Mother’s day becomes more special with Samsung Fab Grab Fest

This Mother’s Day let’s celebrate the remarkable women who hold a special place in our hearts—our mothers. This day is most appropriate to express our deepest love and gratitude for the unshakable support, and the invaluable presence they extend into our lives. Selecting the perfect gift is an art, and we’re here to make your quest for something special and unique for mothers easier. Whether you’re seeking to streamline her daily routine or indulge her tech-savvy side, the Fab Grab Fest 2024 presents a multitude of options. Here’s a guide to some of the top offerings:

Smartphones:

In an age where staying connected is paramount, a smartphone becomes more than just a gadget; it’s a lifeline to the ones we love. Whether it’s capturing cherished moments, staying organized, or simply keeping in touch, smartphones form an integral part of our lives. Fab Grab offers Up to 64% off on various smartphone ranges.

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Delve into the realm of connectivity and innovation with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. it’s a gateway to staying connected with loved ones and capturing precious moments effortlessly.

• Galaxy Z Flip5: For the trendsetting mom who appreciates elegance and functionality, the Galaxy Z Flip5 is a masterpiece of design and utility. Its sleek foldable display offers a unique blend of style and practicality, making it a standout choice.

Wearables & Tabs:

Beyond the realm of smartphones, Fab Grab offers a range of wearables and tabs designed to complement your mother’s lifestyle with up to 77% off.

• Galaxy Tab S9 Series: Elevate her productivity and entertainment experience with this Series. These tablets redefine versatility, offering immersive visuals and seamless multitasking capabilities for both work and leisure.

• Galaxy Watch6 Series: Help her stay on top of her health and schedule with the Galaxy Watch Series. With its sophisticated design and advanced health tracking features, it’s more than just a timepiece; it’s a companion in her wellness journey.

• Galaxy Buds2 Pro: Give her an ultimate audio experience with the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. With crystal-clear sound and comfortable fit, these wireless earbuds are perfect for an enjoyable music experience.

Digital Appliances:

Acknowledging the importance of culinary adventures, Fab Grab offers up to 48% off on digital appliances that redefine convenience and efficiency.

• 32L, Masala & SunDry™, and Convection Microwave Oven: Elevate her culinary experience with the 32L Convection Microwave Oven. Featuring Masala & SunDry™ technology, it’s designed to cater to her diverse cooking needs while preserving the flavours of her signature dishes.

• 8.0 kg EcoBubble™ Front loading Washing Machine: Transform her laundry routine with the 8.0 kg EcoBubble™ Front loading Washing Machine. Engineered for efficiency and gentleness on fabrics, it ensures her clothes emerge clean and fresh every time, making laundry fun and absolutely simplified.

These offerings are more than mere products; they are a gesture of appreciation and love, for someone who enriches our lives in ways more than one. Let your gift speak volumes, echoing the sentiment of gratitude and admiration for the remarkable woman who has shaped your world.

Greaves Electric Mobility introduces high-performance family electric scooter – Ampere Nexus

Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility arm of Greaves Cotton Limited, today introduces its first high-performance family electric scooter, the Ampere Nexus, starting at INR 1,09,900 (ex-showroom).  Ampere Nexus is entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in India, featuring multiple first-ever innovations and class-leading specifications.  

The Ampere Nexus comes in four attractive colours: Zanskar Aqua, Indian Red, Lunar White, and Steel Grey.  This diverse colour palette ensures riders have a spectrum of appealing choices to suit their preferences.  High-performance and family-focused features redefine the electric scooter experience, providing unparalleled comfort, style, performance, intelligence, and safety.

• Best-in-class hybrid swing arm with twin suspension
• Best-in-class aerodynamics with unique air-cool architecture
•  4x stronger chassis with a load-stratified design enabled with Nex.Armor™
• 7″ TFT Touchscreen with SmartSense technology and lightning fast boot time enabled with Nex.IO™  
• Safest LFP chemistry with 1.3 times more cycle life and fastest charging time of 3hr 22mins
• Brightest in the category Diamond Cut Headlamps and Arctic Tern-inspired Taillamps
• Functionally designed large seat with crafted lightweight aluminium grab handle
• 93 kmph top speed with five riding modes and 136 km certified range
• Premium Seamless design without visible nuts and bolts

Mr K. Vijaya Kumar, Executive Director & CEO of Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited, said, “The launch of Ampere Nexus high-speed electric scooter marks a momentous achievement in our commitment to sustainable transportation.  This transition from leisurely to urban to high-speed models signifies a pivotal moment in our journey.  With each stride forward in democratising e-mobility, we progress toward a more inclusive, sustainable future.  The Ampere Nexus stands ready for those ready to Take Charge of their daily aspirations.”

