Capability, Innovation, and Manufacturing Excellence

Modern Manufacturing India aims to bring together ideas, insights, and perspectives that inspire dialogue and encourage business entities to push boundaries. This edition of MMI focuses on die and mold manufacturing. IMTMA has authored an article on technology and innovation in manufacturing. As we look to the future, our shared commitment to excellence, capability building, and continuous transformation will propel manufacturing to new heights.

FANUC India Has Toshiyuki Suzuki as President & CEO

FANUC India Pvt Ltd, leader in CNC, ROBOT, and ROBOMACHINE, announced the appointment of Toshiyuki Suzuki as its new President & CEO. Suzuki succeeds Yuki Kita, whose visionary leadership from 2023 to 2026 successfully expanded FANUC’s industrial and academic footprint across the subcontinent. Suzuki steps into the role with a clear mandate of FANUC to accelerate the reach of industrial automation technology to the core of Indian Industries.

Precision Meets Purpose at SIMTOS 2026

Organized by Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (KOMMA), SIMTOS 2026 (Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show) will take place from April 13-17, 2026, at KINTEX Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 in Goyang, Korea. Held under the theme ‘AI Autonomous Manufacturing Meets Talent’, the event will showcase robotics, automation, AI, digital twins, and smart factory technologies. Global manufacturers, buyers and industry experts gather to exchange insights in the show.

Astrophel Targets Independence Day for Reusable Rocket Test

 Astrophel Aerospace, a Pune-based space tech startup, which has developed an in-house portfolio of ‘Made-in-India’ propulsion and cryogenic subsystems, announced the upcoming test flight of its reusable suborbital rocket, targeting August 15, 2026. The 3-meter-long prototype, also known as a hopper, weighs approximately 200 kg and is currently being designed, manufactured, and assembled at Astrophel’s Pune facility.

InsideFPV Wins INR 10 Crore EPR Drone Contract

Drone technology manufacturer InsideFPV has executed a defence contract of INR 10 crore to supply its indigenous kamikaze drones. Driven by the Indian Ministry of Defence under the Emergency Procurement Route (EPR), the company fulfilled these high-stakes supply orders within a rapid two-month timeframe. Recognized as a pioneer in India’s FPV and kamikaze drone sector, InsideFPV focuses on systems designed for GPS-denied zones and extreme environments.

Towards Higher Output and Zero Scrap

A case study on how Spreyer Werkzeugtechnik, a family-owned manufacturer of precision and special cutting tools, improved flexibility and quality with one of the world’s leading suppliers of CNC tool grinding solutions, ANCA’s automated grinding solutions. For over 50 years, the company has served demanding industries such as Automotive, Die & Mold, and Woodworking. Its portfolio includes new-tool manufacture, tool regrinding, and comprehensive tool management services.