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Technology Giants Earmark Investments in Research and Development 
The global gems and jewellery industry has been growing at an astronomical pace in recent years, thanks to the importance given to key sectors such as Research and Development in the Technology and Machine tools segment by well known companies. Research and Development has not only resulted in the development of innovative techniques but also has elevated the gem and jewellery industry to the highest level of quality and precision. Technology and Machine tools have changed the way not only a manufacturer looks at a final product, but also has affected consumers’ preference. Today every consumer is looking at finesse and exclusivity in the product that he buys and is also willing to pay a premium for the same. Leading Jewellery designers of the world have acknowledged the role of technology in jewellery making and today most of the designs are exquisite only because of the interference of technology in the final product. Every technical process from Mine to Market involves technology and Machine tool expertise, be it refining of precious metal, to polishing of the precious stone, or moulding and setting involved in jewellery making. Packaging too has evolved and is playing a vital role in the sale of jewellery, all thanks to the advent of innovation in technology.Jewellery industry is probably only second to Information Technology sector [IT] when it comes to investment in Research and Development. 
Leading Machinery, Technology and Education companies of the world from the jewellery sector are earmarking huge investments in their respective R&D departments for continuous research and come out with state of the art tools that not only will save time of production but also help in accurate determination of the ‘subject’ which in turn will determine perfect ‘pricing’ of the final product. Be it Gld, Platinum, Diamond or Color gemstones, Technology helps in determining the product quality, achieve finesse in production which saves time, effort and money in the process of manufacturing and ultimately helps derive pricing of the finished product.Some of the classic examples of recent Research products are ‘Synthetic Diamond determination Machine, introduced by GIA, Diamond counting machine by HRD Antwerp, Rhodium processing technology by Nadir Metals Turkey etc. These innovations have truly transformed the very essence of manufacturing by easing out many a process involved in the production of a finished product. Global consumers are getting a taste of the best quality and exclusively crafted products which is now a norm. Technology has also compensated the growing Gold rates and Diamond prices by intervening the production process. Light weight Jewellery is a result of cutting edge technology. Leading manufacturers of the world have been successful in launching ‘light weight jewellery products’, be it chains, necklaces, bangles or any other due to the usage of highly quality precision equipments. Light weight jewellery have also become the most sought after by budget consumers. Diamond wastes due to cutting and polishing have also found good use in the making of jewellery. In this story the JTM bureau has profiled important companies in the Technology and Machine tool segment, some of whom with sheer passion for research and development have introduced state of the art products that would go a long way in transforming the Global Gems and Jewellery industry. |
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High-tech and traditional tools
Since many of years the diamond manufacturing industry has been an industry were craftsmanship took an important place in the creation of a perfect diamond. However, the last 20 years, more and more high tech tools, such as rough and polished planners, laser sawing and shaping machines, gemmological instruments and auto blocking devices , succesfully earned their place in the proces. One might say that total automatisation of diamond manufacturing is nearby. This could be if the quality standards of the polished diamond would have kept their old values. But the market requests higher quality of make. Triple-X, flawless cut, with an impeccable smoothness are nowadays the key words. This sets the bar high, aspecially on the finishing or brillanteering side. There is no device yet wich can replace the soft touch, the sensitive reaction or the apprehension of the human hand and mind. The workers skills makes half of the result, a perfect polishing tools provides the second half. Let's put it this way, a precious
diamond deserves only the best of polishing tools. Since over 65 years, Rico Tools Belgium fulfils this commitment.In the late sixties, RTB launched with great succes the first Rico dop with endless facet screw, a big improvement for its time. Many changes later the D265 series (excellent dops) and the D420 series ( Quick Step dops) have proven their reliability in a large number of factories the world over. We at Rico Tools Belgium believe that their always will be room for the traditional equipment in a perfect joint venture with the automated tools. It is still an trilling idea to know that part of your precious diamond is created by the hands of a artisan. Located in Belgium at the cradle of the diamond industry, Rico Tools is a third generation company with a broad experience and a strong reputation. Like to learn more about us and our products, feel free to visit our webshop at www.ricotools.be 
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is the call of the Day
 S. Tirupathi Rajan MD - Goldsmith Academy Pvt. Ltd. The market is taking a balance in the multidimensional forces: price or cost, ability to buy, design variations, volumes, refurbishing or exchanges and marketing. The only solution to maximize the business of craftsman or goldsmith or the manufacturer amidst these forces is the Technology. Technology plays role in all cycles of jewellery manufacturing: designing, melting & drawing, refining, dye or mould making, casting, testing and fixing, electro plating, enameling, carving & stone fixing, assembling; consumers want even virtual simulation of the suitability of the design to her before even the production for which software’s are extensively available; as the market is open consumers want absolute transparency and freedom to trade her product without getting locked to a vendor or retailer, there comes the BIS standards and the technology such as measurements such as weight, metal composition and assessment without destructive testing have proven to be highly possible and viable using laser scans. To be more categorical, machineries – mechanical, electrical, electronic including software applications – are essential element for anyone in this market to be sustainable and profitable. 
The days are not too far to say the as we have in food industry – ready to cook or eat – or just in time paint manufacturing or tailor made garments - we will soon see the days of design to product in minutes or hours as tailor made becoming an option for new market space in Indian consumer markets using rapid prototyping or manufacturing machines available in the retail counters at their backyard workshops. Soon adaptation to technology will be the underlying vehicle for any skilled artisan or manufacturer or retailer in this market in India, which will behave differently from any gold jewellery market in the world, unlike many industries are impacted by westernization but jewellery will not be. So start and go for mechanization and automation as much as you can. Every Rupee investment will get you 30% more cost savings and profit improvement in your business.
While doing so technology transition becomes a big challenge for the players. In jewellery industry in India transition works in 5 steps; education, trials, implementation, improvement and proficiency; generally it takes 2 years of sustained effort by oneself to reach the proficient level of using technology in this trade. However transition has a cost which has to be treated as investment by the player rather not to look at it with short sightedness. With gold price going up always in long run, as with economy, it must be noted by the player that the transition cost will be very less today as compared to technology transition cost after few years; this is a major difference between the jewellery industry and other traditional as well as modern industries. So why wait?It is recommended for every player, which most of them are in traditional manufacturing or trade practices, to take an experienced consultant; we strongly recommend to the industry to adapt lean manufacturing as well as kaizen principles in their operations, no matter of their size or level of operations. The transition investment shall be more optimal if the transition are planned and designed along these lines. Goldsmith academy is committed along with Friday Micro Ventures for the welfare of the traditional jewellery manufacturing industry in India for the competitiveness of the millions of goldsmiths in the modern market. You can write to us at E-mail:- goldsmithacademy2012@gmail.com |
April-June 2014
Manufacturing and Finishing
 Nickunj has indeed come a long way. Since the inception of our journey, 30 years ago, there has been no looking back. Dotted with milestone achievements, our product-oriented company has now earned its place as an end-to-end solution provider in the engineering domain. We are the largest manufacturers of EDM wires in India and I am justifiably proud to say that we catalyse paradigm shifts in business activity. Nickunj has taken on some of the most daunting challenges in its stride, and the ability to offer unparalleled solutions in any situation within this realm has helped us carve an eminent niche for ourselves. Inspired by global manufacturing giants, we provide unstinted technical and commercial support, and this has enabled us expand our customer base. Prudently chosen products across all industrial segments have helped us enlarge our reach, and also help us hedge against significant sluggish industry trends. A full-fledged Technical Support & Service Centre providing prompt, efficient and unmatched servicing solution. Our quest in bringing the latest globally proven technology to Indian shores has helped us stay miles ahead of our contemporaries. Recently, we have consolidated and reorganized various business divisions under 5 specific SBUs. We now emphasize that 'Catalysing Transformation' of businesses remains our single point agenda. Not resting on our past laurels, new tie-ups with reputed global companies allow us to accelerate growth, in turn transforming your business. We solicit a catalytic role in your progress and invite you to experience the multitude of products, services and solutions offered by us. 1. The Power of Light Weight Jewelry : (cadmium free Electroforming) Nickunj Eximp Entp P Ltd together with a patented technology services provider have launched an entire new dimension o f turnkey solutions on Electroforming jewelry, which can be hall marked and has robust construction giving it an edge over the conventional casting and handmade jewelry. In a unique method developed jointly with the help of Indo-Italian Collaboration, the products can now be electroformed in different KARAT compositions, Plated, Engraved, and also linked and assembled just as any other Jewelry parts. With this Revolutionary Technique & Imagination of the Jeweler the scope of wearing spectacular looking Jewelry can be brought well within the reach of working class buyers not compromising the confidence of wearing Real Gold certified jewelry with a technology feature. The entire setup, training and product quality guarantee is bundled up into one project and comes with professional after sales support, selection of right raw material and chemicals to give the most consistent results with assured daily production quantity output. India is a country where the size of jewelry worn leaves a lasting impact on the mind of the beholder. It talks about the preferences of a person and also talks about how aware a person is about the current trends in Jewelry manufacturing technology. We at Nickunj Eximp back this project with our team of experts in the field of Consumables and tools needed for the brightest finish of electroforming jewelry which will stand apart in any competitive presentation. 2. Nano Technology in Plating Nickunj Eximp Entp P Ltd has recently Launched Ground breaking technology in providing Plating solutions which make plating of chains and Bracelets look very easy and simple. We offer a colorful collection of Plating solutions ranging from Chocolate Brown, Matt Silver, Palladium Black, Rose gold with International look and Yellow in 4 different shades. 3. Anti Tarnish for Jewelery articles Introducing guaranteed Anti Tarnish Solutions for Silver ware, Silver jewelry and even Gold jewelry. 4. 3D Printing Technology Tremendous value can be gained by jewellery designers and manufacturers that utilize desktop 3D printers as fashions in this industry change rapidly our solutions tackle the major challenge of ‘response time’, unleashing the latent creativity in your design studios. The High resolution and best-in-class casting materials of the Kevvox 3D printers, combined with ease-of-use result in the ability to create multiple designs at the lowest pre-production costs. Kevvox 3D printers are the fastest in the industry resulting in greatly increased productivity. Needless to say, our intelligent, integrated software helps you to achieve precision and accuracy. We invite you to visit us at the IIJS 2014, a B2B event in the month of July, to be held at NSE grounds, Mumbai. |
April-June 2014
for Jewellery Making Machinery
& Tools
 
Eagle Industries is emerging as one of the most trusted manufacturers of wide range of Jewellery Making Machinery and Tools. Since its inception, the company is continuously growing and moving forward to become the best manufacturer of its kind.The sound technical knowledge and vision of owners Mr. Nitin Pachani and Mr. Vipul Shah believes in providing user friendly products. Thanks to their constant guidance and involvement in research and development, their workforce is very creative and innovative in designing and modifying their Jewellery Making Machinery and Tools which suits needs of modern time jewellery makers. 
