Debut Edition Unveils the Extensive Cutting Tool Manufacturing Network
A Gathering of Minds focused on enhancing the cutting tool industry convened in Pune on December 1st, drawing over 100 professionals. Organized under the auspices of CUTTING TOOLS WORLD by Divya Media, the event was a resounding success. Renowned for its innovation and precision, the cutting tool sector plays a pivotal role in manufacturing and engineering excellence. The Cutting-Edge Knowledge Conclave & Awards provided an exclusive platform to showcase and celebrate the manufacturing ecosystem within this industry.
Held at Noorya Hotel, Pimpri, Pune, the inaugural event kicked off with traditional lamp lighting and a Ganesh Vandan ceremony led by esteemed dignitaries. Shirish Dongre, Publisher & Director of Divya Media, delivered an engaging keynote, extending a warm welcome to all attendees.
A panel discussion featuring industry experts explored the nuances of cutting tool manufacturing. The conversation underscored the importance of quality and reliability in the production process to ensure tools deliver consistent high performance. Additive manufacturing and cutting tool packaging were also extensively discussed.
Distinguished panelists, including Pravin Shirse, Country President & MD of Oerlikon Surface Solution; Swapnil Patil, Product Manager at Hermle & Head of Application at Phillips Machine Tools India; Surendra Balakrishna Datar, Ex-Head of Tool Engineering at Tata Motors; Amit Salunkhe, General Manager at ZOLLER India Pvt. Ltd.; Dr. Guruprasad Rao, Professor & Dean at NMIMS School of Design; and Preetham Arayanveetil, Managing Director at Rose Plastic India, engaged the audience with insightful discussions and technical presentations. Associate Partners Phillips Machine Tools, Oerlikon Balzers, Zoller, and Rose Plastic also showcased their products and innovations, stimulating enlightening discussions among the knowledgeable audience.
The awards ceremony honored outstanding contributions, recognizing Dijet for Innovation, Vargus for Product Line of the Year, Accusharp for Customer Satisfaction, and Orient Tools for Quality Excellence. The esteemed jury members were commended for their thorough evaluation of nominations.
After the awards, attendees networked over dinner, fostering valuable connections. The event brought together close to 100 cutting tool and manufacturing professionals, facilitating the exchange of insights and experiences.
The 2nd edition of the CUTTING-EDGE CONCLAVE is scheduled for June 7th, 2024, in Bengaluru, aiming to provide value to manufacturers and end-users in the region.
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