27 September 2023 - Hyderabad
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T-Works invites India’s best embedded engineers to participate in ‘The Byte Bending Championship 2023’

Contest open to all UG and PG engineering students under the age of 25

Hyderabad, 27 September 2023: T-Works, a Government of Telangana initiative and India’s largest prototyping center is excited to launch the biggest and first-ever national embedded championship - ‘The Byte Bending Championship 2023’. This unique event is part of the ‘T-Works India’s Best’ series that celebrates innovation, challenges the potential of the participants, and connects them with the best minds in the country across domains.

The Byte Bending Championship 2023 is a thrilling three-round event designed to test the skills of embedded engineers in firmware, hardware, systems thinking, and teamwork.

The first two rounds will be held virtually, with participants tackling complex tasks while solving coding and hardware challenges. The top 25 teams who qualify in the first two rounds will congregate at T-Works for the final showdown. The third round will involve shortlisted engineers solving embedded puzzles, where clues, bonuses and power-ups will make for an exciting gameshow of embedded systems.

Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students under 25 years of age are eligible to participate. The winners will receive cash prizes up to Rs. 1 lakh, in addition to exclusive championship merchandise. Participants can also collaborate with industry leaders, startups, mentors and peers. T-Works also invites participants from outside Hyderabad and will offer reimbursements for food and accommodation expenses up to a specific amount.

For registration and comprehensive information, please click here.

About T-Works

T-Works is an initiative of the Government of Telangana and is India’s largest fully integrated prototyping centre. It is equipped with a metal shop, electronics lab, laser cutting & engraving, wood shop, testing lab, 3D printing, and ceramic studio with world-class equipment, allowing users to create, test, and refine their designs with precision and accuracy.

To facilitate product assembly, and conduct events, training and workshops, T-Works has workspaces, events and training rooms, and a library. Over 1000 parts, prototypes, and products have been produced at T-Works for over 300 users including startups, MSMEs and corporate. T-Works was established with a vision to create and celebrate a culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators in India, who explore and experiment without the fear of failure.

For media inquiries and more information, please contact: Veera Chappi | veera@tworks.in | Ph: +91 9866661553

19th August 2023 - Hyderabad
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Media Invitation

Join us at Hyderabad's Grand Art-Meetup: Where Creativity Meets Technology

Dear Madam/Sir,

T-Works, 'Beyond Hyderabad' and Urban Sketchers, is conducting a grand Art Meet-up on August 19th, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at T-Works facility, India's Largest prototyping center. This unique collaborative event aims to bring together artists and art enthusiasts at the India's largest art meet-up. The art-meetup promises an atmosphere of inspiration and innovation, fostering an environment where art, design and engineering meets at T-Works.

Event Details:

Date: August 19, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue: T-Works, India's largest prototyping center

Kindly RSVP by 19th Aug'23 morning by 12:00 pm

We cordially invite you to capture the essence of this event, as artists unite to celebrate creativity, diversity, and the power of collaboration. For inquiries and additional information, please contact Veera Chappi +91 98666 61553. We eagerly anticipate your presence as we embark on this extraordinary journey at the crossroads of art and engineering.

Sincerely,
T-Works

July 19, 2023 - Hyderabad
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HYDERABAD/BANGALORE/NEW DELHI, India — July 19, 2023

Dassault Systèmes and Government of India’s T-Works sign MoU to set up Startup Center of Excellence

• The Center of Excellence at T-Works will provide early-stage hardware startups across India with state-of-the-art design and simulation tools such as 3DEXPERIENCE Works.

• Dassault Systems Startup Center of Excellence, will be equipped with # 50 Solid Works Licences that would enable the startups to use the 3D simulation and Design softwares, worth of approx. INR 10 CR

• The partnership with T-Works will be Dassault Systèmes’ largest program for startups in the country

Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Telangana’s T-works, India’s largest fully integrated prototyping center, to set up a Startup Center of Excellence and introduce 3DEXPERIENCE Works startup program to engage early-stage hardware startups. A one-of-a-kind Startup Center of Excellence in India, dedicated to revolutionizing the engineering ecosystem in India, will support startups across industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive, and others.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Suchit Jain, VP - Strategy & Business Development, Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS, P M Ravikumar, India Management Director, SOLIDWORKS & 3DEXPERIENCE Works, Dassault Systèmes, Ramakrishnan Venkataraman, Director & Head -Enterprise Solutions, Dassault Systèmesand Sujai Karampuri, CEO, T-Works.

T-Works is an initiative of the Government of Telangana with a vision to create and celebrate a culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators in India who explore and experiment without the fear of failure. With the signing of the MoU, Dassault Systèmes will equip the center with the latest technologies, such as 3DEXPERIENCE Works, to drive future-ready innovation leveraging modern design and engineering solutions. The 3DEXPERIENCE Works startup program will offer software, training, and co-marketing resources to participating startups and help them succeed. The Startup Center of Excellence will enable an innovation ecosystem that empowers next-generation startups to design, build and create prototypes of their products leveraging state-of-the-art equipment, design tools, and mentoring across fields to accelerate the journey from ideation to product development.

In a statement, Suchit Jain, VP - Strategy & Business Development, Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS said, “We aim to uplift the startup innovation ecosystem in the country through the Startup Center of Excellence at T-Works and drive our commitment to future-ready innovation through new-age engineering and design solutions.”

Mr Sujai Karampuri, CEO - T-Works & Director Electronics, Government of Telangana said, “Sophisticated design and simulation tools are extremelyt important to reduce the time, cost, and complexity while building hardware products. Until today, such tools were out of reach for more startups in India. This collaboration with Dassault Systèmes to set up the Startup Center of Excellence at T-Works will prove beneficial to early-stage startups who can leverage cutting-edge software and technology solutions to create prototypes of their products to take it to the next level. “

Deepak NG, Managing Director, Dassault Systemes, India said, “We believe that such initiatives are integral to empowering the new generation of startups across core industries. Invaluable design guidance and mentorship will be advantageous to new startups when launching a new product in the market as it can help avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges early on while making the entire journey more sustainable.”

