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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 9, March 2026
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Bharat Forge, Liebherr Open Aerospace Machining Facility in Pune
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Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL)’s aerospace division inaugurated a state-of-the-art landing gear components machining facility in Mundhwa, Pune, developed in collaboration with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS. This milestone positions Bharat Forge among the first companies in India, and one of the first at scale, to operate OEM-approved landing gear components machining capabilities. It integrates advanced machining centers.
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Samarth E-Mobility Unveils In-House EV Technology Platform
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Samarth E-Mobility Pvt Ltd, a technology-first, innovation-led electric mobility company, announced the development and manufacturing of its 100 percent indigenous full-stack electric vehicle technology platform, marking a significant milestone in India’s electric mobility journey. Developed entirely in India under a strong ‘Make in India’ vision, the platform integrates several critical EV components engineered and manufactured in-house.
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WIDIA Celebrates a Century in Metal Cutting
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WIDIA, a trusted brand of Kennametal Inc and a global leader in high performance metal cutting solutions, is celebrating 100 years. Since its founding in 1926, the WIDIA name has been synonymous with unmatched durability, cutting-edge technology and proven performance, delivering milling, holemaking, tapping solutions, and tooling systems to shops across a range of industries and applications.
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Hindustan Zinc Sets Diversity Benchmark in Metals & Mining
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Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top five silver producers globally, has achieved a significant milestone in its inclusion journey. With 26.3 percent women representation across its workforce, Hindustan Zinc stands as the most gender-diverse company in India’s metals and mining sector, an industry traditionally perceived as physically intensive and male-dominated.
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The Printer for the Smallest Details
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Although the ancient Greek “nano” means “dwarf”, in the nano sector the dwarf would be a giant. In the technical realm, “nano” means ten to the power of negative nine, or one billionth. In addition, parts even smaller than this are possible - for example, the intricate shapes that come out of the NanoOne 3D printer from UpNano.
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MedTech Miniaturization & the Mechanics of Success
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While miniaturization brings clear benefits for patients and clinicians, it also introduces mechanical constraints that can influence how reliably smaller medical devices perform over time. Here, Chris Johnson, Managing Director, SMB Bearings, explores how mechanical decisions that once seemed secondary can begin to dictate overall product success. Medical devices are becoming smaller, lighter, and more portable.
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