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Tool Steel: The Silent Catalyst in India’s Manufacturing Revolution
India’s manufacturing ambitions are rapidly taking shape, but beneath this visible progress lies a foundational material that quietly carries the weight of this transformation: tool steel. From die casting and injection moulding to aerospace tooling and automotive stamping, high-performance tool steels form the backbone of modern production systems — enabling precision, durability, and speed on the shopfloor...
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| Leaders Speak |
‘To foster greater R&D and technology adoption in the Indian machine tool sector, a multi-pronged approach is essential’
 “Government incentives such as enhanced tax breaks, grants, and faster approvals can ease the financial burden of innovation. Stronger collaboration between industry and academia will help bridge the gap between research and market needs,” says
D. Shanmugasundaram, Vice President, TAGMA (Tool and Gauge Manufacturers Association of India) and Managing Director, S&T Groups...
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‘Indian entrepreneurship in toolmaking is increasingly being recognised in
advanced economies’
 “From my global exposure, Indian toolmakers have strong foundational capabilities—particularly in design, machining, and quick turnaround for prototyping,” says Alok Jhamb, MD, voestalpine High Performance Metals India...
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‘The Indian market can greatly benefit from collaborating with European tool steel manufacturers’
 “Initially, these companies can stock and sell their products through service centres in India. As a next step, they can be encouraged to establish manufacturing facilities here by taking advantage of the government’s PLI scheme,” says T. S. Gopalakrishnan, Director, Multiple Special Steel Pvt. Ltd.
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‘Industries such as EVs, packaging, and even modern construction are increasingly relying on high-performance tool steels’
 “This trend requires suppliers to manage complex material needs across various domains. The shift towards reducing the weight of the end product and achieving greater precision is driving the need for a proactive approach,” says Sandeep Jain, Director, Sandeep EdgeTech. (Formerly: Sandeep Enterprises)
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| Industry Updates |
- S&T Machinery Opens Tech Centre in Noida
- Phillips Additive Partners with InssTek Inc. to bring Advanced DED Metal 3D Printing Solutions to India
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