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31 March 2023 - Hyderabad
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T-Works to establish multi-layer PCB fabrication facility for rapid prototyping with support from Qualcomm India

Unique world-class facility to accelerate product innovation in electronics

T-Works, a Government of Telangana initiative and India’s largest prototyping centre, and Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd. entered into a grant agreement to establish a unique multilayer printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication facility at T-Works. The facility will enable rapid fabrication of up to 12-layer boards to accelerate electronic product prototyping and development.

Qualcomm India is supporting this initiative as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program in India. This initiative aligns with several programs driven by Qualcomm across the country aimed at enabling and supporting design and innovation in India.

Sujai Karampuri, CEO T-Works said, “We are making Telangana, and indeed India, the preferred manufacturing destination for electronics. Electronics is at the heart of modern technology and the PCB prototyping facility will enable entrepreneurs to build high-tech products, allowing global brands to be launched from India. We are also extremely pleased to have Qualcomm partner with us and bring decades of experience and expertise to ensure this facility’s success. Corporates partnering with us is validation of the vision and direction of T-Works.”

Speaking about the collaboration, Shashi Reddy, VP, Engineering, Qualcomm India Private Limited said, “We are extremely happy to collaborate with T-Works for this pioneering project. As a leading technology company, we understand the need for such facilities to drive innovation. We also understand that not everyone will have the same kind of reach and resources that we have. The Telangana Government has taken a massive stride in the form of T-Works to democratise access to high-end tools as well as talent. It shows their commitment to making India a leader in product innovation with Hyderabad at its epicentre.”

Electronics boards have been integral to products for several decades and quality PCB prototyping is needed to get from product idea to validation. It currently takes a PCB manufacturer anywhere between 10 to 15 days to fabricate an electronics board at certain minimum order quantities and first-time entrepreneurs could find it difficult to identify the right manufacturer for their needs.

Through this facility, users will get quality PCBs at low volumes within a day. Educational and training programs for students and professionals will also be conducted here.

This upcoming capability will support development for a range of products including electric vehicles, medical devices, industrial automation products, consumer electronics, and so on. Innovators using T-Works will be able to design, fabricate, assemble, and test their electronic products, all under one roof. This drastically lowers cost, time, and complexity for product innovation.

About T-Works

T-Works is an initiative of the Government of Telangana and is India’s largest fully integrated prototyping centre. T-Works was established with a vision to create and celebrate a culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators in India, who explore and experiment without the fear of failure. The centre was inaugurated on March 2nd, 2023, by Mr. Young Liu, Chairman, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) in the presence of Hon’ble Minister for IT, Industries and MA&UD, Shri KT Rama Rao.

Phase-1 of T-Works covers 78,000 sq ft and is equipped with a metal shop, electronics lab, laser cutting & engraving, wood shop, testing lab, 3D printing, and ceramic studio with world-class equipment, allowing users to create, test, and refine their designs with precision and accuracy. To facilitate product assembly, conduct events, training, and workshops T-Works has workspaces, events and training rooms, and a library. The space is run by a team of over 60 members including designers, engineers, product managers, fabrication specialists, and instrumentation experts. Over 1000 parts, prototypes, and products have been produced at T-Works for over 300 users including startups, MSMEs, and corporate.

To know more about T-Works visit https://tworks.telangana.gov.in/

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. Our one technology roadmap allows us to efficiently scale the technologies that launched the mobile revolution – including advanced connectivity, high-performance, low-power compute, on-device intelligence and more – to the next generation of connected smart devices across industries. Innovations from Qualcomm and our family of Snapdragon platforms will help enable cloud-edge convergence, transform industries, accelerate the digital economy, and revolutionize how we experience the world, for the greater good.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patented technologies are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated.

Qualcomm is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

Media contact: Anand Rajagopalan | Director for Operations | +91-98493 65735 | anand@tworks.in

December 21, 2021
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T-Works, Mouser Electronics partner to boost India’s hardware innovation ecosystem

Mouser’s largest contribution to date in India will fund state-of-the-art prototyping facilities at T-Works

T-Works, an initiative by the Telangana State Government and Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, proudly announced partnership to sponsor state-of-the-art prototyping facilities at T-Works. As a part of the partnership, Mouser Electronics joined as an electronics and semiconductor components technology partner and will support T-Works for the procurement of high-end prototyping equipment in the electronics test and measurement fields. This agreement follows multiple partnerships between the two entities over the years, culminating in what is Mouser’s largest contribution to date in India.

T-Works Phase 1, a 78,000 square-foot prototyping facility in Hyderabad, will be equipped with over 250 industry grade tools. The facility will enable innovators, startups, SMEs, and businesses to convert their ideas into industry grade physical products efficiently and economically. The Telangana State Government has, in total, allocated 4.79 acres for a 240,000 square feet T-Works prototyping centre which will be taken up in phases.

Sujai Karampuri, CEO T-Works, said, “Phase 1 of T-Works is almost complete and equipment procurement is underway. We are excited about this partnership with Mouser and the potential benefits it brings towards accelerating innovation for hardware product development in India. Our partnership with Mouser began with subsidized components procurement and providing vital support for sourcing key parts during the pandemic. It has now transformed into Mouser’s largest contribution to date anywhere in India. This is a major validation from the industry of the impact T-Works will have in India’s product development ecosystem.”

“Through this partnership with T-Works, we aim to support innovators with the resources they need to solve tomorrow’s challenges.” added Mark Burr-Lonnon, Mouser Senior Vice President of Global Service & EMEA and APAC Business. He added, “At Mouser, we’re eager to share our industry expertise through a steady stream of informative content along with the newest product lines to support engineers in all stages of the design process.”

About T - Works

T-Works, an initiative of the Government of Telangana, is India’s largest prototyping centre with a vision to create and celebrate the culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators in India who explore and experiment without the fear of failure. It will facilitate entrepreneurs to design, develop, and test innovative hardware products in the areas of electronics, mechanical and allied areas through active collaboration with industry and academia. Phase 1 of the facility will be spread across 78,000 square feet with equipment for welding, machining, metrology, plastics and composites sections, pottery, woodworking, PCB fabrication, electronics assembly and testing, and so on. For more information about T-Works, please visit https://tworks.telangana.gov.in or write to tworks@telangana.gov.in

About Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 5 million products from over 1,100 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 27 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 630,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com/.

As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the world’s widest selection of the newest semiconductors and electronic components — in stock and ready to ship™. Mouser’s customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers’ designs, Mouser’s website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.

