In an era of Industry 4.0 and lightweighting demands, staying static is not an option. To drive your manufacturing growth and competitiveness, the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) invites you to the International Seminar on Forming Technologies (ISFT 2026), scheduled for 22-23 January 2026 at BIEC, Bengaluru.
The 2026 edition curates a syllabus focused on high-performance materials and digital integration. Sessions are designed to provide technically rigorous, implementable solutions:
Advanced Materials & Joining: Deep dive into forming strategies for 4th-Gen AHSS and hybrid structures involving Joining Dissimilar Metals via clinching and riveting.
Digital Transformation: Move from theory to practice with Digital Twins for live die wear tracking and Vision systems powered by Deep Learning for zero-error in line defect detection.
Next-Gen Processes: Explore emerging trends in Hot Stamping, Micro Stamping, and Additive Friction Stir Manufacturing.
Sustainable Tooling: Learn about Conformal Cooling using Additive Manufacturing for thermal management and Zero Lubricant Forming with advanced tool coatings (DLC/PVD).
Why and who should attent
Why Attend? This is more than a seminar; it is a technology roadmap. Attendees will bridge the gap between design concepts and shop-floor reality. By engaging with global experts, you will learn to optimize costs through energy-efficient practices and make informed capital investment decisions for the coming financial year. It is a prime opportunity for Knowledge Networking with industry peers to solve specific production challenges.
Who Should Attend? This event is critical for Plant Managers, Production Heads, R&D/Design Engineers, and Tooling Professionals. It is specifically tailored for decision-makers in Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, and Heavy Engineering sectors who are responsible for technology adoption. Exclusive Acces
| Date: 22 January 2026 | Venue: Conference Centre, BIEC, Bangalore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session Focus | Details |
| 11:00-12:00 | Inaugural & Keynote Session |
Keynote 1: "Innovation, Collaboration, and Skill - The Trifecta for India's Manufacturing Future", Mr. FR Singhvi, Jt Managing Director, Sansera Engineering Keynote 2: "India's Manufacturing Momentum - Driving Competitiveness in the Global Supply Chain", Dr. Karthik Krishnamurthy, Chief Operating Officer, Mahindra Aerospace |
| 12:00-12:20 | TEA | Break |
| 12:20-12:45 | Session 1: Manufacturing 4.0 | Agentic Digital Twins for Intelligent Sheet Metal Forming, IIT Bombay |
| 12:45-13:00 | Session 2: Manufacturing 4.0 | Digital edge to traditional metal forming, LVD Multifold India |
| 13:00-13:25 | Session 3: Forming Processes | Tube Hydroforming of Next Gen Automotive Exhaust Parts, Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics |
| 13:25-14:15 | LUNCH | NETWORKING LUNCH |
| 14:15-14:40 | Session 4: Future-Ready Forming Technologies | High Performance Presses for Aerospace and Defence Industries, FICEP S.p.A. |
| 14:40-14:55 | Technical Session | - |
| 14:55-15:20 | Session 5: Manufacturing 4.0 | Current Implementation of Additive Manufacturing in the Indian Aerospace Sector and its Critical Qualifications, Objectify Technologies |
| 15:20-15:35 | TEA | - |
| 15:35-16:00 | Session 6: Materials | UHSS-1180 MPa Sheet Metal Parts Development Strategies, JBM Group |
| 16:00-16:15 | Technical Session | - |
| 16:15-16:40 | Session 7: Manufacturing 4.0 | Automation and Robotics for Press lines, YASKAWA India |
| Date: 23 January 2026 | Venue: BIEC, Bengaluru | ||
| 11:00-12:00 | Panel Discussion: Session 8: Forming Processes |
Driving India's Manufacturing Competitiveness: Role of Advanced Forming Technologies in the Era of Smart Manufacturing Mr. Halaswamy B Magod (Magod Laser Machining), Mr. Dharmendra Nautiyal (Prima Power India), Mr. Sanjay Saha (Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics), Mr. Jitender Goel (JBM Group), Mr. Ravindra K Singh (Godrej Enterprises Group) |
| 12:00-12:20 | TEA | - |
| 12:20-12:45 | Forming Processes | Press hardening - History and Trends, AP&T |
| 12:45-13:00 | Technical Session | - |
| 13:00-13:25 | Session 9: Engineering Intelligence | Optimizing Tool Steel and PVD Coatings for Efficient High-Tensile Sheet Forming with Reduced Lubricant, Voestalpine High Performance Metals India |
| 13:25-14:15 | LUNCH | NETWORKING LUNCH |
| 14:15-14:40 | Session 10: Future-Ready Forming Technologies | Friction Assisted Technology Machines for Parts Manufacturing & Research, RV Machine Tools |
| 14:40-14:55 | Technical Session | - |
| 14:55-15:20 | Session 11: Materials | High-Strength Aluminium 7000 Series Sheetmetal: Analysing the Demand, Manufacturing Constraints, and Roadmap for Indigenous Production, Hindalco Industries |
| 15:20-15:35 | TEA | - |
| 15:35-16:00 | Session 12: Forming Processes | Joining Dissimilar Metals through Welding Solutions for Mixed Materials, Fronius India |
| 16:00-16:15 | Technical Session | - |
| 16:15-16:40 | Session 13: Sustainability in Forming | Improving Energy Efficiency in Metal Forming Through Advanced Press Design and Automation, ISGEC |
| Session | Registration Fee Per Delegate |
|---|---|
| 22 and 23 January 2026 | Rs. 3000 |
| 22 January 2026 | Rs. 1500 |
| 23 January 2026 | Rs. 1500 |
Note:
Registration for participation must be made online only.
For event details or any queries / clarifications during 'online registration' process please contact
Madan : Mob: 7899437625 | E-Mail: madan@imtma.in
Vrunda : Mob: 9886611007 | E-mail: seminar@imtma.in
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre
10th Mile, Tumkur Road, Bangalore - 562 123
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