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Manish Kumar

From day dreaming designs at IIT, Delhi lecture halls to building his own furniture, this avid woodwork artist knows design like the back of his hand. In his more than two decades at SOLIDWORKS, Manish Kumar has led early development of translators, surfacing, modelling, sketcher, assembly, weldments, sheet metal, drawings and more.

In his current role as CEO, Manish spearheads the synergy between R&D and the brand’s vibrant community of users and helps in accelerating the adoption of the expanding SOLIDWORKS portfolio. As the Vice President of SOLIDWORKS R&D, he has played a key role in the development of SOLIDWORKS product and technology strategies

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  • Thumbnail for Triangle Research International introduces ALEC lighting energy controller

    Triangle Research International introduces ALEC lighting energy controller

    The modular ALEC system comprises three simple hardware components - a Zone Controller (ZC001), a standard push button wall plate, and an Internet of Things (IoT) Gateway.
    11 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for SignalFire and VEGA enhance remote monitoring for pizza production plant

    SignalFire and VEGA enhance remote monitoring for pizza production plant

    VEGA Americas and SignalFire Wireless Telemetry have teamed up to couple VEGAPULS69 radar level instruments with a SignalFire Remote Sensing System (SFRSS) to provide a wireless remote monitoring and control solution to track flour usage.
    11 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Knick announces opening of two USA locations

    Knick announces opening of two USA locations

    Knick Interface LLC will be managed by Mr. Steve Allard, who brings substantial experience in both factory automation and process control industries. Steve will be operating out of Knick Interface’s sales office in California.
    11 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Public events announced for 2017 UK Robotics Week

    Public events announced for 2017 UK Robotics Week

    The UK’s role in robotics innovation will be shared again with the public this summer with the return of UK Robotics Week, encompassing an expanded nationwide program of events for this week-long celebration (24th – 30th June 2017).
    11 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Fluke introduces 6109A and 7109A portable calibration baths

    Fluke introduces 6109A and 7109A portable calibration baths

    The 6109A and 7109A feature tank volumes of 112 mm square tank opening by 154 mm deep, allowing technicians to immerse four sanitary sensors at a time — including batches of odd shaped sensors of varying lengths and diameters, which can be accommodated with room left for a reference thermometer.
    11 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Cognex introduces DataMan 70 series of industrial barcode readers

    Cognex introduces DataMan 70 series of industrial barcode readers

    DataMan 70 is optimized with barcode reading algorithms and individually controlled LEDs to ensure continuously high read rates. Measuring 22.2 mm x 35.8 mm x 42.4 mm, it is designed to perform the challenging label-based barcode reading applications.
    11 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect introduces Classic Series of fiberglass enclosures

    AutomationDirect introduces Classic Series of fiberglass enclosures

    The Classic Series of enclosures is designed for general electrical and electronic applications as well as applications requiring broader environmental concerns.
    11 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for PI introduces A-81x motion controller

    PI introduces A-81x motion controller

    Equipped with PWM drives, the A-81x controller integrates closed loop servo control, motor drives, and power supplies in a19-inch rack mount design.
    11 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Yaskawa Motoman introduces GP7, GP8 and GP12 robots

    Yaskawa Motoman introduces GP7, GP8 and GP12 robots

    The GP-series robots are intended for high-volume assembly, handling and packaging processes and offer acceleration/deceleration control for all robot positions. All models can be floor-, ceiling- or wall-mounted.
    11 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric helps Philippines power company optimize smart grid operations

    Schneider Electric helps Philippines power company optimize smart grid operations

    NGCP is responsible for delivering safe and reliable power to customers in the Philippines over more than 21,000 circuit kilometers of transmission lines. Cost, resource and energy optimization pressure drove NGCP to invest further in their Schneider Electric solution
    11 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How Laser Scanner Technology is Improving Workplace Safety

    How Laser Scanner Technology is Improving Workplace Safety

    By Don Pham, IDEC New laser scanner technology allows plant personnel to address safety challenges with more comprehensive coverage zones and configurations. This article will explore some of these technology advancements and discuss how they help improve safety and optimize operations.
    11 April, 2017 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Automation Competency Model Helps Guide Future Technical Workforce

    Automation Competency Model Helps Guide Future Technical Workforce

    The Automation Competency Model has been a tool for educators and parents, industry management, and lawmakers.
    By: Contributing Authors
    10 April, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Interface Force Measurements announces Model 9330 data logger

    Interface Force Measurements announces Model 9330 data logger

    The Model 9330 displays 24-bit resolution and has a 3750Hz update rate. Incorporating peak and valley capture, it can store up to 6 sensor calibrations and measurements from load cells or torque transducers and can be logged at 1000Hz to a standard SD card.
    10 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for DDC-I and Mocana introduce Deos real-time operating system (RTOS)

    DDC-I and Mocana introduce Deos real-time operating system (RTOS)

    The integrated, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) platform enables avionics developers to equip their safety critical systems with advanced security capabilities, such as trusted boot and firmware upgrades, certificate management, cryptography, data transport, and device-to-cloud communications.
    10 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Otto Motors introduces OTTO M robot control software

    Otto Motors introduces OTTO M robot control software

    OTTO M is the software that enables Industry 4.0 capability and connects OTTO self-driving vehicles with the material flow in a production line.
    10 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for A Single Network for Industrial Ethernet: Will Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Accomplish Convergence?

    A Single Network for Industrial Ethernet: Will Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Accomplish Convergence?

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Connecting the manufacturing plant floor with the business enterprise through a single, open network has been an elusive goal in today's automation industry. Many industrial automation people believe that TSN will become a high volume, low cost technology with adoption by automotive and consumer industries
    10 April, 2017 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Automated Control Concepts announces new CEO and President

    Automated Control Concepts announces new CEO and President

    Automated Control Concepts, Inc (ACC), announced that key executive team members have been promoted to advanced roles within the company as the company founder, Robert Tomasetta, retires from the operational role he has held for 34 years to serve as Chairman of the Board.
    10 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for KBC partners with EQUIPSYS to integrate process design modules into KBC process simulator

    KBC partners with EQUIPSYS to integrate process design modules into KBC process simulator

    This relationship is intended to enhance the integrated Petro-SIM engineering environment for a holistic approach to equipment sizing and rating in process design and troubleshooting across the upstream oil and gas, oil refining and petrochemicals industries.
    10 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Teledyne DALSA introduces Calibir GX seires of long-wave infrared cameras

    Teledyne DALSA introduces Calibir GX seires of long-wave infrared cameras

    The Calibir GX series of thermal cameras are available in 320 x 240, and 640 x 480 resolutions and feature shutter-less operations. With radiometric functionality, the cameras can accurately measure temperatures between -25⁰C and +125⁰C.
    10 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Diakont Electric Actuators Improve Auto Manufacturing Economy, Uptime, and Product Quality

    Diakont Electric Actuators Improve Auto Manufacturing Economy, Uptime, and Product Quality

    Diakont’s new electric servo actuators deliver higher performance and lower maintenance in automotive manufacturing applications, when compared with alternate solutions. Diakont’s electric actuators are a better choice than ever for motion control systems across a broad array of applications such as resistance spot welding, robotic joining, riveting, dispensing, and injection molding.
    10 April, 2017
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