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Beyond fighter jets: India is building a new family of engines for missiles and drones
Times of India – World
· India
India has successfully developed a 350 kg class expendable turbojet engine for missiles. The nation also demonstrated a 5 kN thrust class rotating detonation …
Nabhdrishti is building small gas turbines for drones, aircraft and power generation
Your Story
· India
The Bengaluru-based company is developing fuel-flexible engines on a shared core, one sized for unmanned aircraft and one for industrial and defence power supp…
Triumph Tracker 400 launched in India: Price, engine specs & key details
Times of India – World
· India
Triumph Motorcycles has launched the new Tracker 400 in India, priced at Rs 2.46 lakh. This model features a 350cc engine, a first for Triumph in India, design…
‘This is what you don’t see in F1’: the university where future race engineers are made
The Guardian – World
· Europe
With alumni in every F1 team, Oxford Brookes University’s Formula Student team is the most prestigious in the countryAt the Oxford Brookes Headington campus, m…
Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A hybrid propulsion system designed to make small battlefield drones stealthier and go further has passed its flight tests, according to Chinese state media.
T…
Why physical AI is becoming manufacturing’s next advantage
MIT Technology Review
· Global
For decades, manufacturers have pursued automation to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and stabilize operations. That approach delivered meaningful gains, but i…
Optimizing a Battery Electric Vehicle Thermal Management System
IEEE Spectrum
· Global
This webinar looks at a Battery Electric Virtual Vehicle Model of a mid-size BEV, and uses Simulink and Simscape to facilitate design exploration, component re…
In Mau, a small machining workshop keeps local engines running
Your Story
· India
From apprentice to entrepreneur, Ayad Kumar built Ayad Engineering in Mau with skill and support, offering affordable engine machining services locally.
Achieving Micron-Level Tolerances: CAD Optimization for Sub-10µm 3D Printing
IEEE Spectrum
· Global
Achieve successful micro-scale 3D prints by optimizing tolerances, wall thickness, support strategies, microfluidic channels, and material selection in your CA…
On track to develop locally-made marine engine for Navy by 2028: Kirloskar co CEO
Times of India – World
· India
Kirloskar Oil Engines is on track to deliver India's first indigenously developed 6 MW marine engine to the Indian Navy by April 2028. This initiative, under t…
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Beyond fighter jets: India is building a new family of engines for missiles and drones
Source: Times of India – World
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- Removing complex turbine blades cuts costs, enabling mass-producible, attrition-tolerant cruise missiles with 15-25% fuel efficiency gains for extended range or loiter time.
- Technical hurdles include cyclic pressure shocks, heat flux, and preventing upstream detonation waves, addressed by advanced materials and aerodynamic nozzles.
- India's D-Propulse test achieving TRL-5 places it in an elite tier, closing the gap with global peers like the US, Russia, and China.
- India's 5 kN TRL-5 engine matches advanced international programs, contrasting with US/Russia's classified or low-TRL work and China's limited air-breathing systems.
Nabhdrishti is building small gas turbines for drones, aircraft and power generation
Source: Your Story
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- **Nabhdrishti Aerospace** (founded 2023) aims to reduce India's reliance on imported propulsion by developing fuel-flexible, high-performance micro gas turbines.
- The company's engines (ND350, ND400, ND2000) target UAVs, aviation, and industrial markets, sharing a single core to cut development costs.
- Raised Rs 28.64 crore in pre-seed and seed rounds (2024–2025) for testing, flight trials, and revenue generation, with ND400's first test in January 2026.
- Seeks to lead India's propulsion sector by 2032, focusing on cleaner fuels and dual-market strategies to balance short-term gains and long-term goals.
Triumph Tracker 400 launched in India: Price, engine specs & key details
Source: Times of India – World
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- Triumph Motorcycles launches new Tracker 400 in India, expanding its portfolio.
- Priced at Rs 2.46 lakh ex-showroom.
- Targets adventure and off-road riders.
- Available at authorized dealers nationwide.
‘This is what you don’t see in F1’: the university where future race engineers are made
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) is the UK’s top Formula Student team, with alumni in F1 teams, boosting industry recognition through competition success.
- Students run the team, combining hands-on engineering with simulations, and achieving better gender balance than the motorsport industry.
- OBR’s cars match F1 complexity but lack power, enabling innovations like torque vectoring, surpassing some industry standards.
- Located near major F1 teams and suppliers, the team benefits from proximity, aiding recruitment and collaboration in motorsport innovation.
Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- New propulsion system combines fuel and electric power, tested in December.
- Merges fuel's endurance with electric's quiet operation for small drones.
- Enables longer flights, reduced noise, and lower thermal signatures.
- Reported in CCTV-7 and UAV Competition documentary.
Why physical AI is becoming manufacturing’s next advantage
Source: MIT Technology Review
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- Microsoft and NVIDIA collaborate to enable manufacturers to adopt physical AI, bridging simulation and real-world execution for industrial transformation.
- Traditional automation faces limitations; physical AI expands human capabilities, accelerates innovation, and unlocks new value through adaptable, trustworthy systems.
- Trust and governance are critical, ensuring AI systems are secure, observable, and compliant, especially in safety-critical processes.
- Their partnership provides enterprise-grade tools for scalable, responsible physical AI deployment across manufacturing, supply chains, and operations.
Optimizing a Battery Electric Vehicle Thermal Management System
Source: IEEE Spectrum
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- Webinar explores a mid-size BEV virtual model using Simulink/Simscape for design optimization across five subsystems.
- Testing includes varied drive cycles, cooling/heating scenarios to analyze design impacts on energy consumption.
- Sponsored by MathWorks (MATLAB/Simulink) and IEEE Spectrum Magazine for engineering insights.
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In Mau, a small machining workshop keeps local engines running
Source: Your Story
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- Azad Kumar founded Azad Engineering in Uttar Pradesh, specializing in engine reconditioning and machining for two- and three-wheelers, submersible pumps, and select four-wheelers.
- Trained in Pune and Mau under a mentor, Kumar built his skills and launched the workshop with family support and a Rs 5 lakh loan from the CM YUVA scheme.
- The CM YUVA scheme provided interest-free, collateral-free loans and subsidies, enabling Kumar to invest in machinery and expand his inventory to Rs 7–8 lakh.
- Kumar aims to hire staff, repay the loan, and scale operations, reflecting the scheme’s role in fostering youth-led entrepreneurship and job creation.
Achieving Micron-Level Tolerances: CAD Optimization for Sub-10µm 3D Printing
Source: IEEE Spectrum
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- Micro-scale 3D printing requires specialized CAD design for sub-millimeter features, demanding precise tolerances and geometry adjustments.
- Engineers in medical, electronics, and microfluidics fields must rethink wall thickness, support structures, and material choices.
- A whitepaper provides field-tested tips to reduce failed prints, shorten iteration cycles, and validate prototypes efficiently.
- Sponsored by IEEE Spectrum, the hub offers resources on emerging tech trends and engineering challenges.
On track to develop locally-made marine engine for Navy by 2028: Kirloskar co CEO
Source: Times of India – World
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- Kirloskar Oil Engines, part of India’s Kirloskar group, is on track to deliver India’s... (incomplete article).
- The company emphasizes progress toward fulfilling India’s needs in the oil engine sector.
- Kirloskar group’s flagship entity highlights operational efficiency and strategic goals.
- Focus remains on meeting domestic requirements and expanding market presence.
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