From Buying Machines to Building Machines | The SHAPET Induction Story ⚙️

What does it take to build a successful induction technology manufacturing business in India and take it to global markets? ⚙️ In this episode of CEO TALK WITH ADITYA, we sit down with Shivang Bhai from SHAPET Induction to explore the journey of building a technology-driven manufacturing company from Rajkot, starting in 1995 and growing into international markets. From induction heating and melting technology to customized industrial machines, high-frequency applications, automation, R&D and exports, this conversation explores the challenges, mindset and engineering behind building a strong manufacturing organization. We also discuss: 🔹 How SHAPET Induction started in 1995 🔹 The vision behind building induction machines in India 🔹 From SCR/Thyristor technology to IGBT 🔹 How induction heating and melting technology works 🔹 Customized machines for different industrial applications 🔹 SHAPET's journey from Rajkot to global markets 🔹 Challenges of developing high-frequency induction machines 🔹 The importance of service, trust and customer relationships 🔹 Make in India and India's growing global manufacturing reputation 🔹 European systems vs Indian innovation 🔹 Documentation, processes and manufacturing discipline 🔹 R&D, automation, AI and robotics 🔹 Opportunities for engineers in manufacturing 🔹 Job mindset vs entrepreneurial mindset 🔹 Learning from failure and continuous improvement 🔹 The future of SHAPET Induction and Indian manufacturing ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction – From India to the World 01:00 Meet Shivang Bhai & The Story Behind SHAPET 02:10 Why SHAPET? The Story Behind the Name 04:00 How SHAPET Induction Started in 1995 06:30 Building Manufacturing in the Early Years 09:00 India's Dependence on Imported Machinery 11:30 From Traditional Technology to IGBT 14:00 How Induction Heating Technology Works 16:30 Building Trust Through Quality & Service 19:00 Can You Start a Manufacturing Business Through Trading? 22:00 Becoming a SHAPET Dealer & The Importance of Service 25:00 How SHAPET Handles International Customers 28:00 What Young Manufacturers Should Avoid 31:00 Make in India & Global Trust 34:00 Europe vs India – Work Culture & Manufacturing Mindset 37:00 Documentation, Processes & India's Jugaad Strength 40:00 Combining European Systems with Indian Innovation 43:00 SHAPET's Global Export Journey 45:30 USA Market & Customized Machine Challenges 48:30 How a Customized Machine Is Designed & Delivered 52:00 SHAPET's Most Challenging Machine – 35 kHz 55:00 The Future of High-Frequency Induction Technology 58:00 Aerospace, Robotics & New Industrial Applications 01:01:00 Automation, Consistency & In-House Manufacturing 01:04:00 Why R&D Is Critical for Manufacturing 01:07:00 Job Mindset vs Entrepreneurial Mindset 01:10:00 Why Founders Should Think Like Employees 🎙️ Featuring Host: Aditya Prakash Guest: Shivang Bhai Sponsored By: ENGITECH EXPO 2026 🚀 ENGITECH EXPO 2026 📍 GMDC Ground, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 🗓️ 20–23 November 2026 🏭 350+ Stalls ⚙️ 10,000+ Products 👥 50,000+ Visitors 📍 Visit SHAPET Induction at ENGITECH EXPO 2026 Dome No. 1 | Stall No. F-3 📲 Follow Us CEO Talk with Aditya https://www.instagram.com/ceotalkwithaditya ENGITECH EXPO https://www.instagram.com/engitechexpo_/ 👉 Watch till the end, share your thoughts in the comments, and follow CEO Talk with Aditya for more conversations with founders, CEOs and industry leaders. Don’t forget to Like, Share and Subscribe. #engitechexpo #ceotalkwithaditya #shapetinduction #inductionheating #inductionmelting #inductionbrazing #billetheating #thermalprocessing #manufacturing #indianmanufacturing #makeinindia #engineering #industrialautomation #manufacturingtechnology #entrepreneurship