encompassing remote work. How do you see their skill(s) level for adaptability? Having grown up in an age where technology is part of daily life, Gen Z workers are highly savvy in using technology. This is a valuable skill set in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. They have grown up in a world of constant change, and their ability to quickly learn new technologies, adapt to different work environments, and embrace innovative solutions is a great asset. They are easily taught and can smoothly adapt to new technologies and platforms that are introduced to them. Sometimes, they are even the ones at the forefront of emerging technologies. They are comfortable with various digital tools and platforms, positively impacting their work efficiency and, thus, the […]

PLN to develop electricity ecosystem in Tanzania

Tanzania Electric Supply Co. Ltd. (TANESCO), a parastatal company incorporated in 1931, has adopted a business transformation implemented by Indonesian state-owned electric company PT PLN (Persero), aiming to carry out similar developments in Africa. The agreement was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between President Director of PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo and Managing Director of TANESCO, Maharage Chande, in the presence of Indonesian President, Joko Widodo and Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, on August 22. The signing of an MoU between PLN and TANESCO signifies a significant milestone in the field of international business cooperation. This agreement entails the adoption of PLN’s successful business transformation model by TANESCO, ultimately demonstrating PLN’s intention to expand its presence in the global market. President Director of PLN Darmawan Prasodjo explained that the MoU was a follow-up to a previous meeting in Jakarta on February 10, 2023, with Tanzania’s Minister of Energy, January Makamba and TANESCO Management, regarding a cooperation with Indonesia in developing Tanzania’s electricity sector ecosystem. Darmawan added the MoU specifically outlines four key areas of collaboration. First, it highlights the importance of digital-based transformation, indicating a joint effort to embrace technology and innovation to enhance efficiency and reliability in power supply services, such as Digitalised Power Plant, Digitally Enabled Distribution Excellence, and Super App utility. Secondly, the MoU emphasises the development of the core utility business which includes which includes Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO), and Collaborative Co-investment. The third point of cooperation focuses on the development of non-core utility businesses such maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). Finally, the MoU highlights the importance of capacity building and comprehensive exchange through an internship program between PLN and TANESCO. This initiative aims to facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development between the two companies, fostering a […]

C-Suite Spot Podcast: Do you really have it under control? Lessons from the front line

In this episode Laura Air and Emily Svadlenak talk to California-based strategic communications expert Leeza Hoyt. Having worked on a wide range of issues – from the heart-breaking impacts of shootings, to helping corporates navigate some gnarly mishaps – we delve into some of the lessons she’s learnt over the years. We talk about the answers to questions including: Is there a common thread in managing far-ranging issues? How to stay calm…or, help clients to retain some sense of calm in the storm? What role does media training play in times of crisis? What can Leaders and Boards do to ensure their risk mitigation strategy is ready to roll at a moments’ notice? https://thecontentplace.podbean.com/ The c-Suite Spot Leaders. What keeps you up at night? Welcome to the C-Suite Spot, the podcast series that expands the traditional term of what a ‘boss’ is to tackle some of the most important issues in business from start-up, through step-up, succession planning and scaling a corporate or global business. Leadership can be lonely. In this series we talk with and learn from inspiring leaders from all walks of life, touching on important topics about how to really live, successful business strategies, overcoming challenges, managing an issue or crisis, getting your company structure right and implementing well, making the tough calls, balancing life and work and getting our priorities right. From business as usual and growing your market to everyday leadership issues or handling 100-year events and everything in between – we aim to provide ongoing inspiration and education and a meeting place for CEOs, founders, management, shareholders and leadership. You can listen to the podcast on all major platforms including: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-c-suite-spot/id1538676422 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fRFUP5qeSeMj8dBCncSAK iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-c-suite-spot-73692882/#

Crown Machinery rewarded with Enterprise Asia Linchpin of Asia Award 2023

With 30 years of experience, customer-oriented manufacturing capability, and excellent after-sales service, Crown Machinery Company Limited (Crown Machinery) is a professional machinery manufacturer in Taiwan that is well-regarded by major multinational companies. Equipped with high-quality design and manufacturing teams, it has the ability to provide up-to-date market analysis and comprehensive plant planning tailored to the needs of its customers. Established in 1992, Crown Machinery initially focused on turnkey designs for the PU & PVC synthetic and artificial leather industries. Throughout the years, it has been consistently focused on the development and innovation of process machinery that does coating, drying, and lamination. The equipment produced by Crown Machinery has been successfully marketed to over 30 countries in Europe, America, Asia, and the Middle East, serving over 280 domestic and foreign customers. Having a global mindset, it strives to provide monitoring and maintenance services with zero time difference to customers around the world. Crown Machinery’s success and commitment to excellence throughout the decades have earned the company the esteemed title of Linchpin of Asia at the Enterprise Asia Linchpin of Asia Awards 2023. The Awards is a premier recognition program dedicated to honoring only the most excellent and elite industry leaders and enterprises exclusively selected across Asia. The prestigious recognition underscores Crown Machinery’s ability to constantly adapt and innovate to remain at the forefront of the ever-changing and competitive market. Since its establishment, Crown Machinery has adhered to the mission of creating a learning-oriented enterprise, maintaining a sustainable business, working for the benefit of mankind, and making Earth a better place. Even with its in-demand processing machinery, Crown Machinery works hard to maintain strong customer relationships. It takes pride in the fact that it can provide service on a global level. This includes its ability to remotely monitor and provide global […]

TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP establish to bring advanced semiconductor manufacturing to Europe

Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG and NXP Semiconductors N.V. will jointly invest in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH, in Dresden, Germany to provide advanced semiconductor manufacturing services. ESMC marks a significant step towards construction of a 300mm fab to support the future capacity needs of the fast-growing automotive and industrial sectors, with the final investment decision pending confirmation of the level of public funding for this project. The project is planned under the framework of the European Chips Act. The planned fab is expected to have a monthly production capacity of 40,000 300mm (12-inch) wafers on TSMC’s 28/22 nanometer planar CMOS and 16/12 nanometer FinFET process technology, further strengthening Europe’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem with advanced FinFET transistor technology and creating about 2,000 direct high-tech professional jobs. ESMC aims to begin construction of the fab in the second half of 2024 with production targeted to begin by the end of 2027. The planned joint venture will be 70% owned by TSMC, with Bosch, Infineon, and NXP each holding 10% equity stake, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. Total investments are expected to exceed 10 billion euros consisting of equity injection, debt borrowing, and strong support from the European Union and German government. The fab will be operated by TSMC. “This investment in Dresden demonstrates TSMC’s commitment to serving our customers’ strategic capacity and technology needs, and we are excited at this opportunity to deepen our long-standing partnership with Bosch, Infineon, and NXP,” said Dr. CC Wei, Chief Executive Officer of TSMC. “Europe is a highly promising place for semiconductor innovation, particularly in the automotive and industrial fields, and we look forward to bringing those innovations to life on our advanced silicon technology with the talent in Europe.” Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the Bosch board of management: “Semiconductors are not only a […]

SIAF to return as SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou in 2024

SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou, formerly known as SIAF, will return to the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 4 – 6 March 2024. Over the past 14 years, the show has offered a critical sourcing platform to companies seeking to enter the South China manufacturing market. The show’s renaming signifies a renewal of its concept, reflecting its development within the region while elevating it to an official member of the globally-recognised SPS brand. With this change, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou will synergise with SPS in Germany, facilitating the flow of resources and expertise between fairs under the brand. The show’s renaming highlights SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou’s expanding influence within the smart manufacturing industry. Through aligning with SPS, the exhibition will be better able to leverage global resources and collaborate with other fairs under the brand. This strategic move aims to bring additional international attention to the show, and will allow it to provide a more diverse range of opportunities to the industry. Expansive ambitions, returning exhibitors As in previous years, the fair will offer an unrivalled platform for exhibitors to showcase a range of cutting-edge technologies including drive systems and motion controls, sensor technologies, control technologies, interface technologies, human-machine interfaces, mechanical infrastructure, industrial communication, manufacturing software, and more. The upcoming show will occupy an expansive 30,000 sqm of floor space across three halls of the complex, and expects to bring together over 500 exhibitors. The industry has shown immense support for the upgraded fair with nearly 40% of the exhibiting space already reserved. Of those who have confirmed their attendance, nearly 60% are returning exhibitors from SIAF, with this impressive rebooking rate highlighting the industry’s continued belief in the event’s success. Some of the leading companies who have confirmed […]

Zoomlion Construction Machinery makes strides in international Markets

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is making significant progress in international markets, fulfilling substantial product deliveries in the Middle East, Australia, and Southeast Asia region. This achievement spotlights Zoomlion’s internationalisation and localisation development strategy, underlining its commitment to providing high-quality products and services worldwide. In the Middle East, Zoomlion’s performance has been remarkable. In Saudi Arabia, its excavators, were deployed for NEOM, the “City of the Future.” The quality and quick delivery of these products increased customer satisfaction and led to more orders. Its 110-ton and 80-ton truck cranes are set to be used in Yanbu, a western city in Saudi Arabia, and dozens of concrete mixers have been delivered to Yamama Cement Co., the country’s oldest cement manufacturer. Similar success was experienced in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait, where Zoomlion’s efficient overseas business system enabled rapid fulfillment of large orders. Leveraging its robust overseas business systems, the company swiftly delivered eight out of an order of 17 truck pumps to the UAE in just over 20 days. The speedy fulfillment was facilitated by its Gulf subsidiary based in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone, cutting shipping time from China by over a month. “Our three-tier network layout covers all the major markets in Saudi Arabia, ensuring a rapid response for service spare parts. We’re seeing a marked increase in customer satisfaction,” said Liu Jianwei, Zoomlion’s National Manager in Saudi Arabia. Australia saw the launch of Zoomlion’s first 4S store for earth-moving machinery. This fully equipped facility is set to provide comprehensive sales and after-sales services to clients, showcasing Zoomlion’s commitment to customer satisfaction. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, Zoomlion delivered three wet spraying machines for the challenging East Coast Rail Link construction, highlighting the company’s ability to create adaptable and effective solutions for diverse […]

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