Boasting a 3 kWh safest LFP battery with 30% extra battery life and a powerful mid-mount drive, this e-scooter delivers a seamless riding experience with its 4 kW peak motor power.  With five versatile riding modes, front disc brakes and an IP67 rating, riders can effortlessly navigate all terrains and climates, including flooded conditions, validated by this scooter’s iconic pre-launch ride covering 10,000 km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.  The Ampere Nexus ensures both performance and efficiency by offering impressive speed in Power mode, along with more comfort-focused multiple city modes and reverse mode.  Plus, with a remarkable CMVR-certified range of 136 km per charge, riders can explore more without worrying about recharging frequently.  Crafted at the confluence of innovation and reliability, the Ampere Nexus sets a new benchmark for electric mobility, embodying the ethos of the trademarked technologies of Nex.Armor and Nex.IO.

The e-scooter, dubbed The Nex Big Thing, achieved a record-breaking journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.  This expedition set four iconic records acknowledged by the India Book of Records. It achieved the longest electric scooter ride, spanning over 10,000 kilometres, a first in a single journey.  The journey also set a record by visiting 115 cities and towns in one ride.  Additionally, the scooter became the first electric scooter capable of towing a pickup truck weighing 1860 kg and an additional 140 kg from two passengers, covering 2 kilometres.  Another notable achievement was the creation of the biggest electric scooter brand logo on white sand, measuring an impressive 179.8ft x 95.2 ft or 17100 sq. ft.

Today, you can book the Ampere Nexus in two variants (Nexus EX and Nexus ST) online.  Test rides and delivery will be available at over 400 dealerships and touchpoints across India starting the second half of May 2024.

Pune based deep-tech startup ‘Starkenn’ signs MoU for ADAS

Pune based deep-tech startup Starkenn Technologies has signed an MoU with Shree Swami Samarth Tours and Travels) for providing ADAS system for their passenger fleet of multi-axle coaches .

The MoU was signed at a recent curtain raiser event held in Pune for Prawaas 4.0 . Prawaas is a multi-modal transport show organised by Bus and Car Operators Federation of India. Mr. Shashank Joshi, (Business Head) Starkenn Technologies and Mr. Kiran Desai, (Owner) Shree Swami Samarth Tours and Travels and (President) Pune Bus Owners Association were present during the signing of the MoU .

With products like BrakeSafe (Collision Mitigation System), Attention (Driver Monitoring System) and Stark- I ( Fleet Management Software) Starkenn has been providing driving safety solutions for commercial vehicles. These products touch all the requirements of Level- 2 ADAS.  The manufacturing is in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai and assembly in Aundh, Pune. Till date Starkenn has installed its safety solutions in more than 2500 vehicles.

Shashank Joshi, Business Head Starkenn Technologies Pvt ltd, said that this partnership will help the Shree Swami Samarth’s fleet by increasing safety on roads ensuring a safe driving ecosystem for fleets, drivers and passengers while Starkenn will be able to increase awareness about ADAS and fleet management and gain trust of OEMs and the entire transport industry.

