ItÂ’s not a question of capability but the matter of having the mindset of adapting new technology and enjoying its benefit over the long term, says Sami Korpela, Country Manager, Konecranes India, in an email interview.The latest trend in port cranes is to have most reliable and efficient cranes and no doubt automation and crane condition monitoring have become very imporÂtant to manage the overall crane operations efficiently.
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Category: Technology
L&T Hyd Metro gives contracts to Thales
VB Gadgil, Chief Executive and Managing Director, L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad, has said that the company has awarded signalling and train control contracts to Thales Canada & Thales India and a communications system deal to Thales Portugal. The defence, aerospace and transport major Thales has outbid Siemens and Bombardier, which were also in the fray.
HAL starts electronics unit in Kerala’s Kasargod
By opening its unit in Kasaragod district on November 17 Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) made its presence in Kerala. Inaugurating the strategic electronics factory of HAL at Seethangoli in Kasaragod district Defence Minister AK Antony said that work on the second phase of strategic electronics factory will begin soon.
New partnership to excel
Everest Group announced its partnership with LOT Vacuum Corporation, Korea for high energy efficiency dry vacuum pumps for solar PV, semi¡conductor, flat panel display, and industrial vacuum applications. Everest Group is the largest manufacturer of positive displacement blowers (roots blowers), mechanical vacuum boosters, and industrial vacuum systems in South Asia. The company was established in 1980 and has always been a pioneer in its segment.
New partnership to excel
Everest Group announced its partnership with LOT Vacuum Corporation, Korea for high energy efficiency dry vacuum pumps for solar PV, semi¡conductor, flat panel display, and industrial vacuum applications. Everest Group is the largest manufacturer of positive displacement blowers (roots blowers), mechanical vacuum boosters, and industrial vacuum systems in South Asia. The company was established in 1980 and has always been a pioneer in its segment.
The three dimensional innovation
Geocells have opened up new avenues of applications, from strengthening geo-systems to erosion protection
The marketing strategist
With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, Jayant Keswani heads the marketing function at Autodesk for India and SAARC region. Autodesk is a world leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software.
Giving the digital edge
Adopting the right software solution in construction and infrastructure can help in schedule, cost saving and quality of the project, says Daya Kingston.
Spectrum auction
The Department of Telecom issued an ‘information memorandum’ containing details of spectrum auction which will start from November 12.
Tower and cables installation
BSNL has earmarked 100,000 lines of mobile capacity for expansion in Chhattisgarh Telecom Circle in its mobile expansion plan.

