The MMI Magazine is an initiative of the Indian Machine Tool
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 32, September 2026
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Defining the Next Generation of Machine Tools
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Manufacturing activities are evolving rapidly, driven by automation, digital technologies, precision engineering, and resilient supply chains. Across industries, manufacturers are increasingly investing in advanced manufacturing capabilities to improve quality, productivity, and global competitiveness. Indian industries are on a strong growth trajectory, supported by sustained investments, policy reforms, infrastructure development, and surging domestic demand.
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DN Solutions Invests in INR 600Cr Bengaluru Plant
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DN Solutions, Korea’s leading machine tool manufacturer and one of the world’s leading machine tool builders, officially announced the inauguration of its first manufacturing plant in India, located in the Bengaluru ITIR Industrial Area in Karnataka. The first manufacturing plant in India reflects DN Solutions’ commitment to positioning India as a strategic pillar of its long-term growth strategy.
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TaeguTec India Marks 25 Years of Technology
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TaeguTec India is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary, commemorating a quarter-century of supporting the nation’s manufacturing sector with advanced metal-cutting solutions, technical expertise, and a steadfast commitment to customer success. Today, TaeguTec India supports a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, die & mold, energy, heavy engineering, transportation, and general manufacturing.
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Syrma SGS Elemaster Inaugurates Bengaluru Facility
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Syrma SGS Technology and Elemaster Group, leading players in electronics manufacturing and design ecosystem respectively in India and Europe, through their joint venture Syrma SGS Elemaster Pvt Ltd inaugurated the new state-of-the-art high-reliability electronics manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the joint venture’s efforts to build advanced electronics manufacturing capabilities in India.
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Competing On The Eight Dimensions Of Quality
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Reji Varghese revisits Harvard professor David Garvin’s landmark framework on the Eight Dimensions of Quality, showing why true manufacturing excellence is about much more than inspections and tolerances, and how companies can create lasting competitive advantage by understanding quality through the customer’s eyes. Ask ten manufacturing professionals what quality means, and the answers are likely to vary.
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Enabling High-Accuracy Machining Of Surgical Instruments
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For HG-Micro-Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG, a German specialist in medical devices, meeting stringent quality requirements while machining titanium tweezers and forceps demanded a highly stable and precise machining solution. By combining HORN's circular interpolation milling technology with SCHUNK hydraulic toolholding systems, the company has optimized its in-house production process, achieving micron-level accuracy, and reliable machining performance.
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