About CMTI
The Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), an Autonomous R&D Institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) in India, stands as a beacon of innovation and progress in the manufacturing sector. With a steadfast commitment to addressing the 4P challenges—Product, Process, People, and Production—CMTI drives its endeavors through cutting-edge science and technology solutions.
At its core, CMTI strives to introduce emerging machine and manufacturing process technologies that are not only new to India but also at the forefront of global advancements. The institute also recognizes the importance of catering to the specific needs of customers and industries. In line with this vision, CMTI develops specialized and customized machines, process technologies, and automation systems. By tailoring its solutions to meet the unique requirements of its clientele, CMTI ensures that it remains a trusted partner, empowering businesses to thrive and excel in their respective domains.
Furthermore, CMTI extends its influence beyond product development by providing high-value-added technical services. Through these services, the institute fosters the skilling and reskilling of industry and academic personnel, ultimately leading to enhanced capacity building and productivity. By nurturing the talents and capabilities of individuals, CMTI empowers them to push the boundaries of their potential and contribute to the overall advancement of the manufacturing sector.
In essence, the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) stands as a pioneering force, dedicated to shaping the manufacturing landscape through its unwavering focus on science, technology, and innovation. By driving the development of new technologies, catering to customer needs, providing valuable services, and fostering an environment of advanced technology intervention, CMTI solidifies its position as a catalyst for growth, progress, and excellence in the manufacturing industry.
Accordingly, CMTI activities have four-folds:
- The first is to develop emerging machine and manufacturing process technologies that are new to India if not to the world.
- The second is to develop specialized and customized machines, process technologies, and automation systems to meet the customers’ requirements
- The third activity is focused on providing high-value-added technical services, skilling and reskilling of industry and academic manpower leading to capacity building and productivity enhancement in their business
- The fourth important activity is promoting advanced technology intervention, technology licensing, incubation, entrepreneurship, and open inclusive innovation in chosen areas of machines, processes, and allied areas.
Focused Domains
What and How CMTI would contribute in realizing self-reliance in selected areas of machine and manufacturing science includes the following.
“Today CMTI undertakes research, develop process technologies and machines, train manpower and deploying to industrial applications”
- Ultra-precision machine tools
- Special purpose machines and equipments
- Sensors and controls
- Textile machineries
- Smart manufacturing and Industry-4.0
- Additive and special manufacturing processes
- Precision Metrology
- Aircrafts LRUs and test rings & qualifications
- Skilling and Re-skilling – industry ready manpower training
- Technology Licensing and Incubation
Value Added Technical Services
CMTI is housed with state of the art equipments and instruments. We would provide several laboratory services.
- Machine Tool and its aggregates: Machine (qualification) performance test, Safety, Vibration and Noise.
- Measurement and Calibration: CMTI is NABL certified lab. We would provide high-end services like laser interferometry and calibration of masters used in metrology labs.
- Re-engineering of high - value replacement components and subsystems: Metal based additive manufacturing (3D-Printing) services could be availed from CMTI for replacement and reconditioning of high value components.
- Aerospace Qualification Tests: Aerospace Lab. at CMTI undertakes qualification test including design of test rigs. We would like to provide these services.
- Material Testing and Metallurgical Tests: Various test services including the implementation of better quality management systems and standards are available at CMTI.
- Nano-Manufacturing and Nanomaterial Characterization Services:
- Nano-manufacturing: CMTI could create a features as small as 8 nanometers over metals;
- Nanomaterial characterization: All most all the facilities for nanomaterials and surface characterization required are installed at CMTI. We are already offering these services with 25% discounted rates to academia and Agency like RDSO have recognized CMTI as certifying agency for their supply chains.
Skilling and Reskilling
- Training Programs: About 55 training programs (2 - 5 days) have been offered annually for working professionals. In addition, about customised corporate training programs of 15 - 30 days duration.
- Active learning workshops for Engineering Students: CMTI would develop customized programs to teach the practical skills while they are at engineering schools. This is grossly missing in many of the engineering schools. GOK must do something towards this, CMTI would like to extend the support in this regard.
- Finishing Schools: CMTI is planning to start 3 - 6 months finishing schools for passing-out engineering students to make them industry employable manpower.
- Summer Internships: CMTI has already started summer internships offering annually 200 internships of 2 months.
- Design of On-line self-learning courses for MSME workforce: These programs are primarily focused on self-learning, troubleshooting advisories related to smart manufacturing
| Design of On-line self-learning courses for MSME workforce | |
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| Shuttle less rapiers looms of 450 RPM developed by Centre of Excellence at CMTI, Bengaluru | |
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| NMTC Building – Clean Room Infrastructure development | |
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| Clean room labs at ground and underground floor | |
| Nano Manufacturing Technology Center (NMTC) of CMTI: Nano manufacturing for strategic sectors | |
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| Facility created | 3D Scanner Developed |
Sensor Technology Development Facility (STDF) of CMTI: Development of various sensors for industrial applications website: https://cmti.res.in | |
