Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Wipro 3D to establish AM centre in India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), an Indian joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation and the Kirloskar Group for the manufacture and sale of Toyota cars in India, has signed an MoU with Bengaluru-based Wipro 3D to establish a Centre of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) in Bidadi.
The initiative aims to strengthen industry–academia collaboration while building future-ready capabilities in advanced manufacturing technologies.
The new centre will serve as a dedicated platform for skill development, applied learning, and innovation, equipping students with hands-on exposure to Additive Manufacturing and its real-world industrial applications. The collaboration is designed to integrate emerging manufacturing technologies into training programs and help students gain hands-on experience in modern production environments.
“Our Human Resource Development philosophy at TKM follows core principles of Toyota such as, Continue the Quest for Improvement, Show Respect for People, under which we thrive hard to develop individuals in the Latest Technology of the New Age Era of automotive field,” stated G Shankara, Chief Strategy Officer, TKM. “We are also committed to nurturing skilled talent and strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem. This collaboration will play an imperative role in nurturing future-ready talent, while contributing meaningfully to the Government’s Skill India Mission.”
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As part of the engagement, Wipro 3D will provide technical expertise, workforce upskilling, structured training modules, and access to advanced Additive Manufacturing capabilities. The program will include internships, apprenticeships, live industry projects, certification courses, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. It will also focus on Kaizen-driven continuous improvement practices and Industry 4.0 technologies such as digital manufacturing, smart systems, and resource optimisation.
“At Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, we believe that sustained partnerships are key to unlocking long-term value,” stated Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) & Managing Director, Wipro Enterprises. “This MoU with TKM provides a strong platform to co-create solutions, deepen engagement, and advance Additive Manufacturing capabilities.”
A key focus of the centre will be the application of Additive Manufacturing in production and assembly processes. Leveraging Wipro 3D’s capabilities, the initiative will support rapid prototyping, development of production aids, lightweight and optimised components, and on-demand manufacturing of parts.
This is expected to accelerate new product development, improve assembly line efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance operational flexibility.