Eagle Industries always focus on manufacturing their machineries with maximum concernness about not only efficiency and accuracy but also about health and safety of its operators. The company also makes sure to minimize the precious metal loss while processing on any of their machinery and equipment. Besides state of the art manufacturing facilities, the company also has its own Retail Outlet and it is giving them the best opportunity to interact with jewellery makers and taking exact feedback about performance of their machineries and tools. The company never misses on opportunities and always is keen to improve on the basis of customers’ feedback and their valuable suggestions.Capitalizing on all these strengths, Eagle is determined to establish itself as one of the most demanded brand of Jewellery Machinery and Tools in India as well as abroad. With ability to supply more than 1000 products under one roof, Eagle Industries already exports to 25 countries and has potential to explore new markets.  |
April-June 2014
   Riace Data Acquisition 
Riacetech Undeniable skill in constructing and patenting innovative wax injectors that can be totally controlled , programmed and connected to the company network , Is further enhanced with Riace data acquisition . Ones installed on a computer connected to the network this software acts like a “spy” and silently monitors and records everything the machine is doing . It is a kind of” black box”. The collected data are then filled and available in Microsoft access (or MySQL, SQlite etc) and/ or CSV( Compatible with Microsoft Excel ) formats . with this information , the company can analysis production , discover where any defects in the waxes originate and find the reasons for waste production, thus controlling the efficiency of the machinery and the moulds..
Mono Intuitive
 Inextensible Mono station injector. Equipped of one melting tank, one vacuum meter for checking the vacuum inside the mold, RFID microchip reader is included. Micro syringe of 12 cmc with final setting up of the temperature and centering clamp with plates 120x90x8―>45* mm.  Bi Hydro Injector with two independent inextensible working stations. Equipped of two melting tanks for the simultaneous use of two types of waxes, vacuum meters for checking the vacuum inside the mold, RFID microchip reader is included. Micro syringe of 12 cmc with final setting up of the temperature and auto centering clamp with plates 120x90x8―>45* mm.Machine: 58 kg - 90x38xh53 cm / Wooden box: 90 kg - 121x47xh70 cm.(*) for special request plates 120x120x23x60 mm. |
 For Demonstration and enquires please contact TSS Tech Ph: 0091-22-69988899 / 0091-8976093721 Email :tom@trinityworld.in |
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Dust Burning & Gold Melting
  For Demonstration and enquires please contact Ph: 022-30880201 /40260993/65731943 Email : parag@riddhiheatron.com Web Site: www.riddhiheatron.com We are manufactures of all types of furnaces • Burnout furnace • Air circuiation burnout furnace • Rotary burnout furnace • Electric dust burnout furnace • Gas dust burn out furnace • Anneayling furnace • Assying furnace • Stone treatment furnace • Resistance gold melting, machine • Induction gold melting furnace • Non - cyanide electrolytic Stripping machine |
April-June 2014
-Achieving excellence through quality service
 The Group has over 20 years of experience of conceiving, developing and managing successful businesses across various business sectors in the Indian as well as International markets. The Group's Business currently is diversified into four industry sectors - Jewelry, Pharmaceuticals, Printing and Packaging & Real Estate. “Today we continue to explore opportunities through alliances to draw maximum value from each strategic arrangement.” Today Rank in jewelry sector is a leading Manufacturer, Importers and Distributors of Precious Metals products viz. Pendant Chains, Jeweler’s Findings & Mountings, Bullion, Master Alloys, Inverness - Safe Ear Piercing System to the Indian Jewelry Trade - both in Domestic as well as in SEZ's - Duty Free Zone in India. Product Profile Quality Findings: 1,000 different types of findings is available in all karatages. Our wide range of findings will give you the convenience to design your jewelry hassle free. If our range does not satisfy your requirement we are there to develop it for you. Range Of Product: • Attach rings • Cuff link backs • Ear wires • Pendants loops • Safety catches • Beads • Ear clips • Joints • Pin stems • Settings • Chain ends • Ear nuts • Jump rings • Shanks • Snaps • Clasps • Ear posts • Pendants • Solitaire rings • Solder • Spring rings • Tubing.... Important features: Widest range of best quality findings available to meet every jewelry manufacturer's need. Available in various choice of metal - Gold (Y/W) - 9K,10K,14K,18K & 22K, Platinum, Sterling Silver, Gold Filled, Brass….Light & Consistent in weight. Our Finding has, and hold, an exquisite finish. All findings are carefully scrutinized to ensure them to be free from defect. Master Alloys: The use of a plain mixture of metals by our goldsmiths is being replaced steadily by master alloys which is scientific formulation of metals which supports the new casting methods of jewelry making. If you want your jewelry to be made in multiple pieces, designs and colors without compromising on the quality, strength and weight then ‘master alloys’ are your key to success. We at rank international, try to provide the jewellery industry with the best quality master alloys with a huge range of alloys. We try to suit all types of requirements in regards to colour, strength fashion and designs, tarnishing, industry standards and economy. We are regularly engaged in R&D to develop new alloys to suit industry demands and customer requirements. We not only manufacture alloys but also provide our customer with technical help for trouble shooting any problem associated with our alloys. Important features: Enables to arrive at different karats and colours of gold. Reduces gold loss improves work ability for hand & casting work. Consistency in colour & finishing. Master alloys are prepared under strictly controlled conditions using high purity metals leading to uniform compositions and international standards. Avoids porosity and cracking. Special alloys can be developed as per customer specific need. Chains: A pendant always needs a companion and let us help you to find that perfect match. An impressive variety of chains of different lengths, thickness, designs and karats are available with us. A collection that will satisfy any need of yours and if not then we are always there to customize it for you. Let it be silver, gold or platinum with special clasps, tags or a customized assembly we can offer it all. Range Of Product: • Bead • Bismark • Cable • Curb • Rolo • Singapore • Rope • Snake • Venetian box • Wheat & many more.... Important features: All popular lengths in stock. Special clasps, marking tags, custom packaging. Soldered end rings. Available in various choice of metal - 9K,10K,14K,18K & 22K, Platinum, Sterling Silver. Custom make & hold programs. National sales coverage. Low cost shipping rates - fully insured. Specialized distribution programs. Piercing Systems: Inverness system is the safest and most technologically advanced ear piercing system. It offers uncompromised safety and sterility. Inverness fully encapsulated ear piercing earrings guarantee the safest ear piercing by guarding against contamination and the patented Safety Clutch (earring back) eliminates the risk of scratching the area behind the ear. Jewellery Care: Rank have a wide range of jewelry care product. One from it is ‘Briliant Jewelry Care’ In compliance with this fundamental principle, we present the industry’s first jewelry cleaning spray. It is used by some of the very famous celebrities of the world. Its fast, safe, easy & versatile product for Jewellery care. It’s fast! Get rid of jewelry cleaning schedules. it is a spray on rinse off jewelry cleaner, which works in one minute. Better than others! It is superior to other cleaners as it removes hard water deposits from the jewels. Cares while it cleans! it has the same PH as an orange so it is safe to use on gold, silver, platinum and most gemstones. It’s active ingredient is so safe that it is used in common items.   QUALITY is the key word in the current changing economy. We understand that the quality of products is the paramount goal and as a constant endeavor to maintain or improve the quality of the products marketed by us. Every effort is made to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. Our constantly expanding product line makes our selection impressive indeed. The company within a span of two decade, due to its dedicated hard work and prompt services, has been able to build a name of pride and reputation for itself in the Jewelry Industry. Company don't only measure success in financial terms but also how we achievethe results is important. We work hard to conduct business with integrity - respecting our employees, our customers, our principal suppliers and the environment around us. This is our company's road to sustainable, profitable growth for our business and long-term value creation. For more information on the latest product you can visit us at www.rankinternational.com or email at sales@rankinternational.com |
April-June 2014
Bringing International Technology to the
Jewellery Industry
 
