Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Bengaluru firm aims to supply micro engines for drones

Bengaluru-based Intech DMLS, a metal printing firm, is in the process of developing a series of micro and small jet engines to power unmanned aerial vehicles and remote controlled small aircraft. The company will display India’s first engine developed in the private sector at the ongoing Aero India in the Karnataka capital.
“We have developed four engines with thrusts of 20 kg-force (kgf), 40 kgf and 100 kgf and a small engine with thrust of 350 kgf,” Sridhar Balaram, Managing Director, Intech DMLS, told IANS on Tuesday.
“Development of gas turbine-based jet and shaft power engines is a challenging task. We have brought together the expertise of specialist engineers to develop unique and modern engine.
“The team has been working feverishly in the recent months to ensure that engine development is on the right track and ready for display at Aero India 2017. We hope to tap both domestic and international markets vis-a-vis our products,” he added.
14/02/17 IANS/Financial Express
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