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 of the rising stars from the last decade. In the past, defence and aerospace applications could rely on materials excelling in a single property like… Continue reading Advanced Materials: Establishing India as a Global Leader in Defence and Aerospace

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 address this challenge. Advanced materials such as ceramic- and graphene-based nano-composites are not only leading for being high-performance but also uncompromising when it comes to… Continue reading Materials Science helping soldiers tread lightly and aerial vehicles safely lift off

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 award of the Transfer of Technology (ToT) from DMRL

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 engineer, lived up to his remark and lofty idealism. He is credited with many infrastructural milestones that have built our society today such as the… Continue reading National Engineers’ Day 2024: Meet The Engineers Who Make Materials Matter

How Materials Science Propelled Us To Space

LVM3-M4 rocket which launched the Chandrayaan-3

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 were firing during launch, there was one material that was efficiently working in the background to ensure safe take-off – CUMI’s flame deflectors. Engineered… Continue reading How Materials Science Propelled Us To Space

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 video below:

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 vehicle evolution. From safeguarding soldiers with durable armour to propelling cutting-edge aircraft with advanced composites, material science stands as the driving force behind innovation, enabling… Continue reading The Key Role of Material Science in Modern Warfare

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 Subbu Venkatachalam, Head of Marketing, CUMI CUMI, with its focus on material science, nanotechnology, and polymer chemistry and commitment to research and development, is pushing… Continue reading Fortifying Defence Capabilities

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.)

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