CUTTING EDGE 2023 – Knowledge conclave & Awards breaks the record!

Divya Media Publications, with a cognitive legacy of 25 years of publishing excellence initiated – CUTTING EDGE 2023 the first time ever event for cutting tools industry. This event provided a platform to explore the entire ecosystem of cutting tools manufacturing industry.

1st edition is organized by Divya Media Publications at the Noorya Business & Banquet Hotel in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune on 1st December 2023 was a resounding success. The event, which was attended by a mixed congregation of 100 plus business honchos, entrepreneurs, and practicing engineers, witnessed recognition of 4 outstanding achievers from various segments of the cutting tools industry. The winners awardees, were handpicked from a number of nominations by an eminent jury. Here’s a rundown of the winners, their industry categories and the merits of their innovations. The event was organized to celebrate the success of these industry leaders who have proven their excellence in their respective fields.

As the anticipation in the room reaches its peak, the distinguished personalities Mr. Shirish Dongre, Director and Publisher of Divya Media Publications Pvt Ltd, takes the lead, flanked by Dr. Guruprasad Rao, Professor & Dean of NMIMS School of Design, Surendra Datar, Ex-Head of Central Tool Engineering Division at Tata Motors Ltd, Truck Plant, and Ravi Naik, Senior Consultant at ETP Transmission AB take center stage to mark the beginning of this auspicious occasion. The vibrant atmosphere is filled with a sense of reverence and excitement as the gathering awaits the ceremonial lamp lighting. As the room is bathed in the soft glow emanating from the ceremonial lamp, the event is formally inaugurated, ushering in the momentous occasion with Mr. Shirish Dongre delivering a welcoming address.

As a prelude to the Award function, a panel discussion on ‘The role of technology innovation in cutting tools manufacturing ecosystem’ was moderated by Mr.Shirish Dongre – Director & Publisher, DIVYA MEDIA PUBLICATIONS PVT.LTD who anchored the discussion. Following were the topics covered by the erudite speakers capturing the revolutions across a wide spectrum of the cutting tools industry:

Role of coating in cutting tools industry :

Mr.Pravin Shirse – Country President for India and Associated Countries and Managing Director – Oerlikon Balzers Coating India Pvt. Ltd

Role technology innovation in cutting tools manufacturing eco-system :

Mr.Sudershan Datar – (Ex) Head, Central Tool Engineering Division. Tata Motors Ltd, Truck Plant, Pune

Role of milling process in cutting tools :

Mr.Swapnil Patil – Product Manager- Hermle – Head- Applications EPD Division, Phillips Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd

Importance of tool inspection in cutting tools ecosystem : Mr.Amit Salunkhe – General Manager , Zoller India Pvt.Ltd, Pune
Role sustainable packaging for cutting tools : Mr.Preetham Arayanveetil – Managing Director, Rose Plastic India Pvt Ltd, Pune
Advent of AI & Robotics in cutting tools manufacturing : Mr.Guruprasad Rao – Professor & Dean, School of Design, NMIMS University, Mumbai

Congratulations to Dijet Industrial Co Ltd India for their outstanding achievement in winning the prestigious Innovation award for their excellence in the cutting tools segment at the grand CUTTING EDGE 2023 EVENT in Pune, orchestrated by Divya Media.

Mr. Ravi Sane, Business Head – India Operations at Dijet Industrial Co. Ltd, graciously accepted this significant accolade. The honor was bestowed by Dr. Guruprasad Rao, Professor & Dean at NMIMS School of Design, and Sanjiv Save, CEO at Shapers India Pvt Ltd.

Congratulations to ORIENT TOOLS for securing the award in the QUALITY EXCELLENCE category within the cutting tools segment at the grand CUTTING EDGE 2023 EVENT in Pune, orchestrated by Divya Media.

Ms. Nisha Kamte, HR Head, accepted this significant accolade on behalf of Mr. Deepak Das, Managing Director of Orient Tools. The award was presented by Mr. Ravi Naik, Senior Consultant at ETP Transmission AB, alongside Mr. Shirish Dongre, Director & Publisher at Divya Media Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Congratulations to ACCUSHARP CUTTING TOOLS PVT LTD for securing a remarkable award in the Customer Satisfaction category at CUTTING EDGE 2023 – Knowledge conclave & awards for the cutting tools manufacturing industry which was held in Pune, organised by Divya Media Publications Pvt. Ltd..

This prestigious award was gratefully accepted by Mr.Ayaz Shaikh, the Director of Sales & Marketing at Accusharp Cutting Tools Pvt. Ltd. The honor was conferred by Dr. Guruprasad Rao, Professor & Dean at NMIMS School of Design, and Sanjiv Save, CEO at Shapers India Pvt Ltd.

Congratulations, VARGUS India, on clinching the esteemed award for PRODUCT LINE OF THE YEAR in the cutting tools segment at the grand CUTTING EDGE 2023 EVENT in Pune, orchestrated by Divya Media.

This significant accolade was graciously accepted by Mr. Rahul Patil, the Managing Director of Vargus India, and was presented by Mr. Ravi Naik, Senior Consultant at ETP Transmission AB, along with Mr. Shirish Dongre, Director & Publisher at Divya Media Publications Pvt. Ltd.

“The Award is indeed a great encouragement to cutting tools companies. This would motivate us to excel further in our chosen spheres”, said Mr. Ravi Sane, Business Head – India Operations, Dijet Industrial Co. Ltd .

“It was a great event, professionally organized. Congratulations,” commended Dr. Guruprasad Rao – Professor & Dean, School of Design, NMIMS University, Mumbai.

“It was an excellent event in the presence of great personalities from the industry. The organizers have left no stone unturned in delighting the audience,” opined Surendra Datar – Ex- Head, Central Tool Engineering Division. Tata Motors Ltd, Truck Plant, Pune.

“Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to participate in such a prestigious event. I shall remain in touch with you,” said Rahul Patil : Managing Director – Vargus India

“The program was nicely arranged. The choice of topics was quite apt. We could discuss emerging technologies and their impact on cutting tools industry ,” said Mr.Guruprasad Rao – Professor & Dean, School of Design, NMIMS University, Mumbai

“I was highly impressed with the Award Function. The speakers were good and the panel discussion was highly insightful and informative,” added ATUL PATIL, Dy Manager, MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA

“It is worth sparing time for attending this event , there lot of knowledge based takeway we ar taking back with us ” ANIKET WAGH, Officer , SKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN