With the opening of the space sector, a new wave of private space companies has emerged, backed by progressive policy moves and clearer regulatory pathways around launch operations and satellite licensing.

The annual installation of industrial robots in India recorded a CAGR of 16% between 2013 and 2023, with 8,510 robots installed in 2023 alone. This growth is expected to continue until 2033.

Additive Manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has developed from its initial status as a laboratory rapid prototyping tool into an essential group of production machine tools that deliver industrial-grade end-use components.

The 4th International Conference on Friction-Based Processes (ICFP) will be held from September 6-8, 2025, at S R Convention, Tirupati. ICFP 2025 will feature a high-quality panel of Indian and international presenters.

In July 2025, BIS released two documents clarifying certification procedures under Scheme X, especially for machinery under OTR 2024. The general certification procedure and the category-specific framework for metal cutting machines are now pivotal for manufacturers targeting compliance.

CERATIZIT Group, a high-technology engineering group specializing in cutting tools and hard material solutions, has announced the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Uluberia, West Bengal, and Bommasandra in Bengaluru, Karnataka.