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Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMTMA) dedicated team has been tirelessly working for the Indian machine tools industry to attain a reputed global stature. It's important to recognize the unsung heroes behind the scenes whose contributions have been essential for the industry's success. This is a tribute to their invaluable efforts. The second in the series has its focus on Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar, one of India’s iconic industrialists who established the Kirloskar Group and the township of Kirloskarwadi.

In the Indian economic outlook, the manufacturing sector shows signs of growth while the GDP growth rate has moderated.

HMS Networks AB, a market-leading provider of solutions in industrial ICT, offers ready-made Anybus products that have proven to be the easiest solution for connecting accessories to factory networks, as discovered by Robot System Products (RSP).

The communication system developed by Beckhoff and presented at Hannover Messe 2003 has proven itself as a high-performance real-time Ethernet technology.

Focusing on major demanding factors in the market including accuracy and long-lasting repeatability, reliability, reduction in cycle time, low cost per component, and high productivity, LMW has come up with its latest turning, milling, and turnmill centers.

GT Tooling, founded in 2011, is a toolmaking and subcontract machining company that spent one year using conventional manual metrology equipment to measure the components it was milling and turning before investing in a 3D articulating arm, a 6-axis model with a reach of 1.2 meters.

Given the optimistic developments in the rapidly changing Indian Machine Tool industry, it is vital our readers achieve a deeper understanding of the industry's present status. Starting this month, MMI has introduced a new segment that will help us gain that much-needed insight.

The industry and academia bond can play a pivotal role in ushering in innovation and economic growth. Their collaboration offers room for academia to contribute its research and knowledge, while the industry can provide expertise, experience, and opportunities for the other to progress. Cognizant of the fact that the duo together can work wonders, IMTMA provides a platform for them to connect with each other during IMTEX.

JPF Metacast had to undertake the challenging project of developing 28 different parts of the housing flywheel for its client Cummins India, which had to be done in just two years including the pandemic period. Here’s how the project saw the light of day and the benefits it entailed…

amace, a part of the largest machine tool conglomerate in India the AceMicromatic Group (AMG), is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry with additive manufacturing that has the potential to achieve new levels of customization, efficiency, and sustainability.