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 complete article authored by Akshay Kashinath, Head of Business Development (Aerospace & Defence), Carborundum Universal Limited below or download to read.)

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 contributions to India’s defence ecosystem over the past seven decades. As a leading player in materials science, CUMI has played a vital role in strengthening… Continue reading Strengthening India’s Defence: CUMI’s Seven-Decade Journey In Advanced Materials

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 product has tremendous possibilities in the electric and electronic industries. The State has made a major leap in its industrial progress by initiating the production… Continue reading Industrial production of graphene begins in Kerala

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 to the global aircraft engine industry to protect engine components from extreme heat. “As a world-class solutions provider in advanced ceramics, electro minerals, super refractories,… Continue reading Aligned with India’s Vision to Drive Self-Reliance in Aerospace & Defence sector: CUMI MD Ananthaseshan

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

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

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