Engineers can stay abreast of today’s exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser’s complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser’s email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at https://sub.info.mouser.com/subscriber.

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[19 November 2021, Hyderabad]
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T-Works and GE Appliances to set up biopot industry in Gadwal

14 year old Srija’s invention to be converted into a micro-enterprise providing employment within her local community.

T-Works, a Government of Telangana company, and GE Appliances, a Haier company, today announced a joint collaboration to convert a grassroots invention, the biopot, into a micro enterprise generating employment while also contributing to environmental sustainability. This closely follows the unveiling of the biopress machine in September this year by T-Works designed to mass produce the biopot. The event involved a live demonstration with plant and machinery where volunteers from GE Appliances received hands-on experience of manufacturing biodegradable pots.

T-Works designed and developed a custom-built machine, the biopress, to enable mass manufacturing of biodegradable pots, called biopots, invented by 14 year old Srija . The biopot, made from discarded groundnut shells, is an eco-friendly alternative to the black plastic bags used in nurseries for growing saplings. T-Works worked closely with Srija, and her mentor Augustien who approached T-Works though the Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), for productizing her innovation and making it market-ready.

Sujai, CEO T-Works, said “Today is an important day in the journey of our Rural Innovation Development Program. After developing a mechanism to mass produce Srija’s biopots, we are now moving a step closer to setting up an industry based on this idea. This is why T-Works exists, to create impact on the ground. An innovative idea is evolving into an employment generating manufacturing industry. In GE Appliances, a global industry leader and innovator, we have a partner committed to creating and celebrating the culture of innovation. This partnership with GE Appliances is only the beginning of a strong collaboration based on shared values. T-Works will continue to collaborate with corporations, grassroots innovators, and ecosystem partners to translate innovation into impact.”

GE Appliances, a Haier company, has come forward to support the initiative through the CSR route towards setting up a small-scale domestic enterprise for manufacturing the biopots in Gadwal district in Telangana. The funding will be used to set up the required plant and machinery translating into employment opportunities within local rural communities. The collaboration included volunteers from GE Appliances making the biopots using the biopress machinery.

14th October 2021
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T-Works developed drone payload technology transferred to industry

T-Works built autonomous hybrid UAV covers 45km Next version to cover 100km with 3.5kg payload

T-Works successfully designed, developed, and tested its indigenous vertical take-off and landing autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), covering 45km in 33 minutes. This puts T-Works among the few organisations in India at present that can design, fabricate, integrate, and operate long range VTOL hybrid drones. The airframe and its components were designed and fabricated by T-Works, using software design tools, 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing machines currently available at the Phase-0 facility in Begumpet, Hyderabad.

The Airborne Medical Rapid Transport (AMRT25), with a 2.5m wingspan, is a hybrid UAV – launching and landing vertically like a conventional drone and then flying forward like a conventional winged aircraft. The VTOL motors are powered by a 10,000mAh battery and forward flight is powered by a 30cc gasoline engine.

A winged aircraft consumes up to 75% less power than a conventional multi-rotor since the wings help produce the additional buoyant force. Which is why the AMRT design can carry much heavier payloads over much larger distances. The next version will have a range of 100km with a payload capacity of 3.5kg. Added to this, a 5m x 5m flat clearing is sufficient to safely launch and land the AMRT25. This design uses the advantages of VTOL and fixed wing configurations.

Apart from medical supplies delivery, the AMRT25 UAV can be used for surveying, inspection, defence applications, surveillance, and as a testbed for experimental payloads. It completed over 30 test flights over the course of a week passing various parameters such as maximum range, endurance, waypoint navigation, and return-to-launch capabilities.

The tools used for designing and constructing the UAV are also now available for the community to use and build UAV airframes or any other prototypes. Users can visit proto.tworks.in for instant quotations, design support and deliver-to-home options. Over 150 parts have been fabricated and delivered through the platform already.

Sujai Karampuri, CEO T-Works, said “For short flights and limited range, commonly available drones called multi-rotors are well suited to do jobs such as food delivery, photography, and videography. The best battery powered multi-rotors in the world are limited to a 40km range while the most common and affordable ones are limited to around 20-25km after which the battery must be recharged or replaced. For wider applications and to cover longer distances, say over 100km, with speed, we must break this range barrier. Here, fixed-wing VTOL UAVs are an efficient option.”

He adds, “The first step to creating a culture for hobbyists, makers and innovators is openly sharing knowledge. All the information about how the AMRT was built, the problems we faced, and how we overcame them is already available online on the T-Works website. I am looking forward to seeing this spur enthusiasts to start building and flying UAVs. The new DGCA drone regulations have also increased interest in this segment and the need for talent will only grow from here. For the AMRT, this is only the beginning with several more enhancements to come.”

More information, images, and videos on this project available at: https://tworks.telangana.gov.in/blog

06 October 2021
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T-Works developed drone payload technology transferred to industry

New technology successfully demonstrated by Hyderabad based drone company Airserve Initiatives

T-Works designed and fabricated a cold-storage medical supplies payload with a first-of-its-kind autonomous release mechanism in collaboration with Hyderabad based drone company Airserve Initiatives. The solution incorporates a unique payload-release mechanism which automatically detaches the entire payload from the drone after it lands, with zero human intervention. Once detached, the drone immediately takes off to return to its home base. The release is instant, it takes under a second for the payload and drone to separate. The time saved can be potentially life-saving in emergency situations.

Airserve today successfully demonstrated this unique medical drone delivery capability from Vikarabad Area Hospital to Madgulchittampalle primary healthcare centre, 6.2km away, in Telangana as part of the Medicines from the Sky trials.

Until now, medical staff at primary healthcare centres had to manually separate the medicines or the entire box from the drone. This poses risks ranging from damage to the drone to injury to the medical staff who otherwise have to be in close proximity to the drone and its propellers.

Sujai Karampuri CEO T-Works said, “Over the past year T-Works has demonstrated multiple UAV related capabilities - from developing fixed-wing beyond-visual-line-of-sight or BVLOS UAVs to building customised payloads. We worked with Airserve Initiatives to design and fabricate the payload to carry temperature sensitive medical supplies and a first-of-its-kind autonomous payload release mechanism. This partnership is an excellent example of innovation moving from lab to market in record time, and a demonstration of what a rapid prototyping centre like T-Works can achieve.”

