Ace Designers Opens First Manufacturing Unit Outside Karnataka in Ahmedabad

Ace Designers Ltd, the flagship company of the AceMicromatic Group recently inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, marking an exciting step in its growth journey and bolstering its manufacturing presence in western India. Built at Panchratna Industrial Park, this facility is set to ramp up production to an impressive 4,000 machines each year over the next five years. This includes about 3,000 turning machines and 1,000 machining centers.

Localizing Turboprop Aviation In India

India’s regional aviation landscape is expanding rapidly, driven by policy initiatives and rising demand for connectivity across smaller cities. However, domestic capability to support aircraft operations, maintenance, and production in the turboprop segment remains limited. Hyderabad-based Flamingo Aerospace aims to bridge this gap by building a self-reliant aviation ecosystem in India. When Flamingo Aerospace looked at the Indian aviation landscape, the structural gap was very clear.

The Quiet Rise of An Engineering Force

TK Karuppannaswamy, Founder & Chairman, Barani Hydraulics India Pvt Ltd, received the IMTMA-Premier Outstanding Entrepreneur Award at IMTEX FORMING 2026 at BIEC, Bengaluru — a moment that prompted reflection on the company’s journey. “As I stood on the stage at BIEC to receive the award, I was transported to the time I began my entrepreneurial journey in 1988 after eight years of employment,” the Chairman shared.

CHIRON OPEN HOUSE Draws 1,200 Visitors and 36 Partner Companies

From April 21-23, 2026, CHIRON Group Headquarter in Tuttlingen was a meeting place for trade visitors from a wide range of industries. More than 1,200 visitors attended the event. Woven around the theme of ‘Where Automation meets Machining Excellence’ CHIRON Group showcased how precise machining and intelligent automation can be combined to create efficient, application-oriented complete systems. Together with 36 partner companies, CHIRON Group presented advance technologies.

Trelleborg Expands India Footprint with New Bengaluru Manufacturing Facility

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India has announced the development of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka, a greenfield investment set to increase production capacity by 30 percent. Strategically located on Kanakapura Main Road at Kaggalahalli village, the facility campus spans 50,000 sq mt/540,000 sq ft and is scheduled for completion in 2027. This campus brings together manufacturing capabilities and testing facilities.

GrindingHub 2026 Fully Booked Amid Strong Demand

From May 5-8, 2026, around 460 exhibitors from 28 countries will showcase their highlights at GrindingHub. “The high level of exhibitor participation is a strong sign of support for GrindingHub. It shows that the industry is seeking dialog, driving solutions forward, and looking ahead. This should give the entire industry cause for optimism,” says Dr Markus Heering, Executive Director, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), organizers of the event.