To strengthen India’s innovation capacity and global manufacturing competitiveness, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Center for Advanced Manufacturing for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CAMRAS) under its Capital Goods Scheme Phase II, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and ARTPARK (AI and Robotics Technology Park).

TK Ramesh, Managing Director, Ace Designers Ltd, describes the UAE region as driven by a decisive shift toward a manufacturing-led economy. Machine tool consumption and manufacturing output are rising, while UAE emerges as a gateway to Saudi Arabia, North Africa and the wider region, strengthening the case for engagement by Indian manufacturers.

Founded by experts in artificial intelligence (AI), aerospace, and systems engineering, SkyServe, a Bengaluru-based startup, is introducing onboard AI processing, known as Edge AI suite, for Earth observation satellites — a radical departure from the conventional model of satellites. By embedding AI into the satellite itself, raw data is processed in orbit, and only meaningful intelligence is downlinked.

The 20th edition of Indian Ceramics Asia 2026—India’s only trade fair for the ceramics industry—will be held from January 28-30, 2026, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organized by Messe München India Pvt Ltd and Unifair Exhibition Service Co Ltd, the event aims to strengthen the industry’s transition toward precision, automation, and sustainable production.

Endress+Hauser successfully resolved a persistent swarf challenge with HORN’s new Supermini featuring sintered chip-breaking geometry. Earlier tools produced long, tangled chips that disrupted automated production, required frequent stoppages, and risked tool damage—especially when machining tough materials. For the tests, HORN provided the Endress+Hauser team with six Superminis featuring sintered chip-breaking geometry.

Organized by IMTMA and CII as a strategic partner, the third edition of Machine Tool Connect (MTX Connect) in the industrial city of Jamshedpur delivered on its aim to connect innovation with industrial progress, recording an impressive turnout of over 700 visitors. MTX Connect Jamshedpur 2025 wrapped up with strong industry buzz reflecting Eastern India’s manufacturing momentum gathering pace.