The Amrit Group established in 1984, owned by Mr J.P.Khandelwal, a qualified and highly experienced engineer, has emerged as one of the most prestigious and dynamic company of recent times in manufacturing, importing and exporting of Diamond studded Gold and Platinum Jewellery, processing and polishing of Diamonds from 0.50CTS and above, and one of the Worlds leading manufacturers of gold refining plant namely Amrit precious metal refiners and Gold assaying equipments. Recently the company has started manufacturing and marketing XRF PRECIOUS METAL ANALYZER. Mr. Naresh Balani, the driving force behind the company, has an industry experience of more than 25 years and has developed skills with some of the best names in the trade. AMRIT GROUP manages the most complex situation of jewellery, diamond trade and precious metal refining and assaying technology with a team of talented jewellers, technicians and engineers who strive to produce new designs each month thus ensuring continuous selection to suit the tastes and preferences of global consumers, besides creating jewellery and precious metal refiners for clients as per specifications.Indian consumers operate with two contradictory mindsets when deciding to buy a piece of jewellery. “At heart most of the Indian consumers remain quite rooted in culture and tradition and continue to value jewellery as a time honoured possession. On the other hand, the same consumers exhibit contemporary urban traits and see trendy jewellery as an extension of their personality and lifestyles. “We opt for various brands thereby emphasizing their perceived worth accorded to a piece of jewellery”, says Naresh Balani. The jewellery buying pattern in the Indian market is also changing, says he, adding Indian jewellery fashion does not surrender to the burdens of fall winter or of a spring summer influence. In India consumers stick to their personal tastes. It could also be because most of them cannot afford the routine makeover of the wardrobe. He finds another interesting feature. The Indian consumer looks for the longevity in a product. Hence the product supersedes the season. If you are looking for something unique and want a jewellery piece designed to your own specification and perfection then look no further, AMRIT GEM TECH PVT. LTD. team has years of experience in processing your design into Perfect Diamond studded Gold or Platinum Jewellery. 
AMRIT GEM-TECH PVT. LTD. has been bringing the latest in International technology for goldsmiths, to the global Gem & Jewellery industry. There services in the highly specialised field of automatic chain manufacturing and investment casting are widely acknowledged. The Amrit Group established in 1984 has emerged as one of the most prestigious, dynamic and one of the Worlds leading manufacturers of gold refining plant namely AMRIT PRECIOUS METAL REFINERS. The AMRIT PRECIOUS METAL REFINER comes in various capacities from 1 kg. to 6 kg. of carat gold scrap, filling, polishings, dust, workshop sweepings etc.Salient Features: • Unit complete with fume cabinet & S. S. stand. • Fume scrubber with inbuilt Three Phase/ Single Phase blower. • Tank with motor for re-circulation of water. • Safety bottom tray. • Refines carat gold scrap, filling, polishing, workshop sweepings dusts etc. • Hazardous fumes and odours, neutralized through gas treatment system. • Specially Designed filter barrel for quick filtration. Traps all solids, even from thick slurry. • Virtually 100% recovery. Very high purity can be achieved. (999 or more). • Can be used for Gold & Silver refining. Based on the internationally adopted method of refining, the AMRIT REFINER has incorporated further improvements to suit the refining needs of the jeweller and refiners all across the globe. With there own research and development facilities, indigenous manufacturing capability and service network, they provide proper training and prompt after-sales service, besides providing specialised consultancy for specific requirements of clients. Training in operation of equipment and refining, provided at factory prior to despatch of the equipment, makes the AMRIT REFINER are very easy to use. The step by step instruction manual and DVD, which comes with the system, provides further guidance. All chemicals and consumables are readily available in respective local markets. With the AMRIT REFINER, you can obtain fine gold from carat gold scrap, filings, polishings, dust, workshop sweepings etc., in your own premises, under your total control, in very short time, this results in substantial savings, due to low operational cost and complete recovery, without paying to outside refiners. Precious metal is fully recoverd in powder form, ready for melting. Hazardous fumes and odours are neutralized before being discharged into the atmosphere, maintaining a clean, healthy working environment. |
April-June 2014
A Trusted Name in the Field of Jewellery
 
Jewellery is a very fascinating term. It has a lot of sparkle in it. It is a fashion statement for ladies and a matter of fortune for gentlemen. Do you know a lot of labor, creativity and hard work go in making these beautiful pieces of art? It all starts with melting of precious metals like GOLD, SILVER etc.Jewellery is not manufactured with 100% Gold or Silver. These metals are very soft and some alloy additions are required to increase hardness and other properties. Garg Electroheat are importers and sole selling agents of Gallorini brand alloys and solder powders from Gallorini snc, Italy. Jewellery manufacturing is associated with metal refining to recirculate old metal and the scrap metal. Garg Electroheat represents Italimpianti Orafi spa, Italy for their refining and casting machines. 
 It is seen that LPG is used for jewellery production in the form of soldering and brazing torches. This method of soldering and brazing is very hazardous for workers as well as very risky for storage. A very environment friendly way to generate flame is from disassociation of water in oxygen and hydrogen. If hydrogen is burnt in presence of oxygen it emits water vapors which are not harmful for health at all. Garg Electroheat are representative for McPhy Energy, Italy for their Gas Generators. Go Green. As the value of Gold is increasing every day people have started looking for alternate jewellery. Platinum is now within reach of common people. Garg Electroheat are sole selling agents for Hot Platinum South Africa for their range of Platinum Group Metal melting and casting machines. Garg Electroheat is a sister concern of Garg Overseas wherein we manufacture a range of Induction Gold Melting and casting machines. Garg Electroheat is regarded as one of the trusted leading manufacturer of Induction Gold Melting Machines. We manufacture from 1 Kg to 20 Kg capacity Gold Melting Machines. We have hundreds of satisfied clients all over India and abroad. 
Garg Electroheat is a trusted name for quality and service in jewellery field. It is headed by Rajesh Garg (BE Electronics, CPMHRM IIT Mumbai). He has experience of 10 years in working with some of the leading companies of the world in this field. Garg Electroheat is dealer and distributors for many world class machines for jewellery industry. We have also worked with the best names in this industry.  |
April-June 2014
Specializing in Cleaning Solutions
   Our focus has always been to work on your needs, to help you work more productively and profitably as the Industry changes and competition expands in every Environment. Advanced technology and top of edge quality have been synonymous with the MICRO ULTRASONIC and we constantly work towards technical developments to gain High productivity and low maintenance, keeping in mind the price factor. A group of Qualified engineers and designer constantly upload the research of enhanced technological solutions. Today MICRO ULTRASONIC has developed a healthy growth in India and become a well known & Reputed Brand in Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems and Jewellery Machine Making Industry. All this work is only possible by our creative team work. We hope the range of product information contained meet your requirements. A UNIT OF MICRO ULTRASONIC Add.:-6, Mohd Amin Chawl, Behind Sagar Park, Amrut Nagar, Ghatkopar(W), Mumbai - 400 086. Tel:- 022-2500 1984 / 2500 3660. www.microultrasonic.net, info@microultrasonic.net, microultrasonic@gmail.com Visit us at ‘IGJME - 2013' Booth No: 17, 19 |
April-June 2014
Achieving high service levels through manufacture & distribution of quality machine tools
 
Arihant Enterprises was established in the year 2002, we are marching ahead in the market as a manufacturer of jewelry buff and brushes and Distributor of all kinds of jewelry consumable items and RTV Liquid Rubber etc. Our Tools and Machinery are of high quality and durability, thereby have received huge acceptance among customers. Winning their trust and establishing a strong market presence would not have been possible without our team members. Their hard work and commitment have allowed us in making a visible stand in the market.Under the mentor ship of Mr. Bhavin Shah, we have succeeded in conforming to the industry standards. Under the brand name 9 Star we have significance presence in themarket. Marked for genuine work of art, we follow ethical business practices. Being a customer-centric firm, we are dedicated to customer service. Active in the industry since years, we have successfully accomplished in attaining our goals. 
