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Reinforcing India’s security infrastructure: The evolution of stationary armour systems

Reinforcing India’s security infrastructure: The evolution of stationary armour systems

As India’s defence and internal security infrastructure evolves, stationary armour systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and adaptable.

Meet the next-gen materials driving innovation in aerospace

Meet the next-gen materials driving innovation in aerospace

India’s aerospace sector is growing quickly, with the market projected to reach $70 billion by 2030 and grow over 7% annually through 2034. As per the recently-released 15-year Technology Perspective…

Survival by design: How qualified materials protect India’s soldiers

Survival by design: How qualified materials protect India’s soldiers

With 10 armour ceramics qualifications from leading certification agencies, CUMI is enabling defence OEMs to design and innovate at speed for our soldiers. In the relentless pursuit of defence modernisation,…

Benchmarking protection at the heart of future-ready armour systems

Benchmarking protection at the heart of future-ready armour systems

India’s journey toward defence modernisation is entering a transformative phase. As threats evolve and battlefields become more complex, the focus is shifting beyond firepower to include agility, survivability, and world-class…

Building the backbone of maritime security through innovation in indigenous materials

Building the backbone of maritime security through innovation in indigenous materials

India’s ports and naval bases are the lifelines of the nation, handling over 90% of its trade by volume. Dotting a coastline of 11,098.81 km, they are safeguarded by the…

CUMI Whitepaper: Unlocking Unmatched Performance and Efficiency for Aerospace with Advanced Ceramic Coatings

CUMI Whitepaper: Unlocking Unmatched Performance and Efficiency for Aerospace with Advanced Ceramic Coatings

As India races towards becoming a global aerospace powerhouse, CUMI is proud to be at the forefront of driving innovation in advanced materials for the aerospace industry. With the country’s…

Subbu @ ET ADMS 2025: Why advanced materials hold centre stage in Defence & Aerospace

Subbu @ ET ADMS 2025: Why advanced materials hold centre stage in Defence & Aerospace

As part of a six-member panel with government and industry stalwarts, Subbu shared about the nuances of manufacturing advanced materials in India with one goal – delivering the best in…

Frontline defence: Modernising body armour where it matters

Frontline defence: Modernising body armour where it matters

When soldiers operate in high-intensity combat zones, providing the best possible resources to ensure their safety and comfort is a priority. Personal armour that protects soldiers against a variety of…

Armouring vehicles with the best in protection and performance

Armouring vehicles with the best in protection and performance

In the pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, India’s defence landscape is undergoing a radical transformation. One of the most significant areas of focus is the development and modernisation of armoured vehicles,…

CUMI Whitepaper: Redefining Protection in an Evolving Threat Landscape

CUMI Whitepaper: Redefining Protection in an Evolving Threat Landscape

Efficient protection for man, machine and terrain has emerged as the most urgent priority in the current geopolitical dynamic. With conflict tactics assuming newer, more complex dimensions, defending people and…

The Hindu BusinessLine: CUMI sees opportunities in A&D business

The Hindu BusinessLine: CUMI sees opportunities in A&D business

The company is working on prototypes for advanced aerospace applications. Read the complete feature below, or view here.

IABG Germany Certifies CUMI’s Ceramic Composite Panels for Vehicle Armour

IABG Germany Certifies CUMI’s Ceramic Composite Panels for Vehicle Armour

CUMI is one of the first Indian companies to receive a global certification for its indigenously designed add-on composite armour panels for advanced protection of military vehicles. Chennai, May 29,…

OEM Update: The Power of Ceramics for Unparalleled Protection

OEM Update: The Power of Ceramics for Unparalleled Protection

Advancements in warfare technology has made weapons, artillery, and explosives more lethal. Rising insurgencies and asymmetric conflicts worldwide demand a significant shift in security and defence strategies. A crucial part…

Making Materials Matter At Aero India 2025

Making Materials Matter At Aero India 2025

The team from CUMI with Dr. S. Christopher, former Chairman of DRDO and CUMI’s Defence Advisor at Aero India 2025. The power of indigenous engineering was proudly on display at…

CUMI’s Creep-feed Grinding Tech Powers Precision In Jet Engines

CUMI’s Creep-feed Grinding Tech Powers Precision In Jet Engines

Being the third largest in domestic aviation and fourth in military aircraft fleet size, India has long relied on abrasive technology for high-precision manufacturing of critical aircraft components. One such…

