Cambridge Institute of Technology had the distinct honor of hosting Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space, for the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Metal 3D Printing Facility at Galactic 3D, marking a significant milestone in advancing additive manufacturing and aerospace-focused innovation. The prestigious event was further graced by eminent delegates including Dr. Arumugam, Deputy Director, LPSC, ISRO; Dr. P. G. Diwakar, ISRO Chair Professor, NIAS; and Dr. Sanjay Barad, Scientist ‘G’, GTRE, DRDO, creating a powerful convergence of academic excellence and national research leadership.

The inauguration highlighted Cambridge Institute of Technology’s commitment to integrating advanced manufacturing technologies into its academic and research ecosystem. The newly launched metal 3D printing facility provides students and researchers with hands-on exposure to cutting-edge fabrication techniques, enabling rapid prototyping, lightweight structural design, and high-precision component development for aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial applications. Expert interactions during the event emphasized the transformative role of additive manufacturing in accelerating innovation cycles and strengthening India’s indigenous technology capabilities.

Dr. V. Narayanan’s inspiring address underscored the importance of academia-industry collaboration in nurturing future engineers and advancing mission-critical technologies. Students actively engaged in technical demonstrations and discussions, gaining valuable insights into real-world engineering challenges, materials science, and advanced manufacturing workflows. Faculty coordinators and institutional leadership highlighted CIT’s ongoing efforts to establish Centers of Excellence and experiential learning platforms that prepare learners for emerging technology domains.

Overall, the inauguration of the Metal 3D Printing Facility at Galactic 3D stands as a proud milestone in Cambridge Institute of Technology’s journey toward research excellence and innovation leadership. The event reinforced CIT’s vision of empowering students with future-ready skills, fostering interdisciplinary research, and contributing meaningfully to India’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. It left a lasting impact on the academic community, inspiring students to pursue innovation with purpose and engage actively in building next-generation engineering solutions.