“Airserve is thrilled to be among the top companies for drone deliveries and takes pride in building India’s first 4G drone for last-mile deliveries. We thank T-Works for helping us build a cold storage payload with the autonomous detachment mechanism which can successfully deliver vaccines”, said Aniketh Madhusudhan, Director, Airserve Initiatives.

“We believe in creating a more efficient healthcare network which leverages the power of technology and are proud to be working with Airserve and T-Works for last-mile deliveries” said healthcare partner Neumeric Technologies Director, Ravi Kumar Khandavilly.

17 Sep 2021
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T Works enables mass production of biodegradable pots invented by Gadwal student

T Works demonstrated the mass production capability of the Biopress, a custom-built machine to manufacture bio degradable pots, called biopot, invented by Gadwal innovator A. Srija. The biopot, made from a unique dough that uses groundnut shells, is an alternative to the black plastic bags used in nurseries for growling saplings. The Biopress (version ‘4T’), has been designed and developed by T Works to scale up Srija’s innovative biopot which received recognition and awards from several quarters for its employment and environment sustainability potential including from the Telangana State Innovation Council (TSIC) and CSIR. 

Says Sujai Karampuri, CEO T Works – “Srija is one of the first innovators under our Rural Innovation Development Program. Under the program, we take recognised and vetted innovations to market. In Srija’s case, we worked closely with her and her mentor Mr. Augustien to design and fabricate a machine capable of churning out the biopots in numbers. Their input was critical to design a machine that can be used in a village setting, for example by self-help groups. This creates employment in rural areas and bring to life innovations by the locals themselves.”

Making the biopot manually using steel glasses as moulds has inherent drawbacks. The shape, size, weight, and structural properties change beyond allowable limits from one piece to another. To overcome this, T Works helped Srija conduct research and experiments in a structured manner to identify the right ratios of ingredients for the dough and optimal shape for pots. T Works is also assisting Srija in patenting her unique biopot formulation.

“TSIC extended support to Srija who we scouted from our Intinta Innovator 2020 edition. As the next step, we will leverage Telangana’s flagship initiative ‘Telangana ku Haritha Haram’ and other channels to roll the product into market. We will also aim at skilling the SHG communities for large-scale production”, said Dr. Shanta Thoutam, Chief Innovation Officer, Government of Telangana.

One Biopress 4T machine is capable of producing 6000 biopots per month per shift. A set of a few machines deployed on site can produce several tens of thousands. The modular design allows for swappable moulds for different sized planters. The Biopress design can also be modified if needed to produce up to 50,000 pots per month per machine in one shift.

Additional information and images available at:

Blog post with details and images: https://tworks.telangana.gov.in/blog/2021/9/16/biopot

April 26, 2021
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T Works and Mouser Electronics Announce Partnership on New State-of-the-Art Prototyping Facility in Hyderabad

T Works, an initiative of the Telangana government, announces a partnership with Mouser Electronics, a global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components. T Works, India’s upcoming largest prototyping center in Hyderabad, is a 78,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art prototyping facility will be equipped with over 250 industry-grade tools, such as 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and PCB fabrication to enable Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs); startups; and individual innovators to convert their ideas into products more efficiently and economically.

“The partnership between T Works and Mouser represents a unique opportunity for electronic components procurement in India,” said Sujai Karampuri, CEO of T Works. “With a strong combination of our technology and process innovation, support from customs-handling partners and a varied range of components from Mouser, startups, makers and SMEs will be able to source components with ease, reducing the barrier in terms of cost, time and complexity.”

“Since our founding, Mouser has always demonstrated a dedication to fostering innovation at every level,” said Mark Burr-Lonnon, Mouser Senior Vice President of Global Service & EMEA and APAC Business. “With this new partnership and the prototyping facility, Mouser and T Works are supporting today’s innovators with the resources they need to solve tomorrow’s challenges.”

According to the India Hardware Startup Survey conducted by T Works, customs handling and component procurement are two of the major bottleneck activities for hardware prototyping and development. Through this strategic partnership, T Works and Mouser aim to reduce the barriers that the Indian hardware ecosystem face by sourcing high-quality, reliable components for development. The partnership also aims to conduct collaborative events to bring component manufacturers closer to end users through application development support and product demos.

As a global authorised distributor, Mouser offers the world’s widest selection of the newest semiconductors and electronic components — in stock and ready to ship. Mouser’s customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers’ designs, Mouser’s website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Centre, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.\

About T Works

T Works, an initiative by Telangana Government, is established with a vision to create and celebrate the culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators in India, who explore and experiment without the fear of failure. With the provision of over 250 major and minor machines at the center, T Works aims to lower the barriers for prototyping and make it easily accessible to startups, MSMEs and innovators For more information, www.tworks.telangana.gov.in

About Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 5 million products from over 1,100 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 27 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 630,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 93,000 square-meter, state-of-the-art facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.in/.

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Mouser and Mouser Electronics are registered trademarks of Mouser Electronics, Inc. All other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

August 2, 2020
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TWorks Ventilator Works; Affordable ventilator successfully undergoes technical evaluation at NIMS

The TWorks ventilator took a big step towards deployment after it successfully underwent technical evaluation at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad. During the evaluation, the performance of the device was compared to corresponding parameters of a sophisticated ventilator currently used, under the standard conditions.

Dr. Padmaja, HoD Anaesthesiology at NIMS has said that “The ventilator will be especially useful in peripheral centres like district and area hospitals. The additional provision to use the ventilator with an oxygen cylinder that's ubiquitously available also allows it to be used as a transport ventilator in ambulances. It has a potential to save several lives”

Sujai Karampuri, CEO TWorks, said, “We thank NIMS, who have been collaborators for this device from its inception. Detailed feedback from doctors of NIMS during the design and development phase was vital in ensuring that it can be safely used with confidence.

”Along with being able to set basic parameters, the TWorks ventilator measures actual delivered parameters such as inspired and expired tidal volume, peak airway pressure and FiO2. The option of using either a high-pressure hospital line or a cylinder for oxygen supply allows the device to be used in locations with scarce resources and no central supply of medical gases.

“We will continue to develop the device’s software which allows us to add features and improve its performance significantly while using indigenously developed hardware keeping the cost to a minimum.” Sujai said.

