Industrial and Building Automation Courses Jobs Roles And Eligibility

Industrial Automation Engineer: - An Automation Engineer have to work on live projects, the importance of critical thinking and decision making are essential for them, the system should be checked thoroughly at each level for achieving the required output as per the company norms. To do the required work, Individual must possess following abilities:-

1. Inspection of process control and automation systems
2. Carrying breakdown management
3. System startup assistance
4. Automation and control system design
5. Programming, simulating and testing the system
6. PLC Programming
7. Maintaining the documentation
8. Requirements gathering
9. Coordinating with Sourcing department for system trials
10. Procure and installing new system
11. Effective communication
12. Identifying and reporting the risks identified
13. Creating and sustaining a Safe, clean and environment friendly work place

The minimum qualification for this job is B. Tech. / B.E. in respective Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Chemical/ Industrial Engineering branches. The individual should be active and ready to work for hours on the industrial environments. Excellent communication skills and proper dressing code is also required for this job, individual have to maintain proper gesture and postures during working hours.

Depending upon the installed equipments in the plant, individual have to know the complete work flow of the system as well as complete understanding of the components implemented. There are different types of PLC's used in industries as per the requirement such as Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, Mitsubishi, GE Fanuc, Omron, Toshiba etc. The Automation engineers have to deal with PLC's accordingly and has to control the process flow as per the norms.

Overall efficiency of the system is completely based on the automated systems implemented in the plant; an automation engineer is responsible for the complete process flow of the overall system therefore, he should posses' deep understanding and maintains quality of the products with higher efficiency using the installed system within given time constraints. An automation engineer works as the backbone of any automated industry and fulfill the gap between industry requirement and control flow of machinery.

Job Description of Building Automation Engineer: - Building automation engineers are responsible for all the integrated automated systems on a particular site. He is the one who have to supervise the installation and maintenance of complete automation systems. It includes CCTV surveillance systems, fire alarms systems, HVAC and Access control systems such as biometrics, smart cards, automated door locks etc.

Automation is required in every sector in today's developing world, need of automation for highly secure and controlled accessibility is required in day to day life. When the output required is highly accurate with negligible errors automated machinery have to be used, such as access controllers used in Metro's, Fire alarm systems used in highly sensible sites, CCTV surveillance systems in high security regions, and HVAC's for control rooms and integrated systems. Building automation engineer is the one who is responsible for designing, assembling, installing, testing and commissioning of the overall systems integrated in automated buildings. He has to integrate all the systems and create proper communication between all the systems which can be controlled and monitored from a single panel.

The Job Role of Building Automation Engineers Are:-
1.Understanding the need of automation systems required by site survey
2.Planning the best possible system as per the requirements
3.Assist and suggest the customers about latest building automation technologies
4.Providing cost estimates to the customer as per the company norms
5.Taking approval for the systems to be installed in the building
6.Supervising and installing the systems
7.Designing and wiring the systems
8.Integrating the systems
9.Creating communication between the controllers
10.Checking the system parameters
11. Testing and repairing automated systems
12.Preparing detailed documentation
13.Explaining the customers about the installed technologies

The latest technologies used in building automation systems are controlled embedded gateways and servers, bidirectional wireless networking, IP enabled controllers, BACnet, LON and Central building management systems.

The minimum qualification required for this job is B.E. / B. Tech. in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Industrial engineering. As the need of automated and controlled devices in the building management systems increases rapidly, it tends to create and offer new jobs with this profile. Aspirants seeking future in this field have to be dedicated and ready to learn new technologies emerging everyday and making them self updated. They should prepare and ready to accept new challenges as per the requirements and deliver the work within given time constraints by continuous work.

Job Description of Embedded System Engineer: - Embedded system engineers are responsible for the overall working of the system on chip as per the requirements. He is the one who is responsible for designing the system on chip level by simulating, Testing and implementing it on the board. An application specific IC's are widely used integrated chips in today's electronics industry, Updated and implemented on daily basis using new and better technologies. The major job roles of an embedded system engineer are:-

1.Designing and Implementing embedded devices as per the requirements
2.Testing and debugging the programming codes
3.Integrating, validating and updating new products as per their applications
4.Programming in C, C++ and embedded systems
5.Troubleshooting and testing embedded systems
6.Monitoring and modifying Real time operating systems
7.Excellent communication skills
8.Maintaining records
9.Preparing fault reports

Embedded system engineers must be capable to work for hours on computers for programming, simulating and designing new products as per the requirements. The minimum qualification for this job is B.E. / B. Tech. in Electronics/Telecommunication/ Communication /Electrical and Electronics engineering streams. Those who are interested in VLSI stream and chip level designing can choose their career to grow as an embedded system engineer.

About CADD Centre: - It stands for Computer Aided Design and drafting, it is software used as a tool to create designing and drafting of engineering components and systems. It is used to increase the quality, efficiency and overall productivity of the systems by the creation and modifications of the installed systems as per the requirements given by the firm. CAD software can design 2D and 3D curves and figures with detailed specifications for better understanding and implementation.

CADD Centers provide world class training since last 26 years heaving branches across the globe, head quartered at Chennai. With over 520 franchise outlets across Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Dubai, Malaysia, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Sharjah and Sri Lanka. In last 26 years CADD centre trained over 1 Million engineers and professionals trained and placed in over 20 countries.

