Electronics Bazaar
September 2016 Issue
Vol. 10 No. 7
Industry Report
Spurring demand in Strategic Electronics
India’s strategic electronics ecosystem has evolved a lot in the last one year with the amendment of the defence procurement policy (DPP) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy. Here is a sneak peek into how the changed ecosystem will create opportunities for building self-reliance and promoting growth in the field of defence electronics
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Advisory Panel
Electronics Bazaar Advisory Panel Thought leaders of India’s ESDM sector, who are advising us on how to facilitate faster growth of electronics industry in India
| Manufacturing Floor
Choice aims to invest another US$ 2 million over the next three years Choice group is ranked No. 2 in the country among manufacturers of quality solderable alloys. The company has diversified into the fields of LED lighting and solar power. Read on to know about the growth of this firm
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ePower Focus
The latest renewable energy batteries available in the market Solar batteries are of the really deep cycle type, providing energy storage for solar, wind and other renewable energy systems. Unlike a car battery, a deep cycle battery is capable of surviving prolonged, repeated and deep discharges
| SMT Focus
What’s new in the dispensing, coating and curing market? Equipment with a smaller footprint are preferred for batch operations
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T&M Focus
Getting the right protocol testers The requirement today is for protocol analysers that support both legacy as well as the latest protocols, since mobile networks have become hybrid
| Manufacturing Focus
How to select the right second hand manufacturing equipment Surface mount technology (SMT) machines are the biggest investments when starting an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Hence, many firms are considering the idea of investing in second hand SMT machines, which are the best alternative to costly new SMT machines
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Industry News
Rajasthan ranks as the most attractive solar power market Rajasthan has emerged as the most attractive solar energy market in the country after the latest NTPC auction in the desert state...
| Sourcing Mantra
Capitalise on the booming LED market with the right testing equipment As LED usage skyrockets with sustained government support, quality control and standardisation are key to building consumer confidence in this new lighting technology. Read on to learn more about the range of LED T&M equipment available to manufacturers
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LED New Products
TRIAC-dimmable LYTSwitch-7 LED driver ICs from Power Integrations Power Integrations, a leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, has announced the launch of its LYTSwitch-7 single-stage, non-isolated, TRIAC-dimmable, buck topology LED driver IC family...
| LED Interesting Products
.The ‘White and White LED Clock’ .LED dog collar by Glowdoggie .The Snitto LED-lit skateboard
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Govt Policies & Schemes
Goods and Services Tax (GST): A new beginning in the indirect taxation landscape of modern India The GST, based on the concept of ‘one nation, one tax’, has finally been approved in the Rajya Sabha. Here is a brief overview of the impact it could have on Indian industry
| My Story
“Being the president of the electronics club back in school gave me an early exposure to this field” Taking care of the employees and not backing out when they need help, is what helps a company to grow strong and succeed in the long run. This is the belief that has brought Manish Kwatra, CEO, Metro Electronics Pvt Ltd, a long way and helped his firm gain a strong foothold in the electronics industry. In a candid conversation with Baishakhi Dutta of Electronics Bazaar, he shared his amazing 20-year journey in the electronics industry
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EMS Zone
Asha Electronics engages with customers to understand their needs and provide relevant value-added services Established in 1982, Asha Electronics has 30 years of experience in providing OEM and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) in the country
| EMS Zone
“Mitatronics continues to grow and widen its foot print in the electronics manufacturing space” Established in 2006, Mitatronics has grown over the years to become a trusted EMS vendor to companies in the private sector. It has built a strong and sustainable support system comprising in-house expertise and channel partners to help its clients avail turnkey manufacturing solutions
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In Conversation
"We do have plans to make in India" Started in 1996 as a CFL and ceiling fixture manufacturer in China, Opple Lighting has expanded its business into electrical appliances and large-scale commercial lighting solutions, and is now also planning to manufacture in India. Sneha Ambastha from Electronics Bazaar spoke to Avinash Goel, head, technical and sourcing, Opple Lighting, to understand the company’s purchase and procurement requirements
| New Products
Components
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LED Focus
Energy-efficient and environment-friendly LEDs are making their way into residences Initiatives taken by the Indian government to promote energy efficiency in lighting have increased the penetration of LED lights. The market is on a clear transitional path towards LED lighting. Over the past year, the falling prices of LED bulbs have increased their usage in commercial and residential buildings
| LED News
India’s smart street lighting market to touch US$ 1.87 billion by 2022 The smart street lighting market in India is expected to grow at an annual rate of 42.2 per cent to reach US$1.87 billion by 2022 as adoption of LED and solar powered systems rises in the country, a report said...
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