Smarter and safer automation: future of machine tools

By OEM Update Editorial June 9, 2022 5:54 pm IST

The use of artificial intelligence and software will make it easier to network machines, making smart factories and warehouses more accessible and efficient. 

Interacting with OEM Update, Kapil Dhand, Managing Director, Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd., points out, PLI scheme encourages foreign and Indian companies by giving them incentives. 

 

Advancement in hardware and software impacting machine tools industry

 As technology continues to advance, manufacturers have more options than ever before. Advancements in hardware and software are changing the machine tool industry. Industry trends in the coming years are likely to focus on these advancements, especially as they pertain to automation.

 

The machine tool industry is expected to see advancements in –

•   Inclusion of smart features and networks
• Automated and IoT-ready machines 
•  Artificial intelligence (AI) 
• CNC software advancements.

 

Machines integrate with automation and IIoT 

We manufacture world class high precision Cylindrical Grinding Machines. Currently, in our portfolio we have more than 20 machines consisting of Conventional Grinding Machines, CNC External grinder, CNC Internal Grinders, CNC Centreless Grinders, CBN Grinders and SPM’s Like Valve Seat Grinders, Bearing Internal Grinder, and Bearing Outer Grinders etc. We have all that one needs in grinding. And all our machines can be integrated with automation and IIoT features.

Manufacturing with Industry 4.0/ 5.0 to optimize production 

The future of machine tools will allow for smarter and safer aspects of automation. The use of artificial intelligence and software will make it easier to network machines, making smart factories and warehouses more accessible and efficient. Advancements in technology will also make it so that operators can control their machines more easily through computer interfaces and have fewer errors while making parts.

 

Integration of AI, IIoT and additive manufacturing to increase production 

Introducing PLI scheme by Indian Government is a very smart move. This not only will bring MNC to setup their manufacturing units in India but also encourages Indigenous manufacturing Industry. AI, IIoT and additive manufacturing will play crucial role in increasing production. As integrating of AI, IIoT and additive manufacturing will reduce errors and will also reduce production time. This also open gates for employment opportunities but also, we must look after skill development.

 

PLI to help in boosting manufacturing capacity enabling export 

PLI scheme encourages foreign and Indian companies by giving them incentives. Recently, we have seen world’s confrontation with our neighbour China, so many of major manufacturing giants are planning to move their manufacturing units from China. This is a very big opportunity for India to become world’s biggest manufacturing hub. And PLI schemes can help in this area and if this happens this will not only boost our manufacturing capacity but also, we can be a export giant in the world.

 

Could you detail about design-led manufacturing for 5G.

 World’s major telecom equipment manufacturers have a saying on India’s PLI scheme for Design-led 5G initiative that it can make India a global manufacturing powerhouse. Even many major manufacturers already planning on setting up their manufacturing units in India. This is good news for us as it will provide consumers cost-effective products and it will also bring our nation in the list of exporters of telecom equipment’s. This scheme will also push Make in India initiative and going to fulfil India’s dream of Digital India.