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The Machinist
LEADERSHIP IS THE STRONGEST MACHINE IN THE FACTORY
Factories reveal their truth long before their leaders ever speak. Step into one and the atmosphere tells you everything — whether the place hums with synchronised intent or drifts along on autopilot; whether discipline is alive in the air or merely painted on the walls. Machines may whir and dashboards may flicker with information, but beneath the movement lies a deeper, quieter engine that decides whether the plant thrives or deteriorates: the behaviour of the people who lead it.
4 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
SMALL FOOTPRINT, BIG PERFORMANCE
Designed for components up to 250 mm, the WPG 7 CNC combines minimal footprint, dynamic performance, and integrated automation for efficient external grinding.
2 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
GORILLA MILL AND ANCA GROWING TOGETHER IN PRODUCTIVITY AND PRECISION
A technology-driven partnership where precision grinding, advanced automation, and continuous innovation enable Gorilla Mill to deliver patented geometries and ultra-tight tolerances at scale.
2 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
GENERATIVE VIDEO MOVES CLOSER TO PRODUCTION REALITY
With faster speeds, native 1080p output, and improved stability, AI video tools are becoming viable for real creative production.
2 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
CTC POWERING PRECISION IN AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING
CTC Group Director Vishal Agarwala outlines how policy clarity, indigenization, and advanced tooling are reshaping India's aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem.
3 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
INDIA'S AI MOMENTUM MEETS INFRASTRUCTURE REALITY
India is emerging as one of the fastest-moving markets for enterprise artificial intelligence, outpacing global averages in adoption ands also in tangible business returns.
3 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
A NEW ERA FOR INDIA'S AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE SECTOR
Sharing her insights at the ET Now Machinist Aerospace and Defence Summit, Sumi Saikya highlighted the sector's rapid maturity, investor confidence, and the need for regulatory alignment.
1 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
INOVANCE INDIA SCALES UP WITH NEW CHENNAI WAREHOUSE
The new 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse strengthens Inovance India's supply chain, service reach, and support for India's growing automation market.
1 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
INDIA'S MANUFACTURING IS CHANGING FASTER THAN EVER'
With policy momentum, young talent and global ambition aligned, India's manufacturing rise now depends on trust between industry and government.
6 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
A STRATEGIC PRIORITY FOR MANUFACTURING GROWTH
Effective water stewardship and advanced treatment systems are becoming essential for resilient, competitive manufacturing in India and around the world.
4 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
OPTIMISING THE GRINDING EQUATION
By extending dressing intervals and optimising cycle time variables, advanced alumina technology delivers measurable productivity gains without compromising precision or surface integrity.
2 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
INDIA'S FARM MACHINERY MARKET IS SET FOR A NEW GROWTH CYCLE
Dominated by tractors today, India's farm machinery sector is set to expand rapidly as low mechanisation levels open up a multi-billion-dollar opportunity.
4 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
INDIA EU TRADE PACT AND THE MANUFACTURING RESET
The recently concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement opens vast opportunities and challenges for Indian manufacturers across key sectors.
4 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
INDUSTRIAL ENGINES OF GROWTH
India's manufacturing evolution is driven by rising demand for pumps, cooling technologies and chemicals, strengthening domestic capacity and global relevance.
4 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
MSMES POWERING INDIA'S MANUFACTURING BACKBONE
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights how MSMEs drive India's manufacturing output, exports and employment while anchoring supply chain integration.
4 min |
February 2026
The Machinist
RECASTING ALUMINIUM FOR A LOW-CARBON FUTURE
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, on sustainability-led growth, low-carbon innovation, and redefining aluminium's role in India's manufacturing rise.
3 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
RETHINKING INTERIOR MANUFACTURING FOR A NEW INDIA
Why integrated campuses, digital manufacturing and people-led innovation are becoming central to how modern workplaces are built in India.
2 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
INDIA EYES A $25 TRILLION MANUFACTURING FUTURE BY 2047
With technology-led manufacturing, deep policy support, and rising global demand, India is preparing for its biggest industrial transformation since independence.
3 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
SMART COOLING AND CHIP CONTROL BY ISCAR
ISCAR integrates intelligent coolant delivery and advanced chip control to reduce heat, improve tool performance, stabilize processes, and meet the demands of modern mass-production machining.
3 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
BUILDING PRECISION WITH PURPOSE
Sarvadnya Kulkarni, CEO, General Instruments Consortium, on legacy, global ambition, digital balance, and shaping India's manufacturing future.
3 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
FESTIVAL OF MANUFACTURING RETURNS TO CHEΝΝΑΙ
Over the years, this event has become a national platform for manufacturing leaders to exchange ideas, challenge thinking, and build the future of Indian industry.
1 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
ADS 2025 SETS A NEW BENCHMARK IN THE AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
The third edition of the ET Now Machinist Aerospace and Defence Summit (ADS) 2025, held on 18 December 2025 at Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru, brought together the full spectrum of India's aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem.
5 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
STEADY HANDS IN A SHIFTING INDUSTRY
Sunil Koparkar, Managing Director of IAC International Automotive India, reflects on leadership, resilience, and the quiet work of building a future-ready manufacturing organisation.
5 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
IGUS INTRODUCES DURABLE, PFAS-TESTED 3D PRINTING RESIN
A PTFE-free 3D printing resin delivering exceptional wear resistance, precision, and durability for friction-loaded components in regulated medical applications.
2 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
ACE DESIGNERS POWERING AEROSPACE & DEFENCE VISION
ACE Designers showcases its integrated manufacturing expertise at ADS 2025, highlighting precision engineering and compliance-driven solutions powering India's aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem.
2 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
CELEBRATING INDIA'S BEST METAL CUTTING & METAL FORMING BRANDS 2025
The ET Now Machinist Best Metal Cutting & Metal Forming Brands 2025 Awards, held on 18th December 2025 at Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru, marked a significant celebration of excellence and leadership.
2 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
ANCA DELIVERS 35% FASTER GRINDING PERFORMANCE
ToolRoom RN35 empowers manufacturers to maximise output while preserving the precision for which ANCA is known.
2 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
BUILDING A NATION OF SIGNIFICANCE: TK RAMESH SETS THE TONE AT ADS 2025
Presented by the Ace Micromatic Group, Aerospace & Defence Summit 2025 brought together key stakeholders from the aerospace and defence ecosystem, including industry leaders, manufacturers, policymakers, and technology experts.
1 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
EXPANDING THE REACH OF MECHANISED CONCRETING
At EXCON 2025, AJAX Engineering highlighted how compact, indigenous innovations can make mechanised concreting practical for a broader construction base.
2 min |
January 2026
The Machinist
MANUFACTURING'S NEXT RESET
Deloitte's manufacturing outlook shows how technology, talent, and resilience will define the next phase of industrial growth.
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