IMTMA AGM Focus on Collaboration

The 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM), at BIEC, Bengaluru, brought together perspectives from research, academia and industry. A Special Session featured Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India; Prof B Gurumoorthy, Honorary Professor, Department of Design & Manufacturing and Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc- Bengaluru; and Soumya Ranjan, Director, Ernst & Young LLP.

Hical Technologies, Safran Aerosystems Sign MoU for Rafale Systems JV

Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru-based precision electromechanical manufacturer serving global aerospace and defence platforms, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Safran Aerosystems to explore the creation of a joint venture for the manufacture of complex systems for the Dassault Rafale program in India. The MoU reflects the growing role of Indian industry in global aerospace and defence.

Inside The Blueprint For JIMTOF 2026

At Tokyo Big Sight, where the architectural skyline meets the waters of Tokyo Bay, an industrial quiet precedes what promises to be a defining moment for global manufacturing. Across six days, from October 26-31, 2026, the venue will host the 33rd edition of the Japan International Machine Tool Fair, featuring 1,134 exhibitors from 22 countries across 4,422 booths.

Hirata Enters India with ATS India Partnership for Semiconductor Automation

ATS India, a leading industrial automation and engineering services company, announced a strategic partnership with Hirata Corporation, a globally renowned Japanese manufacturer of advanced automation and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Under this partnership, ATS India will serve as Hirata’s exclusive distribution partner to bring Hirata’s globally proven equipment and tech portfolio to India.

Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney Canada Sign Long-Term Aerospace Contract

Bharat Forge Ltd a global leader in advanced forging and precision engineering, has secured a long-term contract with RTX Corporation’s Pratt & Whitney Canada, a world-renowned aerospace engine manufacturer, for the supply of mission-critical aerospace engine components. The components will be manufactured at BFL’s state-of-the-art aerospace facility in India, specifically developed to produce high-performance, high-value, aero-engine products.

NexGeM to Bring Digital Metalworking to Hannover Messe 2027

The Smart Metalworking of tomorrow can now be experienced live at NexGeM (Next Generation Metalworking) thanks to the VDW. As a co-located event of Hannover Messe, the new exhibition will be opening its doors from April 5-8, 2027. “This is a step that was long overdue,” says Dr Markus Heering, Executive Director, VDW. “The machine tool is not a stand-alone solution.