MANUFACTURING FOR THE FUTURE

INTRODUCTION
Innovativeness in ancient and medieval times Industrial revolution in Europe India was a latecomer in learning the new manufacturing techniques

THE MODERN FACE OF MANUFACTURING

Mass production, the basis of new business strategies Large scale consumption Change in Technology Customized product design or flexible manufacturing Improvement in manufacturing tools

COUPLING OF COMPUTERS AND MANUFACTURING

India is being looked at as a source of software the world over Vision for India and Indians Capturing higher end of the market

ADVANCED SOFTWARE
Boom of software export and application Paradox: a fundamental source of technological progress, it is also going to be a growing source of technological vulnerability Innovative concepts being developed

ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES

VISION: 2000-05
Indian industries were to go in for flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), artificial intelligence (AI) applications, processing using laser, water jet, etc., cold forming / extrusion, near net shape manufacturing, high speed machining , intelligent manufacturing using sensors, continuous forming, reduced setup times virtual reality applications and hard machining Boiler designs for many alternate fuels were to be available Technological upgradation covering materials design, manufacturing, quality, reliability, packaging, marketing and servicing was to take place. Also to include computer Aided Design (CAD), computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), FMS, ISO9000, ISO 14000, R&D in new materials, modular design, casting, and forging, mechatronics, precision manufacturing and automation

VISION: 2010-20
India to become a net exporter of technologies Software development for processes and systems to take place 60 per cent of the machine tools produced to be computer and numerically controlled (CNC) Design and development of high precision machine tools, high speed spindles, linear motor slides, diamond truing machines, etc. also to come up

Contd
India to be a leading producer of quality castings and forgings and a large exporter of these items. India to be self-sufficient in advanced machine tools and boilers using state-of-the-art technologies. Exports of these items to progressively increase Employment generation will be on the rise

ACTION
Select areas of strength are automobile parts, casting, forging and CNC machine tools Gradation of processes Improving the supplier base for components and subassemblies Evolving modular designs Flexible manufacturing

Contd
Forging sector- better tooling capabilities CAD, adopt cold forging and near net shape technologies and resort to mechanization and automation with large volume production Foundry sector- control of dimension / surface finish, value addition through machined casting, forging and machined and automation with increased scale of production upgradation of welding systems, automation in welding, use of robotics for improvement in radiography, controls, reliability and safety

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Fundamental research in machining including micromachining Development of advanced automation systems including software Development of robotics Mechatronic development Development of measuring and testing equipment for quality and reliability Development of proper standards

VISION FOR TEXTILE MACHINERY

Reduction in the cost Eco-friendly textile exports Machinery modernization Development of advanced machines Employment of women

VISION FOR TEXTILE MACHINERY

Technology upgradation Productivity improvement Energy conservation and environmental protection aspects Quality improvement

VISION FOR THE ELECTRICAL MACHINES INDUSTRY

R&D focus will be on : materials electromagnetics mechanical engineering manufacture thermal engineering power electronics.

VISION FOR THE ELECTRICAL MACHINES INDUSTRY

Maintenance free machines Large scale flexible manufacturing facilities Use of new materials as alternative enamel

VISION FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

 Commercial vehicles with higher power to weight ratio and two wheelers with four stroke engines and electronic controls. Diesel engines with direct injection and electronic control will come up. Thus, India will follow the world trend in transport equipment with a reduced time lag.

ANYTHING UNIQUELY INDIAN?

In the ancient past, India had had unique inventions and discoveries in diverse fields of philosophy, art, trade, statecraft and technological artefacts. However, India can t boast of many such examples of the recent past. During the five decades after independence we had so many major problems to solve. We have let go many opportunities presented by technology, trade and business. In a competitive world, there are others waiting to seize these opportunities. Much more than the blows to national pride or that of the intellectuals, the worst outcome of such missed opportunities is the loss to the nation. Slow economic growth has hit the poor the most. Our utmost attention during the next quarter century should be to attend to these problems of growth and removal of poverty. To do this, we would be required to change to many things from the world, and yet prepare ourselves for future creative adventures.

AGRICULTURE
Green Revolution was based on research done elsewhere in the world. It was later adapted to Indian conditions. Today, India faces the challenge of having to find her own solution for higher yields. There are possibilities of unique applications of biotechnology or newer forms of agricultural management providing examples of ecologically sustainable practices.

CHEMICALS
Need to adapt newer inventions made elsewhere speedily and also produce our own innovations. There are immense possibilities for Indian contributions in specific areas of the chemicals sector: catalytic sciences and their applications, new clean chemical processes, and new inventions for medicinal applications.

NATURAL PRODUCTS
Given India s rich biodiversity and immense base of ancient knowledge, we may be able to make several contributions. Further, being a virgin area worldwide, the success rate for India s efforts is likely to be very high.

MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Our uniqueness can manifest itself in terms of applications. For instance, consider the applications of advanced software in manufacturing, and you would realise that some modules or approaches may emerge with a novel thrust and take India on the world scene.

ALL-ROUND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Need to create an enabling environment and try something uniquely Indian. Such an inventive spirit will be useful for the long-term sustainability of our grains.

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