On the grounds of continuous research regarding the technical specification, required raw material, production process, testing parameters and others, we have earned complete expertise as the manufacturer jewelry buff and brushes, etc. Our team of experts and experienced professionals enable us to manufacture large array of products in a bulk and deliver them to our clients within stipulated time frame. Due to the effective performance, durability and resistance capacity our products are well admired by our clients.
Shin EtsuFeatures • Addition cure system • Good durability with polyurethane resins • Low viscosity • Moderate tensile strength • Low linear shrinkage • Room temperature cure or heat cure to shorten the curing time Application Mold making of intricate design models etc. |
April-June 2014
 
APX International. was in corporated as proprietorship concern founded in may 2013 by Mrs Apexa jain, under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Dipak Jain (having 21 yrs of rich experience in jewellery industry) & Mrs. Apexa Jain.The company has been consolidating its position in Indian Jewellery Industry. A complete professional approach blended with hard work & entrepreneurship has enabled the company to grow at a phenomenal rate since inception.Apx International focus on surface finishing for Jewellery applications and precision components, Vacuum pressure casting, Gold Refining Machine, SilverRefining Machine, gold bars & coins polishing to achieve optimum result with minimal handwork- saves precious metal losses. The company’s vision is not only predicting the future; but knowing the future and making it prosperous for every customer.It includes dedicated efforts, extensive research and knowing the needs of every customer.It is a preparation for the journey ahead; ahead of its time, and ahead of every competitor. The vision is to set new benchmark in providing quality products and help you achieve the success you desire.Every customer of APX International is its indivisible part, and every end eavour of APX International is to make this indivisible part the happiest part. Our Mission is to make an effort to accomplish objectives, and every mission of APX International is dedicated to its valued customers. The statement of perfection is incomplete without a soulful dedication towards work. |
April-June 2014
Ultra-Cam 3D Printer Highest Quality
Support for Production of Customised Jewellery
 WE CAN build investment-casting wax models directly from CAD data, BY ULTRA-CAM 3D PRINTER. This is the best machine for production of customized jewelry with its unbeatable price, development speed and output quality. The ULTRA CAM can run a variety of materials for direct casting, hot rubber, and silicone molding. The machines are delivered and installed with all the relevant software and trainings to generate support and have a perfect model production. ULTRA-CAM offer the highest resolution in their class with build layers as fine as 10 micron. 
Technical specifications:• X-Y resolution 37 microns. • Z resolution 10 microns. • Input 230 V. • Lamp life 4000 hours. • Built in platform 73 mm X 42 mm @ 37 microns XY resolution. • Accuracy : ±5μm/cm • Operating temperature : 0°-40° C Key Features: • Fast output. @ 60 mm /hour @ 50 microns Z axis lift. • Excellent accuracy (approved by leading jewellery making companies). • Best machine for filigree and micro prong work. • Very smooth casting can be obtained by ULTRACAM pieces. • Very user friendly software which help any unskilled labor to operate the machine. • Very low maintenance and running cost. |
April-June 2014
Jewellery Making Machinery & Equipments
 
Gold side production is an India based leading manufacturer and exporter of jewellery making machinery & equipments since 1992. The brand name of company is “LION GOLD SMITH”. The founder Mr. Dineshbhai Rabadiya has continuously strived to achieve excellence in qualitative production. Gold Side is in to manufacturing of Special purpose rolling mill, Tube forming machine, Jewellery polishing machine, faceting machine, Design rolls etc.The company’s range of products includes small, medium & special purpose rolling mills, Bangle sizing, Ring sizing machines, S.S.Media for polishing machine. The Company adheres to kaisen quality control system measure at each production process that makes our final product Gold smith tools and Machinery most durable and leads to customer satisfaction. ‘Our customers are our backbone and we are always taking prompt action in executing their requirements of jewelry making machinery and equipments’ says Rabadiya and adds, our corporate philosophy includes “Our utmost mission is to provide wide range of Gold smith tools, Jewellery making machine & Equipments in excellent quality of product & service.” Gold Side Production generates new ways that will always lead the jewellery making industry. We would like to pursue and explore the ocean of infinite possibility with our customer. We will provide our customer’s with unique products and information that will be of great help in making jewellery, products of precious metal and their related products. |
April-June 2014
Offering 3D PRINTING revolution in Jewellery
 3D Printing is a revolutionary technology that is rapidly transforming the jewellery landscape. From design to production to retailing, the 3D Printing wave is sweeping across the industry and promises to become the de facto process in jewellery design & manufacturing. 3D Printing machines build 3D objects (rings, pendants, bangles, murtis) directly from CAD models. They do this by digitally slicing the 3D model into thin layers which the machine then builds one layer at a time to make the physical object. These models are made of a variety of plastic resins, wax, and directly castable resins. These prototypes can then be used for investment casting and other metal production processes. 3D Printing brings major advantages: • Create impossible, never-seen-before designs or highly customized pieces, even if its just one. • Make them in record time - hours to days only • Save huge on development and production costs • Develop lean and flexible business processes  
Imaginarium has pioneered the use of RP and 3D Printing technologies in India since 2009 and is the largest 3D Printing service bureau in India. We currently serve over 2,500 business partners across the globe. In addition to having the broadest range of service offerings for jewellery product development, we also partner with you to understand your business and how best to implement 3D Printing into it, from machines & materials, to services & maintenance. 3D Printing brings the focus back on your imagination and creativity. Modern jewellers are required to innovate quickly, reduce lead time, and showcase broad, flexible portfolios. Customization is also becoming key to serving customers all over globe. It is precisely this environment that the power of 3D Printing can truly be realized. “ The rising price of raw materials has made the consumer and manufacturer deeply cost conscious. Adopting 3D Printing methods makes it possible to create contemporary, lightweight, and afforabale designs that economize material, withourt compromising on quality. In fact, the technology has truly levelled the playing field in terms of quality. Today, products made by bespoke designers, imitation jewellers, and plastic jewellery manufacturers, are comparable in quality – giving gold and precious metal manufacturers a run for their money. “Kamlesh Parekh Director Imaginarium (india) Pvt Ltd Visit us at IIJS 2014 – Hall No. 1 – Stall No. 1J102  A comparison of various 3D Printing technologies for jewellery prototyping |
April-June 2014
Valued consultancy Services for the Gems & Jewellery Industry
 N Jewellery Techniques (NJTPL) was established under the able guidance of NARIMAN H. WADIA, a well-known figure in the jewellery industry since the last 56 years. It is currently being headed by its Director, MEHERNOSH D. PRINTER. When NARIMAN H. WADIA, entered into the jewellery industry, jewellery was traditionally being manufactured manually with obvious constraints. With his revolutionary application of ideas and introduction of machines for mass production of jewellery, NARIMAN H. WADIA provided a quantum leap in production capabilities and quality. He has several credits to his career. Having studied jewellery design at the London County Council Central School of Art, he served on the Research and Development Committee of the GJEPC and is currently a nominated appraiser of the Trade Advisory Panel for the Gold Jewellery by the Commissioner of Customs (Airport). MEHERNOSH D. PRINTER, who started his career as an under-study of Nariman H. Wadia, gained a strong knowledge of jewellery manufacturing processes first hand, from his mentor, accumulating valuable experience in all aspects of jewellery manufacturing over several years. In addition, he has a strong educational background in Finance. N Jewellery Techniques (NJTPL) gives consultancy for setting up complete factories for jewellery manufacturing companies from inception to completion, as also assists in solving problems related to all jewellery manufacturing processes. In addition NJTPL also represents some of the finest machinery manufacturers worldwide for every aspect and stage of jewellery manufacturing, selectively choosing the best equipment available for the specific needs of our clients for the present and foreseeable future. NEW - With the world now adopting 3D Printing in virtually every imaginable field, the application of Laser Sintering and 3D additive printing was inevitable in the jewellery field. NJTPL also brings in current leading companies having the above technologies to its esteemed clients. As technology develops further, we will proactively introduce the same periodically to our clients. 
