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The Advanced Machine Tool Testing Facility is an important facility that plays a crucial role in the development and advancement of machine tools. It provides a comprehensive platform for testing and evaluating the performance and accuracy of machine tools.

‘Single piece flow’ is a lean manufacturing method that has proven to be the key to boosting efficiency; it increases productivity, reduces waste, enhances quality, and shortens production lead time. Here’s knowing how the Kandivali plant of Mahindra & Mahindra leveraged it to improve its overall manufacturing efficiency and to achieve its target.

Cognizant of the crucial role sustainability plays in manufacturing, industry players are implementing necessary practices to reduce environmental impact. However, while some companies are setting high standards in this pursuit, challenges hinder widespread adoption, requiring a closer look at the industry’s commitment to sustainability. Here’s a roundup of industry insiders presenting their perspectives on the topic.

The Indian die and mold industry is expected to grow by over US$ 1 billion from 2021 to 2025, fueled by demand from the automotive, healthcare, electronics, and plastics sectors. Bengaluru-based WIDMA is helping to meet this demand by providing deep-hole drilling technology that offers high accuracy and productivity.

With its revolutionary vision technology, CynLr, a robotics deep-tech startup, is altering the field of industrial robotics and autonomous navigation, promising to simplify factory lines and empower robots to undertake any task.

Siemens Ltd is committed to helping students in India reach their full potential through its Siemens Scholarship Program, which is an excellent example of how education and industry can work together to create a bright future for students and a stronger economy for the country.

Marposs’ offerings to the biomedical segment include measurement and inspection solutions for medical devices and components. Here’s knowing a few and the noteworthy advantages they bring to the table.

Prof Amitava Ghosh and his research team at IIT Madras are carrying out cutting-edge research on the development of new-generation abrasive tools and advanced grinding technologies. The team is on a mission to develop a wide range of superabrasive tools for versatile applications, which can bring a paradigm shift in a common understanding of grinding.

Trishul Machine Tools is widely acknowledged within the country as the top producer of Polygon Turning Machines. The company’s unwavering focus and diligence, that has led to its current success, is likely to propel it to the number one position globally as well.

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMTMA) dedicated team has been tirelessly working for the Indian machine tools industry to attain a reputed global stature. It's important to recognize the unsung heroes behind the scenes whose contributions have been essential for the industry's success. This is a tribute to their invaluable efforts. The second in the series has its focus on Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar, one of India’s iconic industrialists who established the Kirloskar Group and the township of Kirloskarwadi.