CADD center offers over 100 courses for students and working professionals of Mechanical/ Electrical and Electronics/ Civil/ Architecture and project management aspirants.
The main course comprises of:-

1.Mechanical CADD:- It includes Solid Works, Creo, Ansys, NX CAD, NX NASTRAN, NX CAM
2.Electrical CADD:- It includes Auto CAD Electrical
3.Architectural Design:- It includes 3ds Max, Microstation, Revit Architechture
4.Building Design:- It consist of AutoCAD civil 3D, STAAD.Pro, ANSYS Civil,
5.Structural Design:- It consist of Prosteel, RCC Det

Automation Industry Growing AT 12%

Automation industry growing at 12%

“Automation industry in India is approximately Rs. 12,000 crore which has a potential to grow by 15-20 per cent given the existing capacity addition in infrastructure and energy sector,” says K.Nandakumar, President, Automation Industry Association

In the last couple of years, the performance of the automation industry was less than satisfactory because other than some major oil and gas projects, there was no major investment. K. Nandakumar shares his vision and expertise as to how the automation sector can grow.

Could you brief on the recent performance on manufacturing sector in India? How is it doing comparative to global standard?

In India the manufacturing sector’s contribution is less than 16 per cent of GDP, lower than the average of the developed countries. In developed countries, manufacturing contributes on an average of 25 to 35 per cent of the GDP.

Until 1991, manufacturing was predominantly driving the GDP as manufacturing was approximately 2 per cent above the GDP growth level. However, after 1991, when global integration of the Indian economy started, a lot of  trading activities started picking up. This pushed down the incentive for manufacturing, and on the other hand, better and faster turnaround of products came through import trading. These have contributed to a great extent in deceleration of manufacturing in India.

Recognising the fact that the country cannot sustain in the global market with a small manufacturing base, the government and the planning body took the initiative to put a target for enhancing the manufacturing sector’s contribution to 25 per cent of the GDP by 2025.

However, to meet this target, the manufacturing sector should be able to achieve around 10-12 per cent year-on-year growth, which is a big challenge.

Isn’t enhancing manufacturing sector’s contribution to 25 per cent of the GDP too optimistic?

Because of having no thrust on manufacturing for the last 10-15 years, our skills are not adequately developed for manufacturing. Although more than 7 lakh students are graduating from the engineering colleges every year, they are not readily employable as our academic curriculum is not at par with the industry requirements. That’s why the National Skill Development Council has set a target for undertaking skills development for 150 million people by 2022.

We hope manufacturing sector will pick up as the emphasis is given on skill development and infrastructure development in terms of cluster activities, common user facilities, testing and inspection facilities, and laboratories accredited to the global bodies. Incentives are also being given to promote manufacturing sector. All these activities, which are happening in parallel, will take at least a couple of years to get the momentum.

Infrastructure and energy sectors are also below the basic required limit. On these accounts, enhancing the manufacturing sector’s contribution to 25 per cent of GDP is very challenging.

Don’t you feel that the manufacturing sector has failed to attract quality human resources over the years?

So far, IT has taken precedence over manufacturing. Human resources from core engineering disciplines such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and to some extent electronics have been driven into the IT space as IT was paying much more than the conventional manufacturing sector.

However, nowadays emphasis is given to get these people back, and retain their latent skill in the engineering manufacturing sector. The ecosystem in the manufacturing sector is getting upgraded and comparable to IT services in compensation and working environment.

Being the President of Automation Industry Association, have you implemented any kind of initiatives to attract those resources?

The Automation Industry Association has a program called “campus connect” where we engage with premier engineering colleges and IITs to encourage students to start their career in core industry sectors. Recently, AIA in association with IIT Chennai has set up a “centre of excellence” in IIT Chennai in automation.

AIA has also set up a facility to train students in Apollo Centre in Vadodara. We are bridging the gap between present day curriculum and industry demands by conducting interactive programs, conferences, and seminars on various subjects.

How do you see the growth of automation industry?

The growth of automation industry in India is at an average of 12 per cent a year. The automation industry is a service provider, and its growth entirely depends on the growth of other sectors. If other sectors are stagnant or decelerating, automation sector will also have similar effect.

In the last couple of years, the performance of the automation industry was less than satisfactory because other than some major oil and gas projects, there was no major investment.

By the end of 2013, large investments are expected in oil and gas, fertiliser, petrochemical, and cement; hopefully, that should drive the growth of the process automation industry. Otherwise, the automation industry in India is approximately   ` 12,000 crore which has a potential to grow by 15-20 per cent given the existing capacity addition in infrastructure and energy sector.

With the implementation of the National Manufacturing Policy, what kind of growth rate you foresee?

As the national manufacturing sector grows, the automation sector will grow at a double rate. Also, the automation industry’s growth depends not only on Indian consumption, it also has to grow on global platform and that’s where the big challenge is. If we have to grow into the global platform, we need to have more number of testing and inspection laboratories upgraded and qualified to an international level. Standardisation of the products is also a crucial factor and a lot of initiatives are taken by Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS). Now most of the Indian standards are aligned to IEC standards. Therefore, the Indian standards have global acceptance, even for automation sector, which should push up our manufacturing capability, potential as well as opportunities.

What will be the percentage of domestic as well as global consumption?

Right now the percentage of exports from the Indian automation sector is less than 5 per cent of its annual sales and limited to the Middle East and to some extent the South-East Asia. We aim to achieve an export target of 20 per cent of the annual production in value terms. This should free the industry from foreign exchange variation effects as the majority of Indian automation industries import parts and components from overseas and use them in their final production.

Apart from the challenges in human resources, what are the challenges the industry is facing today?

One of the biggest challenges for the Indian automation industry is infrastructure like test laboratories and certification agencies. Without international accredited laboratory certifications, we cannot go outside India. For instance, most of the process automation products use is in hazardous area. For hazardous area, we need to have certification from international bodies.

The other major challenge for the Indian automation sector, in fact the entire Indian Industry, is facing the high cost of raising fund and lack of adequate resources for accessing the global market.

How do you plan to overcome this?

We are working with the government and several industry bodies to make our infrastructure fully developed like cluster facilities and common user facilities, and a national standard body interacting with international bodies continuously.

Which major sectors have the potential for industrial automation?

Industrial automation can be divided into process automation, factory automation and electrical automation. Process automation is well-matured in India and comparable to global standards. As labour is becoming more expensive, factory automation is also gaining ground. Manufacturers recognise the need to automate their processes, and now robotics is coming into use in appreciable way.

In electrical automation, there was a little or no electrical automation in India. As a result, energy losses on the distribution side, a 35 plus percentage, is not diagnosed. Now having recognised more than 35 per cent of energy produced is not accounted for, emphasis is being given for the electrical automation, transmission, and distribution by way of implementing SCADA, and smart grid.

So the growth areas are electrical automation, factory automation and robotics. Process automation, though, is at saturation level, but it needs to get upgraded with further advancements in conjunction with the global developments.

Can you give a segment wise market size?

The size of the process automation market is around ` 10,000 crore whereas factory automation will be another ` 2,000 crore. The electrical automation market is estimated to be ` 5,000 crore in the next 5 years. These figures do not include other automation sectors like laboratory and healthcare instruments, security, and surveillance.

As the focus of industry has shifted to achieving manufacturing excellence, this can be the transition time for automation industry. Being the president of Automation Industry Association, what are your prime objectives?

Our prime objective is twofold. One is to make user industries aware of the benefits that they can derive by adopting automation all across their value chain. The second objective is to take the Indian automation industry to international level. To achieve that, we are engaging with the present stakeholders and the future leaders who are coming out from the engineering colleges and make them aware of the current and future challenges. We are  offering them a global platform through exhibitions like IATF and workshops like “innovation exchange”.

Union Budget is also around the corner. What are your expectations from the union budget 2013-14?

Most of the Indian automation industries come under small and medium scale. For them, the cost of money in India is very high. The cost is presently averaging to be more than 16 per cent. We would like that the Finance Ministry is bringing down the cost for entire manufacturing sector. SMEs are the growth engine of manufacturing sector. Even the large industries depend on small and medium industries to a great extend. If they are not able to sustain by the cost of money, even large industries face problems.

The government should motivate SMEs by giving special incentives to large companies for sourcing from SMEs for at least 30 per cent of their requirements. Cash-flow can be eased by paying them on time and giving more weight to R&D. Also, implementation of GST will eliminate the cascading effect of the taxes and duties.

What is the interest rate you suggest?

We would suggest that the “base rate” should be applicable for the manufacturing sector as the Indian manufacturing sector has to compete globally. Even in Indian market, Indian manufacturing sector is competing with the global players, especially in automation; and hence they cannot afford to absorb more than 16 per cent finance cost.

Any other information you want to share?

With the advent of advanced remote or wireless technology, almost every industry is facing the risk of cyber security. Automation industry is not an exemption. Maintaining security for automation systems is a major challenge.

Also, Indian automation industry is primarily driven by small and medium companies. Once they develop a new product, it is difficult to test their products live as they lack testing facilities. There is no nexus between developer and user industry in India. As a result, when small entrepreneurs develop any product, apart from absorbing high cost of developing, they face uphill task to commercialise their products. This is the biggest challenge faced by the automation industry. Globally, user industries have tie-up for development for their requirement with manufacturers which is not the case in India.

Furthermore, the government departments and public sector undertakings are the big customers for the automation sector. The developing industry falls under a ministry, different from user industry. There is no connectivity among these ministries, regarding encouraging local development. In UK, there is a high-powered committee for such locally developed products under the prime minister. We are trying to encourage our government to establish a council under the highest authority and ensure that locally developed products get due recognition. Also, specific incentives can be given to the user industry to use the locally developed products. The sound financial health of the developing entity will encourage the Indian industry to come up with new products and upgrade their performances. Without innovations, one cannot bring down the cost of products, therefore cannot sustain.

Source:-http://www.oemupdate.com/Article.php?ItemId=1728

Explore Global embedded system industry analysis and segment forecasts up to 2018

Sasken Comm joins Microsoft's Windows embedded partner program

Nearly 90% of the modern-day equipment of a variety of forms have some kind of computer devices embedded in them. In other words, embedded systems form the core of functionality in almost all equipment we come across every-day. Embedded systems are found in devices such as mobile phones, credit and debit cards, multimedia equipments, television sets, microwave ovens, as well as in cars, offices, and factories.

In the next few years, embedded system components are expected to acquire significant percentage of the value of any finished product in areas such as telecommunications, industrial automation, consumer electronics, healthcare/medical devices, and intelligent home systems.

The global market of embedded systems is worth US$121 billion, with an annual growth rate of 6.8%. Forecasts predict that the market will be worth over US$194.27 billion by the end of 2018. In the smart electronic devices sector, thriving demand for smart electricity and water meters is expected to have a significant effect on the overall growth of the global embedded systems market. The use of multicore processors in embedded systems has facilitated higher efficiency and lower power consumption, further leading to future growth opportunities.

