Cummins Receives Record Number of Patents in 2017

An all-electric, Class 7 concept truck was one of the innovations Cummins unveiled in 2017. The company is using the truck to study electrification.
An all-electric, Class 7 concept truck was one of the innovations Cummins unveiled in 2017. The company is using the truck to study electrification.

Cummins engineers and scientists received a record 287 patents in 2017 from the U.S. and countries around the world, about an 11 percent increase over 2016.

“It can take several years to acquire a patent, so comparing numbers on a year-to-year basis is not a perfect measure,” said Wayne Eckerle, Vice President of Research and Technology at Cummins. “But we’ve seen a pretty consistent increase since 2013 as our engineering teams live the company’s vision of ‘innovating for our customers to power their success.’”

The patents granted globally in 2017 represent a more than 80 percent increase over the 156 global patents received in 2013. Cummins’ patents have exceeded 200 annually since 2014.

Cummins has been working on a number of powertrain technologies in recent years, using diesel and natural gas engines, engines that run on bio fuels, and fully electrified powertrains. Improvements have been made in emissions, fuel efficiency, cost-of-operation, reduced weight and improved performance.

The company has also been engaged in work to improve after-treatment systems, filters, fuel systems and more. And Cummins has been working on the company’s power generation systems as well as Cummins’ telematics capabilities.

Cummins X15
Cummins in 2017 started production on its X15 engine, one of the cleanest, most efficient engines it has ever built.

Telematics enables the company to communicate over-the-air with its engines and engine operators to provide information on system faults and even engine software updates to enhance efficiency.       

All of this work offers potential opportunities for patents. The company wants to provide customers with a broad portfolio of products so they can choose what’s best for their particular circumstances. Cummins believes there is no single solution to the world’s power needs. A variety of approaches holds the most promise.

Cummins has more than 10,000 engineers, scientists and support staff to achieve its innovation vision, many based at more than 20 technical centers around the world.

They carry on the company’s long tradition of innovation, which dates back to founder Clessie Cummins, who started the company nearly 100 years ago after working on an early diesel engine in a garage in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.A.).

“Our ability to innovate on behalf of our customers is critical to the company’s sustainability,” Eckerle said. “This is an exciting time at Cummins. We’re making advances and working on technologies that Clessie couldn’t have imagined when he started this company.  We need to continue doing that to build the more prosperous world we all want.”

GLOBAL PATENTS

While year to year comparisons are difficult with patents, Cummins has been on an upward trend globally since 2013.

YEAR                                       TOTAL PATENTS

2017                                                287*
2016                                                259
2015                                                249
2014                                                217
2013                                                156
2012                                                175
2011                                                 149

*Record year

Cummins India Limited Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022

""

Pune, India: Cummins India Limited (NSE: CUMMINSIND) The Board of Directors of Cummins India Limited (CIL), at their meeting held today, reviewed and approved the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. 


Performance Highlights (based on standalone financial results) for the quarter ended June 30, 2022:
 

•    Total Sales for the quarter at ₹ 1,657 Cr. increased by 42% compared to the same quarter last year and by 13% compared to the previous quarter.
•    Domestic sales at ₹ 1,172 Cr. increased by 36% compared to the same quarter last year and by 12% compared to the previous quarter.
•    Exports Sales at ₹ 485 Cr. increased by 58% compared to the same quarter last year and by 14% compared to the previous quarter.
•    Profit before exceptional items and tax at ₹278 Cr. is higher by 63% compared to the same quarter last year and higher by 14% compared to the previous quarter.
•    Profit before tax at ₹264 Cr. is lower by 13% compared to the same quarter last year and higher by 8% compared to the previous quarter.
 

Ashwath Ram, Managing Director, Cummins India Limited, said: 
 

The new fiscal year started positively with strong demand from most end markets. GST monthly collections, higher highway construction annual targets, and increased consumption of petroleum products reaffirms the strength of underlying trade activities. Geopolitical risk, high inflation, and supply chain disruptions continue to pose challenges. Cummins India can effectively meet demand despite these issues due to its integrated supply chain management with a global network. While we effectively deal with challenges and closely monitor any potential impact of rising interest rates on the demand, we remain optimistic about the short to medium-term demand outlook. 