How 3D Ceramic Printing Is Shifting The Course Of The Aerospace Industry

How 3D Ceramic Printing Is Shifting The Course Of The Aerospace Industry

3D printing is not a new technology. It has been around since the 1980s. However, it has evolved tremendously in the last 10 years as a technology capable of creating…

Five Ways Graphene Could Revolutionise Aerospace

Five Ways Graphene Could Revolutionise Aerospace

In the last two decades since its discovery, Graphene has only garnered ever-growing interest. As per the Graphene Council, over 1.5 lakh graphene-related patents and 3.7 lakh research papers revolve…

Advanced Materials: Establishing India As A Global Leader In Defence And Aerospace

Advanced Materials: Establishing India As A Global Leader In Defence And Aerospace

Since the advent of ‘Make in India’, advanced materials have taken charge to deliver the best of indigenous innovation for the aerospace and defence sector. Here’s a look at some…

Materials Science helping soldiers tread lightly and aerial vehicles safely lift off

Materials Science helping soldiers tread lightly and aerial vehicles safely lift off

Light weighting has emerged as the No.1 priority in defence and aerospace for applications across the board – from lighter aero structures to comfortable bulletproof vests. Materials science has helped…

Heralding the Future of Vehicle Armour with Advanced Ceramics

Heralding the Future of Vehicle Armour with Advanced Ceramics

India has included a steadily expanding number of defence platforms, components and sub-systems as part of the Positive Indigenisation Lists. While the larger goal is to address self-sufficiency and greater…

CUMI receives ToT from DMRL to manufacture add-on composite armour for Made-in-India WhAP & other armoured vehicles

CUMI receives ToT from DMRL to manufacture add-on composite armour for Made-in-India WhAP & other armoured vehicles

Dr. Santanu Mandal, Head of R&D, Industrial Ceramics Division, CUMI, Subbu Venkatachalam, Head of Marketing, CUMI, and Ramasundaram R, Head of Sales and Marketing, Industrial Ceramics Division, CUMI during the…

National Engineers’ Day 2024: Meet The Engineers Who Make Materials Matter

National Engineers’ Day 2024: Meet The Engineers Who Make Materials Matter

An engineer is a person who applies the skills and knowledge of basic science for the good of society. – Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, India’s most celebrated, visionary…

How Materials Science Propelled Us To Space

How Materials Science Propelled Us To Space

August 23, 2023, the red-letter day when India became the first country to successfully land near the lunar south pole or the ‘dark side of the moon’. While all thrusters…

Personal Body Armour: Making Safety Accessible for People who Matter

The Indian Government has been working on strengthening the security infrastructure of the country by investing in our military and police force. One such area is body armour. (Access the…

Video: Advanced protection of man and machine

Video: Advanced protection of man and machine

Enter the fascinating world of materials science and engineering and get a glimpse of how CUMI is pioneering cutting-edge advancements in ceramics for outstanding performance and exceptional protection. Watch the…

Ceramic Armour: Shaping Mobility & Protection in Bulletproof Jacket Applications

Ceramic Armour: Shaping Mobility & Protection in Bulletproof Jacket Applications

A whitepaper on advanced ceramics for personal protection For centuries now, soldiers and security personnel have relied on body armour to keep themselves safe in dangerous situations. Armour protection systems…

Strengthening India’s Defence: CUMI’s Seven-Decade Journey In Advanced Materials

Strengthening India’s Defence: CUMI’s Seven-Decade Journey In Advanced Materials

CUMI’s Innovations and Collaborations for a Self-Reliant Defence Ecosystem in India In this interview, Subbu Venkatachalam, Head of Marketing at Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), shares valuable insights on CUMI’s significant…

Industrial production of graphene begins in Kerala

Industrial production of graphene begins in Kerala

Manufacturing starts under Carborundum Universal Limited in Kochi Industrial production of graphene has commenced in Kerala with the manufacturing beginning at Carborundum Universal Limited under the Murugappa Group here. The…

Aligned with India’s Vision to Drive Self-Reliance in Aerospace Defence sector: CUMI MD Ananthaseshan

Aligned with India’s Vision to Drive Self-Reliance in Aerospace Defence sector: CUMI MD Ananthaseshan