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The market is also significantly benefitted from declining prices of microprocessors and the flourishing industry of healthcare/medical devices such as pacemakers, neurostimulators, and blood glucose monitors – a major application area of the embedded systems market. Downturn of the automotives industry – another major application area of the embedded system market – on a global level could inhibit the expected growth of the market to a certain extent.

Segmentation

The market of embedded systems can be broadly divided on the basis of type, major application areas, and lucrative regional markets. Based on type, the embedded system market is segmented in two major segments – embedded hardware and embedded software. Major applications of the embedded systems market are from industries such as telecommunication, automotives, healthcare/medical, military and aerospace, consumer electronics, government organizations, home automation, and retail.

Type-wise, the segment embedded hardware accounts for nearly 90% of the total global demands of the embedded systems market. Application-wise, the market segment automotives held the highest percentage of the market share and was valued at US$27 billion in 2012. However, the huge global demand for personal smart-electronic devices could help the consumer electronics segment in achieving growth at the fastest rate, an estimated CAGR of 7.4% through the year 2018.

From a geographic stance, the regional market of North America has currently acquired the highest percentage of market share. The major reasons behind the leading market position of this market are the presence of sophisticated equipment across target applications and the high rate of technological advancements achieved by the embedded systems market in this region.

Embedded systems market in the Asia-Pacific region was valued at US$42.13 billion in 2012. In the next few years, this market is expected to achieve growth at the fastest pace, at an estimated CAGR of 7.4%. The major reasons behind this forecast are the surging demand for consumer electronics from the Asia-Pacific and the stronghold of automotives industry in China.

Embedded systems market – Key market players


Many big names surface while studying the embedded systems market. Some of these, especially Intel Corporation and Microsoft Inc., are well known due to their pioneering role in the advancement of various embedded technologies. Other key market players in the global embedded systems market are Renesas Electronics Corporation, Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, ARM Holdings Plc, Codethink Ltd., STMicroelectronics, KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited, Microchip Technology Inc., Zilog Inc., HCL Technologies Limited, Eldos Corporation, Mental Graphics Corporation, Atmel Corporation, Infineon Technologies, SSV Software Systems GmbH, Tieto Deutschland GmbH, Altera Corporation, and Freescale Semiconductor Inc.

PC-based Control and ‘Smart Valves” Improve Machine Hydraulics

By embedding intelligence into hydraulic products, Eaton is helping create more intelligent machinery.

By Renee R. Bassett, Deputy Editor, Automation World

Making machines smarter, safer and more reliable are what machine builders around the world are trying to do, and what manufacturers seem ready to spend money on. At the IMTS 2014 and PackExpo 2014 trade shows this fall, the emphasis was on smart everything—and makers of hydraulics technology were not to be left behind. By embedding intelligence into hydraulic products, Eaton, for example, showed how it is helping create more intelligent machinery.

Eaton provides products that help their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The AxisPro valve, a recent addition to Eaton’s portfolio of industrial valve products, is designed to provide a higher level of control and programmability than most valves possess, increasing machine productivity and efficiency.

“The AxisPro servo performance proportional valve features embedded intelligence,” said Bill Wesmann, marketing manager for Eaton. “Built-in motion control allows the valve to be integrated into distributed control architectures, reducing wiring costs and machine build time.”

AxisPro is designed specifically for industrial applications in the plastics machinery, metal forming, processing equipment and alternative energy markets. LED indicators and intelligent, on-board diagnostics indicate if the valve is functioning properly and help predict maintenance issues before they happen. Eaton’s ProFX software adds another layer of efficiency to drive results.

Wesmann said, “the right amount of controls sophistication for each machine can be developed in an open controls architecture, which allows custom motion control software to be developed in CODESYS and uploaded in available ‘white space’ onboard the valve controller. This provides the machine builder the opportunity to deliver the right level of machine performance or energy management during specific phases of machine cycles, assuring the right level of control and amount of power only when needed.”

By incorporating smart hydraulic technologies like the AxisPro valve, machine makers can lower build, operating, maintenance and energy costs, Wesmann added.

Available with centralized and distributed control capabilities, the AxisPro valve is designed around open standards and built on the IEC-611311-3 programming standard for application flexibility. Using Pro-FX, AxisPro can be configured to optimize valve availability and inventory levels. The software comes with a library of predeveloped function blocks and features industry-standard CANopen and J1939 protocols.


Source:-http://www.automationworld.com/hydraulics-pneumatics/pc-based-control-and-smart-valves-improve-machine-hydraulics

Sofcon Engineering Courses | Technician Course Details | Eligibility & Fee Details

Sofcon India Private Limited is Offering NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) Approved Training Courses with 100% Placement Assistance.

Training Program’s:- Sofcon is now affiliated and funded with NSDC with a mission of 100,000 placements till the year 2020. 

