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COMPETING ON THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF QUALITY

Reji Varghese revisits Harvard professor David Garvin’s landmark framework on the Eight Dimensions of Quality, showing why true manufacturing excellence is about much more than inspections and tolerances, and how companies can create lasting competitive advantage by understanding quality through the customer’s eyes.

ENABLING HIGH-ACCURACY MACHINING OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

For HG-Micro-Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG, a German specialist in medical devices, meeting stringent quality requirements while machining titanium tweezers and forceps demanded a highly stable and precise machining solution. By combining HORN's circular interpolation milling technology with SCHUNK hydraulic toolholding systems, the company has optimized its in-house production process, achieving micron-level accuracy, superior surface quality, and reliable machining performance.

VTDS, DEUS Automation Sign Technology Partnership for Defence Manufacturing

Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions (VTDS) has signed a strategic technology partnership with Czech Republic-based DEUS Automation, a sister company of the STV Group, to acquire
The Liquid Advantage

The modern manufacturing shop floor is undergoing a seismic shift. Driven by high-speed CNC centers, complex lightweight alloys, strict sustainability mandates, and the digita
PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Businesses in India continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation, with technology, digitalization, and policy support driving new opportunities. The July-August edition o
Jyoti CNC Secures INR 1,020 Cr Approval, Targets 5-Year Manufacturing Expansion

Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd, a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer, has received approval for a capital investment (capex) proposal of INR 1,020.65 crore over the next five yea

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FROM THE TURF OF LORD’S TO THE GLOBAL BOARDROOM

On a historic Monday in July 2026, the hallowed turf of Lord’s Cricket Ground became the stage for a landmark victory. The Indian Women’s Cricket team rewrote its legacy b
PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Businesses in India continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation, with technology, digitalization, and policy support driving new opportunities. The July-August edition o
PRECISION, AUTOMATION & INNOVATION

Manufacturing activities are evolving rapidly, driven by automation, digital technologies, precision engineering, and resilient supply chains. Across industries, manufacturers
PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Manufacturing today is navigating an era of rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving supply chains, and shifting global economic realities. Despite
ADVANCING MANUFACTURING GROWTH

The global economy is undergoing a steady transformation in 2026, shaped by evolving supply chains and shifting economic dynamics. According to the April 2026 edition of the I
MANUFACTURING A SMARTER, GREENER GLOBAL BLUEPRINT

During a recent visit to China, I experienced a seamless integration of robotics into daily life—one existing entirely in harmony with urban ecology. Modern industrial power

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