The MMI Magazine is an initiative of the Indian Machine Tool
Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) and is published in association with
the Modern Machine Shop. IMTMA has played a leading role in the
development of the machine tool industry, which is the backbone for
industrial growth in India. This national cause has been the guiding
force behind IMTMA and its membership.
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Newsletter - Issue 12, April 2026
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CHIRON Group Appoints Roman Gaida as New CEO
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CHIRON Group SE’s Board of Directors has appointed Roman Gaida as the new Chief Executive Officer of the international engineering group, effective July 1, 2026. With this appointment, the Board of Directors is sending a clear signal regarding the company’s international expansion, a stronger focus on customer needs, and a consistent commitment to profitable growth.
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KBL Achieves NABL Accreditation at Kirloskarvadi Plant
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Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), India’s leading pump manufacturer, has secured NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) accreditation for its Hydraulic Research Centre Pump Testing Laboratory (HRC PTL), located at its Kirloskarvadi Plant in Sangli, Maharashtra. It is uniquely positioned as the only pump manufacturing company in the world to have received this accreditation.
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Tembo Global Subsidiary Signs NDA with Defence PSU
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Tembo Global Industries Ltd has announced that its subsidiary, Tembo Classic Engineering Pvt Ltd, has entered into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with a leading Public Sector Undertaking engaged in defence production in India. The agreement marks a strategic step towards exploring potential collaboration opportunities in the indigenous design, development, and manufacturing of engineering products for defence applications.
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Bacancy Systems Raises INR 400 Million for EV and Railway Technologies
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Bacancy Systems Pvt Ltd, a Gujarat-headquartered embedded electronics and power systems company focused on next-generation Electric Vehicle (EV) and railway electronics solutions, announced the successful close of its INR 400 million Series A funding round led by Sabre Partners and Greenstone Capital. Both investors have acquired minority stakes in the company through primary investments.
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Autodesk, Pinnacle Infotech Partner to Drive AECO Digital Transformation
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Autodesk and Pinnacle Infotech Solutions announced a strategic MoU to jointly accelerate digital transformation across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector. Formalized at the launch of Pinnacle’s Center of Excellence for Design & Engineering in Bengaluru, the collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing digital-led design & engineering adoption. and enabling connected, data-driven project delivery.
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Laser Marking Machine Design for Traceability and Performance
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In industrial manufacturing, component traceability and long-term performance are directly tied to how parts are identified and tracked throughout their lifecycle. Laser marking machine design services provide a precise, permanent solution for marking critical information onto components without affecting dimensional tolerances or material integrity. Laser marking is a non-contact process that uses focused energy.
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