At present, NJTPL enjoys a major share in the market for :Welding Lasers from SISMA S.p.a., Italy - Various models for welding silver, gold, platinum, which can work continuously (In-built heavy- duty chiller system) for up to 22 hrs. per day for assembly, repairs, and welding of parts. Marking Lasers from SISMA S.p.a, Italy - Various models can mark text, pictures, logos, etc,. on flat, curved and round surfaces with automated Rotary systems. Thinnest Laser beam of 10 microns. Rhodium Plating Chemistry from Umicore Galvanotechnik GmbH, Germany - Brightest plating processes for everlasting brightness and problem - free chemistry. All assistance provided for setting up the plant up to the finished product, for plating departments.    |
April-June 2014
 With the increasing use of mechanization in different stages of the jewellery manufacturing process in India, the demand for more compact and efficient models that are specially designed to operate in Indian conditions is on the rise. Italian-manufactured Advance Series Laser Welder 
DM IMPEX who introduced OROTIG in India, has recently launched a new Advance Series Laser Welder with unique features specially customised for Indian conditions. This can be powered by 60/100/125 Joules and comes with some key features that perfectly match the needs of Indian manufacturers.The machines are manufactured exclusively for the company by OROTIG, one of the leading Italian manufacturers of machines using LASER technology. The new machine comes with an inbuilt ‘Rapid Heat Exchanger’ that ensures faster cooling. By using the “Advance” Laser Welder, a manufacturer will be able to boost output as a result of better duty cycles. More efficient cooling also ensures longer life for the machine. Another optional feature is the External Video connection with HD Camera. A manufacturer has the option of plugging in a lager external monitor. This means that the operator can view the work in larger size images ensuring greater accuracy in operations. Another innovation is the stand alone “WORKSTATION” LASER welder whose height can be self-adjusted by the operator, and a non-stop power release mechanism. The LASER pulse shaping programme also offers five pre-set wave shapes which allows for greater ease of operations in the case of complex pieces and metals. 
DM IMPEX also offers the 20W Open LASER marker. Thanks to its open shape, operators can more easily access the laser marking area and find it easier to use the marker. This machine is ideal for marking text, graphic patterns, drawings, images, and also to do LASER markings on curved surfaces like rings, bangles and bracelets. The marker has provisions for Suction, is good for Marking on Flats & Tops and can be used for Deep Engraving & Cutting. It can also be provided with continuous feeding mechanism as options for markings and cutting.These machines are compact and lightweight, ideal for doing small and fine details, are fast and efficient and therefore low cost and low maintenance. They are useful both for smaller workshops, Hall Marking centres and large factories. Spanish made ‘Zero Metal Loss’ Gold & Silver Grinding & Polishing Machines In a highly price-conscious market like India, every manufacturer seeks to gain a competitive edge by achieving greater operational efficiency. Introduction of machines that save in terms of time, manpower, electricity, etc are therefore high on the agenda. And when such machines have built in systems for recovery so that there is Zero Per cent Metal Loss, it is clearly an added bonus. DM IMPEX, which markets a range of products from leading Spanish manufacturer HISPANA, offers state-ofthe- art machines (GPG and PMG) which are Grinding and Pre-polishing Systems for Silver and Karat Gold Alloys. These dual action systems help the manufacturer save space and electricity. The grinding and polishing results are amazing. The labour costs are at a minimum and consumables used are low. The newer versions of these machines (Step 2) help the operator reach recessed areas, insides, filigree and work on jewellery with stones cast in place. They do not affect the stones, enamelling and non-conductive surfaces, allow for freer designs as it follows the geometry of your design and does not round prongs or angles. Other HISPANA products that could be used by jewellers include Mark IV/Mark IV Plus/Mark Robot: Innovative line of wax injectors Mininvest/Starmix: More advanced investment mixers under vacuum for gold/platinum. Solid & reliable mixers for small, medium & large productions. Starcast/Starcast Plus: New vacuum-pressurised medium frequency casting machine D-Invest: Equipment to remove investment from flasks and trees Starmelt: Medium frequency melting furnaces   |
April-June 2014
High-end Technology to Analyse Precious Metals
 
Oxford Instruments India Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Instruments Plc (listed in the London Stock Exchange) and supports key customers in industry, research and academia. Oxford Instruments India offers range of high quality products for Industrial Analysis and Nano technology. Innovation has been the driving force behind Oxford Instruments’ growth and success for over 50 years, and its strategy is to effect the successful commercialisation of these ideas by bringing them to market in a timely and customer-focused fashion.Head quartered in Mumbai, it is one of the few companies in India to set up a demonstration lab for Industrial Analysis products where distributors and customers can analyse samples, demonstrate systems and be introduced to new technologies. This lab houses a range of analysers that span applications from metals analysis, to low sulphur in petroleum, to gold coating analysis. In order to control costs and quality, jewellery and other precious metals items (e.g. coins, high-end cutlery) are tested for composition analysis many times over their life-time, from the raw materials to the finished product and to the recycling. The analysis is also required to verify authenticity, and determine value. The high price of precious metals such as gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) means that a small difference in their contents means a large difference in the product’s value. Traditionally jewellery and other precious metals alloys have been analysed by fire assay. This is a highly accurate technique, but is lengthy and destructive. Samples are often sent to an off-site laboratory, and results can take days to return. Because of these disadvantages, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is also used when certification (e.g. hallmarking) is not required, providing non-destructive multi-element analysis and results in seconds!  
With over 25,000 units installed world-wide for precious metals analysis and coatings thickness applications, the X-Strata Series of coating thickness benchtop analysers offers outstanding precision and accuracy. These compact, rugged and reliable quality control analysers can perform elemental analysis without any chemicals and in a totally non-destructive technique. The X-Strata920 is an instant assayer with pin-point accuracy which can analyse the purity of Gold between 8 - 24 Karats. The miniwell base accommodates analysis of small to large samples – from gold links from 0.3 mm diameter to large plated samples up to 160 mm high. This requires minimum user training to confirm Karat content for ensuring correct pricing. It can perform composition and coating thickness analysis for elements from Ti22 to U92. Oxford Instruments’ field proven, microfocus 50 W X-ray tube, and high resolution, sealed Xenon gas filled proportional counter delivers outstanding precision and laser focus, with simple “point and click” function to automatically adjust focal distance (0.5”), improves system reproducibility and minimises user-to-user variability. The handheld XRF analyser X-MET7000 Series combines the Oxford Instruments’ 40kV X-ray tube, and high performance silicon-drift detector (SDD), providing excellent accuracy and repeatability. With minimal operator training and no requirement for a power source this instrument can be used straight out of the box. This is a rapid, reliable portable analyser which provides accurate and repeatable analysis of precious metal alloys such as jewellery items. The X-MET enables the user to verify products authenticity and value in seconds, with no sample preparation: there is no grinding of sample (no material loss or damage), and no use of chemicals. The X-MET7000 eXpress can provide precious metal analysis in as low as 2 seconds! Precious metal analysis, such as composition analysis, is required to ensure quality and value of the product. Precious metals such as Gold (Au), Platinum (Pt), Silver (Ag) and Rhodium (Rh) are widely used in the manufacture of jewellery and fashion accessories as the main components or as a thin coating for surface finish. It is essential to analyse the composition and/or plating thickness at the time of manufacture, casting, selling, buying or recycling in order to ensure the quality and value of the final product. This is even more important and critical while testing gold jewellery for the Karat value. Additionally, analysing precious metals for toxic elements such as Lead (Pb) in jewellery means that unsafe items can be removed from the supply chain. Apart from the jewellery market, Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis offers products suitable for materials analysis to thickness gauging, incorporating the latest field proven technology, coupled with over 30 years of experience in designing, producing and supporting world class instruments. With leading products and a global sales and service network, Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis continues to explore innovative ways to deliver instrument solutions for faster and easier measurements and aims to pursue responsible development and deeper understanding of our world through science and technology. Its products, expertise, and ideas address global issues such as energy, environment, security and health. Visit www.oxford-instruments.com for more information on the company and its products. |
April-June 2014
Setting Standards with Indegenious world class products with in house Research & Development
 Citizen Scales (I) Pvt Ltd is one of the global players having its own indigenous Manufacturing Unit with in-house Research & Development team. The journey begins only with XRF Gold Purity Machine in IIJS-07 & today CITIZEN is proudly owner of German Technology for Gold Purity Machine. Apart from Gold Purity Machine Citizen having Technological tie up for World's best Jewellery equipment products like Fiber Laser Markers, Desktop Laser Spot Welding Machines, Engraving Products, and Ultrasonic Cleaners. Thanks to advance technological breakthrough Citizen is exporting to more than 70 countries worldwide including USA, Europe, and South East Asia etc. Our one of the fastmoving product is Cube which is launched in 2012 and supplied across India as well other countries. Once again ,in IIJS 2013 , we launched our one more new product Cube-Pin with USB . A one more landmark…. 
Principal of X-ray MeasurmentHigh energy photons emitted by a X-ray tube interact with metal. The high energy photon is absorbed by an electron of the atom. This electron is accelerated and forced to leave the atom. The so created hole in the structure of the electron shell is filled up by an electron of higher energy. The difference is energy between the leaving electrons position and the filling up electron may leave the atom as a photon of defined energy or as an electron. In the case of a leaving photon this process is called X-ray fluorescent and the energy of the leaving photon is characteristic for this atom therefore for the element. The electron shells of an atom are called. K-, L-, M-shell. Filling up a hole in the K-Shell creates, Kradiation (Ka if the filling up electron has is origin in the Lshell, Ka if the filling up electron has is origin in the Mshell). Filling up a hole in the L-shell creates L-radiation and so on. Only K and L radiation is on interest because the energy of K and L radiation is in the region which can be detected with standard detectors. .  
Fiber Laser Marking Machine (CFM-10 & 20)Technology: Based on Ytterbium Finer Laser technology Which is highly reliable laser source. Marking: Able to mark all metal and some non-metal materials. marking minimum lines width of 0.03 mm, minimum height of 0.3 mm for english characters and depth of up to 1mm. Flexibility: Optional Motorised Rotary Marking Device for accurate & continuous 360º marking inside or outside bangles & Rings. Compatibility: WINDOWS based marking software, able to read CORELDRAW, AUTOCAD, PHOTOSHOP and other commonly used graphic files, such as AI, PLT, DXF, BMP, JPEG 
Laser Welding Machine (CML-W150)Technology: The Principal of Laser welding machine for jewellery is thermal conduction, namely, the laser radiates the surface of the part, and the heat on the surface expands inside through heat conduction. by controlling parameters such as laser pulse width, energy, peak value and repeating frequency, the part will melt, and thus forming specific molten pools. Due to its unique benefit the product has been successfully applied to gold and silver jewellery processing, and welding of small-sizea parts and porosity filling. 
FoRza Laser Welding Machine (FoRza-160)Technology: Citizen has launched FoRza from a technological point of view. It takes a concentration of six year study in the electronic, optical and mechanical field. The new digital microprocessor, works 100 times faster than traditional systems. and is able to measure the high energy precisely, analysing it and sampling it every 100 micro seconds. All of this makes welder FoRza a powerful Welder laser, while at same time constant and very precise in the repetition of the shots.. Features • It’s the first laser controlled by a digital microprocessor(D.S.P) • Real time and automatic regulations of the power supply. • Double light LCD • Touch Screen Shutter. • 30 Hz frequency • Automatic control of the laser lamp, with consequent automatic adjustment of the energy. • Integrated webcam • Better cooling chamber • Powerful cooling system. 
Micro Balance (CM Series)Technology: Citizen Micro Balances is based on Electro magnetic force compensated principal. The compensated principal is superior to conventional systems due to improved dynamic & static performance. Convenience: Citizen Micro Balances equip with Touch Screen Display with user friendly menu. User has access to multiple function & measuring units which allow user for smooth working requirements. |
April-June 2014
Complying with International Standards with Quality products
  received by Mr. Vijay Gopani in field of Fittings and Findings “ Today, M/s. Harsh Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd. supplies products of BIS and Hall Marked standards with unlimited range of products in fittings & findings such as Butterfly, Illusion, Cufflinks, Omega, Ear Clips, Ear Hoop Post, Joints & Catches, Pearl Posts, Pad Post, French Ear Wire, Lever Back, Fusion Wire, Friction Ear Nuts & Post, Threaded Ear Nuts & Post, Rubber Post, Clutch Backs, Single Line GB, Double Line GB, 4 Prongs, 6 Prongs, Centre heads, Detachable Pendant Tops, Pendant Bail, Pendants & Clusters, Catches, Top & Side Opening Broach Pin Catch, Snaps & Channels, Rectangular Flat & Convex End Caps, Spring Rings, Lobster Clasps, Shiny Beads, Chain Finding, Chain Tag, etc. Currently, HPM has come up with complete range of Hollow Seamless Tubing which can be used as semi finished product for manufacturing of Hollow Bangles, Hollow bracelets & Hollow earrings. The basic concept of M/s. Harsh Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 Company is to fulfil the requirements of Jewellery Industry - a unique quality product. Nothing less than supreme quality with best possible technical support and after - sale service is our motto and to develop standardized and customized products to serve global market is our main quality objective. Our company continuously improvises the manufacturing process & identifies and understands the changing market & customer's requirements, while catering to their needs accordingly. We draw inspiration from linear structures, professional guidelines and to a certain extent our designers are even influenced by modern contemporary art says Mr Gopani, the founder Director of Harsh Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd. M/s Harsh Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd. aims to consistently deliver world-class quality in every aspect and ensure that its products would be the natural choice of discerning customers across the globe. Therefore, we have built quality into all the processes throughout the organization. We follow stringent quality measures at our unit and ensure that our products are cross- checked, once they have been manufactured. Thus, we have achieved enhanced customer satisfaction and world class quality products through stringent quality systems that comply with international standards. Mr.Vijay Gopani the founder Director of Harsh Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd. is a well known personality in the gems and jewellery sector. He has won Praises and accolades equally from the industry members and is an example for honest business practices combined with entrepreneurial excellence. Mr Gopani’s enthusiasm and visionary qualities in business has resulted in the exponential growth of the enterprise. |
April-June 2014
Supply Chain Management System for Jewellers
 A Complete Supply Chain Management Software crafted for Jewellery Retail industry – to manage Jewellery Retail Chains with Multiple Distribution units, Multiple Retail stores in various geographic locations. Indsoft Jewels SCMS helps in monitoring and analyzing movement of each and every items in any retail store and make distribution of items seamless with its fully automated requisition generation & procurement planning and distribution management system. Facilitates auto indent generation, procurement & production planning. The software gives you freedom of consolidation of multiple distribution units, retail units, manufacturing units and export oriented units based on its tax structure, administrative and geographical specifications. In distribution management branch requisitions are pooled up & based on the available stock, distribution can be managed effectively and efficiently. Store level operations are fully integrated and centralized with distribution units. Barcodes are generated in the Distribution units or Head office and same barcodes can be transferred to outlets online which enables tracking of items at any point of time. The software facilitates the adjustment of customer advances across the branches, receipt & closing of gold saving schemes and subsequent adjustment of the same in billing. Sales return can be adjusted across retail outlets. The CRM module in supply chain environment enables the customer to use loyalty cards in any outlet. Replenishment Optimization Indsoft’s requisition management modules enables you to make decisions about procurement cycle, quantity levels product roll out in each store. It helps you to reduce non moving inventory and to increase the inventory of fast moving items and ensures you have the right inventory based on the market requirement. Retailers can plan demand variations in supply chain by adopting innovative automated model to forecast consumer demand. Inventory Optimization Inventory optimization system helps you to define inventory strategies based on various factors like geographical location of stocks, tax structure to produce smarter decisions on manufacturing and distribution and enables you to optimize planning, production and procurement.  Distribution Optimisation Distribution Optimisation module helps you to make decisions based on realistic forecast of market demand. It enhances sales and operations planning to achieve corporate goals. Enhances supply chain events through automated monitoring. Retail chains can enhance customer satisfaction by producing and procuring products and moving them to right distribution units at the right time. Distribution management system can make sure that products are moved to the right store at the right time. Other Indsoft Services Indsoft Retail Management System for Jewellers Indsoft’s industry specific Retail Management Solutions helps you to manage all aspects of your store management with pinpoint accuracy. Indsoft Retail management System (RMS) helps you with efficient inventory management , replenishment based on ROL or based on the movement of products, customer /supplier order tracking, consignments and approvals and moreover it is integrated with Indsoft’s state of the art Financial Accounting System and HR & Payroll Management System. Indsoft’s industry specific RMS manages inventory types included individual items, kits, sets, assembly etc. It tracks movement of items, supplier’s and manufacture’s histories, costing and delivery standards. Generates sales and purchase analysis based on the trends, category, supplier and other attributes and these analysis can be exported to MS Excel, XML, PDF or directly forward to the mail box. Its scalability allows you to keep the same software, as your business grows into multiple chain stores. RMS is easily upgradable to our full fledged Supply Chain Management System. Indsoft Production Management System for jewellers Production management ensures full or optimum utilization of available production capacity. The main objective of production management is to produce goods and services of the right quality, right quantity, at the right time and at minimum cost. Our Jewellery Production & Manufacturing Software solution is designed to meet the needs of progressive make-toorder and mixed-mode manufacturing companies.Indsoft Jewellery Production Management enables you to manage lifecycle of an item from its wax design to different stages of production and upto finished product. Indsoft keeps track of customer order, job card, material movement in each department, material usage,wastage and losses for each worker, job status and inventory with each worker. Scheduling is key to efficient operations. With Indsoft you can identify bottlenecks and react in real-time to unexpected production problems. You'll know what job to run next, when to promise the customer’s order, and what machines can get it done the fastest. . It also gives power to manage manufacturing business with complete ease. Indsoft CRM (Customer Relationship Management System) for Jewellers Customer Relationship Management (or CRM) is a phrase that describes how your business interacts with your customers. CRM is also about what you do with that information to better meet the needs of your existing customers and identify new customers, resulting in higher profits for you. Customer relationship management (CRM) is a management strategy that unites information technology with marketing. Indsoft CRM module enables you to track and organize its contacts with its current and prospective customers, information about customers birthday, wedding anniversary etc and customer interactions can be entered, stored and accessed by employees in different departments. It also helps you to maximize repeat business opportunities by anticipating your existing customers’ needs,identify your best customers, identify potential customers, target marketing campaigns/material and promotions. Promotional schemes like redeemable coupons, festival offers and gift vouchers based on sales amount, sales weight etc and discount settings based on gold rate, making charges etc can be made. Provision for multi type loyalty card is also available. Automatic sending of messages on sale generation, scheme receipt, order placing, birthdays anniversaries etc are included. Various analysis like customer interests, customer spending pattern, PR & media analysis etc,. are provided. CRM aims to improve services provided to customers, and to use customer contact information for targeted marketing. |
