Latest News | Telangana Govt's T-Works, Huawei Join Hands for Prototyping Facilities

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) Chinese telecom company Huawei on Friday announced to have partnered with the Telangana government's project T-Works to sponsor prototyping facilities.

As part of the association, Huawei will support T-Works towards the procurement of high-end prototyping equipment, specifically advanced 3D printers, laser cutters and electronics pick and place equipment.

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Telangana has set up T-Works to facilitate entrepreneurs to design, develop and test innovative hardware products in the areas of electronics, mechanical and allied areas through active collaboration with industry and academia.

T-Works CEO Sujai Karampuri said in a statement, "The government has done its part by contributing with the land, building and equipment for T-Works. We now call upon the industry, who will also be ultimate beneficiaries, to collaborate with us."

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Karampuri added that the collaboration between the government, industry and academia is the cornerstone for the success of T-Works and for the success of innovation in India.

"By committing to T-Works, we are investing in a future where India shall be a leader in product innovation. We appreciate Huawei for coming on board as one of the first partners for this ground-breaking initiative," Karampuri.

Telangana has allocated 4.79 acres for 2,40,000 square feet for the T-Works prototyping centre.

Phase-1 of the facility is now ready with 78,000 square feet and will be equipped to enable anyone – innovators, start-ups, SMEs, and corporate – to walk in with an idea and walk out with an industry-grade physical product, the statement said.

The infrastructure will be supported by a team of over 100 engineers, designers, technicians and support staff along with partners and collaborators to help build better products and solutions.

"Huawei in India has always adopted an innovation-focused approach.

"Through our partnership with T-Works, we aim to provide the Indian youth, entrepreneurs and makers with industry-leading infrastructure, facilities and training materials that will help them explore and realise their ideas into prototypes for real-world applications," Huawei India Executive Director Ramu Patchala said. HRS hrs

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