Future Outlook:
 

The company believes that the strong demand from various end markets may likely sustain. At the same time, high inflation and supply chain issues will, in all probability, continue to impact the industry. The company, being part of the globally integrated supply chain, is well positioned to manage parts supplies to mitigate the impact on revenue and profitability. We are closely monitoring the result of the geopolitical events unfolding in different parts of the world and their impact on global demand and supply chain. Considering the uncertainty, the company will not provide any guidance for FY 23.
 


About Cummins India Limited 


Cummins India Limited, part of the Cummins Group in India, is headquartered in Pune since 1962 and is the country's leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines for power generation, industrial and automotive markets. Cummins India Limited has a country-wide network of 20 dealerships with over 450 service points that provides products, services, and after-market solutions for uptime of Cummins equipment and engines to customers in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. 
 

About Cummins Group in India:
 

Cummins in India, a power leader, is a group of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute, and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, air handling, filtration, emission solutions, and electrical power generation systems. Its technology and pioneering initiatives are bringing innovative solutions and dependable services at the best possible value to users across the country. Its high-performance outlook is based on customer focus, integrity, and capability of its people. Part of the $19.8 billion Cummins Inc. USA. Cummins in India is a Group of seven legal entities across 200 locations in the country with a combined turnover of ₹17,900 crores in 2021 and employing over 10,000 individuals. Learn more at cummins.com.

Cummins salutes its star dealers in U.K. and Ireland for their exceptional performance

""

Cummins, a global power leader, has bestowed prestigious awards to three of its dealers in the UK and Ireland.

The trio – Vasi Southern Ltd, Universal Components UK Ltd and CSL Power Systems Ltd – were recognised for their outstanding focus on customer satisfaction and for delivering exceptional performance and results.

Relating to the 2021 calendar year, the awards cover a period when the UK and Irish economies were still coming to terms with the disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.

Customers of Cummins, spread across a variety of business sectors, looked to their local dealer to provide the continuity of service that was essential if they were to trade through the toughest of times.

All three Cummins award winners demonstrably went above and beyond what their customers were expecting.

Vasi Southern Ltd is an approved parts and service dealer based in the port city of Southampton. It specialises in marine engines and Onan generator sets. The company won the same award in 2020 and its back-to-back success was down to a commitment to increasing revenue and achieving all of its key performance targets.

Simon Green – Vasi Southern Ltd
Simon Green – Vasi Southern Ltd

Universal Components UK Ltd is an approved parts dealer based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. In 2021, it achieved the highest sales growth by any dealer within the Cummins UK and Ireland network. Its strategic stockholding meant the business could ride out supply challenges while continuing to target new markets and geographical locations.

Rick Lewis & Stuart Ponsonby – Universal Components
Rick Lewis & Stuart Ponsonby – Universal Components

CSL Power Systems Ltd, based in Kent with additional resource availability nationwide is an approved Power Generation sales and service dealer. The company is a specialist in the installation and maintenance of industrial generator sets, including units for banks and commercial buildings.

Kurt Gozzett & Todd Trent – CSL Power Systems
Kurt Gozzett & Todd Trent – CSL Power Systems

As well as achieving all its key performance targets, CSL Power Systems Ltd demonstrated a clear desire to grow its operations, proactively promoting the Cummins product.

Graham Cook, Cummins’ Dealer Manager for UK and Ireland, praised the award-winning dealers for their commitment, commenting: “Our authorised dealers throughout the UK and Ireland form an integral part of our sales network. Vasi Southern, Universal Components and CSL Power Systems demonstrated their commitment and capabilities through 2021, further strengthening the channel, maximising profitable aftermarket growth, and delivering excellent customer support.

To locate your nearest authorised Cummins dealer visit our sales and service locator

Redirecting to
cummins.com

The information you are looking for is on
cummins.com

We are launching that site for you now.

Thank you.