Some of the major challenges of adoption of ADAS in India have been cost, training and compatibility which we have been able to understand and address and come out with ‘Made in India’ products to suit our conditions.

for details in Starkenn visit https://www.starkenn.com

(As per market research conducted by CMI Market Research, the global India ADAS market is expected to record a CAGR of 18.80% from 2023 to 2032. By 2032, its market size is anticipated to reach US$ 9.98 billion from US$ 1.24 billion in 2022.)

from left Mr. Kiran Desai, (Owner) Shree Swami Samarth Tours and Travels and (President) Pune Bus Owners Association and Shashank Joshi, (Business Head) Starkenn Technologies

Symbiosis Skills and Professional University celebrates World IPR day by filling 26 IPR’s and Patents on 26th April 2024

In an effort to promote the role of Intellectual Property in fostering innovation and creativity, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune celebrated the World Intellectual Property Day on 26th April by Unveiling the IPR Policy and filling 26 IPRs and Patents. The program was designed in sync with this year’s theme ‘IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity’ with distinguished speakers, including Pro Chancellor SSPU Dr. Swati Mujumdar and CEO of AIC-SEED, IISER Pune Ms. Shweta Uttam, who shared their insights on the IPR’s role and significance in a Skill University.

Ms. Shweta Uttam, CEO AIC-SEED IISER shared her thoughts on how IP is connected to entrepreneurship. She said that the road from intellect to property goes through many steppingstones and routes like IPR and entrepreneurship. With 50% of our country’s population below the age of 25 years, universities need to tap the creative potential and support student-led innovation and start-ups.

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Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, encouraged the students to find solutions to industry problems considering that they are Students of a Skills University. She informed that the university has set up a large Incubation and Innovation Center to foster, promote and nurture students’ ideas in order to convert them into Patents. It is for this purpose that we have created an incubation center where ideas can be debated to come out with innovative products and solutions and college is the right time to do it.

Dr. Khushboo Bhurat Head IPR, highlighted the importance of student led Innovations. She informed that being a Skills University, Students have several innovative ideas and are naturally inclined to start their own companies. The University has created and environment to support and promote such ideas.

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The World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated every year on 26th April and highlights the importance of intellectual property protection and to promote the role of IP in fostering innovation and creativity. This day is an occasion to raise awareness about the need for a balanced approach which takes into consideration the rights of the IP holders as well as its role in social well-being and public interest.

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the University’s IPR policy and filling of 26 IPRs and Patents on the World IPR day. This  includes a complete framework and know-how about any innovation by students or faculty, its protection, implementation, processes, etc. The IPR policy was drafted by a team of legal experts and curated by a team of management and faculty members at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University.

Also, around 67 inventors including students and staff who have shown their interest in filing IPR in the form of patents, copyrights or novel designs were felicitated on the occasion. The students have shared their content which is in the process of scrutiny and will be followed by filing of IPR.  

The occasion was also special as Symbiosis announced that it would be filing 26 copyrights and designs prepared by students across various courses under the mentorship of faculty members. These are mainly in domains like technology, healthcare and management.

Rawlplug and Saketh Seven Star Industries Pvt. Ltd. Join Forces to Revolutionize India’s Construction Landscape

Two global manufacturing powerhouses, Saketh Seven Star Industries Pvt. Ltd. (SSSIPL) and Rawlplug products and services India Pvt Ltd., have joined forces to usher in a new era of innovation and excellence in India’s engineering sector. This monumental partnership marks the official launch of Rawlplug in India and underscores a commitment to redefine the future of construction and engineering across the nation.

Rooted in a rich history of engineering ingenuity, Rawlplug traces its origins back to 1887 when Rawlings Brothers, a small plumbing and electrical engineering company, was founded in London. The company’s breakthrough came in 1910 when it invented the world’s first wall plug, revolutionizing the construction and DIY industries. Renamed Rawlplug in 1919, the company has since been at the forefront of fixing technology and tools for the construction industry, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that set industry standards.

Additionally, Saketh Seven Star Industries Pvt. Ltd. (SSSIPL) stands as one of the top 10 companies in Maharashtra, providing Zinc and Aluminum flake coating and Mechanical Zinc coating for in-house products, serving as a reliable backup for premium fastener companies within the region. With a commitment to quality and innovation, SSSSIPL has established itself as a trusted partner in the engineering landscape, driving forward the vision of a robust and sustainable India.

Rawlplug’s extensive product portfolio spans power tools, direct fastening systems, hand tools, anchors, fixings, screws, fasteners, sealants & adhesives, wood connectors, chains & ropes, and DIY kits, offering comprehensive solutions for construction professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Committed to advancing safety and efficiency in construction practices, Rawlplug also provides fire protection systems and technical software, coupled with training and technical support services to empower customers in achieving optimal results.

