The machine tools market is growing rapidly, driven by advanced manufacturing in automotive and aerospace, Industry 4.0 expansion, and increasing demand for precision. India is emerging as a key player in global manufacturing, attracting significant investments due to its role in the ‘China Plus One’ strategy, making it a preferred destination for the automotive and aerospace industries. As India shifts from low-cost to high-precision manufacturing, domestic producers are offering advanced, cost-effective tools, prompting global players to lower prices and localized support. Both global and domestic manufacturers are heavily investing in production, support teams, and new product launches. Government initiatives are transforming manufacturing into a dynamic growth sector. With India's growing position as a manufacturing hub, the machine tools market is set for continued growth, technological advancements, and increased competition.
This is where Renishaw has been playing a key role in India’s industrial landscape, particularly in automotive, aerospace, and precision manufacturing, enhancing production efficiency quality and global competitiveness. In the automotive market, it has been serving major players in the Indian automotive industry as well as leading global electric vehicle manufacturers. With India becoming an export hub, Renishaw’s precision measurement and process control technologies significantly aid Indian suppliers in meeting international quality standards, optimizing workflows, minimizing scrap, and ensuring first-time-right quality, empowering Indian manufacturers to compete globally.
Furthermore, if we look at the aerospace market, Renishaw’s expertise in aerospace supports India’s growing aviation sector, offering solutions for low-volume, high-precision manufacturing. By automating production and driving on-point measurements, the company ensures the accuracy required for global certification and performance standards. Today, it has been able to create a niche for itself when it comes to transforming manufacturing by reducing complexity, enhancing quality control, and enabling automation. Its solutions boost yields, reduce waste, and strengthen India’s role in global automotive, aerospace, and precision engineering supply chains, positioning Renishaw as a trusted partner for excellence.
A Competitive Edge
Renishaw stands out in the metrology industry with its focus on innovation rather than replicating existing products. With over 50 years of product development expertise, the firm consistently advances probing systems and measurement solutions. A key differentiator is its commitment to improving performance, reliability, and usability. By enhancing hardware and incorporating sophisticated software, Renishaw ensures its tools are intuitive and efficient to meet the needs of modern engineers.
“Our customer-centric service and application support further set us apart. Our experienced engineers provide tailored guidance, helping clients in India effectively adopt advanced metrology solutions to improve operational efficiency. We also redefine automation with accessible, incremental solutions. For example, integrating a probe on a CNC machine simplifies tool setup, making automation more approachable and addressing the skills gap in India’s manufacturing sector”, highlights Paul Weaver, Director (Sales & Marketing), Renishaw.
Additionally, Renishaw’s probing and tool measurement solutions enhance CNC machine tool accuracy and efficiency by automating key tasks like tool setup and part alignment. This reduces manual intervention, minimizes errors, and improves production quality. Moreover, its advanced probing systems allow real-time adjustments on the machine, reducing down time and increasing productivity. In-process inspection detects deviations early, ensuring consistent quality. Tool measurement solutions accurately track tool wear, breakage, and misalignment, speeding up production and increasing machine uptime. These systems provide precise and repeatable results, thereby boosting both efficiency and product quality.
Facilitating Manufacturing Precision
Renishaw’s ‘Process Pyramid' system enhances manufacturing precision at every stage. As traditional metrology focuses on final part inspection, Renishaw begins with ensuring the machine tool is well-calibrated and maintained for consistent quality. This Process Foundation level ensures the machine tool's readiness, while
Process Setting automates job setups with probing technology, reducing human error and labor dependence. The third level, In-Process Control, shifts measurement from the end of production to real-time monitoring during manufacturing. This allows for immediate adjustments using in-machine probing and shop-floor systems, preventing scrap or rework. Furthermore, Post-Process Verification still involves final inspection in a standards room with CMMs, generating reports for end-users like automotive or aerospace manufacturers. Renishaw integrates all these stages with Renishaw Central, a platform that unifies metrology data and enables informed decision-making. This approach ensures every part is ‘right first time’, boosting efficiency and reducing waste.
Devising Tailored Solutions for Diverse Manufacturing Needs
“We offer flexible measurement solutions for both on-machine and off-machine applications. The adaptability of these systems is driven by programmable software, making it suitable for various production environments, from small-batch to high-volume manufacturers. Our application and service support teams work closely with clients to automate solutions and provide training, ensuring effective system usage. Also, the integration with automation and data collection provides real-time insights into production lines, enabling continuous improvement”, asserts Paul.