April-June 2014
The Only Cloud based IT Backbone for Diamond Industry
 Incorporated in India, Fauna Technologies Private Limited is a professionally managed enterprise committed to improvise business functions through innovative business and technology solutions. Our experience and expertise helps understand your business needs and provide radical solutions to minimize costs and maximize revenues. We empower clients with strategic business and technology initiatives that justify IT investments to steer growth and achieve desired results. Diaflex Marketing Our product Diaflex in partnership with Amazon web service provides a Flexible IT solution, specially designed for the Diamond traders, Manufactures & Sightholders. Various Modules provided by us includes everything rite from tracking of rough purchased till the final sale of polished diamonds. All these modules are developed taking into consideration clients requirements & thus customization becomes our core strength. 1) CRM - Provide a consistent and quick response to your customers at all touch-points including branch, web, mobile, etc. to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. 2) Website - CMS based website using Zoomla technology makes it easier for customers to buy online with an integrated online platform. 3) Business Intelligence - We provide easy-to-use, self service BI capabilities and the deployment of real-time analytics directly to mobile devices and Web applications. So every decision maker - wherever they are - can monitor key metrics and make informed decisions. 4) Advance Pricing - The ability to refine or replace pricing strategies swiftly and effectively in response to changing market conditions is an advantage in the marketplace. Companies that react slowly give the competition an unearned advantage. To react quickly to changing pricing conditions, a company needs a flexible price adjustments system. Diaflex Accounts Accounting maintained in diamond industry is little different than the normal accounts maintained all over the world. Fauna Technologies with is accounting package provides all the basic & traditionally accounting functions required by any business. However, it also offers special accounting package that address the specific and unique needs for diamond industry. All financial entries from each module can be transferred to the General Ledger. Custom designed financial statements and reports can be created to suit individual requirements. Diaflex Manufacturing Right from Rough tracking & comparison all modules required for day to day activities in manufacturing ofdiamond industry are available in the module. Fauna Technologies with is Manufacturing package provides all the basic & traditionally functionality required by any business. Slient features are: • Mix & Single Flow integrated in one software • Discount Calculations • Value tracking - carat & piece wise • Labour & Sundry acc calculations • Analysis reports showing Rough analysis & comparison Fauna Technologies & Amazon Web Service: Fauna Technologies in partnership with Amazon Web Services offers a broad set of global compute, storage, database, analytics, application, and deployment services that help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale applications. These services are trusted by the largest enterprises and the hottest start - ups to power a wide variety of workloads including: web and mobile applications, data processing and warehousing, storage, archive, and many others Some of the Services we offer: • Dedicated Servers on cloud • Data Storage space • Cold Storage • DynamoDB • Database management • Mass Mailing Service The best part about the entire package is the integration, all modules right from manufacturing, marketing, website & accounts are all inter linked with one another & plays a vital role in generating highly advance analytics reports. |
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The Internet is changing the way the world does business. Today, across markets, most business leads come from various online media, either directly or indirectly. The diamond, gem and jewellery industry is no different. More and more transactions and business dealings have been occurring online or between people who have met online. What has remained a challenge, however, is the tremendous effort people from the trade have had to go through in leveraging online media to find leads that fit their requirements perfectly. This is because up until now, there has been no single meeting-point for the industry. It is this deficit that GemAtlas – the newly establishment web-based business-to-business company moved to fill. www.gematlas.com is a membership-based portal for the diamonds, coloured gems, jewellery, and allied industries. It is the first and only of its kind – a virtual meeting-place where people from around the globe can come together, share knowledge, promote their products and services, and establish business connections and partnerships.GemAtlas is an India-registered Pvt. Ltd. company, run by experienced e-commerce professionals and expert entrepreneurial minds from the diamonds, gems and jewellery sector. The Company has a proficient staff from various sectors of the industry, as well as information technology specialists and administrative personnel. Speaking about GemAtlas, eminent Jewellery Marketing Consultant Hemant Shah said, “Besides creating a coveted virtual space where industry players can showcase products and services, GemAtlas has the potential to become a “think-tank” that will help create a sustainable future for the diamond, gem and jewellery industry in India and globally.” 
Speaking about the Company’s business-model, Mehernosh Printer, well-known consultant for setting up factories, said, “This is exactly what the industry needs. Clients are always asking me for contacts in this area and that. With the advent of the Internet, it became so much easier for manufacturers to find the right machinery and improve processes. Now they can find all the right matches for products and services under one roof, they don’t even need to do extensive online searches. And, this is across the entire value-chain.” The portal also has advertising space available for purchase. This is open for members as well as non-members. This facility presents a valuable opportunity for highly targeted advertising. Already, a lot of industry stalwarts have been connecting with GemAtlas. Some have been contributing informative and thoughtprovoking articles that readers can find on the website. There is also a free registration, for people who just want to receive the newsletter and read the articles, but the free registration only allows limited access on the portal. The site also has a page covering top international trade events across the globe. It has a live update of Forex rates, as well. According to the Company, moving forward, members will be able to advertise products on their own customised web-pages on the portal. GemAtlas also plans to begin hosting seminars, webinars and virtual trade events in the near future.Speaking about the objectives for the near-future a spokesperson for GemAtlas, said, “It is our endeavour to offer people from the industry every competitive edge – keeping them abreast with the latest happenings, helping them keep track of new technologies and processes, educating them about best practices around the world with regard to HR management, administration, etc, and guiding them towards better business models and corporate governance”. GemAtlas will function as an interactive “Yellow-Pages” of the Industry – a one-stop referral for all trade contacts. It is poised to realise its dream of building a well-connected community of industry professionals who can reach out to each other and share knowledge, information and ideas, both for their own development and the wider benefit of the industry. For more information visit us at www.gematlas.com or email on info@gematlas.com. You can also reach us during business hours at +91 8080808876 |
April-June 2014
 We are giving world’s best CAD-CAM Technologies from 3D Systems USA, to the Jewellery industry. We are dealing with 3D Systems leading CAM technologies since past 17 years & our CAM systems are in operation in leading Jewellery companies in India, since more than a decade.   This is high resolution 3D Printing Real Wax material based Jewelery CAM system, & Jewelery Wax Pattern production system. The machine uses Industrial Print Head technology, which prints Blue Colour Wax material on platform layer by layer. PROJET CPX 3500Max - Mold less Jewelery Production possible now:
Resin based Jewellery CAM system: ProJet HD 3500 Max This is high resolution castable resin based Jewelery CAM system. The machine also uses Industrial Print Head technology, which prints Light blue Resin material on platform layer by layer. PROJET HD 3500Max - Resin based CAM system : This is ideal Resin material based Jewelery CAM system & widely used by Jewellery industry in India. This is the most famous CAM system in the Jewelery CAD/CAM Job Work Industry around 35 machines running in India.   
Resin based Jewellery CAM system : ProJet HD 6000 (advanced version of Viper)This is highest resolution & finish castable resin based Jewelery CAM system. This machine uses Viper like SLA technology with the state of the art latest generation Laser & Controls, which cures liquid resin material layer by layer to build Jewellery CAM pcs. PROJET HD 6000 - Superior finish & accuracy Jewelry :
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HRD Antwerp has a long experience in research, examination and grading of diamonds. This has lead to the development of our own analysis tool: a Diamond microscope named D-Scope. This tool has been shaped and refined throughout the years, so that every aspect is optimized for the analysis of diamonds. Its main features are: Illumination: For the examination of clarity, finish grade and fluorescence. Optics: A high quality stereo zoom optical system is used to obtain a clear 3D image through both eyes. Manipulation: Move and rotate your diamond, with a maximum flexibility, and a minimal obstruction of the view. 
From the beginning on the illumination has been a corner stone of the instrument. The need to investigate clarity, finishing grade and fluorescence of diamonds has lead to a versatile and flexible lighting solution. New technologies are still pushing the possibilities.Heavy demands are placed on the optical system: it has to produce an accurate image to make it possible to study clarity and colour. To gather information on the location of inclusions, it is necessary to have a high depth of view, therefore a stereo-zoom microscope is used. The oculars present images that differ in viewing angle. The mind combines these two images into one, very much like the natural depth perception. 