Rawlplug, a global leader renowned for its innovation and reliability, has partnered with Saketh Seven Star Industries Pvt. Ltd. to deliver unparalleled solutions that will shape the future of engineering in India. Together, they are poised to drive sustainable growth and development across the nation.

Saarthi Greentech Unveils First Factory in Pune to produce Hydrogen Fuel Systems that aim to reduce Fuel Consumption and Carbon Emissions in an Indo- Australian collaboration.

Saarthi GreenTech, an Indo-Australian clean-tech company, has proudly announced the grand inauguration of its state-of-the-art factory in Chakan, Pune. In first phase of its operation the 10,000 sq. ft production unit will manufacture approximately 1,00,000 units annually. The K series Hydrogen Fuel Systems will be available in different variants like K20, K30, K40, K50 corresponding to the engine capacity they support. Their patented electrolyser-based Hydrogen Fuel Systems, a cutting-edge technology, converts diesel-run engines into hydrogen-based hybrids instantly, leading to a remarkable reduction in fuel consumption and harmful emissions.

This factory represents a significant step forward for Saarthi GreenTech, making it India’s first manufacturing & assembly unit for Saarthi GreenTech’s innovative products to be sold in India as well as exported to global markets like Australia, Middle-East, Africa & the USA. Saarthi GreenTech’s current investment of approximately One Million Australian Dollars underscores its commitment to driving sustainable solutions and pioneering advancements in clean energy technologies.

The Indo- Australian innovation was inaugurated by Mr.Paul Murphy, the consulate general of Australia accompanied by Ms.Malini Dutt, A/g Trade and Investment Commissioner – India, Investment NSW, along with leaders of Saarthi GreenTech – Mr. Alok Kumar, Co-Founder, Saarthi GreenTech, Karunjit Kumar Dhir, Co-Founder Saarthi GreenTech and other industry veterans. They were also joined by Mr.Abhishek Goyal of BLR Logistiks, Mr. Balamurugan KGS of TransPra and Mr. Malcolm Dsouza & Mr.Santosh Ingalkar of KSH Distriparks as some of their esteemed guests for this inauguration ceremony.  

Mrs. Nandani Kumar, MD for Saarthi GreenTech in India said, “The entire team at Saarthi GreenTech is passionate about leveraging technological innovations to reduce pollution & overall carbon footprint of the industries that heavily depend on the usage of the fossil-fuel, especially diesel. We are driven by a single focus to make this world a better place for our future generations by giving them a cleaner & greener world.”

Mr. Alok Kumar, Co-Founder of Saarthi GreenTech said, “After having invested years into this technology & project, the inauguration of the factory marks a significant milestone in our journey to reduce fuel consumption and carbon footprint. Our patented technology and strategic investments reflect our dedication to revolutionizing the clean-tech landscape and addressing pressing challenges in the automotive and industrial sectors.”

Mr. Karunjit Kumar Dhir, Co-Founder of Saarthi GreenTech expressed his gratitude to the InvestmentNSW & the government of Australia for being very encouraging & helpful in enabling them to forge this Australia-India collaboration. He also mentioned, “Our world needs practically feasible energy transition solutions today that can accelerate the decarbonization journey for the industries and world economies, thereby reducing our carbon footprint rapidly. We can neither replace the fossil-fuel based vehicles currently running on roads overnight nor wait for years for greener alternatives that are affordable, and therefore Saarthi GreenTech is our little personal endeavor in this direction to solve this challenge today.”

Saarthi GreenTech is India’s first homegrown manufacturing company decarbonizing and solving the challenge of accelerating the transition of commercial automotive industry from diesel to hydrogen-based hybrid.

Saarthi Greentech’s robust research and development infrasucture across India & Australia, coupled with strategic customer outreach initiatives, is revolutionizing the hydrogen economy piece in the overall clean-tech landscape. With it’s India headquarters based in Pune & Australia Head Office in Sydney (NSW), Saarthi Greentech is pioneering in revolutionizing the need for decarbonization in the automotive, mining, construction, marine, power generation, and industrial sectors.

