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Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) and is published in association with
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industrial growth in India. This national cause has been the guiding
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Newsletter - Issue 35, October 2026
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Engineering the Future with Design-Led Manufacturing
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India has already established itself as a global leader in semiconductor chip design, and these capabilities will continue to scale for global markets. With the semiconductor industry entering a new growth cycle and India emerging as a strategic manufacturing destination, this presents a significant opportunity for the entire ecosystem. To compete globally, Indian companies must strengthen capabilities in advanced engineering skills.
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AFM Cluster Marks 80th Anniversary with ‘Fast Movers’ Vision
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Under the slogan ‘Fast Movers’, AFM Cluster—Spanish advanced & digital manufacturing group—celebrated its 80th anniversary at Tabakalera in Donostia-San Sebastián, at an event that brought together more than 400 attendees, including representatives of its member companies, institutions, partners, and professionals linked to industry. The celebration commemorated a journey that began in 1946.
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Raghu Vamsi Group Names Amit Pathak Group Chief Business Officer
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Raghu Vamsi Group, the Hyderabad-headquartered precision aerospace and defence manufacturing group, has appointed Amit Pathak as its Group Chief Business Officer. In his new role, Pathak will lead the Group’s commercial strategy and growth across all five business segments. He brings 27 years of experience in the global aerospace and defence industry and joins Raghu Vamsi Group from Collins Aerospace.
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Syrma Johari MedTech Opens Jodhpur Facility
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Syrma Johari MedTech Ltd, a Syrma SGS Technology company, inaugurated its new Medical Plastics and Precision Molding Facility in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued expansion of its MedTech manufacturing capabilities. With a plant area of over 120,000 sq ft, the facility brings together capabilities in medical plastics and precision molding, including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and tooling.
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ANSCER Robotics Advances US Expansion with Conditional Approval
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ANSCER Robotics, an Indian manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots, has received Conditional Approval for its autonomous robotic platforms under the US framework for foreign-produced advanced robotic devices. The milestone supports the company’s ambition to take Indian robotics engineering into global industrial markets. The approval provides an exemption from the relevant Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Covered List restrictions for the named platforms.
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AMB 2026 Ends on an Upbeat Note
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AMB, the International Exhibition for Metalworking, has once again sent a positive signal for Baden-Württemberg and the European metalworking industry, reinforcing its role as an important platform for industry dialogue, business development, and technology exchange. Around 65,000 visitors from 76 countries attended the five-day trade fair, engaging in in-depth, decision-relevant discussions and expanding business relationships.
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