Autodesk Modern Machining Forum 2025: Adapting to Change with Technology & Automation

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“The future of machining lies in strategic collaboration and optimized efficiency. Reducing unvalued tasks and fostering strong partner relationships are paramount to success.” - Detlev Reicheneder, Senior Director, Business Strategy, Design & Manufacturing, Autodesk.

April 2025 : The Autodesk Modern Machining Forum 2025 brought together CNC shop owners, manufacturing leaders, and technology experts to explore how automation, digitalization, and lean manufacturing are shaping the future of machining. With India’s precision machining and fabrication sector playing a critical role in supply chains across automotive, industrial machinery, and aerospace, the event highlighted how embracing the right technologies can boost efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance competitiveness.

The Future of Machining

Parminder Singh, Country Head - Design & Manufacturing, Autodesk India & SAARC, opened the event, emphasizing the importance of adopting lean manufacturing, automation, and digital strategies to remain competitive. He reinforced how technology is the key enabler for improving efficiency and precision in modern machining and how the growth of Indian manufacturing presents a golden opportunity for small to mid-sized CNC machine shops.

Detlev Reicheneder, Senior Director, Business Strategy, Design & Manufacturing, Autodesk, provided an insightful keynote on the evolving landscape of machining. He discussed how machine shops can stay competitive and profitable in a dynamic market. He mentioned, “The future of machining lies in strategic collaboration and optimized efficiency. Reducing unvalued tasks and fostering strong partner relationships are paramount to success.”

Transforming Machine Shops with Digitalization

The panel discussion, moderated by Manish Kulkarni, Co-Founder & Director, Pro MFG Media explored how digital transformation can drive operational efficiency and optimize production. The panelists shared real-world insights on challenges, opportunities, and best practices for streamlining machining operations.

The panel comprised of machine shop experts -

● Ashish Varma, MD & CEO, Prime Graphite
● Kedar Jaywant Shintre, CEO, Shree Engineering
● Kaushal Prajapati, Co-founder, Inject Tools
● Parminder Singh, Country Head, Design & Manufacturing, India & SAARC, Autodesk India

The most interesting aspect of the panel discussion was that it sparked valuable industry insights through real-time audience participation. The discussion was uniquely structured, incorporating live polling by the audience. The participants' responses guided the panelists' insights.

Sahil Raut, Co-founder of EVITAR Systems, presented a real world case study on how medium-scale machining units can enhance productivity, reduce scrap, and optimize workflows using data-driven insights and digital tools.

Balasaheb Sargaiyye, Senior Solutions Expert, Autodesk India, presented cutting-edge AI-driven and cloud-based solutions for machining operations. He demonstrated how Autodesk Fusion and other digital solutions can improve precision, automation, and efficiency.

The event concluded with closing remarks by Parminder Singh, reinforcing the importance of technology-driven manufacturing excellence.

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