The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has facilitated the switch of 5 technologies developed by ISRO to 5 Indian companies.
IN-SPACe which is the only window company for all area sector actions of private entities, mentioned that the transfers are geared toward driving commercialisation, strengthening self-reliance, lowering imports, and enabling wider functions of area technologies in sectors reminiscent of automotive, biomedical, and industrial manufacturing.
For biomedical use
It added that one of many technologies, the Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module, developed by Space Application Centre (SAC), permits the combination of a number of semiconductor chips right into a single compact module.
This has been acquired by M/s Voltix Semicon Pvt. Ltd., Pune, for biomedical use, significantly in RT-PCR kits requiring high-volume manufacturing. Voltix presently depends upon imports for this expertise; the Transfer of Technology (ToT) will improve home functionality and self-reliance.
For photo voltaic panel bonding
Another, the RTV Silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9), developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), is a room-temperature curable adhesive. It has been acquired by M/s Crest Speciality Resins Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, for photo voltaic panel bonding.
“At present, this adhesive is imported; the ToT will ensure local availability, reduce dependence on imports, and boost indigenisation,” IN-SPACe mentioned.
For industrial use
The different three technologies that have been transferred to industries are: Azista Composites Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad – Film Adhesives EFA 1753 and EFA 1752 developed by VSSC; Ananth Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad – 30W HMC DC-DC Converter developed by UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC); and Pushpak Aerospace India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru – Anodisation of 3D-printed Al-10Si-Mg alloy developed by URSC.
“These transfers spotlight the rising functionality and confidence of Indian trade. While a few of these technologies will instantly substitute imports, others will unlock functions effectively past the area sector. The true influence might be realised when trade scales them up for widespread use. IN-SPACe, along with ISRO and NewSpace India Limited, will stay a powerful companion in enabling that journey,’’ Dr. Pawan Goenka, chairman, IN-SPACe, mentioned.
Rajeev Jyoti, director, Technical Directorate, IN-SPACe, mentioned that with the switch of the 5 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs), the overall variety of TTAs executed with industries has reached 98.
