To enhance India’s capabilities in battery cell production, a collaborative effort is underway involving the government, academic institutions, and industry leaders to develop a specialized framework for establishing Rapid Prototyping Centres (RPCs).
In July, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) convened with stakeholders to discuss the creation of India-specific RPCs with a suitable governance model. It was agreed that the detailed framework for these centres will be outlined by October 2024.
RPCs are research facilities designed to accelerate the scaling up of prototypes and expedite their market introduction. They are essential for validating both processes and products.
These centres play a crucial role in developing a pilot-scale commercial manufacturing framework, assisting businesses in standardizing practices related to sourcing, production, and quality control. To position Indian industry at the forefront of battery cell manufacturing, DST has been conducting a series of consultations with stakeholders to establish RPCs. The third round of these consultations took place in July 2024.
As reported by thehindubusinessline.com, DST is in the process of setting up shared, professionally managed science and technology infrastructure facilities, known as Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI), which will be accessible to academia, start-ups, manufacturing units, industries, and research labs.
