Archive · 7 Sep 2025
ICFP 2025 Kicks Off in Tirupati: Manufacturing Tech Focus
Imagine a big meeting called ICFP 2025 where smart people gather to talk about making things better using a special type of manufacturing.
This conference, held in Tirupati, India, brings together experts from around the world.
They're discussing new ways to build things by using friction, like rubbing two pieces of metal together.
The goal is to share ideas and learn from each other.
Important people gave speeches, including one who said we need more skilled engineers.
They are talking about cool things like smart manufacturing, how to add materials to things, and how to be sustainable.
Almost 250 people from eight countries are attending.
The 4th International Conference on Friction-Based Processes (ICFP 2025) started in Tirupati.
The conference focuses on advances in friction-based manufacturing technologies.
It is organized by IA-PMFP, with collaborations from several IITs and IISc Bengaluru.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. S V S Narayana Murthy.
Nearly 250 delegates, including international researchers, are participating.
- Who
- Experts, researchers, and industry leaders
- What
- The 4th International Conference on Friction-Based Processes (ICFP 2025) commenced.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Tirupati
- Why
- To deliberate on advances in friction-based manufacturing technologies.
- Conference Name
- ICFP 2025
- Conference Focus
- Friction-based manufacturing technologies
- Organizers
- IA-PMFP, in collaboration with IIT Tirupati, IIT Patna, IIT Dharwad, and IISc Bengaluru
- Location
- Tirupati
- Inauguration
- Dr. S V S Narayana Murthy
- Keynote Speakers
- Prof Satish V Kailas, Prof Arun Tangirala, and Prof T S Srivatsan
- Number of Delegates
- Nearly 250
- Countries Represented
- 8