Phillips Ushers in a New Era of Smart Manufacturing with the Launch of Its Expertise Centre in Pune!

Phillips Machine Tools has taken a monumental step in shaping India’s manufacturing future with the inauguration of the Phillips Manufacturing Expertise Centre in Chakan, Pune. The grand event was graced by Basavraj P. Kalyani, Executive Director of Bharat Forge Ltd., and Alan Phillips, President of Phillips Corporation, USA, who jointly unveiled the state-of-the-art facility — a hub designed to foster innovation, learning, and collaboration in the Indian manufacturing landscape.

The newly inaugurated Phillips Manufacturing Expertise Centre stands as a symbol of India’s evolving industrial capabilities. Its core mission is to accelerate the nation’s journey toward advanced, smart, and sustainable manufacturing. Strategically located in the Chakan industrial belt — a thriving hub for manufacturing and engineering — the facility brings together global technology leaders, OEMs, and academia under one roof to explore, experiment, and execute breakthrough manufacturing solutions.

At its core, the Centre showcases Phillips’ end-to-end capabilities in advanced manufacturing. Visitors can witness live demonstrations of cutting-edge CNC machines, automation systems, and next-generation additive 3D printing technologies such as SLA, SLS, FFF, DMLS, and hybrid systems. These demonstrations offer an immersive look into the future of manufacturing, where digitalisation, precision, and sustainability converge.

Beyond serving as a technology showcase, the facility will act as a training and application development centre. Here, customers, engineers, and students will receive hands-on exposure to modern manufacturing technologies, bridging the critical gap between industrial innovation and workforce skills. By enabling knowledge transfer and practical learning, Phillips aims to prepare the next generation of manufacturing professionals to meet the demands of Industry 4.0.

During the inauguration, Basavraj P. Kalyani lauded the initiative’s national importance, stating, “India is on the cusp of a manufacturing revolution. The establishment of the Phillips Manufacturing Expertise Centre will play a transformative role in realising our nation’s aspirations to be a global manufacturing leader. By combining technology, talent, and innovation, Phillips is setting the stage for Indian manufacturers to compete confidently on the global stage.”

Alan Phillips, President of Phillips Corporation, echoed this sentiment, highlighting India’s pivotal role in the company’s global strategy. “India has always been close to our hearts at Phillips. What’s happening here is truly special — a mix of innovation, energy, and commitment that’s enabling the future of manufacturing. The new centre in Chakan is about bringing the best global technologies and ideas closer to our customers, helping them grow and lead with confidence.”

He further emphasised that the Centre embodies the company’s philosophy of “Experts Inspiring Expertise,” strengthening Phillips’ global mission to operationalise manufacturing and inspire excellence across industries.

With over six decades of leadership in the industry, Phillips Machine Tools has been a trusted partner to manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, and precision engineering sectors. The inauguration of the new centre marks another milestone in the company’s enduring commitment to advancing Indian manufacturing through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

The Phillips Manufacturing Expertise Centre is envisioned as more than a facility — it is a collaborative ecosystem where customers, technology partners, and innovators unite to design the future of Indian manufacturing, setting new benchmarks in efficiency, precision, and global competitiveness.