Shrenuj Botswana, which recently commissioned its diamond jewellery manufacturing unit in Botswana (which is also Botswana’s first such unit), has added Sarin Technology’s Galaxy™ 1000, diamond scanning machine to its diamond cutting and polishing operations in Gaborone. The agreement with Shrenuj Botswana has resulted in the first Galaxy 1000 being shipped to Botswana, according to Sarin.

Mr David Block, of Sarin Technology, stated, “The Galaxy™ machine provides diamond manufacturers with technology to accurately, quickly, and automatically detect and map inclusions in a rough diamond regardless of their type, size, and location and without the need for preprocessing (“opening windows”). Together with Sarin’s Advisor™ rough planning software, the new Galaxy™ 1000 scanner provides the perfect tool for diamond rough planning by expediting the inclusion mapping process.”

Shreyas Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director, explained that, “Planning is the most skills intensive process in diamond manufacturing.". The company foresees this machine to ‘improve both the productivity and accuracy of the planning and preparation processes’ and also expects the enhanced capacity at the leading end of production’ to increase local employment opportunities and reduce ‘dependency on external support’.

Martin Pearson, MD of Shrenuj’s South African operations, commented, " Long term rough diamond prices are expected to remain high and we know this technology can assist us in extracting the maximum value from a stone, resulting in cost efficiencies.”

Shrenuj, an integrated gem and jewellery conglomerate having presence across 15 countries, delves in diamond processing, jewellery manufacturing to branding and retailing and has jewellery manufacturing operations in Botswana and India, along with dedicated outsourcing facilities in China. It has been a recipient of national and international jewellery design awards, including De Beers Shining Lights Awards in 2009 and 2010.