TechDays comes to Pune: Discover the Future of Machining with Sandvik Coromant

For the first time, metal cutting and manufacturing solutions expert Sandvik Coromant is bringing its global Tech Days event to India. Held at the Sandvik Coromant Centre in Pune from November 19 to 21, the event gives Indian manufacturers the opportunity to explore cutting-edge machining technologies, attend live demonstrations and engage with global & local experts.

Here, Sunil Joshi, President-Sales Sandvik Coromant India, explains why India is ready for Tech Days, how Sandvik Coromant offers solutions to future-proof machining and what visitors can expect.

1. TechDays 2025 marks the first time this global event is being hosted in Pune, India. Why was now the right time to bring TechDays here and what does this say about India’s readiness to embrace advanced and unmanned machining technologies?
Right now, we are seeing extremely strong growth in India’s manufacturing sector. GDP growth is expected to be around 6.3% to 6.5%. Today, manufacturing contributes approximately 17–18% of GDP. By 2047, this is expected to rise to around 24–25%, which is precisely why, given the fantastic growth in the sector, this is the right time to bring TechDays to India.

We have seen all the major industries from automotive, aerospace and general engineering to oil and gas, medical and defence, expand their capacities. From that perspective, it’s important to host TechDays at this time to show our customers how machining technologies can help them be more productive and efficient. Everyone is currently investing for the future and we believe TechDays will help them optimise those investments.

2. The theme for this year’s event is “Future-proof machining.” How is Sandvik Coromant helping manufacturers move toward this?
Sandvik Coromant has been present in the machining space for a long time. But from a wider perspective, we aim to represent the entire manufacturing value chain. We have also acquired companies in the design and planning phase, including CAD and CAM solutions.

We want to cover the entire end-to-end manufacturing system, with the goal to help manufacturers take a holistic perspective and ultimately, future-proof their machining.

3. TechDays will feature collaboration between Sandvik Coromant and partners including Mastercam, Vericut, Promicron and Metrologic Group. How do these partnerships highlight your role as an end-to-end solutions provider?
Manufacturing Wellness is Sandvik Coromant’s holistic approach to creating efficient and resilient manufacturing operations. One of the habits, to “benefit from strong partners”, recognises that no company can have all the expertise in-house. 

By collaborating with partners such as Mastercam, Vericut, Promicron and Metrologic Group, we bring together complementary strengths across CAD/CAM, simulation, sensor technology and metrology. This combined expertise allows us to provide seamless end-to-end solutions, from digital planning and CAM through to machining and verification. 

In practice, this means our customers receive a unified solution to ensure each link in the value chain is connected, optimised and fully supported. 

4. One of the highlights of TechDays is the live machining demos and production unit tours. What do you hope visitors will learn from the demos and tours about using automation to improve efficiency and reliability?
Visitors of TechDays can attend live machining demonstrations of the latest tools and technologies, which will highlight how the right tools, parameters and processes drive efficiency and reliability in real operations. Experiencing these processes in action helps customers understand practical applications, optimise workflows and make informed decisions for their own operations.

The production tours aim to share what we are doing in our facilities in terms of digitisation and data-driven operations. Speaking about Manufacturing Wellness and the eight habits, we focus on these practices because we believe Manufacturing Wellness is an approach that can make businesses more efficient and effective. We have practised these habits in our production units, and we intend to share these insights with customers and visitors during the event.

5. The event also includes partner-led seminars and one-on-one consultations. How will these help manufacturers to accelerate their journey toward more automated, or unmanned operations?
The partner-led seminars and one-on-one consultations will allow customers to dig deeper into specific areas. For example, if a customer wants to know more about verification or simulation, we have demonstrations and consultation plans to address that. We encourage customers to pre-book meetings and bring component drawings and challenges to discuss. Our yellow coat specialists will be present throughout the three days, so even walk-in visitors can discuss new components they want to develop and leave with practical solutions.

6. For many manufacturers, the idea of unmanned machining still feels like a distant goal. What practical steps or mindset changes do you believe are essential for companies beginning this transition?
Different manufacturing sectors in India are at different stages of adopting advanced machining. For instance, the automotive sector is the most advanced and serves as a leading example for moving toward unmanned and lights-out production.

Transitioning to unmanned machining is a journey and manufacturers need to take small, deliberate steps. The first step is eliminating waste, particularly during non-cutting time and setup processes. Using verification, simulation and data-driven approaches is critical to removing inefficiencies and optimising workflows, allowing companies to gradually move toward unmanned machining.

7. Visitors will also see Sandvik Coromant’s latest tool and technology developments during TechDays. Which innovations best represent the company’s direction toward supporting efficient machining processes?
Sandvik Coromant invests around 5% of turnover into research and development. As a result, IT consistently develops 2,500 new products every year. Some of its breakthroughs include DE10, CD Dura, CC2, MS20 and Prime Turning. 

“We are also introducing machining methods and software solutions that help customers implement effective processes. We provide component-specific solutions for aerospace, automotive, general engineering and oil and gas, combining the best global practices to offer optimal tooling and process selection. This helps support our customers in achieving efficient machining processes,” says the company.

8. Looking ahead, how do you see automation and collaboration shaping the next decade of manufacturing?
It is fascinating to see how manufacturing has evolved. In the past, many processes were carried out in isolation. But looking ahead, collaboration will be central to the next decade of manufacturing. We work closely with machine tool partners, CAD/CAM partners and our customers to develop integrated solutions that address real-world challenges.

By embracing Sandvik Coromant’s eight habits of Manufacturing Wellness, manufacturers can make operations more resilient, efficient and adaptable. Automation will play an increasingly critical role, enabling smoother, more efficient production with fewer interruptions and more reliable results. Together, collaboration and automation will enable more flexible and reliable operations. 

9. Finally, why should manufacturers make it a priority to attend TechDays 2025?
TechDays is designed to give visitors a complete, hands-on experience of modern manufacturing. Under one roof, they can explore CAD/CAM, machining and metrology solutions, see live demonstrations and visit our production units to witness advanced processes in action. It is also a chance to bring real challenges and leave with real solutions. Our experts, including our yellow coat specialists, will be on hand to discuss specific components, projects, or applications.

Beyond technology, TechDays is about connection. It is an opportunity to network with industry leaders, exchange ideas and experience how collaboration and innovation are driving the next chapter of Indian manufacturing.