What are we engineering for tomorrow?

Manufacturing rules the world – that is what we believe in. At our plants and factories, companies are building more than products – these are pathways that may redefine the world of tomorrow. Here’s a quick look at what a few of our companies are engineering for a sustainable future.

Hindalco lightens the load

Aluminium is a wonder metal – lighter, stronger, corrosion-resistant, conductive, and infinitely recyclable. Metals flagship Hindalco is engineering special aluminium alloys that are apt for newer EV vehicle models. Lightweight aluminium extrusions make EV batteries lighter and stronger, and enable longer driving ranges, thus making EV adoption more convenient.

Hindalco has also engineered aluminium buses, bulkers and trailers for the logistics sector that can carry more, at less fuel consumption, and at lower carbon footprints. Aluminium is also becoming the metal of choice for the railways. Railway coaches and wagons that are lighter, longer lasting and offer bigger payloads, will help reduce India's transportation carbon footprint.

Redefined construction from UltraTech

UltraTech’s technology expertise is taking it into new realms. The global cement major has innovated a specialised concrete mix design that is suitable for 3D printable applications. Can floating cement be a thing? One of UltraTech’s products in the pipeline is an ultra-light weight floating concrete variety for special applications.

Home builders also get the benefit of the company’s engineering advances. New innovative products include scented wall putties that enhance the user experience while also offering an eco-friendly experience. Birla White’s Wallcare Rose and Lemon putties – India’s first ever scented putty choices – emanate fresh fragrances and are also GreenPro certified by the Confederation of Indian Industries.

Grasim fabricates a new future

The scientists and engineers at Grasim are creating interesting new textile experiences. With eight centres that drive its R&D in next gen products, Grasim has clocked 90 patents/applications to its name. Fibres are created out of pre-consumer waste so that material does not clog landfills. Biodegradable fibres used in wipes enable eco-friendly disposal. Antimicrobial fibres offer users long lasting protection from germs.

One significant engineering advance has been the use of blockchain technology for responsible sourcing value chains. Grasim’s GreenTrack™ platform gives consumers visibility into the textile fibre’s origins by allowing tracking of the VSF fibre supply chain from certified forests to end user.

Greening of Birla Carbon’s carbon blacks

R&D at Birla Carbon is focused on sustainability through circularity. The company’s research has led to world-first products such as the Continua line of carbon black-based products. Continua will enable sustainability goals across industry applications through large and quantifiable carbon footprint reductions. The product paves the way for greener, cleaner, and more sustainable industry value chains.

Rewriting the Renewable Energy equation

Clean energy is a planet-wide need. Aditya Birla Renewable Energy is delivering solutions that take wind and solar power into new and higher planes. From high efficiency solar cells that maximise sunlight absorption to AI-guided trackers that follow the sun’s path, to floating solar systems that generate power while also minimising evaporation from water bodies, the company is engineering customised solutions at sites across India. Also in the pipeline are solutions for green hydrogen and ammonia-based power.

From across the Aditya Birla Group, our engineers are ideating, designing and delivering solutions that open up new possibilities. The Group’s manufacturing centres are an exciting, vibrant space driven by innovation and sustainability. Here, manufacturing rules the world while shaping the future.