Peekay Group to develop 3D printing facility at Bengaluru Airport City

31 Aug 2021 CW Team

Peekay Group has signed an agreement with Bengaluru Airport City (BACL) to develop a 3D printing technology facility at the Airport City, which is being developed in the BLR premises. BACL is an entirely owned subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport (BIAL).

The company told the media that this facility would accommodate a production centre and an experience zone to learn 3D printing and ideate innovative solutions. Additionally, the facility would be used to train the experts of technology, upgrade skills and increase awareness of several 3D printing applications. It would play an essential role in engaging youngsters in this new era of technology-driven manufacturing.

3D printing, which is also known as additive manufacturing, has wide applications, including construction, aerospace, biotech (human tissue replacement), education, architecture, automotive, military, jewellery and many other fields.

It is estimated that the global 3D market size would reach $62.79 billion by 2028 and is predicted to witness a CAGR of 21.0% from 2021-28.

Mckinsey expects that additive manufacturing can annually have an economic impact of $550 billion by 2025.

3D printing is expected to reduce the carbon footprint significantly, while traditional manufacturing harms the environment.

Rao Munukutla, chief executive officer of BACL, told the media that they are delighted to partner with the Peekay Group to develop a state-of-the-art 3D printing technology facility as part of their Airport City. He said that Bengaluru City. Bengaluru is emerging as one of the world's leading tech innovation hubs, and their focus at BACL would be to continue partnering with companies in the fields of robotics, space technology, quantum computing, electronics manufacturing, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and chip design.

Image Source

Infrastructure Urban

06 Jul 2026

ABS Marine Sees CRISIL Credit Rating Upgrade

ABS Marine Services has secured an upgrade to its long term and short term credit ratings from CRISIL, reflecting improved profitability and revenue growth through long term contracts. CRISIL moved the long term rating from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable and revised the short term rating from A2 to A2+. The action signals strengthened financial metrics and operational resilience. The company benefited from durable client relationships with firms such as ONGC and Schlumberger. The rating decision followed stronger cash flows and an enlarged bank loan facility, which increased from Rs 3,705 million (m..

Project BRAHMANK Marks 16 Years Of Strategic Roads In Arunachal

Project BRAHMANK is marking 16 years of work to establish strategic road and bridge links across Arunachal Pradesh, maintaining and developing 811 kilometres of roads and nearly 86 bridges that range from small culverts to large steel and arch bridges. These transport links are described as critical for ensuring year-round movement of defence personnel, equipment and essential supplies while improving everyday travel for people in remote villages. The project balances national security requirements with regional development by focusing on reliable access in challenging terrain. Notable enginee..

Longleng CSOs Give One Week Ultimatum Over Two-Lane Highway

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Longleng district have demanded immediate restoration of the deteriorating Changtongya–Longleng two-lane road and sought a detailed status report on the stalled construction within one week. The demand followed a consultative meeting convened under the Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) to discuss welfare and development concerns. PPC president YB Angam Phom said prolonged non-maintenance had caused hardship to commuters and affected transportation, local commerce and the district's development. The meeting urged authorities to undertake immediate restoration a..