Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials: Shaping the Future of India’s Aerospace Sector

Meshmix Media, in collaboration with the IMS Foundation and Laghu Udyog Bharati Karnataka, is proud to announce the fourth session of its exclusive Knowledge Series—a thought-leadership platform designed to highlight emerging technologies and industry opportunities.

Webinar Details

• Date: 13th August 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Theme: Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials in Aerospace

This edition will spotlight the transformative potential of additive manufacturing (AM) and advanced materials in India’s aerospace and defence sector. From lightweight composites to AI-driven 3D printing workflows, these innovations are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and maintained.

Expert Speaker Line-Up

• Dr. Calvin Samuel – Facility Manager, Polymer Additive Manufacturing Facility, Design Center of Excellence (D-CoE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
• Dr. Vishwas Puttige – CEO & Director, amace solutions
• Mr. Gaurav Relhan – Chief Strategy Officer & Head Aerospace Strategy Consulting, Aerodef Nexus

With decades of collective experience, the panel will share actionable insights into accelerating India’s adoption of next-generation aerospace manufacturing practices.

Why This Session Matters

Additive manufacturing and advanced materials have emerged as global game-changers—reducing production timelines, cutting costs, and enabling design flexibility previously thought impossible. Yet, India’s pace of adoption still trails leading aerospace nations. This session aims to address the key roadblocks, explore collaborative models, and identify policy and investment priorities that can help India take flight in this competitive domain.

Key Discussion Points

1. Driving Efficiency – How AM reduces manufacturing costs and enhances operational efficiency in aerospace production.
2. Material Breakthroughs – The latest advancements in composite materials and lightweight alloys for aerospace and defence.
3. Scaling Challenges – Technical, financial, and infrastructure barriers to expanding AM in India.
4. Impact of Material Selection – How advanced materials influence aircraft performance, safety, and lifecycle costs.
5. Collaboration Models – Building partnerships between Indian firms and global AM leaders.
6. Policy & Funding Roadmap – Regulatory reforms and investment strategies to boost AM adoption.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for aerospace OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, MSMEs, R&D leaders, defence manufacturers, policymakers, and academia keen on understanding and leveraging AM and advanced materials for competitive advantage.

Join us on 13th August to explore how India’s aerospace industry can harness cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to reach new heights.

Register Now – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4yfmYEyKQEGuVthqkflfsQ

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