3D GEM 2025: IISc Bengaluru to host India’s Premier 3D Engineering & Medical Expo on 9–10 October 2025

New Delhi: The much-anticipated 3D GEM (Engineering & Medical) 2025 is set to return at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, on 9–10 October 2025.

The 5th edition of the event, to be held at the J. N. Tata Auditorium, will bring together industry leaders, government bodies, academic institutions, innovators, and start-ups driving the evolution of 3D technology in India.

Serving as a pan-sector platform, it will showcase 3D solutions in engineering, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, energy, medical, dental, and research domains.

This year’s theme, “Democratising 3D Technology through Education & Research to Benefit All”, underscores the event’s mission to accelerate adoption of 3D solutions across medical, dental, industrial, and research sectors. The focus remains on enabling localized, cost-effective, and scalable innovations tailored for India. With the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, joining as Associate Government Partner, the initiative is strongly aligned with indigenous manufacturing, frugal innovation, and the Make in India vision.

Key supporters of the event include STPL 3D, an indigenous 3D printer manufacturer recognized by MeitY for its role in advancing Make in India initiatives; Orthotech India, which offers end-to-end customised 3D printing solutions for healthcare; and global technology leaders Hexagon and Autodesk, known for their expertise in 3D software and simulation. The exhibition will feature 18 companies and is expected to attract over 568 delegates from hospitals, academia, industry, and start-ups, creating a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange and networking.

The two-day event will include live demonstrations and exhibits of 3D applications across surgery, dental care, orthopaedics, prosthetics, aerospace, energy, and industrial prototyping. Workshops on certification, simulation, and lab setup training will be organised for institutions, MSMEs, and start-ups. Dedicated tracks will cater to medical colleges, hospitals, industrial organisations, educators, and innovators, while panel discussions will focus on healthcare innovation, engineering, industrial adoption, additive manufacturing, 3D simulation, and frugal innovation. Networking sessions will provide opportunities for innovators, policymakers, and practitioners to accelerate scalable adoption of 3D technologies.

“India doesn’t need to catch up to global 3D benchmarks; we can define our own by creating scalable, frugal, and high-impact innovations,” said Dr. Shibu John, Founder & CEO of 3D Graphy LLP and Secretary General of 3DPERA.

The Bengaluru edition will feature an eminent line-up of keynote speakers and thought leaders, including Dr. Sankha Dip Das, Scientist, MeitY; Dr. Kishora Shetty, Associate Technical Fellow, Boeing; Dr. A. Manjunath, Scientist “G”, DRDO GTRE; Mr. Sathisha C.H, Senior Scientist, GE Aerospace Research; Dr. T Ram Prabhu, Joint Director, CEMILAC, DRDO; Dr. Satyam Suwas, Dean of Mechanical Sciences, IISc Bengaluru; Dr. Girish Rao, General Secretary, Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India; Dr. Govindaiah Yatheesh, President of AHPI Karnataka and Vice President & Unit Head, Apollo Hospitals; Mr. Sushant Banerjee, Vice President, Orthopaedic Implant Manufacturers Association and Founder, Orthotech India; Dr. Sonal Asthana, Lead Consultant for HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery; and Dr. Mahesh Kappanayil, Professor of Paediatrics & Paediatric Cardiology at Amrita Hospital, Kochi.

3D Graphy LLP, the organiser of 3D GEM, provides an end-to-end 3D ecosystem spanning awareness, training, lab setup, consulting, and platform creation. Through initiatives such as 3D GEM, it continues to connect innovators, educators, and implementers, driving 3D adoption beyond metro cities and making a significant impact on medical, dental, industrial, academic, and MSME sectors across India.