Manipulation of your diamond with high precision has never been so easy! The gem manipulator works with a vacuum - system to hold the diamond with a minimum of view obstruction. The ingenious system to rotate the diamond allows a flexible and intuitive manipulation. In combination with a D-Stick or an XYstage it covers the whole range of movements.ILLUMINATION The D - Scope base is equipped with a sophisticated illumination system that consists of a unique halogen or LED darkfield lighting, a TL or LED-daylight and also TL or LED-UV lighting.  Darkfield illumination The dark field illumination was designed to study the inside characteristics of the diamond. A set of mirrors converges the light from all sides into the center of the stone. The smallest inclusions become visible. Yet the light doesn’t produce any disturbing reflections on the outside of the stone. The light comes from the side, so it cannot pass directly into the lens.   Overhead daylight illumination The overhead illumination simulates daylight and therefore offers the best lighting conditions to study clarity, finish grade and even colour. Examining with a 10x loupe can be simulated.  
MANIPULATION The most important feature, next to the illumination, is the manipulation of the stone. HRD Antwerp was the first manufacturer in the world who came up with the idea to work with a special vacuum gem-manipulator. The vacuum, created by a pump integrated in the design, is lead through a small tube to a suction pad. This suction pad makes it possible to hold the stone and to move it in all directions without touching it. This allows to study stones from all sides without the view being obstructed. 
There are two different possibilities to manipulate the vacuum gem-manipulator:
For those who prefer the traditional working method, the vacuum gem-manipulator can be replaced by magnetic tweezers. If preferable both systems can be placed together on the base of the microscope.   OPTICS Stereo zoom microscopes provide the ability to see fi ne details in 3D. The optical excellence allows a better, faster and more reliable identification, analysis and measurement. The long working distance permits easy manipulation of the inspected stones. All optics are available in binocular and trinocular format. In case of a trinocular type, the third lens hole can be connected to a digital camera, allowing you to make pictures of your stones. All optics are standard equipped with 10x oculars. Other oculars and additional lenses are available on request.     The D-Scope was developed for intensive use. So ergonomics and ease of use were very important in the design. The D - Scope is easily adjustable in height and inclination, so the individual user can assume a comfortable position. Technical specifications:
ACCESSORIES 
HRD Antwerp graticule kitA graticule can be used for:
The combi graticule combines the use of the HRD Antwerp graticule, for determining the size and depth of inclusions, with those of the graticule for measuring proportions and for measurement angles of inclination. Avalight By using a special light source, Avalight, one can visualize the surface finish of a facet with very high contrast. Polishing lines can be observed more easily with this light source than with a classical light source. This method makes the grading of stones out of the tang much easier. By putting a facet in reflection with Avalight, the smoothness can be observed instantly. Measuring ruler This ruler, in combination with the refractive index of diamond, is developed to give exact information at what depth the inclusion is located. 
 USB camera A low budget camera with adapter to fi t in one of the oculars. Live images and pictures can be obtained. The USB camera can be connected to a PC or laptop, connected to the internet, so that pictures or small video films can be sent over the internet to your customers or suppliers. Other camera systems for trinoculars can be offered on request. 
Transport case/box
Transmitted light For examining rough diamonds we have developed a special sorting support with built-in LED illumination. The support is placed, instead of a vacuum gem-manipulator, over the darkfield illumination so both lightings can be used. Rough diamonds are manipulated by hand, but it is also possible to install magnetic tweezers or an XY stage on the sorting support. |
Overhead fluorescence illuminationApril-June 2014
The most compact diamond screening device in the world
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HRD Antwerp has developed the most compact diamond screening device in the world! This device identifies natural diamonds (neither synthetic nor HPHT colour enhanced). It can be used for cut diamonds with colour range from D to J. Diamond sector threatened by synthetic and treated stones Up until the sixties, a colourless or nearly colourless diamond was by definition a natural stone. In the eighties the first synthetic ornamental diamonds appeared on the market. They were made using HPHT synthesis (HPHT = High Pressure High Temperature). In 1999, the fi rst reports of commercial HPHT treatment started to emerge. This process gained a great deal of attention, as the technique could turn some brown diamonds into colourless diamonds. It was, after all, the very first technique that could ‘remove’ colour from a diamond. In 2001, the American company Apollo Diamond announced its plans to produce synthetic diamonds using CVD techniques (Chemical Vapour Deposition). It also became known that it was possible to ‘remove’ the brownish colour of some CVD synthetic diamonds in order to obtain colourless diamonds by using HPHT treatment. The arrival of these new techniques brought about enormous challenges for scientists and researchers. They embarked upon an intensive search for new techniques that would allow diamond traders, jewellers and consumers to identify the true nature of a diamond: natural, treated or synthetic. These techniques were also to be user-friendly, reliable and economical. Years of research resulted in the launch of a unique device: the ‘D-Screen’. The D-Screen is a practical research device developed by HRD Antwerp. It distinguishes stones that are not synthetic and have not been HPHT colour enhanced from stones that are potentially synthetic or may have had their colour improved by means of HPHT. 
What you need to know about colourTypes of diamonds A diamond with a perfect crystal lattice made entirely of carbon would be completely colourless. In reality, however, all diamond crystals contain atomic impurities and structural imperfections. We call these ‘colour centres’ because they are responsible for the colour of a diamond. The most common atomic impurity in a diamond is nitrogen. Based on the presence of this atom in the diamond lattice, one can classify diamonds into two main groups. Type I diamonds contain a higher level of nitrogen, while type II diamonds contain practically no nitrogen.  What you must know about treatments HPHT colour treatment General Electric (GE) developed the high pressure (HP) - high temperature (HT) treatment in the mid-nineties with the purpose of changing the colour of ‘lower quality’ (read: light brown) diamonds. During this treatment, the stone is heated to temperatures of over 2100°C. To prevent the diamond from being transformed into graphite, this takes place at a very high, stabilising pressure. The brown colour in some types of diamonds (including type Iia) is associated with the presence of plastic deformation or defects in the crystal lattice. HPHT treatment changes these defects in the crystal lattice. Consequently the cause of the colour disappears. The whole process often takes only a few minutes, but the diamond must then be cut to remove the mat, corroded surface to regain its sparkle. The final result of this treatment greatly depends on the initial properties of a diamond and its type. Today a brown, grey or light yellow diamond can be ‘transformed’ into a diamond ranging from intense yellow, to greenish yellow, pink, blue or colourless. HPHT synthesis The purpose of this technique is to synthetically produce a diamond by replicating the formation conditions of diamonds deep in the earth. By applying a high pressure (HP) and high temperature (HT) to a carbon source, one ‘forges’ a synthetic diamond. Swedish researchers at ASEA were the first ones to produce a diamond by using this method in 1953. They were soon followed by General Electric and De Beers. Since the seventies, gem quality diamonds have been produced by HPHT synthesis. Today, they are sold for about 30% of a natural diamond’s price. By keeping the conditions stable for a longer time, one can ‘grow’ a rough diamond up to 2 to 3 carats in just a few days. The majority of these stones are coloured bright yellow to orange due to the presence of nitrogen atoms in the crystal lattice. They are type Ib diamonds. It is also possible to grow colourless (read: nitrogen-free) diamonds, but the technical problems involved remain sizeable and such stones are practically absent from the diamond market. CVD synthesis Chemical Vapour Deposition is the process through which a diamond is produced from a (carbonaceous) gas. The principle was already known in the nineteen thirties, but it took until the beginning of this century before one succeeded in growing larger single diamond crystals instead of polycrystalline material. The gas (methane is usually used) is heated to a very high temperature. Atom compounds are then broken down. Then, carbon atoms can be ‘precipitated’ onto a surface. Under the right conditions, a single crystal is formed that becomes thicker layer by layer. A typical speed for a good quality diamond is half a millimetre a day. CVD synthetic diamonds are - considering the complexity of the process - usually light brown, making them relatively unattractive to the average diamond trader. However, this brown colour can often be removed using HPHT treatment. As scientists are continuously defying the limits of technology, colourless diamonds are expected to become available in the future.        First, make sure that the stone is a diamond, cut (one facet is enough), colour D to J, weighing between 0.20 and 10 carat. Then, place the diamond to be examined table downwards on the detector. Close the device. After a few seconds, the result appears on one of the indicators: 
D-Screen characteristics Compact size: 40 x 50 x 150 mm Use: battery or AC (including cable) Weight: 325 g, including battery Power supply: 9 V DC, 250 mA Adaptor input: 110-230 V, 50/60 Hz Adaptor output: 9 V DC, 300 mA The advantages of D-Screen
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April-June 2014