Aimtron Electronics Limited, an Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) provider has won a pilot order from Curtiss-Wright Corporation, the NYSE-listed, US-headquartered global engineering group with annual sales of about US$ 3.5 billion. The deal advances Aimtron’s push to deepen its footprint with global customers in high-reliability, technology-intensive sectors. It underscores the company’s shift towards programmes that demand stronger engineering participation, rigorous quality controls, advanced testing and repeatable execution, capabilities that will support larger, more complex and higher-value electronics projects as Aimtron scales internationally. This pilot marks the start of a strategic relationship between the…
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The Government of India has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, introducing tighter norms on search-result manipulation, sponsored listings, discount claims, dark patterns and consumer data use. The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified by the Department of Consumer Affairs will come into force on 01st January, 2027. The amendments aim to make online marketplaces more transparent and accountable while giving consumers clearer information to make purchasing decisions, the department said. Stronger Grievance Redressal for Online Shoppers Under the amended rules, e-commerce platforms must provide complainants with a copy of the complaint as recorded by the platform’s grievance…
On Teachers’ Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the role of education and mentorship, industry leaders and semiconductor professionals voiced support for WOWSemi Foundation’s mission to develop a skilled, industry-ready semiconductor talent pool in India. Prominent industry figures, including PVG Menon, Suraj Rengarajan, Hanish Kumar, Arvind Ragunathan and Venkatesh Kumar Pandurengan, along with other experts, welcomed the initiative. They noted its potential to address a key challenge in India’s semiconductor growth journey: bridging the gap between academic learning and practical industry exposure. “India’s semiconductor opportunity is not just about building fabs; it is about building the people who will run…
Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a specialist in optical dimensional metrology will present its latest precision-measurement technologies at IMTS 2026, scheduled from September 14 to 19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Guided by the theme, “Optics at the Core. Certainty to Measure More.”, the company will showcase the optical expertise, engineering and innovation that have shaped its business for more than 80 years. Advanced optical technology remains central to every OGP system. Its portfolio ranges from compact video measurement solutions to advanced multisensor platforms, all designed to support faster, repeatable and high-resolution dimensional inspection. These systems enable manufacturers to measure a…
Ceramic cutting tools can offer significant productivity advantages in demanding machining applications, particularly when working with heat-resistant superalloys and cast irons. Yet introducing ceramic tooling into a production environment often requires manufacturers to rethink some of the machining practices that have worked reliably with conventional carbide tools. One of the biggest differences is cutting speed. While slowing down is often an instinctive response when tool wear, heat or process instability becomes a concern in carbide machining, ceramic tooling can require almost the opposite approach. Recommended cutting speeds for ceramic inserts are frequently much higher, and reducing those speeds too aggressively…
Premier Energies Limited and RCT India, part of Germany’s RCT Group, have signed a binding term sheet to create a joint venture (JV) for a 12 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing plant in Telangana. This move marks a major diversification for Premier Energies, extending its clean-energy footprint beyond solar manufacturing. The project will be executed through Premier Energies’ subsidiary, Premier Battery Technologies Pvt. Ltd., with an initial phase of 6 GWh. The facility is designed to meet surging demand for energy storage in commercial, industrial and utility-scale segments across India and overseas markets. Positioned as an export-oriented hub,…
India’s electronics manufacturing landscape is entering a phase where scale alone may no longer be enough. As products become more complex and global companies look for diversified supply chains, capabilities such as system integration, testing, engineering support and lifecycle services are becoming increasingly important. Against this backdrop, Avalon Technologies Limited and Zollner Elektronik AG have entered into a strategic partnership to establish a joint venture focused on advanced electronics manufacturing in India. The proposed venture will manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), box-build and system integration products, initially serving the India operations of established customers. The partnership brings together Avalon’s…
When the systems being tested begin to push beyond the capabilities of conventional measurement equipment, proving their performance becomes a challenge of its own. Rohde & Schwarz is addressing that challenge with advanced test solutions designed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving demands of RF and microwave technology. At European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2026 in London, the company will showcase its latest measurement technologies for RF and microwave components, wireless, radar and satellite systems, including solutions aimed at the increasingly complex requirements of electronic warfare (EW) and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). European Microwave Week 2026 will bring together experts…
Internet connectivity for most Indians could be something that can be taken for granted. We connect through a mobile tower, fibre cable or Wi-Fi router and rarely think about the infrastructure behind it. But what happens when there is no fibre cable to lay, no convenient location for a mobile tower, or when geography makes conventional connectivity simply too expensive? This is where satellite internet could change the equation. India has now moved another step closer to commercial satellite broadband services after the Digital Communications Commission (DCC) approved most of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) recommendations on spectrum…
Used engine oil rarely attracts attention once it has been drained from a vehicle. Yet the black liquid collected at workshops and service centres represents a much bigger environmental and resource challenge than its appearance suggests. As India’s automotive industry expands, the question is no longer simply how much lubricant is consumed, but what happens to it after use. Recent industry initiatives, including the used-oil recycling pilot launched by PETRONAS Lubricants India and Tata Motors across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, point towards an important shift: used lubricant is increasingly being viewed not merely as waste, but as a recoverable resource.…
PETRONAS Lubricants India, part of the PETRONAS group and a trusted name in advanced automotive and industrial lubricant technology, and Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the responsible collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants. The two companies will pilot a structured and scalable model simultaneously across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of two industry leaders to address a critical sustainability challenge. It also supports compliance with India’s evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and advances the country’s circular economy ambitions. “Achieving true circularity in…
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has inaugurated a new Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru. Built with an investment of ₹185 crore, the facility underscores HCLTech’s commitment to advancing semiconductor innovation and shortening time-to-market for its global clients, while establishing the company as a pioneer among service providers offering integrated semiconductor testing capabilities. Drawing on two decades of semiconductor expertise, the 40,000 sq ft lab includes 25,000 sq ft of Class 10K and Class 1K cleanrooms and provides end-to-end post-silicon engineering, advanced testing, and failure analysis. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools from Teradyne, Advantest, Keysight, Tektronix, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,…