India’s defence drones industry is rapidly evolving as indigenous innovation, advanced manufacturing and strategic collaborations gather pace. Against this backdrop, Garuda Aerospace and Micron Instruments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the development of next generation defence drones, signalling another step in India’s efforts to strengthen…

India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing sector continues to attract fresh investments as companies expand production capabilities to meet growing domestic and global demand. The latest investment comes from Hical Technologies, which has broken ground on a 160,000 sq ft aerospace and defence manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The upcoming…

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has introduced India’s first range of air suspension trucks, expanding its heavy-duty commercial vehicle portfolio with three new AVTR models designed to deliver higher payload capacity, improved ride comfort and greater operating efficiency. The new range reinforces the company’s commitment to…

Festo India has inaugurated its first Automation Experience Centre (FEC) in Noida, establishing a dedicated hub for factory automation, smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, innovation, collaboration, skills development, and hands-on technology exploration. The new facility marks a significant step in Festo’s expansion across Northern India’s fast-growing manufacturing corridor, where industries are…

Optical Gaging Products (OGP) has introduced the StarLite S1, a new semi-automatic 3-axis video measurement system designed to help manufacturers perform fast, accurate and repeatable dimensional inspections. Built for industrial quality control and precision manufacturing, the compact system combines advanced optical metrology with user-friendly operation, making it an ideal solution…

Kirloskar Pneumatic has announced the launch of the Tezcatlipoca A800 Compressor, a new addition to its centrifugal air compressor portfolio aimed at supporting high-capacity industrial air compression requirements. The introduction of the A800 Compressor underscores the company’s continued focus on developing engineering solutions for industries that rely on efficient and…

The inaugural Eplan Next26 conference brought together around 1,500 participants from 36 countries at Munich’s Cavalluna Park, creating a global platform for discussions on the future of engineering, industrial automation and digital transformation. The two day event marked the debut of Eplan Copilot and Eplan Smart Sourcing while also offering…

Engineers developing and validating modern automotive electronic systems have a new solution for high-precision LIN communication. Kvaser has introduced the PCIe 4xLIN, a compact four-channel LIN interface designed to simplify LIN network testing, debugging, and validation. Combining galvanic isolation, synchronized timestamping, and seamless software compatibility, the interface enables reliable analysis…

On June 24, Feintool officially inaugurated its first production facility in India, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. Located in Pune, the facility is ramping up production to meet initial customer demand, with a focus on manufacturing fineblanked automotive components.…

HFCL has secured a ₹2,666 crore order from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the BharatNet Phase III project in Uttar Pradesh (West), covering the supply, installation and commissioning of telecom equipment and optical fiber network infrastructure. According to information shared by the company, the project involves the supply, installation…

Cyient Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Cyient Ltd. has launched a collaborative initiative with universities and government institutions in Telangana aimed at strengthening innovation, entrepreneurship, employability and future skills development across the state. The initiative has been formalized through a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with…

Flir, a Teledyne company, is expanding the capabilities of Automated NDT through a technical collaboration with edevis GmbH, a company specializing in active thermography solutions. By integrating the Flir A6450 cooled MWIR thermal imaging camera into automated inspection workflows, the collaboration enables real-time detection of structural defects and enhances quality…