PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Dear Readers,

Manufacturing industries in India are evolving at a rapid pace, led by technological advancements, digitalization, and the increasing demand for precision, productivity, and competitiveness.

This edition of Modern Manufacturing India (MMI) spotlights a range of perspectives that reflect the shifts and opportunities that are emerging across the industrial landscape. It largely focuses on aerospace machining, exploring the technologies, capabilities, and manufacturing practices needed to meet the rising demands of this high-precision sector.

Drawing on the views expressed by some companies, an article by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) examines the evolving requirements of aerospace manufacturing and opportunities for the Indian machine tool industry to strengthen its role in the growing ecosystem.

A case study on filtration in aerospace component machining highlights the critical role of process control and cleanliness in achieving consistent quality and performance. The evolving role of metrology in enabling precision, quality assurance, and reliable manufacturing has also been discussed.

Additionally, the edition also marks TaeguTec India’s 25-year journey, reflecting on its growth and contribution to the country’s manufacturing ecosystem. We also examine the growing adoption of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and its potential to transform productivity, decision-making, and operational excellence. An insightful article on learnings from building great teams explores how these principles can be applied to strengthen collaboration, leadership, and organizational performance in the manufacturing sector.

The issue further looks at advanced machining solutions for the railway industry, highlighting technologies supporting the evolving requirements of this important sector. Post-show reports from the Symposium on Automation & Robotics and Pune Machine Tool Expo and Factory Equipment Expo 2026 capture the technologies, ideas, and industry interactions that shaped these important platforms. Looking ahead, our JIMTOF 2026 Preview offers a glimpse into the technologies and trends expected to shape the global machine tool industry.

We hope this edition offers sharp insights, fresh perspectives, and actionable ideas for the manufacturing community. IMTMA thanks all contributors, partners, and readers for their continued support and welcomes their feedback to make MMI an increasingly valuable resource for the industry.

JIBAK DASGUPTA
DIRECTOR GENERAL & CEO
INDIAN MACHINE TOOL MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION
BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE