TAMCOE to upgrade facility for 3D printing and printing of medical grade products

CHENNAI:
Tamil Nadu Advance Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (TAMCOE) is likely to upgrade its facility for 3D designing and printing of medical grade products, according to official sources

The upgraded facility will offer design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) expertise to healthcare institutions and manufacturers, support joint research and development projects on additive manufacturing as well as providing contract manufacturing services for patient-specific implants.

The facility is being upgraded as TAMCOE has identified huge opportunities and applications in healthcare. Sources said that Tamil Nadu, being the healthcare capital and an epicentre for healthcare revolution, with the highest number of medical colleges in India and the engineering talent, is the right place to kindle and support Innovation in Healthcare technology.

Tamil Nadu Advance Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, which was established in November, 2022, by Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) in association with GE Aerospace at a cost of Rs 141.26 Crores, was focusing on aviation, medical devices, and automotive precision components.

It is learnt that TAMCOE is seeking the support of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India for the upgradation.

Sources said that a stakeholder meeting was held on Thursday with participation from Academia like Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology (AVIT), Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS); Top Hospitals like Kauvery Hospitals, Rela hospital; MSMEs, Startups, Industries like Gesco, Systems Integration Specialist Company (SISCO) etc; Industry Associations like Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its Healthcare working group, TANSTIA, TIEMA; Incubators like IIT Madras Research Park among others.

Hitendra Sahu, the Director of department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, interacted with the stakeholder participants. Sandeep Nanduri, managing director of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), B Krishnamoorthi managing director of TAMCOE and Dr K. Senthil Raj, managing director of SIPCOT were also present at the stakeholder meeting.