IIITDM Kurnool Signs MoU with CMTI Bangalore to Boost Advanced Manufacturing Research
IIITDM Kurnool signs MoU with CMTI Bangalore to boost R&D in advanced manufacturing and machine tools. Collaboration benefits students, industry, and the manufacturing sector.

Kurnool, 25 November 2025: The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kurnool, and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bangalore, have formed a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday. The goal of this collaboration is to accelerate research and development in manufacturing, machine tools, and related technologies.
With this MoU, both institutes will work together, combining their resources, including faculty expertise, research facilities, and technological skills. The partnership aims to create a framework that supports leading research, encourages innovation, and enhances skill development for students in new manufacturing technologies.
This collaboration is expected to benefit students, the manufacturing sector, and industry stakeholders by enabling joint projects, sharing specialized equipment, and providing access to expert knowledge from both institutes. The MoU also opens up opportunities for joint workshops, training programs, and industry engagement, building a stronger connection between academia and industry in advanced manufacturing.
This initiative underscores IIITDM Kurnool’s focus on academic excellence and CMTI Bangalore’s role as a key center for manufacturing research, aiming to support India’s larger goals of technological self-sufficiency and innovation-driven growth.