All that glitters is due to the optimum utilisation of cutting edge Technology and Machine tools and so much so that technology and latest inventions have transformed the Gems and Jewellery industry globally. Large jewellery Technology & Machine tool manufacturers have reaped the benefits of technology by expanding and growing to cater to a large International mass. The entry of Laser technology in sawing, gold testing, welding, and hallmarking has indeed shaped the transformation of the sector in India. Indian Manufacturers producing state of the art equipments for Gold and Silver refining plant, Gold assaying, Gold chain making machines and Gold purity analyser have also made a mark in the domestic market.

CADCAM software into the jewellery industry changed the perspective of the way jewellery was designed and manufactured. CADCAM till date has its place of pride as every jewellery piece can be designed with geometrical perfection. Indigenously manufactured 3D printing machines are now competing with world renowned names. The gems and jewellery industry has come a long way from the time it forayed into the world market and now more businessmen are looking at innovating the existing technology, with an aim to improve quality and reduce cost of production. Laser machines and laser heads is the call of the day where companies are making optimum utilization of technology using one laser head in as much as 3 workstations. This truly helps in saving costs and increase production limit. Manufacturers have also started using lost wax investment casting, which allows them to make designs of jewellery with more details but is cheaper as it is lighter. When it comes to Gold too, the fabrication process is mostly machine aided than manual as it helps the manufacturers in mass and light weight jewellery production.

India has unleashed a wide canvass for domestic players to compete and this has proven to be a big advantage to the trade as they derive a price advantage out of this competition. With more Multinational companies looking to share space from Germany, Italy, Israel, Turkey, China etc, Indian technology giants too are not far behind, developing state of the art world class machine tools. In this issue of JTM, our bureau is projecting the Indian tech and machinery giants that are proving to better the existing technology with sheer hard work and determination not comprising on quality and service factors. This issue is indeed a collectors issue talking about articles, exclusive interviews and importance of research and development in the sector that will act as the biggest advantage to the Jewellery manufacturers.