Innovation meets technology at the 12th edition of Die & Mould India

By Bhalchandra Chorghade, Editor, CNCTimes.com

Thousands of people from the manufacturing and allied sector visited the 12th Biennial Die & Mould India International Exhibition organized by the Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India (TAGMA), with an aim to provide an ideal opportunity to bring the latest technologies and products for the fast-evolving die & mould industry under one roof. The exhibition commenced on April 27, 2022 at Bombay Exhibition Centre and concluded on April 30, 2022.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Prabhakar Kadapa, Partner & Director at Mudita Strat-Aegis Consultants Pvt. Ltd. while Mr. Vidyadhar Limaye, Senior Director at IAC Group; Mr. Raghava Badhya T. V., President & Director, Makino India Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. D. M. Sheregar, President, TAGMA India; and Mr. D. Shanmugasundaram, Vice President, TAGMA India, were also present on the occasion besides other dignitaries.

Addressing the audience, Mr. Sheregar said, “The last two years have been challenging for all of us personally as well as professionally. However, the industry has emerged stronger and is ready to tap the growing demand for tools in the country. As COVID-19-related challenges fade away and the Indian manufacturing industry is witnessing growth opportunities, the 12th Die & Mould India exhibition aspires to play the role of a facilitator. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my good wishes to all the exhibitors present here. I’m optimistic that you will achieve great success.” 

The four-day event promised not only to showcase various technological developments for the booming die and mould industry, but also highlight opportunities and challenges as well as provide a platform for toolmakers to learn from the user industry. Highlighting the opportunities and challenges in the industry, Mr. Limaye said, “I am familiar with the tooling industry and have witnessed its growth journey. India’s toolmakers have made significant contributions to the global manufacturing sector. However, our automobile industry is still heavily reliant on foreign toolmakers because of our toolmakers’ limited capacity. If we find a way to bring toolmakers together to maximise capacity utilization, the Indian tooling industry will be able to meet the fast-paced demands of various sectors and will be able to tap the growing opportunities.”  

Mr. Badhya then went on to highlight the potential of the tooling industry and share future insights. “Coming together is the beginning. TAGMA deserves appreciation for taking initiatives to help the Indian tooling industry. I believe the next five years will be ripe with possibilities. Indian toolmakers will find lots of opportunities in electronics, medical equipment, aerospace and defence, among others industries. We need to make India known for its quality. But for this, we need to focus on the global market, building strategic partnerships, and manpower development. No other country has a more educated population, a larger geographical area, and smart minds with talented hands than India. I am confident that this decade will be the most rewarding for India’s manufacturing sector, which will positively reflect on the tooling industry,” said Mr. Badhya.

In his keynote address, Mr. Kadapa said, “The tooling industry has come a long way in the last 40 years. The sector has seen a lot of advancements and is now catering to demands from some global customers. The tooling industry’s evolution over the next 5 to 10 years will be mindboggling. While Indian tooling companies lack the specialization that the global market demands, the scenario is slowly changing. Indian toolmakers are adopting the latest technologies, like their global counterparts.”

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