BioFound Biotech Wins the Biz QuoTiEnt 2024 Pune Finals

BioFound Biotech won the Biz QuoTiEnt 2024 Finals held in Pune on March 15, 2024. Biz QuoTiEnt is an annual business plan competition for college students organised by the TiE U (University) team at TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs)  Pune. Starting with 106 entries it was whittled down to five finalists over three rounds. The Business Plan competition is organised for all the TiE chapters across the globe. Winners from each country will take part in the global finals on 1^st May 2024 in Silicon Valley, USA.

BioFound Biotech is co-founded by Arsh Chavan and Aditya Joshi. These students have put their heads together and developed an enzyme that aids in better conversion of molasses to ethanol. BioFound Biotech was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- from TiE Pune.

The first runner up was SaralX founded by Akashdeep Bansal who wants to ensure that the digital world is made more accessible to People with Disabilities. Akashdeep Bansal was awarded Rs 50,000. The second runner up was Cognac Metaverse that plans to build a more realistic Metaverse. Aditya Gaurav (of Cognac Metaverse) was awarded Rs 25,000/-.

As part of its initiative to foster entrepreneurship amongst the student community, TiE launched Biz QuoTiEnt, a business plan competition, two years ago (in Pune). Says Vinit Deo, chairperson of TiE U Pune, “Our aim is to encourage students to become entrepreneurs rather than go out into the job market and seek a job. As entrepreneurs, they will be job givers. The students who were selected for the semi-finals were mentored by the TiE Charter Members (who are successful businessmen themselves) to give them a better understanding of how to look at their idea, how to validate it, how to write a business plan, etc. Our hope is that they will continue to work on their business ventures even after they pass out of college.”

TiE Pune also awarded category prizes for: Best Student Start-up for Social Impact won by SaralX, Best Student Start-up for Oral Pitch to AgroAIM, Best Student Start-up Idea to BioFound Biotech, Best Student Start-up for Presentation to Rika and Best Student Start-up for Teamwork to Cyber Chakra. In addition to these category awards Cyber Chakra and Raftech Solutions were given Finalist Certificates.

The Chief guest for the Biz QuoTiEnt chapter finale was Mr. Shirish Deshmukh Chairman, Defence Equipment’s Manufacturers Association. These five semi-finalists presented to a jury of three successful businessmen, Anil Tabib Founder ForesightINAD charter member Tie Pune, Chetan Rawal Founder & CEO, BioGenics Lab and Ranjeet Shetye Partner, YourNest VC Managing Director (India), Everstream Analytics. While giving the Jury’s Perspective Anil Tabib said, “to be honest it was very difficult to choose from these five. But I think what every start up founder must understand that you get five minutes to explain what your idea is, how it will work for the problem you aim to solve. You may romance with your idea but a VC or even the market looks at it differently. You have to be able to communicate it in one simple statement. I know it’s not fair, but then that is how things are.”

This programme was proactively planned and executed by the TiE U, Pune team which is chaired by Vinit Deo (Founder Posiview Consulting) and co-chaired by Dr. Anagha Pathak (Founder Unity I E and additional ventures) and Dr. Pratima Sheorey (Founder eVyaas Learning), associate members like Payal Doshi (Founder Preexam and My Class Admin), Yogesh Bramhankar (Head SCIE) and Dr. Amarpreet Ghura (Associate Professor, FLAME University).

Nalco Water’s Innovative Water Management Solutions Help Reduce Freshwater Usage For The Lindstrom Group In India

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services based in Pune, has achieved remarkable success in helping to reduce freshwater usage through its innovative water management solutions for the global leader in textile services, Lindström Group in India. The partnership has resulted in the implementation of the Aquaest water recycling project, marking a significant milestone in sustainable water management.

India, being the largest user of groundwater and one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, requires immediate action to preserve this precious resource. Recognizing this, Nalco Water and Lindstrom Group have significantly progressed in reducing freshwater usage as a result of the Aquaest project. Within just over a year, Lindström has recovered a noteable74% of water at the Chennai plant and reduced its total freshwater usage in the city by 56%.  The impressive results from the Aquaest project translate to potential annual water savings of 330 million litres in our workwear and cleanroom operations. This is equivalent to the drinking water needs of approximately 300,000 people per year.

