IMTMA, the organizer of IMTEX FORMING 2026 scheduled for January 21-25, 2026, at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, launched its first pan-India pre-event press meet in Ahmedabad. Part of a 9-city tour, it will encompass Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Coimbatore, and Bengaluru represented by IMTMA Secretariat and industry legends.

DMG MORI Co, Ltd. and HAIMER GmbH announced an expansion of their long- standing strategic cooperation to accelerate tool room digitization, automation, and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG MORI showrooms, technical centers, and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.

Deutsche Aircraft GmbH, in collaboration with the Aerospace India Association (AIA), Cyient, Dynamatic Technologies Ltd, and SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd, announced strategic outcomes from the Aviation Partnership Summit held in New Delhi. The summit convened key stakeholders from aviation, Government and investment sectors to shape the future of India’s regional aviation.

The preparations for GrindingHub 2026 from May 5-8 are picking up speed. “The participation of leading manufacturers from the grinding technology sector shows the industry’s clear commitment to GrindingHub as a place for exchange, innovation, and international networking,” says Dr Markus Heering, Managing Director, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association)—the organizers of the event.

Utthunga, a leading provider of product and plant engineering services and industrial solutions, announced the launch of its AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions for industrial enterprises. The CoE will focus on building industry-specific AI models, autonomous agents, and engineering automation tools.

Formlabs, the leader in 3D printing, announced two new SLA materials that bring 3D printing significantly closer to being a manufacturing method for end-use part production. Tough 1000 Resin and a significantly improved Tough 2000 Resin join Tough 1500 Resin, forming the new Tough Resin Family. These materials stand up to harsh environments.