Work on the ventilator began at TWorks in March, a week before the first lockdown was announced, in collaboration with several startups, MSMEs, andcorporates. The first version was developed in 32 days using in-house equipment including advanced 3D printers and laser cutters. The team has since been refining the design based on inputs from medical professionals aswell as manufacturing partners.

June 1, 2020
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T-Works worked with Hyderabad based startup, Bluesemi to develop and deploy their smart and AI backed temperature scanning device at Indian Railways

TWorks, a Government of Telangana initiative, worked with a Hyderabad-based startup, Bluesemi, incubated at T-Hub, to develop and deploy their smart and wireless temperature - monitoring device for the Indian Railways. The device called NEEM was successfully demonstrated at Guntur railway station where 600 passengers were scanned in less than 30 minutes. 

The demonstration to Indian Railways was organized by Hyderabad-based firm Timing Technologies India Pvt Ltd, sales partner of BlueSemi. With the successful demo of the NEEM at Guntur railway station backed by a highly positive response from the authorities, the team is hopeful to be able to support all the 70 railway divisions of India and ensure the smooth inflow of passengers during Covid-19 pandemic. As per the standard operating procedure for social distancing, defined by Govt of India, thermal screening is mandatory for railways and other social establishments. With the tested accuracy and easy installation procedure, NEEM will play a crucial role in arresting the spread of the virus by detecting the temperature of the passengers at railway platforms. 

Sunil, Founder Bluesemi, added, “We anticipate a high demand for the contactless scanning device as the fear of contracting the deadly virus might be extremely high among the passengers travelling via railways and metros. The T-Works team helped us in the development of the device by helping us procure the material amidst the deep lockdown and supported us by connecting to the right resources timely that helped us transition the prototype to a deployable product.”The conventional thermal guns and devices are imported, and requires manual operation whereby the operator could come in close proximity with the passengers. NEEM is an automated and contactless temperature reading device that incorporates a well researched algorithm that makes it highly accurate. The device is easy to operate, records the data of the scanned users and sends it to the server for analysis.

Lenin Chalasani, Managing Director of Timing Technologies India, “The cost of importing and deployment of the thermal devices from China is extremely high. We envisage manufacturing and deployment of NEEM in Indian Railways on the lines of the Make in India initiative and contribute our part in regaining the momentum of Indian economy.”

May 6, 2020
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Huawei collaborates with TWorks to contribute towards the research and development of the ventilator developed for emergency use during Covid-19

TWorks, a Government of Telangana initiative, in collaboration with Hardware startups and corporations from Hyderabad including Qualcomm, Honeywell, Spectrochem Instruments, Entesla, Althion, Trishula and ConserVision, has developed a BVM (bag valve mask) based affordable ventilator for emergency use during the Covid-19 pandemic. The mechanical ventilator built by the team will address the needs of the hospital by acting as a bridge device when there is lack of high end ventilators availability during the time of crisis. The first version of the ventilator  has been recently demonstrated to Honourable IT Minister for Telangana Shri KT Rama Rao

Huawei has come forward to support the initiative and contributed  9.88 lakh CSR funding towards the research and development of the affordable mechanical ventilator.

Sujai Karampuri, CEO TWorks added, “We appreciate Huawei for assisting our efforts towards fighting the Covid-19 crisis. Huawei’s CSR funding will be discreetly used for the procurement of  “Form 3 SLA 3D printer with accessories and material set”  used to fabricate the essential components of the ventilator. Form 3 SLA 3D printer will enable rapid development of critical components of the ventilator required to build the device and make the device  available to hospitals in a short time.”

The mechanical ventilator has been conceptualized in a way that it can be built using the most commonly available mechanical and electronic parts using microcontroller boards, pressure sensors, valves.motors and easily fabricated parts

TWorks, along with the Hardware startups and corporations, has created an enthusiastic and talented pool of engineers, designers, firmware developers, medical specialists to work collaboratively and take the design from idea to the final product. Currently the team is engaged in building the better version of the product. 

May 8, 2020
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TWorks collaborates with Bhagwati Products Ltd, a subsidiary unit of Micromax, for development of Ventilator

TWorks, a Government of Telangana Initiative, successfully demonstrated the first product version of the Covid-19 pandemic mechanical ventilator to the Honorable IT Minister for Telangana, Shri KTR Rama Rao. The well apprecaited,  affordable mechanical ventilator was developed in collaboration with Hardware startups and  corporations, led by TWorks. The team is currently focused on building the next version of the device that incorporates the feedback from medical specialists.

To support this effort, Bhagwati Products ltd, a subsidiary unit of Micromax, has contributed rupees 10 Lakhs CSR funding and also has come forward to collaborate with the team for the design and development of the next version of the ventilator.

Sujai Karampuri, CEO TWorks added, “We are happy to have another corporate, Bhagwati Products ltd, on board with us for the development of the low cost emergency use ventilator. With their significant CSR funding and industry manufacturing expertise, we will be able to deliver the best in class ventilator for COVID-19 in a shorter time frame.”

He also added that the company has shown a keen interest to take up manufacturing of ventilators. The next versions would go through elaborate testing, certifications to facilitate manufacturing.

The mechanical ventilator built by the team significantly meets the specifications as identified by the clinicians and experts. While the device does not replace the ICU ventilator, it is anticipated to be used to fulfill the demand during emergency pandemic situations,

April 20,2020
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TWorks, in collaboration with Hyderabad based ecosystem of startups and corporates, developed a BVM based Mechanical Ventilator for COVID-19

T-Works, A Government of Telangana initiative, in collaboration with the Hyderabad ecosystem of startups and corporations, has developed a BVM based affordable ventilator for emergency use.  This meets the specifications as identified by the various doctors treating the Covid-19 patients and has incorporated the specifications laid out by University of Florida, NXP and MIT.

A team of 20 coming from various engineering domains, including T-Works members, startups, product designers and engineers, Qualcomm and Honeywell members, developed this product in 31 days, working through the lockdown period taking only one Sunday off.  The T-Works Phase 0 premises at Begumpet, with 3D printers, laser cutter and other prototyping tools, became hub of activity where all these engineers collaborated.

