The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology hosted the second National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) on March 23, 2026, in New Delhi to advance the domestic AM ecosystem.
Originally reported by dqindia.com
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology hosted the second National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) on March 23, 2026, in New Delhi to advance the domestic AM ecosystem. During the event, officials released the India and Global Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem 2026 report and facilitated the exchange of multiple MoUs alongside new product launches. The symposium convened stakeholders from the Indian Army, Department of Space, and various state governments to discuss policy frameworks under the National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM) 2.0. Key industry participants included Intech Additive Solutions, Stratasys, and Philips Additive, focusing on scaling domestic production of electronics components and advanced materials.
This event highlights India's strategic push to integrate AM into its broader manufacturing economy, specifically targeting the electronics and defense sectors. By coordinating across ministries like the Ministry of Defence and the Department of Atomic Energy, the government aims to reduce reliance on imported capital goods and specialized materials. This centralized approach contrasts with more fragmented regional adoption strategies seen in other emerging markets, positioning India to capture a larger share of the global AM value chain through state-backed R&D and infrastructure support.
The focus on NSAM 2.0 indicates a shift toward operationalizing policy into tangible manufacturing output rather than just theoretical research. For industry participants, the success of this initiative will depend on the effective translation of these MoUs into localized production capacity for high-performance materials and industrial-grade hardware. Stakeholders should prioritize alignment with government-supported R&D centers to navigate the evolving regulatory and procurement landscape in the Indian market.
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