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Electronics Bazaar
July 2020 Issue
Vol. 14 No. 5
Industry Report
The growth potential for drones in the delivery and logistics domains
As the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) formulates standards and rules in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) domain, India’s approximately 100 drone based startups can look forward to unfettered growth in the days ahead.
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Industry News
Indian government launches National AI Portal
The Indian government has launched the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Portal, developed jointly by the National e-Governance Division of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)...
| Cloud Computing
Demand for cloud computing will increase in India due to COVID-19
The India cloud market will witness greater adoption of the public cloud, which will drive IT infra-related investments.
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Innovation
How the COVICIDE Cabinet helps to prevent the spread of coronavirus at home and at work
Genisup India Private limited, a Hosur based startup, has created a UV-C germicidal lamp-based sterilisation cabinet that can safely disinfect personal items or belongings, addressing the need to stay safe during the current COVID-19 crisis.
| LED News
LED streetlights still non-functional in many areas of Ludhiana
In the city of Ludhiana, many of the LED streetlights are still non-functional after repeated complaints by the citizens and hence, the mayor of the city, Balkar Singh Sandhu, has now decided to stop payment to the company responsible for the maintenance...
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Electronics Manufacturing
Will foreign electronics firms shift their manufacturing plants to India post COVID-19?
The microscopic coronavirus has upset businesses and lives across the globe. China, where the virus is said to have originated, is today being looked down upon as a manufacturing hub and its reliability is under a deep cloud. India must get its act together quickly, and project itself as the best alternative to countries pulling manufacturing activities out of China. Complacency could help other countries in the region, like Vietnam and Thailand, move ahead swiftly.
| Electronics Industry
The electronic product categories that will prosper post-pandemic
A webinar organised by ELCINA shed light on the ‘new normal’ in the post COVID-19 scenario. Industry veterans discussed the deeper aspects of the crisis, what we should learn from it, and offered pointers on how to emerge successfully into a more sustainable and prosperous world.
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Mixed Reality
How AR and VR can be applied to marketing
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are making the in-store experience truly fun and innovative. They improve interactivity, level of engagement and offer great excitement.
| SMT Focus
The latest pick-and-place machines available in India
Since purchasing pick-and-place machines entails massive investments, it is good to
know about the latest models available in the market and the features they offer.
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Power Management
Power grid collaboratives enable new levels of power utilisation
The essence of collaborative networking is that smart homes communicate with each other to create a community, as opposed to each smart home communicating independently with the public utility. Solar aggregators and other suppliers of local power manage the community’s energy resources. This scenario opens up a wide range of design opportunities in electronics.
| Manufacture
Can India’s EMS sector turn adversity into an opportunity?
The Indian electronics industry is facing unique challenges. Local manufacturing is limited and overly dependent on Chinese imports, and the pandemic has only made matters worse. But this could be the moment for giving a huge push to the industry’s manufacturing priorities, and wooing investors and companies.
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IoT Application
"IoT is all about data and how it’s used effectively to run the business"
“When there is sufficient information in hand, it can be put to work, just like money. Data from various operations can yield valuable insights that can drive new business models and customer-driven products. The insights accumulated over a particular period can help management and business owners make critical, informed financial and investment decisions as well as expand operations.” That’s what Karen Ravindranath, director of WebNMS had to say on how IoT is changing the fleet management space. In an interaction with Nijhum Rudra, she explains how IoT is turning infrastructure into hubs of innovation, as well as the role fleet telematics and IoT can play in supply chain efficiency.
| LED Industry
The impact of the coronavirus on the LED industry
The widespread shift to working from home has opened up vast opportunities to tap the home market for ergonomic LED lighting. Similarly, the current need to continuously disinfect surfaces offers LED anti-bacterial bulb makers a bigger market. This sector is, therefore, well placed to adapt and thrive even during a pandemic.
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Manufacture
Lack of a strategy is hampering local production of electronic components
The Indian electronics industry is highly dependent on China and other Asian countries for the components it needs, the import of which accounts for approximately 80 per cent of the finished product. The manufacture of these components in India is still at a nascent stage, and that must change soon, say the experts. There are a number of schemes the government has introduced in an effort to boost local manufacture, but these are taking time to bear fruit as the industry faces quite a few challenges still.
| ePower Focus
Can smart grids solve the power crisis in India?
Smart grids are advanced versions of conventional power grids. They have a two-way dialogue system that transforms the way utilities communicate with their consumers. The technology offers improved efficiency and a reliable power supply.
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New Products
• Components
• Test & Measurement
• Modules
• Miscellaneous
| Sourcing Mantra
OLED and LED display technologies: A comparison
Organic LEDs or OLEDs are the next-generation display technology, and offer multiple benefits over the widely available LEDs. They do have a few drawbacks though.
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LED New Products
LED luminaires
Signify has launched NatureConnect, its new lighting range that’s based on the concept of human-centric lighting...
| Healthcare
COVID 19: The electronics industry joins the fight
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. As the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, catching national health systems off guard and bringing booming economies to a grinding halt, many companies in India and around the world decided to help. Here’s an article that fills one with hope – that when circumstances change, those who adapt the fastest, can not only survive but also fight the common enemy!
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My Story
“I always gave the credit of the successes to my team and took the rap for any failures”
Success does not come easy, but takes grit and determination. After toiling hard for nearly 44 years, Anil Bali, vice president, Deki Electronics Ltd, has made significant contributions to the industry he chose to work in. In a candid conversation with Potshangbam July, he shares his thoughts on a range of subjects, as well as on his key accomplishments in life.
| Lighting Ahead
How LED lights can spur sales in the retail sector
An increasing number of retailers are favouring LED lighting to increase their sales performance. Besides being energy efficient, LEDs add aesthetic and visual appeal to the spaces they illuminate.
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Green Energy
Green alternatives to lithium-ion batteries
Technology research firm IDTechEx forecasts demand for Li-ion batteries will grow almost tenfold between 2020 and 2030. Although lithium-ion technology is currently dominating the market, with further research and collaboration we can expect greener alternative materials that can be used for commercial applications in the future.
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