The mantra of T-Works which is ‘Collaborate. Collaborate. Collaborate’ became the underlying philosophy where companies and startups and engineers worked towards a common interest.  Continuous inputs and feedback were taken from senior doctors at NIMS, Apollo Hospital, Sunshine Hospital and Prathima Hospital.  IIIT Hyderabad helped with manufacturing of some parts on their 3D printers.  Mouser and GE Healthcare collaborated. Companies of Hyderabad who collaborated include Spectrochem Instruments, Althion, Trishula, Entesla, Conservision, and Signum Techniks. The mission is to develop a medical grade product that meets the requirements of doctors and hospitals treating covid-19 patients or any ARDS patients.  The product price is well under Rs.1 lakh and can be used in pandemic situations, and also in hospitals in districts and mandals including smaller hospitals in the city.

Design Philosophy

This device shall be used as an emergency use ventilator to fulfil unmet demand during times of crises.

The device uses most commonly available mechanical and electronic parts, using microcontroller boards, pressure sensors, valves, and easily fabricated mechanical parts and motors.  Multiple fabrication options with local manufacturers is possible with shorter lead time in procurement and faster and easier assembly. 

The device uses a bag valve mask or BVM, popularly known as an Ambu bag, and tracks vital parameters such as tidal volume, airflow, peak pressure, and oxygen concentration.

An aluminium frame provides strength and protection from rough handling for the various components housed inside. The labelling on the device is bi-lingual to aid health workers who may be unfamiliar with English. While ICUs generally have a high-pressure piped oxygen supply, emergency field hospitals and rural healthcare centres might not be as equipped. Hence, a provision for cylinder-based oxygen supply has been incorporated into the design.

March 29, 2020
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TWorks is working on multiple projects including Aerosol boxes, Mechanical ventilator in collaboration with innovators from across India to combat the Covid-19 crisis.

TWorks is working on multiple projects in collaboration with innovators from across India to combat the Covid-19 crisis. With the exponential growth in Covid-19 cases, India is facing an acute shortage of essential medical equipment. At the heart of this demand is an urgent need for ventilators and protective gear for the medical frontliners.  TWorks’ focus on design, prototyping, and product development places it in a unique position to help translate these ideas into tangible products. While in-house equipment enables them to rapidly fabricate and test product ideas, their network of manufacturers and suppliers has also proved vital.

Sujai Karampuri, CEO TWorks added, “As India grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an impending shortage of medical equipment and ventilators essential in the treatment procedures. To help alleviate the crisis, TWorks is collaborating with the community and third parties on multiple projects at multiple fronts. We are open towards working with many more individuals and organizations to combat COVID -19 with greater effect.”

He further explained that they have been getting multiple requests from the community across the country asking to use TWorks’  3D printers, laser cutter and other resources. There are also many manufacturers in Hyderabad with the resources  who can aid in execution. TWorks aims to enable the ecosystem with the required machinery, relevant connections, and skill.

Aerosol Box for Medical Frontliners

Taking inspiration from Taiwanese anesthesiologist Dr Lai Hsein-Yung, TWorks in collaboration with NIMS and Sharat Chandra of Butterfly EduFields made an aerosol box, a protective equipment to aid the frontline healthcare providers involved in treatment of Covid-19 patients. The incubation design covers the virus infected patient and allows the physicians to perform endotracheal intubations through the cutout holes in the box helping doctors protect themselves from getting infected while performing their duties.

The team made additional improvements in the design, sourced raw materials and worked with a Hyderabad based company,  Mahavir Plastics, to manufacture the acrylic box. The first set of boxes have been delivered to Gandhi Hospital and NIMS for user testing.

Mechanical Ventilators

TWorks along with the Hyderabad Hardware Community is also working on the design and development of safe and affordable emergency mechanical ventilators to deliver clinically important functions if and when there is an overwhelming surge in Covid-19 cases. The project involves automating an Ambu-bag and tracking vital parameters such as tidal volume, air flow, peak pressure, and oxygen concentration through different ventilation modes that are important to safely administer ventilation by medical staff.

The efort represents an inspiring model where a government entity can work along with citizen volunteers to address public health emergencies. Sujai adds, “We are able to do all this even before moving into the 78,000 sq ft facility. Imagine the possibilities when we do move in. Hyderabad will become the hub of cutting-edge product development at the intersection of hardware and software.”

March 14. 2020
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TWorks exhibits UAVs built using 3D Printing technology at Wings India 2020

TWorks exhibits multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) custom designed and built using 3d printing technology at Wings India 2020, India’s largest Civil Aviation and Aerospace show, being held from 12th to 15th March at Begumpet airport in Hyderabad.

Sujai Karampuri, CEO TWorks, explains, “UAV technology is rapidly expanding and is found suitable for applications such as emergency medicine deliveries, aerial surveillance, disaster management, etc. TWorks aims to facilitate the rapid prototyping of UAVs using the latest 3D printing technologies. In this regard, TWorks team is  focused on research and experimentation in designing and building UAVs.

TWorks exhibited a Tail-sitter VTOL aircraft that takes off vertically and lands vertically. The team further explained that the VTOL, whose flight operations include 3 parts: radio controller, base station and the aircraft, is a suitable design to perform emergency medical deliveries. The UAV has been built using the Fuse Deposition modelling (FDM) 3d printing technology at TWorks.

In addition, TWorks also showcased a Heavylift Multipurpose UAV with a payload capacity of up to 3000 grams. The design of the aircraft enables it to have a slow speed and STOL (short-field take-off and landing) characteristics making it suitable for carrying heavier goods.

The other airframes on display included a High-Speed Hotliner, a high-speed model aircraft designed to test the limits of 3d printed parts and  capable of flying at speeds upwards of 150 km/hr.

Sujai further added, “Getting a UAV to design and develop for these applications is proving to be a challenge. TWorks will lower barriers by making the designs and technologies available to all.”

February 11, 2020
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Taking forward T Works’ vision of making rapid prototyping accessible to all, TWorks is researching and experimenting with 3D printing for UAV applications.

TWorks is an initiative of the Telangana State Government with a vision to create and celebrate a culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators who explore and experiment without the fear of failure. TWorks will be anchored by a 78,000 sq ft industry-grade prototyping centre that will make prototype development faster, cheaper, and simpler.

