In a pioneering move to address the scarcity of metal 3D printer machines in the Indian market, AIC Pi- Hub — the Incubation Centre of Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore has developed a metal 3D printing machine with Lokesh Machines Limited Hyderabad.
The machine marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind tailored technology.
RRCAT director Dr SV Nakhe, officially introduced the cutting-edge device during a reveal at a trade show, ‘AMTECH-2023, the country’s largest additive manufacturing and 3D printing exhibition held in Hyderabad on Friday.
Its arrival indicates a pivotal moment for Indian industries, offering an affordable alternative previously sourced internationally at exorbitant prices ranging from Rs 5 to 7 crore. In stark contrast, the RRCAT’s AIC Pi-Hub developed machine is set to be available at a reduced cost of Rs 2-3 crore, significantly easing financial burden on interested industries.
This innovation stands as the first product under the department of atomic energy’s incubation programme, marking its inaugural foray into creating products for widespread use in common industries and by the general populace.
Department of atomic energy has inaugurated four incubation centres at BARC, Mumbai, Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) Indore, and Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) Gandhi Nagar in 2020.
“The successful creation and unveiling of this metal 3D printer by our team marks a significant leap in technological innovation being offered for market use. We are excited to offer an indigenous, cost-effective solution that will empower Indian industries, further fostering technological self-reliance,” said Dr CP Paul, head AIC pi-Hub.
The Hyderabad-based firm collaborated with AIC Pi-Hub and gathered inputs on industrial requirements with a market survey. The requirements were shared to it following the development of this metal 3D printing machine.
The incubation centre will be providing hand holding to firm for any advancements to be done further in the product for the next three years.
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