RENISHAW Metrology Systems Ltd : Global leadership with technology expertise
Mr. Colin R Price, Director – Sales & Marketing (India), Renishaw Metrology Systems Ltd.
Q. RENISHAW has gain credible market share in computerized measurement technology industry, how did RENISHAW India managed this significant growth?
Multi-task machines enable multiple operations to be completed in a single setting, reducing the need to move parts between machines and enabling new capabilities. Multi-task machines present more complex challenges in programming, setting and operating. Renishaw provide the solutions to over come everyday manufacturing challenges in all areas of manufacturing processes, from understanding machine tools capabilities to offering post-process inspection and verification and everything in-between. We consider ourselves a partner company where we work with companies to provide the full solution and not a sell-it and walk away company.
Q. What are the plans to promote Renishaw brand in IMTEX 2015? Which products that will be displayed during exhibition ?
I think you will see some of these challenges addressed at IMTEX 2015, like Renishaw’s solutions for machine calibration and performance monitoring, part setup, tool datuming and process automation. Also Renishaw are launching a new product which will bring a completely new approach to an existing challenge in manufacturing – that is all I am able to disclose at this time but I would recommend to come and visit us and see for yourselves this revelation……….
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Q. How about RENISHAW’s initiatives in measurement technology space? Which are your focus areas?
Companies continue to pursue more production throughput and greater capabilities from their machining processes. These demands force machinists to identify and eliminate wasted cycle time and causes of poor performance. As such, automation is at the forefront of developments in machining technology. The need to get more out of machines by reducing human intervention and the causes of scrap is driving developments in machining technology.
Q. What are the market opportunities for RENISHAW products in India? How do you plan to position these products?
Indian companies continue to pursue more production throughput and greater capabilities from their machining processes. These demands force manufacturers to identify and eliminate wasted cycle time and causes of poor performance. As such, automation is at the forefront of developments in machining technology. The need to get more out of machines by reducing human intervention and the causes of scrap is driving developments in machining technology. Renishaw employ over 300 people in India and we will continue to expand to match market demands and expectations. New product launches and technologies will also necessitate the need to increase resource when and as required. In Pune we have product manufacturing, software design and development and of course over 60 sales and support staff across our regional offices.
Q. Can you brief us more about RENISHAW’s top line product range?
Renishaw’s metrology product demand remains strong around the globe and contribute to a large portion of our growth and turnover but the new technologies we have introduced such as Additive Manufacturing (3D metal printing) and healthcare ranges are also growing at unprecedented levels also.
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Q. What do you think are the strengths of Indian measurement technology industry & How it is positioning itself against the global market?
I have been involved in India since 2001 and coming regularly since 2005 and during this time I have seen a stepped change in the manufacturing culture throughout India and the demand for productivity and quality system improvement. Investment in machines and people has also been key in this change being effective. I believe the majority of Indian companies and business leaders see the tangible benefit in automation and process control and this will continue to drive the business and economy forward and stronger.
Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving computerized measurement technology industry?
We are seeing a vastly improved market within India over the last six months. The last two years have been challenging due to the economic slowdown in key sectors such as automotive and power generation and of course the political changes in the Country. We continued our expansion and growth as a company and this can be contributed to the fact that when companies reduce spend on capital manufacturing equipment such as purchase of new CNC machine tools they strive to maximize output of their existing assets. Renishaw’s solutions are able to make this possible with a relevantly low investment with a typical quick return. As I mentioned earlier, Renishaw’s strength is our ability to provide our customers with manufacturing solutions to meet today’s demanding manufacturing challenges and having localized technical and service support.
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Q. What is your vision for Renishaw India for forthcoming years?
Renishaw has been at the forefront of innovation in its industry sectors for over 40 years, aided by its exceptionally high levels of investment in R&D and its global presence. The company is passionate about ensuring its customers benefit from the best technology and expertise available to maximise their potential. Renishaw announced back in October of our plans to set up India’s first Additive Manufacturing Technology and Technical Centre based in Pune. We will initially have three AM machines processing different material powders. This move in itself will open up exciting opportunities for the Indian market and show that we are serious about this technology. I believe the additive market is relatively still new and the opportunities vast. There has been a real ‘buzz’ about the additive technology over the last two years and whilst it is an exciting technology the application of it is critical and should be applied correctly. Additive is not a replacement for subtractive manufacturing and radical new approaches to design should be applied to ensure that the component design is optimized to meet the true capability of what additive can provide. The applications and machines behind additive will develop and just as CNC did many years ago will evolve quickly as the technology becomes main stream and accepted across all the broad manufacturing fraternity.
