| |November 202019AUTOMATION IN MACHINE TOOL MANUFACTURINGBy Masaya Takeda, General Manager - CNC Systems, Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd.ndia is among the leading manufacturer of Machine Tools. Being the key player in the industry it offers severalinvestment opportunities. The industry is moving towards increasingly advanced CNC machines, driven by demand from key user segments, such as Electronics, medical equipment, die &mold, automobiles, consumer durables, etc. Modern Machine tool manufacturers should leverage the capabilities to cater to this demand and investments to yield long term benefits.With the Government of India's push for `Make in India' and `Atmanirbharta', the spotlight is on the Indian Manufacturing Sector. So, how can we analyze thatthe Indian machine tools industry is playing the role of catalyst in realizing the country's manufacturing vision? Looking at the industry reports of the past few years, we have received encouraging response for the Indian Machine Tools industry that is also subjected to further growth in the coming years. How do we work towards the future and realizea positive outcome? When automation is matched with the latest CNC controllers and machine tools, it allows the user to implement a process that delivers precision, quality, and higher productivity. THE FUTURE OF INDIAN MACHINE TOOL INDUSTRYThe Indian Machine tool industry is gaining mileage and has started to adopt innovative solutions. The technology push in the machine tools industry is driven by user industries' demand for automation and an increase in productivity. There is a demand for more flexible machine tool designs that can quickly adapt to new products, as well as for sophisticated CNC controllers that can operate and deliver precision. So, what should we do to make India as the focus of major investments? We need to establish India as a global brand, the products manufactured in India should be backed by higher accuracy and sophisticated machines catering to a wide range of Industries. The right technology and correct pricing will be the deciding factor for our business. The companies need to encourage R&D activities to cultivate and process the ideas of Machine tool manufacturing. The companies should also indulge in activities like Vocational Trainings at various training institutes to bridge the gap of technical knowledge among the youth. Thereby, supporting the future of the Indian Machine tool Industry. THE NEED FOR AUTOMATION IN CNC MACHINESWhat is the needfor automation in CNC machines? The CNC market is on the rise and combining it with automation capabilities will prove invaluable to manufacturers.CNC machines are now benefiting from automation to make more precise parts and are aiding emerging technologies by producing parts faster.CNC machines come in various sizes and dimensions. Some CNC machines are suitable for machining heavy metals, while others can handle the frequent processing of plastic products. Automation can ensure longer-lasting production. Thus, automation is the major requisite to drive CNC solutions to deliver higher productivity. Do we havethe best to cater to the rising segments like Electronics, Healthcare, General Mold, and High-end turn which ITHOUGHT CENTRAL Masaya Takeda, General Manager - CNC Systems
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