The Advanced Centre for Materials Science (ACMS) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi, organized a BIS-Academia Workshop on 'Technical Advancements and the Role of Standardization in Powder Metallurgical Processes and Products,' in collaboration with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur and the Indian Institute of Metals, Kanpur Chapter. The workshop brought together industry experts, academicians, and researchers to discuss the latest advancements and the critical role of standardization in powder metallurgy.

The workshop commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Anish Upadhyaya, Head of ACMS, IIT Kanpur, who also served as the workshop coordinator. Prof. Kantesh Balani, Head of the Materials Science and Engineering Department and Professor A.K. Singh, Faculty Incharge TechnoPark at IIT Kanpur, addressed the attendees, emphasizing the importance of continuous innovation and adherence to standards in advancing the field of powder metallurgy. Ms Swagat Bhandari, Nodal Incharge of the newly incepted Translational Research Initiative at IIT Kanpur provided her insights about the strategies to synergise the activities so as to ensure seamless translation of research or prototype stage to industrial adoption and production. 

The morning session featured insightful presentations from representatives of leading industries. Mr. Mahesh Nipanikar, Technical Director at Hoganas India Ltd.; Mr. V. Sadafal and Mr. S. Biradar, Deputy General Managers at Emitec Technologies India Pvt Ltd.; and Mr. Rajesh Bhatia, CEO of RVB Shorelube Industry Pvt. Ltd., who shared their expertise and discussed the challenges and opportunities in the powder metallurgical processes sector. This session was followed by a tour of the ACMS facilities, offering participants a closer look at the cutting-edge research being conducted at IIT Kanpur.

The afternoon session was marked by the 21st Technical Meeting of the Sectional Committee (MTD25) on Powder Metallurgical Materials and Products. In the evening session, a series of six technical lectures that was attended by over 70 students, staff and faculty participants. The speakers included Mr. G. Ram Sai Kumar, Scientist-C and Deputy Director at the Metallurgical Engineering Department, BIS, opened the session with a lecture on the "Role of BIS and Standardization in Powder Metallurgy," emphasizing the importance of standardization for maintaining consistent quality and supporting innovation in powder metallurgy. Dr. Mayadhar Debata, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneshwar, discussed the "Development of Non-Ferrous Alloys through Powder Metallurgy" with a special focus on strategic applications. The third lecture, by Dr. Pradyut Sengupta, Senior Scientist at CSIR-IMMT, focused on the "Design and Development of Intermetallics and Composites by Powder Metallurgy Route for High-Temperature Strategic Applications," highlighting advanced materials for critical engineering challenges.

In the subsequent lecture, Dr. Gururaj Telasang, Scientist E, ARCI Hyderabad, delivered a talk on "Metal Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Case Studies," exploring innovative processes for engineering applications. Dr. Deepak Pattanayak, Principal Scientist at CSIR-CECRI, discussed the "Application of Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology in the Biomedical Field." The workshop concluded with a presentation on "Frangible Bullets through Powder Metallurgy" by Prof. Anish Upadhyaya from IIT Kanpur and Anshu Bhatia, Managing Director at Camstar Defense India Pvt Ltd, focusing on the development of innovative, safety-enhanced ammunition through advanced powder metallurgical techniques.

The day concluded with a vote of thanks, recognizing the contributions of all speakers and participants, and reaffirming the shared dedication of IIT Kanpur and BIS to advancing research and standardization in powder metallurgy.