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Dear Readers, I am pleased to present the July–August edition of Modern Manufacturing India (MMI) magazine. As we navigate through an era characterized by headwinds such as rising input costs for raw materials, trade barriers affecting global dynamics, policy changes, and other uncertainties, a volatile atmosphere is being created.

Earlier this month, Frankfurt offered more than just familiar charm; it pulsed with the energy of innovation and global exchange.

Hanover, Germany – Continental AG is underlining its pioneering role in digital mobility with a white paper titled ‘Mobility applications for software-defined vehicles—an approach based on verifiable credentials’.

Industrial compressors are the silent drivers of the modern economy, advancing to meet new demands as industries shift towards cleaner and smarter ways of working.

The search for suitable automation solutions is currently at the top of the list for many companies. How can we get faster and become more flexible? What solutions are available to help us (better) fulfill our quality assurance and documentation obligations?

Defence manufacturing is strategic to building a technologically empowered, self-reliant nation. The Government of India has launched the ‘Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)’ scheme to foster innovation and technological advancement in the defence and aerospace sectors by engaging innovators and entrepreneurs in developing advanced products and solutions.

Dear Readers, Homegrown technology is often more reliable than imported technology, and the latest skirmish that India had with its adversary was a testament to that fact.

In the face of recent geopolitical tensions, India has not only remained unshaken but has emerged stronger and more self-assured. The vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, once seen as aspirational, is now shaping the country’s economic, strategic, and technological identity.

As I pen this piece today, I am transported back to 2007, a landmark year when IMTEX debuted at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Deftly organized by IMTMA, that edition welcomed an astounding 1,30,000 business visitors, capturing the attention of the global manufacturing industry.

Dear Readers, The resounding success of the recently concluded IMTEX 2025 once again cements India’s position as a global manufacturing powerhouse.