Sofcon India Private Limited is offering following Courses:-

1.) Engineering Courses:-

a)Industrial Automaton Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Industrial Engineering)

b)Building Automation Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Electronics/ Communication/Electrical /Industrial Engineering)

c)Embedded System Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Industrial Engineering)

2.) Technician Courses:-

a) Access Controls Installation Technician(For ITI/Diploma in any Stream)

b) Site Engineer-Control Panel(For ITI/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Eng.)

c) CCTV Installation Technician(For ITI/Diploma in any stream)

d) Maintenance Technician Electrical(For ITI/Diploma in any stream)

e) Electrical Assembly Operator(For 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma Students)

f) Wireman Control Panel(For 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma Students)

Advantages of the Training are:-

1. In-hand training provides better understanding.

2. Able to work on live projects.

3. Understanding today’s Industrial requirements.

4. Getting opportunity to be placed in Reputed Automation Industries.

5. Well equipped labs for practical Sessions.

6. Getting a Certificate which is accepted globally for Automation Industry.

Training Schedule:-

New batches will be started from Every Monday 6th December 2014 Onwards (Other Dates may be offered according to the need of students)

(Both Weekends and Weekdays Batches are available according to the requirement of Students)

Training Fee:-

1. Training Fee For Engineering Courses: - Rs. 25000/- (Facility to pay the fee in Installments)

2. Training Fee For Technician Courses: - Rs. 16000/- (Facility to pay the fee in Installments)

(The above mentioned fee’s are inclusive of Registration Fee)

Duration of Course:-

1. Engineering Courses:- 3 Months

2. Technician Courses:- 2 Months

Registration Process:-

1. Registration can be done at any of our centers by directly submitting the fee in cash/Cheque/DD.

2. Registration can be done online through our website www.sofcontraining.com by Net Banking or Debit Card/Credit Card Facility after which Candidate will receive an online registration slip. The candidates are required to take pint out of this receipt and come to the selected Center.

Reporting:-

Reporting of the candidates for a particular batch is one day prior to the training.

Attachments:-

a. Candidates are required to submit 2 Passport size Color Photographs, One copy of Resume and b.Xerox of Academic Qualifications along with Registration form.

c.For more Details please visit our official website: - www.sofcontraining.com

d.For Queries Email us at coe.library@sofcontraining.com

Or call us at toll free 1800-200-4051

e.Training Center’s:- Noida Sector-2, Noida Sector-6, Delhi, Gurgaon, Lucknow, Rajkot, Baroda, Bhopal, Ahmadabad and Jaipur.

ABB India eyes to tap solar industry with remote monitoring technology

With prospects of solar industry looking bright as the government aims to give a boost to renewable energy resources, ABB Ltd, the provider of power and automation technologies, is reportedly working on technology for remote monitoring of solar power plants in order to optimise output of electricity. The company is learnt to be in talks with various players in the solar power sector, especially in Gujarat (one of the leading states using solar energy to power growth), and trying to understand their requirements. ABB’s solar division makes inverters, switch gears and provides operation and maintenance solutions for solar power units.

The engineering major also wants to cash in on its recently launched solar pump drives which have been re-engineered for India to meet requirements of uninterrupted and reliable power supply for the rural market and agricultural sector. With the union government allocating Rs 400 crore for such solar pumps in the budget, the company sees a scope of 25 per cent rise in sales in 2014-15. With over 300 sunny days a year, the solar pump drives could help farmers maximise the benefits of solar power, while reducing dependency on the conventional grid power.

“We are a company with a long term perspective in renewable energy sector especially solar and wind power. We want to grow in this sector by building on our key competencies power and automation technologies,” said A H Kawdikar, Vice President, Country Head (Solar).

“In solar sector, we have taken number of initiatives one of them is how to make the inverter more grid interactive. The other one is how to remotely monitor the solar power plants. As these plants are remotely located, an expert cannot remain present at the site everyday. So we are talking to existing solar power plant operators in Gujarat and having discussion on their requirements for remote monitoring of the plant,” Kawdikar said. This, he said, was to optimise the output of power from the unit.

The company’s solar division is also planning to focus on emerging roof-top solar power generation market as it sees big potential in it in the coming years. After the success of the project in Gandhinagarw, many states are encouraging such initiatives, Kawdikar said.

“We have supplied solar inverters to Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and also Delhi for generation of roof-top solar power. The reasons for the good response is the policy support by the centre as well as the state. Also, with people seeing opportunity to cut down on their grip power usage the roof-top solar power generation is a good option,” he added.

Source:-http://www.business-standard.com/content/b2b-manufacturing-industry/abb-solar-remote-monitoring-automation-inverters-switch-gears-solar-pump-114080800439_1.html

India Must Accelerate Use Of Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation in India, is in its adolescence phase. Since the real drive for automation started only in early 90s we are still trying to play "catch-up” with the absorption of product technologies and manufacturing processes, with geographies that have had over 100 years to learn and deploy automation, while China has rapidly closed the gap in skills development and industrial deployment of highly automated processes” said Mr Vijay Paranjape, President AIA and Director & Member Managing Board (Siemens Ltd)

He was speaking during the “Excellence Awards for Innovation and Creative Automation” held during the “Automotive Engineering show” being organised by Automation Industry Association (AIA) and M/s Focussed Events, at Chennai.
These awards are specially focused towards celebrating the pioneering role played by mid-level operational management teams. The Show highlighted various technologies for “Manufacturing and Operational Excellence” in the Automotive sector, including advanced industrial Automation technologies.

The awards were envisioned to highlight how today’s automotive industry operates in a dynamic and increasingly competitive climate. Component suppliers, manufacturing equipment OEM’s and vehicle manufacturer’s are challenged with Rising consumer demands for quality and selection, Shorter product life cycles, Increasingly stringent environmental and safety standards and Fierce global competition among others . These factors drive improvement strategies and raise the bar continuously for plant engineering and production teams. In India, particular emphasis is laid on Lowering Life Cycle. Costs, Increasing Productivity, Enhancing Functional Safety, Optimising Energy Use, Simplifying Plant and Machine Visualisation.

