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ADDiTEC, a leading US-based additive manufacturing company, announced a strategic partnership with Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW), the largest CNC manufacturer in India. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the field of additive manufacturing, combining the strengths of both companies to develop a groundbreaking Hybrid platform.

Aerem Solutions, a leading provider of end-to-end solar solutions, and the parent company of NetZero Finance Private Ltd – India’s only RBI-licensed Solar Focus NBFC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading player in the distributed solar energy sector, Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Ltd (PLSIND).

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI)—the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany—announced the launch of ‘Enroute: A Mobility-As-A-Service Challenge’ for startups to enhance public transit efficiency.

Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing software and services, and ArcelorMittal Powders, a business unit of ArcelorMittal established to produce high-quality steel powders, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create solutions to optimize laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) equipment and metal 3D printing strategies.

Zeller+Gmelin, the lubricant manufacturer, is expanding its Divinol range to include high-performance gear oils and also meets the strict specifications of the automobile manufacturers. The premium Divinol Gear Oil ST 80W90 has recently been tested according to the Volvo standard 1273.21 (also known as Volvo 97321) and approved by the OEM Volvo.

Düsseldorf, Germany – High-quality used machines from a Spanish foundry are up for auction on Surplex.com—one of Europe’s leading industrial auction houses for 25 years that trades worldwide in used machines and factory equipment—until June 13. The foundry industry faces numerous challenges due to economic and regulatory changes.

Velizy-villacoublay, France – Dassault Systèmes announced that it has extended its long-term strategic partnership with JLR for five years, heralding a new era of digital transformation at the automaker that will drive improved efficiency, collaborative innovation, and sustainability throughout the enterprise. JLR continues to deploy Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform globally, to support the end-to-end development of all its modern luxury vehicles.

Manesar, India – EVR Motors, an Israel-based innovator specializing in high power-density electric motors, inaugurated its new greenfield plant in Manesar, Haryana, under its subsidiary, I.EVR Motors Pvt Ltd. This facility marks a significant milestone as the first manufacturing operation in India for an Israeli automotive firm and will play a pivotal role in EVR’s global production strategy.

Bengaluru, India – Klüber Lubrication, a global expert in specialty lubricants, announced a significant expansion of its operations facility in Mysore, set to be fully operational at the latest by the beginning of 2027. It is part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities SE & Co KG, a business group of the Freudenberg Group, Weinheim. Klüber India’s manufacturing plant in Mysore is spread over 17,000 sq mt at present and produces world-class specialty lubricants. The company recently announced an investment of INR 142 crore that will further bolster its operations in the country and reiterate its commitment to ‘Make in India’ by increasing domestic production.

Ludhiana, India – The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the Indian auto component industry, successfully hosted the 3rd edition of the ACMA Farm Equipment & Implements Localization Expo on May 21, 2024, in Ludhiana. With participation from over 60 prominent exhibitors, the expo garnered attention from dedicated B2B participants and industry stakeholders, fostering engagements between manufacturers and showcasing cutting-edge innovations in farm equipment and implements.