By automating production, reducing waste, and ensuring first-time-right quality, Renishaw is helping Indian manufacturers meet global standards
Renishaw ensures smooth integration with existing automation systems by partnering with machine tool manufacturers and local automation experts. Their metrology tools enhance the performance of automation setups like conveyors and robots, providing accurate data for optimized production. Furthermore, its calibration systems are rigorously tested and certified in specialized labs, with recertification available as needed. Calibration tools help manufacturers optimize machine tool performance, ensuring precision across older and newer machines. This is further complemented by Renishaw remote monitoring and diagnostics for various systems. Data from high-end systems, like encoders and probes, allows customers to track performance, schedule maintenance, and reduce down time, ensuring system longevity.
Ensuring Continuous Improvement
Renishaw values customer feedback, using it to drive improvements. Service engineers address issues quickly, offering repairs or replacements, while expanding service centers ensures faster response times. The company prioritizes quality control and continuous enhancement of its products. Renishaw has also been aiding manufacturers in reducing waste and extending equipment lifespans, contributing to sustainability. Its products improve yield and reduce scrap, while the company has cut emissions by 88 percent over 12– 14 years. Furthermore, it also focuses on renewable energy, aligning with global sustainability standards.
Renishaw's R&D team plays a crucial role in the company’s success, with a significant portion of the 5,000-strong workforce dedicated to R&D across the globe. The company invests around 14–18 percent of its revenue into R&D, a notably high percentage in its sector. This substantial investment ensures the firm stays at the forefront of technological advancements, bringing innovative solutions to market rapidly. The company’s approach to innovation is deeply intertwined with its own manufacturing capabilities, with most production taking place in the UK and Ireland. And by maintaining control over manufacturing, Renishaw is able to directly understand the challenges its customers face. This hands-on experience with manufacturing pain points informs their product development, allowing them to innovate in ways that address real-world customer needs.
Also to note, Renishaw’s products significantly improve manufacturing outcomes by optimizing production environments to boost efficiency and reduce waste. A client in high-volume manufacturing struggled with maintaining product quality due to fluctuations in temperature and humidity, which led to increased scrap rates and impacted production yield. By implementing Renishaw’s process control solutions, the client monitored key parameters and used its measurement tools to ensure machine tools were properly calibrated. The system automatically adjusted to compensate for environmental changes like temperature variations, maintaining tight tolerances and consistent product quality.
This resulted in improved cycle times, reduced scrap, and increased production volume without investing in new machinery. The client also provided better quality reports, demonstrating consistent adherence to standards. Overall, this improved operational efficiency, extended machine tool life, and reduced the need for frequent replacements.
Staying Abreast of Changing Market Dynamics
Renishaw prioritizes training and support for clients using its robust metrology and calibration systems. This is coupled by its skilled engineers who are stationed close to customers through both in-house teams and its partner network, ensuring consistent, high-quality support. Initial training is provided during installation, with ongoing assistance to simplify operations. Adding to this, it offers intuitive software tools that make processes more accessible, reducing the need for highly skilled labor. This allows clients to achieve high-quality results with lower-skilled workers. Additionally, we invest in continuous internal training to ensure our teams stay updated, further enhancing customer support and system optimization.
Going forward, Renishaw will be focusing on advancements that are aligned with smart manufacturing and IoT trends. Although the Indian market is still largely manual, we're investing in faster manufacturing and measurement solutions. Its upcoming product, Renishaw Central, will integrate metrology data for real-time process decisions. We’re also launching the world’s smallest radio probe for high-precision manufacturing. Furthermore, its Pune-based software center drives innovations that enhance hardware capabilities. Additionally, the company is exploring semiconductor, and electronics sectors for future growth.
“Renishaw has five offices in India, with main tech centers in Bangalore and Pune, offering training and a variety of product demonstrations. Furthermore, smaller centers in Delhi, Baroda, and Chennai ensure timely access to the right technology. As new manufacturing hubs emerge, we will continue to invest in local talent and infrastructure. We are also unveiling new technologies including the world’s smallest wireless probe, Renishaw Central, a smart manufacturing data platform and revamped fixturing methodology, at IMTEX”, concludes Paul.
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