“India’s 8- 9% GDP growth saga, is not a strong reason for jubilation, since the growth percentages are derived over a low base denominator (GDP). The fact that we have one of the lowest GDP ‘per hour worked’ also means that we are doing a chunk of the lowest- end jobs in our Manufacturing sector; and that too, rather inefficiently” cautioned Mr Paranjape.
At the presence of a large section of the industry, Dr. Ethirajan Bhaskaran - Deputy Director Dept. of Industries & Commerce, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, said “ Innovative fora such as this provides direct interaction between government, administration and the industry thus shaping the future of Chennai’s Auto Industry, which is the base of nearly 1/3rd of India’s Automotive Industry, to strengthen direct interaction.

Adjudged on the basis of innovation and creative Automation, the five winning cases were SIEMENS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARD - Mr. Neelakandan V, Deputy Manager - Body Shop, Ford India Pvt Ltd for Energy saving in robot systems, KENNAMETAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AWARD - Mr. Piyush Thakar, Manager Paint Shop, Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturers Ltd for Intelligent Automation for Green Paint Shop, SIEMENS PRODUCTIVITY AWARD - Mr. Ramanathan Srinivasan, General Manager Manufacturing, Tata Cummins for Quick Changeover Cylinder block Machining Line, DEMAG SAFETY AWARD - Mr. S. Nagaraj, Manager Electrical & Electronics, Maintenance Dept. Ashok Leyland Ltd for Safety Improvement & Operation Scrap Elimination in “H” Series Cylinder Block Machining, EMERGYS VALUE IMPROVEMENT AWARD - Mr. Ashok Virmani, Manager Welding, Honda Siel Cars India Limited for 100% Spot Weld Assurance.

“Flexible, synchronised & efficient production system controlled through benchmarking & shopfloor management is the way to acheive excellence in manufacturing,” said Mr. V.K. Bhalla - Chief Executive Officer (Ashok Leyland Nissan Vehicles Ltd.), while commenting on the role of Automation in the Industry.

Jury Members at the event also included Mr. Balasundaram R. -Vice President -Powertrain Operations (Ford India), Prof. Nilesh. J. Vasa - Head Of Dept. Engineering Design (IIT Madras) and Mr. Jacques Foulquier - Sr. VP, Director (Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India.
While India has imported robotic systems or occasionally built automated machinery, the country has not proactively taken to higher research or commercial innovation, and done little to BUILD A CULTURE that would SUSTAIN Automation”.

In-house innovation and creative ways to knit-together Automation solutions, is integral to the mission of an Industrial economy. And the Automotive industry, known as the mother of innovation, has rightfully stepped in to take the lead. The Automotive Engineering Chennai show, now in its 4th edition, has consistently carried the message of Industrial Automation.

Highlights of the show also included participation from over 125 leading Automotive and Industrial Automation companies including showcasing Manufacturing enhancers, IT solutions in Design, Development, Planning and Manufacturing, World renowned Manufacturers of Automation systems and Factory Control, Assembly Line System Integrators and Line builders, Machining Centers and Metal Cutting equipment including Laser cutting, Productivity Enhancers, latest concepts in Tools, Jigs and Fixtures, Specialized solutions in Welding including Laser welding, Automotive Testing, Metrology & Quality Inspection providers and End to end In-plant (Material) Handling systems.

AIA also had a dedicated Automation Learning Kiosk for working professionals and students which had 3 zones earmarked for hands on demos on emerging automation concepts such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Machine Vision ( Contour and 3D sensing), Energy Optimisation with the help of young volunteers from IIT Madras and NIT Tiruchy and MVGR University.

Source:-http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/-india-must-accelerate-use-of-industrial-automation-111061500111_1.html

Indutarial Summer Training in Noida PLC Scada Embedded Systems Autocad Solid Works Primavera Catia Staad Pro Course

About Sofcon: - 

Sofcon India Private Limited is a Pioneer Institute in the Field of Automation and Industrial Training for Technical Aspirants since 1995. We are now affiliated and Funded by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) set up by the Ministry of Finance (Government of India) with a mission of 100,000 Placements till 2020.

Sofcon is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified company and System Integrated for Industrial Automation for Schneider Electric and ABCS(Authorized Building Controls Specialist) for Johnson Controls, We believe in Quality and delivering Excellence, We are working towards bridging the gap between Academics and Industrial requirements from more than last 2 Decades.

Sofcon institute have different branches across India to provide Quality teaching to technical students. At present Sofcon has following Centers across the country as mentioned below:-

1.Noida Sector-2(UP)
2.Noida Sector-6(UP)
3.Delhi
4.Gurgaon(Haryana)
5.Lucknow(UP)
6.Bhopal(MP)
7.Rajkot(Gujarat)
8.Baroda(Gujarat)
9.Ahmadabad(Gujarat)
10.Jaipur(Rajasthan)

About NSDC: - 

NSDC stands for National Skill Development Corporation set up by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. NSDC is one of its kinds a PPP (Public Private Partnership) not-for-profit company. NSDC was set up with a mission to upgrade the skills of manpower in India, focusing on different sectors such as Electronics, IT and Hardware, Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Leather, Plumbing, Retail, Security and many more. Sofcon is Affiliated with NSDC covering Electronics Skills Sector.

Courses Offered by Sofcon: - At present Sofcon offers following courses with 100% Job Assistance.

