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Reading a magazine becomes thoroughly enjoyable when you see depth, value and intensity in the subjects covered in it. Modern Manufacturing India (MMI) has made its mark by covering the most up-to-date information relating to advancements in manufacturing and bringing to the doorsteps of our readers.

ll good companies do things right and hence become successful. However, in times of mature markets and intense competition, the need to go beyond the established comfort zones arises and the subtle nuances of 'Customer Experience' become increasingly relevant.

My profession comprises unearthing stories that must be told for a range of reasons that include inspiring myself before they reach others. One such story fell on my lap while visiting one of India's biggest Grinding Machine Manufacturer's facility at Bangalore.

are you puzzled when a machine with ample specifications and features fails when it hits the market? Is it more baffling when you are not able to decipher the codes for this technological catastrophe? Was it a flaw in technology or in the adaptability to technology? Was it the cost? Here, one needs to dive deeper to realize that the fault may not necessarily be in the machine — it could be in the market mechanics also.

The year 2017 was a new beginning for Modern Manufacturing India (MMI) as the magazine was rebranded under the leadership of Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA). The Manufacturing industry has welcomed the new-look magazine with an overwhelming response.

we are at the beginning of a promising year. The Reserve Bank of India has forecast an economic growth of 6.7 percent for 2017-18. Even the rupee is gaining on the US dollar which bodes well for indigenous manufacturing. With the effects of demonetization and GST firmly put behind, the country can march forward with renewed vigour.

Necessity has always been the reason for inventions. Of late, the industry too has started feeling an acute need for the academia to pay heed to the changing times and bring forth a workforce that is ready to cater to the dynamic global market place.

That India is emulating the global trend of self-employment is evident from the various startups mushrooming all over the country across a myriad of sectors. It is not the sloth of striving for someone else or the desire for a better work-life balance or more income that is driving the younger generation towards such risk-taking ventures that come with no guarantee of success. On the contrary, they end up putting in more work hours and earning less on an average.

Being an ardent admirer of engineering marvels of the past and present and with a dream job to witness them on a frequent basis, I have groomed myself to notice intricacies in the engineering art when I encounter it.

From gaining visibility to striking new deals, exhibitions and trade shows offer opportunities no business would want to miss out on. It is a strategy that has withstood the test of time, playing a significant role in the success of most machine tool companies that have been reaping rich dividends in terms of experience, product development, while forging relationships, building brand and, most importantly, bringing sales from new markets.