Taking forward T Works’ vision of making rapid prototyping accessible to all, we are researching and experimenting with 3D printing for UAV applications. The implementation of FDM 3D printing technology in UAV design and rapid-prototyping helps reduce prototyping time, requires minimum skills & tools like 3D printing and design knowledge, saves time and money, allowing for rapid prototyping and easy optimisation of the design whenever needed. In the process, we are also developing CAD designing techniques for lightweight and high strength 3D printed parts.

A few months ago, we experimented with our first 3D printed airframe for UAV development. This was the first assignment of the newly, and organically, formed UAV department at TWorks. The first UAV flew beautifully with an estimated take-off at around 80 km/hr and cruise at 140 km/hr. It had a smooth, flight for 2 minutes before we lost radio control.

We started out by choosing a few well-proven 3D printable designs from the internet and modified them for the propulsion systems we already had. It wasn’t a very smooth transition from design to prototype. There were multiple issues because of the many design philosophies, limited software tools, and our own fabrication constraints.

Infill structure
3D printed parts consist of inside & outside shells and the core infill structure. The infill helps provide strength and rigidity. The infill designs available online were complex & difficult for the software tools to process. The UAV initially weighed 2000gm vs the target weight of 1000gm.

Also, the way parts are printed is important and affects weight. Each extra layer of print adversely affects performance. Making changes to the infill design to increase strength tends to also increase the weight which needs more power & subsequently more propulsion units which adds to the weight…thus creating a vicious cycle.

The slicer, also called slicing software, is a computer software used in the majority of 3D printing processes for the conversion of a 3D object model to specific instructions for the 3D printer. The free and open-source slicers did not work very well on the original airframe design available online because of the complex geometry & design format compatibility.

To overcome all these, the UAV team had to design custom solid structures which any slicer could understand and process with ease.

Research output
Image 01 shows clear differences in strength and rigidity between PLA, ABS & HIPS. While the PLA parts (front, nose) shattered owing to their brittle nature, the ABS and HIPS parts (wings and fuselage) largely remained intact. 3D printed UAVs also need other materials like aluminum tubes for spars and wood to insulate from heat to make them air-worthy. Experimenting with different structures, print parameters, and different slicers have helped us design better UAVs.

December 13, 2019
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TWorks launches IP facilitation cell for startups, SMEs and innovators

TWorks today launched its in-house Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell (IPFC) to enable innovators to secure their inventions by drafting and filing patent applications at a highly subsidized fees.

Set to be India’s largest prototyping center, TWorks IPFC will facilitate startups, SME’s, makers, and rural innovators in protecting their IPRs by drafting applications for patent registration, copyrights, trademarks, and industrial designs at highly affordable rates.

Sujai Karampuri, CEO, TWorks, said “IP protection is usually considered as a costly affair for startups and individual innovators. We aim to lower the barrier for innovators to protect their inventions by providing affordable access to IPR services." He also added that innovators should look at IP matters much more than just a legal compliance. It is a creation of an asset that will not only give them a competitive edge but will also aid them in raising capital.

TWorks IP Facilitation Center will aid startups, SME’s, entrepreneurs, makers, rural innovators by providing hassle-free access to IPR services at a highly discounted rate as compared to the industry rates with the objective of promoting IPR among hardware entrepreneurs. TWorks IPFC will work closely with government departments and partners to expand the scope and operationalise various IP incentive schemes in future.

The service was launched by TWorks as a pilot in August this year. After the satisfactory pilot and evident need in the market, the service is now available for the public. Innovators can register their applications at: https://tworks.telangana.gov.in/ipr

November 28, 2020
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TWorks test-flies 3D Printed UAV

TWorks test-flew a fully 3D printed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) today 50km from Hyderabad. The UAV features a myriad of 3D printed parts from materials such as PLA (Polylactic Acid) , ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene). The aircraft weighed 1.5 kg with an estimated top speed of 200 kmph and was designed, 3D printed and assembled in-house at TWorks.

The test results will be used to analyze the structural and aerodynamic properties for future applications of 3D printed UAVs. The series of experiments by TWorks will serve as a testbed for new autonomous technologies and the potential of 3D printing applications in the aerospace industry. 

Sujai Karampuri, CEO TWorks, explains, “3D printing allows low-risk and fast track prototyping. There were days when people would spend 400-500 hours shaping every single part of a model aircraft with balsa wood and plywood. Today prototyping has become so easy wherein we only need to design on computers and 3D printers will bring our creations to reality.” Rapid prototyping (3D Printing) will reduce the drudgery in making the aircraft, allowing people to experiment with more innovative designs.

This aircraft took 100 hours to design and 3D print, after which the parts were slot fitted and assembled without the need for nuts, bolts or screws. The team experimented with different internal ‘infill’ structures and found a honeycomb-like structure to be the most effective and lightweight for the purpose of structural strengthening for thin-walled structures. The team also developed a custom lithium polymer battery pack and found innovative ways to use microcontrollers for serial communication which significantly reduced cost and complexity.

Sujai further added, “We aim to create a culture of hands-on makers and innovators in India by lowering the cost and complexity barriers for design and development.” 

An initiative of the Telangana State Government, TWorks will have state of the art prototyping equipment run by a dedicated team of some of the best design, engineering and fabrication talent in India.

He said TWorks, which is currently under construction, shall commence operations in 5 months.

TWorks is also set to host its first advanced aeromodelling workshop in December where participants will design, build and fly their own UAVs. Participants can register through the TWorks website - tworks.telangana.gov.in

November 11, 2020
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Maker Faire Hyderabad 2019 – A glimpse into what TWorks will offer

TWorks and Government of Telangana hosted Maker Faire Hyderabad 2019 at HITEX exhibition centre here on Sunday. The event, with over 80 exhibits, 40 workshops and 10 art installations, attracted an estimated 10,000 participants. The event was unique in that it provided a glimpse of the equipment, activities and community that the mega-prototyping centre will offer.

Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary ITE&C Department, who also participated in the event with family, said “The maker movement is important to encourage innovation and creativity in product design and development. Maker Faire Hyderabad is meant to spark curiosity among young and old alike. Looking at the tremendous response this year, we will look to constantly raise the complexity of innovation being showcased in the coming editions. It is also important to provide additional support to rural youth through such platforms”. 

