Innovate, Scale, Excel: New Era of Manufacturing

Businesses in India continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation, with technology, digitalization, and policy support driving new opportunities. The July-August edition of Modern Manufacturing India (MMI) captures this momentum through a diverse range of themes and milestones. Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) extends its thanks to the contributors, partners, and readers for their continued support for MMI.

The Liquid Advantage

Modern manufacturing shop floors are undergoing a seismic shift. Driven by high-speed CNC centers, complex lightweight alloys, strict sustainability mandates, and the digital push of Industry 4.0, metalworking fluids, and industrial lubricants are no longer viewed merely as passive consumables. Industry leaders now regard fluid as an essential, active component, a ‘Liquid Tool’ that directly affects total cost of ownership.

Jyoti CNC Secures INR 1,020 Cr Approval

Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd, a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer, has received approval for a capital investment (capex) proposal of INR 1,020.65 crore over the next five years at its existing manufacturing facility in Rajkot, Gujarat. The proposal has been approved under the Electronic Components Manufacturing Scheme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Experion Technologies Inaugurates AI CoE

Experion Technologies, an AI-native product engineering and digital transformation company, has inaugurated its new 58,000 sq ft development center at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. The facility was inaugurated by Dr Tessy Thomas, renowned aerospace engineer and missile scientist, widely known as ‘The Missile Woman of India’ for her leadership roles in the Agni-IV and Agni-V missile programs.

AI Fuels Smart Manufacturing

As manufacturers move beyond automation, artificial intelligence is emerging as the next driver of operational excellence. However, realizing its full potential requires more than deploying advanced algorithms—it demands trusted data, contextual intelligence, and human oversight. The next frontier is intelligence—the ability to anticipate what lies ahead, notice signs that something is going wrong, and recommend.

AMB Award 2026 Shortlists 17 Innovations Across 6 Categories

AMB, the international exhibition for metalworking, presents the AMB Award for the second time, thus recognizing excellent product innovations in metal cutting. In 2026 around 50 companies once again submitted their current innovations in seven categories and presented them to an independent expert jury - from precision tools and automation solutions through to software and measurement technology.