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 combat.  By Akshay Kashinath (Read the complete authored article in Publish Industry India magazine here.)

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 STANAG 4569 that endorse its capabilities, regulatory compliance, and expertise in aerospace and defence manufacturing. (Go here to read the complete article in Modern Manufacturing… Continue reading CUMI earns Global Certifications for Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing

Honey traps, cyberattacks and the world of safeguarding defence capabilities in the digital age

IDSA’s Cyber Security Report reveals a staggering 130% increase in ransomware attacks in 2022. A separate report estimates that the worldwide yearly cost of cybercrime is forecast to hit USD8 trillion by 2023, with damages projected to increase to USD10.5 trillion by 2025. So what can be done to protect defence assets? On May 3,… Continue reading Honey traps, cyberattacks and the world of safeguarding defence capabilities in the digital age

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 on the front lines demands equipping them with the finest materials. In the modern defence landscape, materials play a critical role in providing protection for… Continue reading How Innovative Materials Can Bolster Defence Capabilities

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 as an active contributor on the global stage while brisking its position as a hub for indigenous production and innovation. How is CUMI’s integration… Continue reading Aerospace advancing through indigenous production and expertise

India’s Defence 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 Mandal India has the largest defence budget, behind only the USA and China. However, it is also the largest defence importer in the world, which… Continue reading India’s Defence Sector is Embracing Self-reliance in Manufacturing and Technology

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 you tell us about CUMI and its plans for Pluss Technologies? Subbu: CUMI is a material sciences company, and one of our newer solutions is PCMs (Phase… Continue reading CUMI, Pluss Technologies Aim to Grow Market in Phase Change Materials

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 with an evolving threat landscape has put the focus on innovation in defence. The relentless pursuit of innovation has led to novel weapons and accessory… Continue reading The Power of Innovation in Materials: Keeping Our Soldiers Safe

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 indigenisation initiatives. CUMI supplies ceramic plates for bulletproof vests and tiles for armoured vehicles. These products are manufactured in India, including the grains needed to make… Continue reading CUMI continues to strengthen its support to defence industry with the help of DRDO

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 pioneering organisation in the field of material sciences and part of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group today announced its collaboration with ideaForge Technology, India’s leading drone… Continue reading CUMI and ideaForge collaborate to develop cutting-edge nanomaterial reinforced products for drones