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Indofen Uses Siemens Xcelerator to Power Smart Foundries

Indofen Furnaces LLP has implemented Siemens' Industrial Edge-based Performance Insight from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to digitise aluminium recycling and foundry operations. The solution enables real-time data visibility and smarter process control."Siemens Performance Insight provides our customers a comprehensive view of furnace performance including metal charging, fuel usage, and temperature," said MD Ezhil Kumar. The integration improves fuel efficiency, quality control, and predictive maintenance.Suprakash Chaudhuri, Head of Digital Industries at Siemens India, stated, "This coll..

CASE Launches 'Shilpi' to Train Youth in Backhoe Servicing

CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched Project Shilpi to provide skill training in backhoe loader servicing to underprivileged youth. This CSR initiative targets ITI and diploma holders aged 18 and above, offering a three-month programme including theoretical and hands-on practical training."Project Shilpi addresses a critical gap in the construction equipment industry by preparing youth with job-ready skills in backhoe loader servicing," said Kavita Sah, India CSR Head at CNH.The curriculum includes a boot camp, 26 hours of online training, 520 hours of hands-on learning, and ..

Vedanta and ICAR-CTCRI Partner to Convert Red Mud for Farming

Present at the MoU signing were Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and senior ICAR-CTCRI scientists, including Director Dr. Byju. CEO Rajiv Kumar stated, "We are laying the foundation for a future where industrial by-products such as red mud are effectively repurposed as environmental assets."Vedanta has already reduced bauxite residue by 30% and pioneered Zero Liquid Discharge technology. It also built India’s first Bauxite Residue Processing Plant.Dr. Byju called the partnership a milestone that combines scientific and industrial strength to support land transformation and farmer ..