The collaboration between Nalco Water and Lindström Group is a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. By leveraging innovative technologies and fostering a culture of collaboration, the Aquaest project has achieved substantial water savings and helped to improve wash quality, reduce operational costs, and extend the lifecycle of garments. Murli Iyer, Head of Light Business at Nalco Water, India, underscores the mutual commitment and shared values between the two companies: “Lindström’s steadfast dedication to sustainability, innovation, and the circular economy, coupled with their deeply ingrained ‘We Care’ culture, aligns with Ecolab’s overarching mission to help protect the resources vital to life and our robust sustainability strategy focused on advancing the well-being of people, the planet, and businesses globally, thereby supporting our customers’ success.” 

Venkataraj Anantharaman Laguduva, Head of Continuous Service, Asia at Lindström, highlighted the significance of the water recycling initiative, stating, “We already have a system for reusing water at our laundries, but we wanted to take it further to recycle the water so that we could reduce the amount of freshwater we use.” Lindström Group operates 13 laundries across India, washing thousands of kilograms of uniforms and workwear daily for various industries. With 45% of the company’s water consumption in Asia attributed to workwear and cleanroom services, Lindström has long been committed to optimizing water usage and caring for wastewater. “The water recycling project promotes the safe reuse of wastewater and water conservation to create a more sustainable water future for everyone. This project is a green solution for grey water pollution,” commented Sabarinathan Muthukumarasamy, Production Manager, Lindström Chennai, India Unit. 

“Lindström is setting the stage for other companies to do the same and be ahead of the times. The regulations for freshwater consumption in India and around the world are becoming increasingly strict, and companies might find themselves in a position where they suddenly need to lower the amount of water they use,” remarked Gowtham Raj, Area Manager – South at Nalco Water India.

Looking ahead, Lindström Group plans to further enhance its water recycling capabilities by implementing fully automated systems and expanding the Aquaest project to other laundries across India and Asia. Additionally, the company aims to leverage solutions powered by Nalco Water’s AI-driven analytics platform, ECOLAB3D™, to advance performance and achieve even better results in water recycling.

“The wastewater treatment plant, managed by Nalco Water, has effectively recycled the designated percentage of water, thereby significantly decreasing the reliance on freshwater resources. Moreover, the treated water discharged into the environment meets the legal compliance standards of the region, reflecting the commitment to environmental responsibility,” says Nikhil Shirsat, Process Specialist at Lindström, Asia.

As the leader in water management and solutions, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company recognizes the integral role of businesses in shaping a safer, more prosperous future. The company collaborates closely with its clientele to propel the advancement of a more water-secure tomorrow for future generations. Accelerating change through the power of water is core to Ecolab’s purpose to improve the health of people, the planet, and businesses worldwide. Ecolab shares its expertise in smart water use with customers to help them reduce, reuse, and recycle water in their operations. In addition to supporting effective water use, Ecolab’s solutions help customers use energy more efficiently, reduce waste, and cut greenhouse gas emissions to advance a more sustainable future. 

WHAT HI-FI? SHOW 2024 IS BACK IN MUMBAI FROM MARCH 14-16 (10 AM TO 6 PM) AT THE ST.REGIS MUMBAI

It’s time for this year’s must-see-&-hear show!!!

This is for all those interested in cutting-edge home theater and audio systems  which translates into almost everyone who has their own personal space to enjoy  music-filled days and movie nights.

WHAT HI-FI? SHOW 2024 presented by PTC, powered by BenQ, 741 and Genelec, is  all set to welcome audiophiles, technophiles and gadget enthusiasts this week at the  St.Regis Mumbai, from March 14 (Thursday) to March 16 (Saturday). As always, the  WHAT HI-FI? SHOW will be packed with exotic audio, cutting-edge home-theatres  and even the best of accessories and AV furniture.

“For the 14th edition of India’s premier home-entertainment expo, the WHAT HI-FI?  SHOW is doubling down on custom-install and specialised home-theatre products  that provide solutions for modern luxury homes. It’s the only show of its kind to bring  together the latest in laser projectors, Dolby Atmos speaker systems, high-end audio,  turntables and a lot more,” discloses Nishant Padhiar Editor – What Hi-Fi?(India).

