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The Making of Nīḍa: Blending Tradition with Innovation
Some projects are more than just products. They are reflections of stories, of communities, and of cultures.
Nīḍa, a book lamp, is one such creation that manifests the rich heritage of Telangana while seamlessly integrating modern functionality. The journey of bringing this product to life began with an idea that would spark a deeper connection between tradition and contemporary design, resulting in a unique fusion of culture and technology.
Harvesting Ideas - Ashok Gorre's Journey with T-Works
In the heart of Telangana, a quiet revolution in agricultural innovation is taking place. At the center of this movement is Ashok Gorre, a young man from Anjalipuram village who is changing the face of farming with his inventions.
Ashok's story is not just about individual success, it's a testament to the power of supportive ecosystems for rural innovation.
A Summer Where Students Became Innovators
This summer, T-Works hosted its annual Summer Innovation Camp, bringing together young minds eager to explore the world of technology and innovation. With 2000+ participants aged 6 to 18, the camp was a hub of creativity, learning, and hands-on experience.
T-Works Launches Open Source Curriculum to Educate Innovators
At T-Works, we are building an ecosystem that nurtures and empowers innovators and makers, crucial catalysts for India's economic growth in the age of product innovation.
Our mission is to create a vibrant culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators who can drive India's transformation into an innovation powerhouse. In pursuit of this goal, we are thrilled to launch an exciting collaboration with the Office for Digital Design (ODD).
Through this partnership, ODD has crafted an open-source maker's curriculum and workshops that will drive citizen engagement, empower participants to become innovators of tomorrow, and foster a thriving community of creators.
Developing a Medical Payload for Airserve's Autonomous Drone
Airserve is an Indian start-up based in Hyderabad which uses drones for aerial surveys and data analytics for various industries. Airserve approached T Works through the Product Design Services (PDS) channel with the task of designing a payload container that could attach on to their custom multi-rotor drone which can fly autonomously from one set waypoint to another.
The container would be designed to carry essential medical supplies, such as blood and other body fluid samples, vaccines, or even anti-venom, from a periphery medical hub to near-by locations that may be difficult to access by road.
Empowering Medtech Innovation: The T-Works Oxygen Concentrator Story
The T-Works Oxygen Concentrator is a response to the high demand for oxygen during the Covid pandemic and the lack of an Indian-origin manufacturer for oxygen concentrators.
Designed with locally sourced components, the device uses advanced Pressure Swing Adsorption technology to efficiently filter out nitrogen from ambient air, delivering medical-grade oxygen with 93% ± purity at a flow rate of 5 litres per minute.
This reliable, user-friendly solution addresses a critical need, ensuring accessibility and supporting health infrastructure in times of crisis, while contributing to India’s self-reliance in medical technology.
From a school project to product – How a student from a little town in Telangana is taking her ‘Biopots’ to the masses
The pandemic of 2020 has resulted in a huge influx of innovators and designers across the country coming together to create products aimed to rethink and re-innovate our existing systems for a more sustainable future.
One such story is that of a 14-year old student of Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS), Chintalakunta, in Jogulamba-Gadwal district of Telangana- Srija, who, with the support of her mathematics teacher Mr. Augustien has inspired many.