1.)Engineering Courses:-

a)Industrial Automaton Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Industrial Engineering)

b)Building Automation Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Electronics/ Communication/Electrical /Industrial Engineering)

c)Embedded System Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Industrial Engineering)

2.)Technician Courses:-

a)Access Controls Installation Technician(For ITI/Diploma in any Stream)
b)Site Engineer-Control Panel(For ITI/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Eng.)
c)CCTV Installation Technician(For ITI/Diploma in any stream)
d)Maintenance Technician Electrical(For ITI/Diploma in any stream)
e)Electrical Assembly Operator(For 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma Students)
f)Wireman Control Panel(For 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma Students)

About Industrial Automation Engineer: - Industrial Automation Engineers design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks. They are responsible for proper working of the systems under their observations at peak efficiency in the Industries. They have to work in the controls and automation industry and are in charge of automating and manufacturing processes.

Course Contents of Industrial Automation Engineer:-This course covers Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI) & Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) etc. These systems fall squarely in the Industrial Electronics domain. These systems are employed by the manufacturing sector and need engineering personnel for operation, maintenance, design, implementation and augmentation.

Career for Industrial Automation Engineer: - There are a number of opportunities waiting for an Automation Engineer within India and across the globe. As the job profile is completely based on industrial requirements, there is a good opportunity for an individual having knowledge and a job role of Industrial Automation Engineer.

There are a number of Automation companies for placements such as JCT Electronics, Bajaj, Motherson Ltd, ABB, Samsung, Emerson, Omron and many more.

About Building Automation Engineer: - Building Automation Engineer is responsible for the design of building automation systems using company tools and operating protocols. The individual at work needs to control and supervise microprocessor and microcontroller based automated systems, it includes Fire Detection & Alarm System (FAS), Access Control Systems, Biometrics (ACS) & CCTV Surveillance Systems along with a variety of Sensors and actuators. The individual at work is responsible to supervise the installation and maintenance of automation systems that control such features as lighting, temperature, water heating etc. Job duties include providing cost estimates, designing and wiring systems, checking software parameters, and training personnel in the use of systems. Building automation engineers must have the ability to work with CAD software to design system schematics and must be comfortable with HVAC systems.

Course Contents of Building Automation Engineer: - This course covers Building Automation Systems comprising Direct Digital Controllers (DDC), Microprocessor based Fire Detection & Alarm System (FAS), Access Control Systems, Biometrics (ACS) & CCTV Surveillance Systems along with a variety of Sensors and actuators. These systems are employed and embedded within all Infrastructure like Metros, Airports, Buildings, Environmentally sensitive locations like Pharmaceutical & Food plants, Hospitals, Chip fabs etc and Building Automation Engineers are required for operation, maintenance, design, implementation and augmentation of these systems.

Career for Building Automation Engineer: - As the need of construction and safety is increasing every day, the requirement of automated buildings is raised so there are huge opportunities waiting for a candidate with similar job profile. There are a number of companies in which Building Automation Engineer can be placed such as Campbell, Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, Schneider, Pepsico, JP group, Honeywell and many more.

About Embedded System Engineer: - Embedded Software Engineer has to execute complete embedded software development lifecycle. The goal is to create scalable and optimized software and hardware systems. The individual at work is responsible to Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment. He have to Design, develop, code, test and debug system software as well as Hardware.

Course Contents of Embedded Systems Engineer: - This course covers microcontrollers (8051, ARM, PIC, AVR) along with a variety of Sensors and actuators. We also cover Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) besides Embedded C. These systems are employed and embedded within all electrical and electronic durable equipment and Embedded Systems Engineers are required for operation, maintenance, design, implementation and augmentation of these systems.

Career for Embedded Systems Engineer: - Embedded System Engineers can start their career in core electronic companies such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, Mitsubishi, HCL, BEL, Ericson and many more.

About Access Controls Installation Technician Course: - The Access Control Installation Technician provides after sale support services for access control devices and systems such as point of sale scanners, finger print or iris scan etc. He is responsible for installing the access control system at the customer's premises. The individual undertakes site assessment, installs the hardware and integrates the system to meet customer's requirement. The course contents are Installing and setup the access controls systems, engage with customer for installation. The individuals can be placed in the companies installing and commissioning Access controls systems.

About Site Engineer Control Panel Course: - The Site Engineer provides after sales support and is responsible for installing and commissioning the control panel at customer's site. The individual at work is responsible for installing the control panel at customer site and ensure its operation on being powered up. The individual must: have the ability to work in high-decibel noise environment, lift heavy objects and work in a standing position for long hours.

About CCTV Installation Technician Course: - The CCTV installation Technician provides after sale support services to customers, typically, at their premises. The individual at work is responsible for installing the CCTV system in the customer premises. The individual understand the customer and site requirement, installs the camera and integrates the hardware for effective CCTV surveillance system functioning. The job requires the individual to have ability to build interpersonal relationships, patience, listening skills and critical thinking. The individual must be willing to travel to client premises in order to install equipment at different locations.

About Maintenance Technician Electrical Course: - Individuals at this job are responsible for maintaining the Electrical/ electronic systems of equipment and machinery. They use laid down procedures, and knowledge of the equipment to conduct routine maintenance and organize repairs. They are also involved in control and monitoring devices and occasionally in the manufacture of items that will help in maintenance.

