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Instead of focusing solely on machine specifications, manufacturers are increasingly looking for solutions that improve productivity, enable automation, support digital manufacturing, enhance sustainability, and deliver measurable returns on investment. 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The TVASTHR HAM 9 by Lokesh Machines represents this transformation by seamlessly integrating Laser Directed Energy Deposition (DED) with high-precision CNC machining on a single platform. Visitors to HIMTEX 2026 can explore the machine as it would be displayed at the company booth.",{"type":20,"tag":38,"props":123,"children":124},{},[125],{"type":35,"value":126},"Developed in collaboration with RRCAT, Indore, the TVASTHR HAM 9 enables manufacturers to build, repair, and remanufacture critical metal components without multiple setups, significantly reducing production time while enhancing dimensional accuracy and surface finish. Its ability to process stainless steels, tool steels, and nickel-based alloys makes it an ideal solution for aerospace, defence, oil & gas, tooling, and advanced research applications.",{"type":20,"tag":38,"props":128,"children":129},{},[130],{"type":35,"value":131},"More than just a machine, the TVASTHR HAM 9 reflects India’s growing capability in advanced manufacturing technologies. By combining additive and subtractive manufacturing into one intelligent platform, it empowers industries to reduce material waste, extend component life, and achieve greater manufacturing flexibility—supporting the nation's vision of self-reliance and global leadership in high-precision engineering.",{"type":20,"tag":38,"props":133,"children":134},{},[135],{"type":20,"tag":47,"props":136,"children":137},{},[138],{"type":35,"value":139},"Rooted in Hyderabad, Focused on India’s Manufacturing Future",{"type":20,"tag":38,"props":141,"children":142},{},[143],{"type":35,"value":144},"The company’s strong focus on Telangana reflects both strategic opportunity and local roots. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Lokesh Machines has witnessed the region’s transformation into one of India's leading manufacturing ecosystems, driven by investments across aerospace, defence, precision engineering, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and advanced industrial manufacturing.",{"type":20,"tag":38,"props":146,"children":147},{},[148],{"type":35,"value":149},"“Telangana is not just an important market for us—it is home,” says Mullapudi. He believes the growing presence of global OEMs, defence organizations, start-ups, and Tier-1 suppliers has created sustained demand for high-performance machining technologies, while the company’s proximity enables closer collaboration with customers through process planning, turnkey solutions, machine selection, and after-sales support.",{"type":20,"tag":38,"props":151,"children":152},{},[153],{"type":20,"tag":47,"props":154,"children":155},{},[156],{"type":35,"value":157},"Supporting India's Global Manufacturing Ambitions",{"type":20,"tag":38,"props":159,"children":160},{},[161],{"type":35,"value":162},"Looking ahead, Mullapudi sees South India playing an increasingly important role in India’s manufacturing ambitions. 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