The rocket launchpads of the Indian Space Research Organisation at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh use refractory material supplied by CUMI for flame deflection. The organization also supplies thermal spray powders…

The Key Role of Material Science in Modern Warfare

The Key Role of Material Science in Modern Warfare

Throughout history, the science of materials has wielded considerable influence in the art of warfare, with breakthroughs in metal alloys, ceramics and polymers playing crucial roles in weaponry, armour, and…

Fortifying Defence Capabilities

Fortifying Defence Capabilities

Innovation in materials has emerged as a critical enabler in achieving several national objectives such as self-reliance and innovation in the defence sector and ensuring the safety of soldiers. By…

Defence UAVs: A Bird’s Eye View on Manufacturing Sector’s Next Opportunity

Defence UAVs: A Bird’s Eye View on Manufacturing Sector’s Next Opportunity

With the advances in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones, as they are commonly referred to, there is a growing recognition of their potential in defence applications across surveillance and…

CUMI earns Global Certifications for Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing

CUMI earns Global Certifications for Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing

Carborundum Universal Ltd (CUMI), a pioneering organization in the field of material sciences and part of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group announced a slew of advanced certifications such as EN9100 and…

How Innovative Materials Can Bolster Defence Capabilities

How Innovative Materials Can Bolster Defence Capabilities

For unmanned aerial vehicles, carbon fibre-reinforced polymers provide the agility and range necessary for successful reconnaissance and surveillance missions. By Subbu Venkatachalam Ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our soldiers…

Aerospace advancing through indigenous production and expertise

Aerospace advancing through indigenous production and expertise

Subbu Venkatachalam, Head of Marketing, Carborundum Universal Limited, asserts that the Make in India initiative has propelled India’s aerospace and defence sector leading to decreased reliance on defence imports, positioning…

India’s Defense Sector is Embracing Self-reliance in Manufacturing and Technology

India’s Defense Sector is Embracing Self-reliance in Manufacturing and Technology

From high-tech weaponry to advanced weapon systems, the last two decades have seen India’s defence forces increasingly equip themselves with modern technologies, and rapidly advance their technological capabilities. By Dr. Santanu…

CUMI, Pluss Technologies Aim to Grow Market in Phase Change Materials

CUMI, Pluss Technologies Aim to Grow Market in Phase Change Materials

Subbu Venkatachalam says the R&D infrastructure and the scalability in terms of production, the knowledge that CUMI has, has helped Pluss Technologies improve our processes from the technological side. Can…

The Power of Innovation in Materials: Keeping Our Soldiers Safe

The Power of Innovation in Materials: Keeping Our Soldiers Safe

As defence technologies evolve, there has been a quest for new-age materials that can overcome the vulnerabilities in traditional defence materials. By Dr Santanu Mandal The modernisation of warfare coupled…

CUMI continues to strengthen its support to defence industry with the help of DRDO

CUMI continues to strengthen its support to defence industry with the help of DRDO

Chennai, 1st March 2024: Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), a leading materials science company and a constituent of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group has been closely working with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in supporting their…

CUMI and ideaForge collaborate to develop cutting-edge nanomaterial reinforced products for drones

CUMI and ideaForge collaborate to develop cutting-edge nanomaterial reinforced products for drones

CUMI and ideaForge Technology are working to develop innovative nanomaterial reinforced structures to make drones lighter, stronger, smaller, and more durable Chennai, August 17, 2023: Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), a…

CUMI solidifies its position in the Aerospace and Defence sector with global certifications

CUMI solidifies its position in the Aerospace and Defence sector with global certifications

Certifications from renowned entities such as Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) and ISRO, among others endorse CUMI’s expertise in aerospace and defence manufacturing Chennai, May 24, 2023: Carborundum Universal Limited…

CUMI Sets Up Center of Excellence for Wonder Material Graphene

CUMI Sets Up Center of Excellence for Wonder Material Graphene

MoU signed with Digital University of Kerala to set up a Centre of Excellence for large-scale commercialisation of graphene Chennai, May 4, 2023: Carborundum Universal Ltd. (CUMI), a global leader…

CUMI inks MoU with DRDO’s RCI Laboratory for Ceramic Radome Technology

CUMI inks MoU with DRDO’s RCI Laboratory for Ceramic Radome Technology

Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (ToT) handed over at Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru will enable CUMI to supply Ceramic Radomes for use in defence applications Chennai, 15 March…

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