Sujai Karampuri, CEO TWorks, said that the faire was organised by a core team of 45 members and over 200 volunteers. “At TWorks, we constantly look to collaborate. We work with government agencies, incubators, startups, non-profits and individual artists and makers to ensure the event is as inclusive as possible”. 

The main goal of the faire was for everyone to experience hands-on making by getting their hands dirty. “We focussed on the basics in a wide range of technologies such as electronics soldering, welding, woodworking, and 3D printing. TWorks itself set up a small makerspace at the event to provide a glimpse of the upcoming prototyping centre.” He said TWorks, which is currently under construction, is expected to come up in the next 5 months, adding that “work on the core and shell is nearly complete, the work on interiors will commence shortly”.

Makerspace inside the faire

TWorks, a state government company and the host of the event, set up a makerspace within the premises with hands-on experience zones for soldering, T-shirt screen printing, electronics repair station sponsored by iFixit, woodworking and welding. Several participants learnt how to assemble printed circuit boards and print custom T-shirt designs. The space was a microcosm of what is in store at the under-construction TWorks facility. “It is important for us to invest in prototyping infrastructure with the sole motive of creating a culture of makers and hardware entrepreneurs. Over 35 corporate sponsors supporting the event is a strong affirmation of our approach to collaboratively building this culture”.

Installations

There were several installations at the event made by artists from and outside Hyderabad.

The Peafowl was an intricately welded iron statue made by artist Saad’s studio called IRONic. It weighs 80 kg and took 30 days to build. Saad used spoons, nails, TMT bars, spanners, mud guards and car exhausts to make the 7.5 feet tall stunning art piece. Saad is a scrap metal artist with his studio near Assembly in Hyderabad. He graduated from Muffkam Jha in Mechanical Engineering before pursuing his masters in the US and has been making scrap metal art for the last 6 years.

Tree of Soul was another art piece by artist Priyank Rangparia’s studio called Befuse in Mumbai. It weighs 200 kg and took 30 days to build. The installations mainly used automotive parts and LEDs to make a 11 feet tall tree. Priyank completed his masters in industrial design from Pune and has been a scrap metal artist for three years.

Another installation was by students from Atria University in Bengaluru. 14 students along with 4 mentors built a scrap metal musical installation using scrap metal parts. The 8 ft high and 10 ft diameter installations weighed 350 kg and took a month to build. Other installations included a Batman pod, a metallic rhino and pin art by local artist Rajeev Vanarasa.

Over 50 corporate partners supported the event. Quantela was the keystone sponsor for the event which was also supported by Huawei, L&T, IDBI Bank, Sterlite, Vidhata Plastics and GE Appliances.

June 7, 2022
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Non-polluting cookstoves, Mobile STEAM labs: T-Works & CARE India Design Center partner to leverage innovation to solve social problems

Hyderabad: T-Works, India’s largest prototyping centre, and CARE India, a not-for-profit working towards the empowerment of marginalised women and girls, entered into an agreement to collaboratively build affordable and accessible innovations in health, education, economic empowerment and humanitarian assistance that can be scaled globally.

Working with impacted communities, the partnership is taking on the multi-pronged issues of household air pollution due to inefficient cooking practices such as the usage of traditional ‘chulha’ or cook stoves. According to WHO, every year almost 4 million people die prematurely from illnesses attributable to household air pollution from inefficient cooking practices. Challenges of access to resources, threat to fragile landscapes and potential enhanced female labour participation rates are other issues that get addressed as T-Works and CARE India work on this problem.

T-Works, CARE India partnership has also started efforts towards enhancing access to and outcome-based delivery of Foundational and STEAM learning for children in rural and remote settings. Access delivery mechanisms and pedagogies crucial for children to excel in an innovation-led world are key impact areas. T-Works and CARE India through its Design Center are creating mobile labs with scientific models and laboratory setups to facilitate learning.

Over the next three years, CARE India intends to deepen its programmatic impact by leveraging innovations developed together with T-Works. As part of this collaboration, T-Works with its designing, prototyping, and production capability will build impactful solutions and CARE with its deep understanding of social problems and implementation strengths will build and deliver high impact programmes in India and globally.

“While T-Works facilitates startups, SMEs, and corporates to build the next generation of products and solutions, we also have a mandate to bring positive change in the lives of the underprivileged. We are already doing this through the Rural Innovation Development Program and Healthcare Innovation Development Program. This partnership with CARE India will give us a deeper and much wider perspective, enabling solutions that are co-developed by us both to reach end-users in India. There is also an immense opportunity to scale such solutions globally through the CARE confederation” said Sujai Karampuri, CEO T-Works.

“CARE is a humanitarian organisation in India for more than 70 years and part of CARE global confederation, which has impacted more than 400 Mn people in over 100 countries. Through this agreement, we are combining CARE India’s vast experience in problem identification through primary research and deployment with scientific impact assessment with T-Works’ design, engineering, and production expertise. It is an ideal partnership to deliver impactful solutions for the poor not only in India but across the world” said Manoj Gopalakrishna, CEO CARE India.

T-Works and CARE partnership have conducted immersion programs in Karnataka and Odisha. The teams studied CARE India’s programs on Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) and conducted ethnographic interviews to understand the problem from the users’ standpoint. This will lead to the conceptualisation, creation and execution of human-centric solutions, towards solving the household smoke-emission challenge.

About T-Works

T-Works, India’s largest prototyping centre spread across 78,000 sft in Phase-1, has been set up by the Telangana State Government to create and celebrate a culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators in India who explore and experiment without the fear of failure. The space will be equipped to facilitate anyone to walk in with an idea and walk out with a product. It will be operationalized by a team of over 100 technicians, engineers, designers, and support staff to create an ecosystem conducive to building hardware along with an incubator and skill development centre.

About CARE India

CARE India is part of a global confederation, delivering humanitarian assistance and facilitating the development of the most marginalized communities. CARE operates in 102 countries with its programs focused on defeating poverty and advancing social justice and impacts over 400 million people. CARE’s work in India covers the domains of health, livelihood, education, and humanitarian assistance. CARE’s programs are funded by foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and corporate organizations.

CARE India has setup a dedicated Design Center in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem of Hyderabad. Situated at IIIT-Hyderabad, the Design Center has the vision to leverage innovation and digitization for deepening CARE’s programmatic impact through replicable and scalable solutions that have the potential for implementation globally.