About Electrical Assembly Operator Course: - The Electrical Assembly Operator is responsible for make electrical connections of control panel assembly. The individual at work mounts and installs and connects internal electronic modules devices and components on the control panel.

About Wireman Control Panel Course: - The Control Panel Wireman reads the wiring diagram and routes and wires various components within the panel in accordance to the diagram. The individual at work is responsible for wiring all components present within the panel as per specifications provided by the design engineering team.

Source:-http://goarticles.com/article/Indutarial-Summer-Training-in-Noida-PLC-Scada-Embedded-Systems-Autocad-Solid-Works-Primavera-Catia-Staad-Pro-Course/9732814/

Sofcon Conducted Industrial Automation | Embedded technology Workshop

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you, yesterday Sofcon has conducted a workshop upon Industrial Automation and EmbeddedTechnology in R.P.Educational Trust,Karnal Haryana.

We were highly and sincere appreciated by college management and students.College has given AWARD OF HONOUR to our team, in the regnition of the contribution for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Automation Future Growth of Indian Manufacturing Sector | Industrial Automation Training With Sofcon

It is essential for current-day manufacturers to be extremely efficient and prudent in order to handle fluctuating market demand, and simultaneously ensure profitability. Clearly, Indian manufacturers are trying to achieve more with fewer resources. Therefore, they are relentlessly striving to reduce costs and remain competitive. Advances in the automation and control solutions space are also expected to maintain the same pace as evolving end-user challenges. Hence, despite the prevailing economic scenario, demand for best-in-class solutions in the manufacturing sector would remain high. Significant growth potential in the automotive segment, automotive sales and exports, sustained interest toward electronics manufacturing, and increasing investments in consumer packaged goods, among others, stand out as shining examples of the underlying potential of implementing automation in the industrial sector.

Major end users of automation technology will continue to be power, oil and gas, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and automotive industries, as they continue to provide significant growth potential. Other industries such as consumer packaged goods (CPG), electronics, and textiles are also expected to generate significant demand for automation in the coming years. The total automation and control solutions market in India (including DCS, PLC, MES, HMI, SCADA, and APC), which generated USD1352.4 million as revenues in 2011, is expected to generate USD 2077.3 Million in 2015; with Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.3 percent.

The Industrial Automation and Process Control Practice of Frost & Sullivan will be hosting the 2012 India Industrial Technologies Summit, an annual forum focused on highlighting the evolving, discrete industry imperatives on December 11, 2012, in Bangalore. This edition of the Industrial Technologies Summit will focus on the Discrete Manufacturing Segment.; while the subsequent edition will focus on the Process Segment-which is scheduled to be held in February 2013.

Arunkumar Janarathnan, Industry Manager, Industrial Automation & Process Control Practice, Frost & Sullivan, emphasizes that, "Frost & Sullivan's 2012 India Industrial Technologies Summit reflects the sense of urgency felt amongst the Indian industrial community to be future-ready now; and seeks to address this immediate need through a forum focused on innovations and best practices."

Key focus areas to be discussed at the Summit include Anticipated Challenges and Growth Strategies, Economic Indicators and Impact of the Global Investment Climate, Vital Market Drivers, Companies Success, Consistent Innovation in Process and Technologies to Enhance Productivity as well as Shareholder Returns, and much more. The Summit will provide a strategic platform for product/solution/component providers and end users to deliberate on key factors that would ensure future readiness of Indian manufacturing.

The vision partner supporting the Summit is Mitsubishi Electric India Private Limited (MEI) and the knowledge partners are Omron Automation Private Limited and Siemens. The media partners supporting the summit are Automation and Controls Today, A&D India, Automonitor, Bizxchange.in, Industry2.0, and Manufacturing Today.

Source:-http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news/automation%27future-growth-of-indian-manufacturing-sector-frost-and-sullivan-5547691842_1.html

Ratan Tata invests in Urban Ladder

MUMBAI: After making personal investments in e-commerce major Snapdeal and online jewellery store Bluestone, Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Sons is now laying a wager on furniture e-tailer Urban Ladder.

Tata's investment comes just four months after the Bangalore-based startup raised $21 million in a second round of funding from Hong Kong's Steadview Capital and its existing investors, as reported first by TOI in July this year. The undisclosed investment amount from Tata comes at a time when the country's online commerce market is witnessing frenetic growth leading to top dollar being funnelled into the sector.

"He (Tata) understands the furniture space very well, specially our focus on product design since he has a lot of knowledge of the subject. His inputs and guidance will be very valuable for us," said Ashish Goel, CEO & co-founder of the two-year-old company. "We are extremely proud that Urban Ladder caught his attention. His investment in the company reassures us of the path we have taken towards creating value for customers with great products and exceptional service," Goel said.

Urban Ladder was launched in July 2012 by IIT & IIM graduates Goel and Rajiv Srivatsa and competes with other online furniture retailers, including Pepperfry and Rocket Internet-backed Fab Furnish, in a category which is growing steadily and has attracted interest from e-commerce biggies like Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal. The impending launch of Swedish furniture

giant IKEA is likely to stir up the largely unorganized furniture market in India, which is estimated at $8-10 billion. The e-tailer has so far raised around $30 million in risk capital with investors like Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital on board.



Urban Ladder offers as many as 30 sub-categories, presently which are divided into core, distinctive and unique offerings. The e-tailer aims to have 10% unique offerings, 20-25% distinctive products while the rest would come under its core offerings.



Source:-http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Ratan-Tata-invests-in-Urban-Ladder/articleshow/45154040.cms