Aquafortus, a pioneer in non-thermal, non-membrane brine concentration, has announced the appointment of Dr. Hoshang Subawalla as Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition marks a strategic inflection point for the company as it advances beyond technology validation and into the development and operation of large-scale infrastructure projects serving O&G produced water, mining, and hypersaline industrial wastewater markets across four continents. Dr. Subawalla is a PhD chemical engineer with a rare blend of deep technical expertise and proven operational leadership. He brings more than two decades of global executive experience from industry leaders including GE, Suez, and Veolia, where he successfully…
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Mitsubishi Electric India, a global leader in electrical and electronic equipment, has inaugurated a new air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The facility was virtually inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.K. Stalin, through a plaque unveiling ceremony, held in the presence of the Hon’ble Consul General of Japan, Mr. Muneo Takahashi. The inauguration marks a significant step in Mitsubishi Electric’s continued expansion and commitment to India’s manufacturing landscape. The Chennai manufacturing facility represents an investment of approximately ₹2,100 crore, highlighting Mitsubishi Electric India’s long-term focus on strengthening its production capabilities in…
Texas Instruments (TI) has strengthened its presence in India with the inauguration of a new, State-of-the-Art Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Bengaluru, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to semiconductor innovation and advanced engineering in the country. The new facility was inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the strategic importance of semiconductor R&D in India’s technology growth roadmap. The centre is designed to support advanced chip development, system-level design, and next-generation analog and embedded processing technologies. Equipped with modern laboratories and collaborative workspaces, the Bengaluru R&D centre will enable engineers…
Mahindra Group has announced plans to set up its largest integrated automobile and tractor manufacturing facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, marking a major milestone in the Mahindra Group’s long-term growth strategy. The announcement was made at Advantage Vidarbha, a flagship event highlighting Vidarbha’s emergence as a key industrial growth hub. Spread across 1,500 acres in Vidarbha, the facility will be supported by a 150-acre supplier park in Sambhajinagar. Once operational, the Mahindra Group facility will have a capacity of over 5 lakh vehicles and 1 lakh tractors annually, making it the Mahindra Group’s largest integrated manufacturing footprint in India. Backed by…
DigiKey, the global distribution leader of electronic components and automation products, announced a significant expansion in 2025, substantially increasing its in-stock products available for same-day shipment. DigiKey’s expansion includes the addition of more than 108,000 new stocking products, with over 1.6 million new products added to the DigiKey system overall, along with 364 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace, and Fulfilled by DigiKey programs. “Our unrivaled breadth and depth of readily available products and innovative new product introductions are a key differentiator for DigiKey in the industry,” said Mike Slater, vice president of global business development for DigiKey. “The…
Rohde & Schwarz invites visitors to Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona to visit its booth and engage with company experts while exploring solutions for the next generation of wireless technologies. Showcased under the motto “Enabling Connections, Empowering Innovations,” the company’s portfolio will be on display at Fira Gran Via, hall 5, booth 5A80, from March 2 to 5, 2026. The path from 5G to 6G For a smooth transition from 5G to 6G, Rohde & Schwarz provides future-ready test solutions for mobile devices and networks. Central to these innovations, the CMX500 one-box signaling tester is featured across multiple demonstrations,…
India’s manufacturing sector is at a pivotal inflection point, where digitalization, sustainability, and resilience are no longer optional but essential for global competitiveness. As Industry 4.0 reshapes factory floors, the key question facing manufacturers is how can technology adoption translate into real, scalable impact on productivity and efficiency. In this exclusive conversation with Web News Addiction, Mr. Vishal Amin, Founding Partner, Lubi Electronics, shares how the company is enabling India’s transition towards smart, connected, and sustainable manufacturing. From automation and IIoT to AI-driven software, renewable energy integration, and semiconductor-ready solutions, Lubi Electronics outlines its strategic approach to building future-ready industrial…
FLIR, a global leader in thermal imaging and sensing technologies, has announced the launch of its A6450 Long-Life Cooled MWIR Cameras, a new thermal imaging solution engineered for continuous industrial automation, process control, and non-destructive testing applications. Developed to address long-standing challenges associated with deploying cooled thermal cameras in production environments, the A6450 combines extended cooling life, high-speed MWIR performance, and automation-ready integration. This design enables manufacturers and system integrators to confidently deploy high-performance thermal imaging in true 24/7 industrial operations. “Historically, the timing and cost of maintaining cooled thermal cameras limited their use in production line applications,” said Matthew…
Micross has announced the commercial launch of its Standard-Performance Nuclear Event Detector (NED), a next-generation radiation detection solution that delivers enhanced sensitivity, faster response times, and improved system efficiency. Designed to safeguard mission-critical electronics, the new NED supports demanding applications such as aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, defense weapons platforms, satellites, and military ground vehicles. The Standard-Performance NED is manufactured by Micross in the United States and features a Micross-designed ASIC produced by Jazz Semiconductor Trusted Foundry, Inc. (JSTF), a U.S.-based trusted foundry and wholly owned subsidiary of Tower Semiconductor. As a U.S. Department of Defense DMEA Category 1B Trusted Supplier,…
With the launch of PCAN-Explorer 7, PEAK introduces a major software upgrade featuring full CAN XL support, multiple symbol files per connection, Python scripting, and flexible licensing options, including floating licenses. While long-time users benefit from the familiar interface, engineering teams working on next-generation automotive and industrial CAN networks gain powerful new capabilities. PCAN-Explorer 7 represents the next evolution of PEAK’s professional CAN communication software for analyzing, monitoring, and simulating CAN, CAN FD, and CAN XL networks. The update delivers full CAN XL support with higher data rates of up to 20 Mbit/s and payloads of up to 2,048 bytes,…
Rohde & Schwarz strengthens its mid-range test portfolio with the launch of the R&S FPL1044 spectrum analyzer and a new 40 MHz real-time spectrum analysis option for the entire FPL family. As an industry first, the FPL1044 delivers performance up to 44 GHz at a price level previously unavailable, while the universal RTSA option equips users with powerful real-time signal analysis. The R&S FPL1044 spectrum analyzer extends Rohde & Schwarz’s mid-range offering by combining frequency coverage from 10 Hz to 44 GHz with exceptional affordability. It is the only instrument in its class to reach 44 GHz, significantly reducing the…
India’s renewable energy transition is accelerating, but the real test lies in making clean power reliable, bankable, and grid-ready. As Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) move from pilots to large-scale deployment, a critical question emerges: “Who will make energy storage commercially viable and execution-ready for India?” In this exclusive conversation with Web News Addiction, Mr. Deep Faldu, Founder and Director, Aurone Energy Pvt. Ltd., discusses how the company is addressing critical gaps in India’s BESS ecosystem, from bankable Tier-1 sourcing and cost clarity to faster execution and grid-aligned engineering, positioning energy storage as a cornerstone of India’s renewable future. Edited…