Apart from throwing light on the latest innovations in home theatre and audio  systems, the highlights of this iconic show will include:

● Launch of BenQ’s latest and greatest 4K Home Cinema Laser Projector – the  W5800.

● Experience the ultimate Bowers & Wilkins’ 800 Signature Series Exclusive.

● Transform any space with the Music System Home Gen 2 speaker from Tivoli  Audio.

● Step onto the stage with the new range of 741 speakers.

Other brands at the show include – Genelec, Borresen, Aavik, Ansuz, Optoma, Bang &  Olufsen, Sennheiser, Bose, Edifier, Recliners India, Marantz, Epson, Panara, Nedis,  Formovie, JMGO, Dangvie, Vividstorm, Tivoli Audio, Audio Pro, Pen Workers, KEF,  Denon, Polk, Lumina Screens, Osaki Speakers and more. For the full list of brands,  visit – www.whathifi.in/index.html

WHAT HI-FI? SHOW will have more than 50 of the finest audio and video brands in  the world, making it the ideal one-stop shop for those looking to outfit new  apartments with automation or a home-theatre system.

“Of course, emphasis on great sound and picture has always been the core of the  brand; and this is an exhibition where some of the finest audio/video products in the  world can be experienced at their full potential. Whether your budget is under a lakh  or over a crore, the WHAT HI-FI? SHOW lets you browse and choose the home cinema system of your dreams and also connect with the experts that can bring it to  life!” adds Nishant Padhiar, editor – What Hi-Fi? (India).

The What Hi-Fi? Show has been a fixture in the high-end home AV systems industry  for years, attracting an increasing number of home-theatre professionals, system  integrators, and enthusiasts.

Chamberlain Group Unveils Pune Innovation Center for Advancing Smart Access Solutions

Chamberlain Group (CG), a global leader in smart access solutions and Blackstone portfolio company, is proud to announce the opening of its newest Engineering hub, the Chamberlain Group Pune Innovation Center (CPIC). CG’s innovative IoT products include garage door openers, gate operators, commercial door openers, and dock-level openers – powered by its myQ technology.

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CPIC will be the company’s second largest Engineering development center, currently located within a 10,000 sq. feet space at the Amar Tech Centre, a new state-of-the-art facility within Pune’s Viman Nagar IT hub. There are already 50 engineers on board, with plans to have 150 engineers with expertise that covers Java, Middleware, Embedded Firmware & Hardware, web and mobile development, data engineering, cloud and DevOps, generative AI, and QE –in the next two years. CG’s decision to set up CPIC in Pune, India, aligns with its broader vision to augment its team’s advanced digital engineering skills, as it transforms from a hardware company to a software-focused, IoT leader.

“We’ve been innovating new hardware products for over 50 years, and now we’re shifting to also be a leader in SaaS, with our myQ Ecosystem at the core,” said Dan Phillips, Chief Technology Officer at Chamberlain Group. “This new Innovation Center will play a major role in our transformation and our goal of achieving engineering excellence.”

CG partnered with R Systems, a Blackstone portfolio company and global leader in digital product engineering, to help on this journey.

 “As Chamberlain’s preferred partner, R Systems is committed to bringing the right blend of skills and cultural alignment to this strategic collaboration. We look forward to contributing our digital engineering expertise and talent nurturing acumen to Chamberlain Group’s vision of shaping the future of smart access solutions” said Nitesh Bansal, CEO and MD, R Systems

International Limited.

R Systems has taken the responsibility of hiring, training, deploying, and transitioning talent for CPIC. R Systems’ deep engineering and domain expertise, leadership commitment and their demonstrated ability to build culturally aligned teams were key differentiators that led to CG’s decision to select R Systems as their preferred partner.

Jignesh Shah, Head – India Operations, Chamberlain Group, said, “The opening of CPIC, signifies a pivotal moment in our pursuit of innovation and global excellence in smart access solutions. India is one of the largest talent pools of diverse and skilled engineers for Chamberlain Group and together, we aim to redefine industry standards and bring cutting-edge technology to the forefront.”