T-Works
T-Works is India's largest prototyping centre.[1] T-Works is an initiative of the Government of Telangana that is aimed to create and celebrate a culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators in India; who explore and experiment without the fear of failure.[2] T-Works Phase-1 is 78,000 sqft building, situated near T-Hub in Raidurg, Hyderabad, Telanagana. T-Works has over 200 industry grade tools worth ₹ 11.5 crore. T-Works Phase-2 will be further expanded to 2.5 lakh sqft over a 4.89-acre campus.[3][4] To encourage innovators from smaller towns and rural areas, satellite centres of T-Works will also be set up in towns such as Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, Siddipet, Nizamabad, where IT towers are being set up by the Government of Telangana.
Formation | 3 March 2023 |
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Type | Public–private partnership |
Legal status | Active |
Purpose | Prototyping centre |
Headquarters | Raidurg, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Region served | Telangana |
Key people | Sujai Karampuri (CEO) |
Website | T-Works Website |
History
On 2 March 2023, Foxconn chairman Young Liu and Telangana industries & IT minister K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated T-Works via an innovative Kabuki drop (dramatic Japanese reveal style).[5][6][7] Foxconn chairman also announced donation of a complete surface mount technology assembly line, which is used for assembling high-end electronics circuit boards, to T-Works.
Facilities
- Metal Shop
- Advanced Rapid Prototyping
- 3D priting Lab
- Electronics Lab
- Testing Lab
- Wood shop
- Ceramic Studio
- Laser cutting and Engraving
References
- "India's largest prototyping hub, T-Works, unveiled in Hyderabad".
- "'Valuable Asset for Innovators': India's Largest Prototyping Centre to Open in Hyderabad Today".
- "Got an idea to build a product? Here's where you can make your prototype in India".
- "T-Works to be unveiled today in Hyderabad".
- "Telangana govt launches prototyping facility center T-Works in Hyderabad".
- "Foxconn chief Young Liu commits to 'Make in Telangana', plans 1 lakh jobs in 10 years".
- "Pace of Telangana's progress leaves Foxconn head impressed".